• 11 September 10 to 3 October 10
• 7 May 11 to 29 May 11
• 10 September 11 to 2 October 11

Limited Singles With No Single Supplement
Featuring Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Naples, Rome & The Isle of Capri

This program takes us from the eternal city of Rome into the rolling terracotta countryside of Tuscany, with its precariously perched hilltop towns, and on to the gently undulating, olive-clad slopes of the Paduan Hills. We stay in the green and craggy landscape of Umbria and view the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast where whitewashed villages tumble into azure blue seas.

Our program, as well as featuring the best of the Italian countryside, includes the great cities and icons of the regions visited, from the Renaissance excesses of Florence, Pisa and Lucca to the Umbrian mediaeval cities of Perugia, Gubbio and St Francis' Assisi. In the north, we visit the ancient university seats of Verona and Padua as well as stunningly beautiful Venice while, in the south, we visit the spectacularly cosmopolitan city of Naples as well as the Roman remains of Pompeii and the island retreat of Capri.

For the mediaeval traveller, religious houses provided a safe and convenient refuge with a warm bed and a hearty meal. This tradition still exists in Italy and, as travellers, participants in our program will have their experience of Italy enhanced by stays in the modern day version of these ancient religious houses. Although many of these still enjoy superb locations and the historic ambience of yesteryear, facilities have been updated to ensure that the needs of the modern traveller are satisfied. All offer rooms with en-suite facilities together with meeting rooms, lounges and dining facilities.

Itinerary at a Glance & Site/# Nights

• Ex Australia/New Zealand - 1, Rome - 2, Campania - 5, Umbria - 3, Veneto - 5, Tuscany - 5, Rome - 1, Program ends in Rome prior to boarding our return flight to Australia/New Zealand.

Program Includes

• Return economy class international airfare.
• Departure taxes applicable to the standard itinerary.
• 21 nights in religious houses in en-suite share twin rooms.
• Typical local breakfast daily and 20 dinners.
• Touring by comfortable and modern coach.
• Transport, lectures and field trips as indicated.
• Applicable entry fees and services of local guides.
• Comprehensive travel insurance (Additional premiums will be imposed by the insurer for those participants who are over 60 years and/or with pre-existing medical conditions).
• Services of a Program Leader.
• Service Charges and Gratuities.
• Detailed Program Information Booklet.

Rome Extension
There is the chance to extend your stay in Rome on Bed & Breakfast basis which will allow you the opportunity to explore Rome and the surrounding countryside. For prices and dates please refer to Rome Extension.

Program Notes

• No obligation registrations of interest are invited on our next year's departure. When further details and prices are available, registrants will be notified.
• Prices quoted are ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland and Christchurch.

Program Leader

• May departure: Hugh Morgan

Program Summary: Roaming Heritage Italy