Highlights:

A stunning time of year when glorious images of Italy become reality.  In this splendid season as late spring heralds growth and makes way for warm sunny days, our route takes us through historical and picturesque villages and towns with time to stop and embrace the panoramic beauty of the Italian lakes. A thrilling night at the Opera as well as experiencing the enchanting landscape, art, architecture and culture of marvellous towns along our route, and the exemplary food and wine. Join us for An Italian Primavera in 2008.

Visits under planning:

Asti   Alba   Milan   Barolo   Lake Orta  Lake Maggiore   Bellagio  Lake Como  Lake Garda/Sirmione  Verona   Vicenza  Padova  Venice  Florence  Monte San Savino   Perugia   Assisi   Montalcino

Art and Architecture

Leonardo da Vinci

Giotto

Ventura Salembini

Uffizi Gallery

Accademia Gallery

Andrea Palladio

History and Culture

What is the Renaissance really all about?

Andrea Palladio – architectural genius

Life in a medieval village today

Highlight: 

Pre booked seats for a night at the Opera at the Arena in Verona

Hotels

All  hotels are superior 3 star. Three hotels in the centre of villages, one hotel lakeside at Lake Como

Inclusions:

12 nights accommodation with breakfast daily

Meals – lunches and or dinners, wine included, as per itinerary

All entry fees for visits and events

All coach, train and boat travel

Air conditioned touring coach

Gratuities to driver, at restaurants and hotels

Porterage in and out of hotels

Art, history and culture “storytelling” with Isabella