Smithsonian Journeys 2017
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SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS / EUROPE<br />
Highlights of Italy<br />
LAND<br />
16 days from $5,574<br />
Includes airfare, taxes & all fees<br />
April 16–May 1, April 23–May 8, May 3–18,<br />
May 21–June 5, Sept. 10–25, Oct. 8–23, Oct. 22–Nov. 6, 2018<br />
Experience the best of Italy’s famed cities—Rome, Florence, and<br />
Venice—on this popular tour. From the dramatic landscapes of the<br />
Amalfi Coast to the captivating St. Mark’s Square in Venice, our<br />
comprehensive journey showcases ancient sites, priceless art, and<br />
smaller towns off the beaten path.<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Amalfi Coast and Pompeii: View the stunning Amalfi Coast<br />
from the sea, explore some of the magical hill towns, and enjoy the<br />
breathtaking drive high above the azure Mediterranean. Spend time<br />
in Pompeii to witness the remains of everyday life from A.D. 79,<br />
when ash from Mt. Vesuvius entirely covered the town. En route to<br />
Rome, stop at the Benedictine abbey of Montecassino, lovingly rebuilt<br />
following its destruction in World War II.<br />
Rome: Capture the essence of ancient Rome with a tour of the<br />
Colosseum, currently being restored to new glory, and the Forum.<br />
Step inside the Borghese Gallery to view masterpieces by Bernini,<br />
Titian, Caravaggio, and other major artists. Plus, a day at the Vatican<br />
showcases St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel and Vatican<br />
Museums, featuring works by Michelangelo and Raphael.<br />
Umbria and Tuscany: Discover the arts, churches, and unique<br />
ambiance and history of these regions. Visit the scenic town and<br />
cathedral of Orvieto and view Giotto’s priceless frescoes in the basilica<br />
at Assisi. See how the traditions of hand-painted Majolica ceramics<br />
continue today in Deruta. Stop in San Gimignano, famous for its<br />
medieval watchtowers that once guarded the town, many of which still<br />
pierce the sky. Walk along the medieval streets of ochre-colored Siena<br />
to explore the fan-shaped Campo and visit the Duomo with art by<br />
Michelangelo and Donatello.<br />
Florence: Take a walking tour of the crown jewel of Tuscany. See<br />
Michelangelo’s David and other sculptures at the Galleria<br />
dell’Accademia and visit the revered Duomo with its stupendous<br />
dome by Brunelleschi.<br />
Venice<br />
Enjoy time to explore<br />
more of the city’s<br />
ITALY<br />
treasures on your own.<br />
Florence<br />
San Gimignano<br />
Venice: Tour St.<br />
Siena<br />
Mark’s Square and<br />
Assisi<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
Orvieto<br />
explore the museums<br />
Rome<br />
and canals of this<br />
Montecassino<br />
magical city at leisure.<br />
Naples Pompeii<br />
Limited to<br />
Overnight<br />
Amalfi<br />
Tyrrhenian Sea<br />
24 <strong>Smithsonian</strong><br />
Featured Site<br />
Motorcoach<br />
<strong>Journeys</strong> guests.<br />
St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican<br />
The Duomo, Florence<br />
Gondolas and Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice<br />
<strong>Smithsonian</strong> <strong>Journeys</strong> Experts<br />
Allen Fromherz (April 16)–historian with<br />
expertise in the Mediterranean. Sheri<br />
Shaneyfelt (April 23), Valerie Hedquist<br />
(May 3/Sept.), and Janetta Benton<br />
(May 21)–art historians with expertise<br />
in European art. Ross King (Oct. 8)–<br />
best-selling author on Italian and French<br />
art and history. Trudy Harrington Becker<br />
and Andrew Becker (Oct. 22)–experts in<br />
Roman history and Roman literature and<br />
culture, respectively.<br />
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