GREAT PLACES TO SEE IN
ITALY IN 2007

 

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# 43 AGRIGENTO'S VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES, SICILY

Agrigento, in the southern portion of the Island of Sicily, is an outdoor museum for ancient buildings. We provide a specialist-guided tour of the ruins in the Valley of the Temples which straddle a low ridge to the south of Agrigento. The tour includes: the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concord, the Temple of Hercules and the so-called Temple of Castor and Pollux. A visit to the Regional Archaeological Museum can also be included.

# 44 THE EXCAVATIONS AT POMPEII, CAMPANIA

The remains and excavations of Pompeii are some of the most spectacular sights in the world. This once thriving Roman city was completely buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and today provides archeologists and visitors with a fascinating look at life in a Roman merchant city. We provide a local specialist-guide to take you through the excavations within the city walls including the Basilica, Forum, Baths, Theater and Amphitheater.

# 45 THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, NAPLES
	The National Archaeological Museum in Naples is one of the finest and most important antiquities museums in the world. With its Roman and Greek sculpture, this Museum contains one of Europe's most valuable archaeological collections. Particularly notable are the select Farnese acquisitions and the mosaics and sculpture excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

# 46 THE VATICAN MUSEUMS & ST. PETER'S BASILICA, ROME

When in Rome take a specialist-guided tour of the Vatican Museums which house one of the most impressive collections of art in the world including a marvelous statuary collection, the map rooms, the tapestry rooms, the magnificent Raphael Rooms, and Michelangelo's extraordinary work in the Sistine Chapel. Our tour also includes St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the western world which features work by Michelangelo & Bernini.

# 47 THE CITY OF SAN GIMIGNANO, TUSCANY

Set in the Tuscan hillside is San Gimignano, a lesser-known treasure that makes a great addition to any custom-designed Italy tour. Dominated by the abundance of tall medieval towers that have made it the poster child for Italian hill towns everywhere, it is a magnificent place to wander the quaint streets, shop, and marvel at the beauty of this magnificently preserved medieval village of crumbling towers.

# 48 "THE FIELD OF MIRACLES," PISA

Pisa was one of the most important cities in medieval Italy and a bastion of fantastic art and architecture. The highlight of a visit to Pisa is the breathtaking Piazza del Duomo, known in Italian as the "Field of Miracles" for the beautiful ensemble of the Cathedral, Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Despite its sinking foundations, the tower stands as magnificently today as it did upon its completion in 1350.

# 49 THE ART IN THE ACCADEMIA & UFFIZI GALLERIES, FLORENCE

Florence is known as the "Cradle of the Reniassance" as it was a city that cherished, celebrated and encouraged the arts. The treasures of the period can be found in two marvelous galleries in Florence: the Accademia Gallery, with Michelangelo's sculptural masterpiece, David; and the Uffizi Gallery, with one of the most impressive collections of Renaissance painting in the world with works by Leonardo, Botticelli and Raphael.

# 50 ST. MARK'S BASILICA & THE DOGE'S PALACE, VENICE

Any visit to Venice should include St. Mark's Basilica featuring interior walls encrusted with stunning gold mosaics. Our tour includes the Galleries to see the original bronze horses which once adorned the facade. Next door is the Doge's Palace, residence of the rulers of the Serenissima Republic, with ornate, grandiose rooms and Tintoretto's Paradise, said to be the world's largest oil painting.

# 51 TAKE A GONDOLA RIDE THROUGH THE CANALS OF VENICE

The city of Venice is among the most beautiful and unique places in the world and is composed of 117 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The people of Venice get around by boat and a Gondola Ride through the canals of Venice is a must-do activity. In addition to the romance and adventure, you also get to see the most amazing array of 15th and 16th century palaces, as well as the beautiful Bridge of Sighs.

# 52 IL DUOMO, MILAN

Milan is Italy's second largest city and an important city historically and culturally. In the heart of the city, next to the modern and impressive fashion district, stands the the unique and beautiful Gothic Duomo. The cathedral is easily recognizable due to its extraordinary roof with 135 spires and innumerable statues and gargoyles. Our visit also includes an Ascent to the Roof for magnificent views over the city.

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