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Normans in the South - Castles & Cathedrals in Puglia & Campagna
- Splendid Romanesque architecture, largely built by Norman conquerors.
- Also later mediaeval buildings from the Hohenstaufen and Angevin dynasties, with moments of later flamboyant Baroque.
- Attractive town centres and striking raw limestone landscapes.
- Very much an architectural history tour.
Mentioned below are other holidays that fall either side of this one. If you would like to book two or more holidays in a row, it will be your responsibility to make your own way between them, however we are happy to offer advice if necessary. The exceptions are tours that are specifically offered as 'pre-festival' or 'post-festival' tours – for these we provide a transfer between tour and festival where needed. Please note that our online booking process allows for only one tour to be booked at a time so please contact us if you would like to book more than 1 tour or music festival.
Ancient Rome
- Comprehensive exploration of Rome’s ancient remains, in situ and in museums.
- This archaeological tour visits Ostia and Tivoli outside the city.
- Good 4-star hotel near Piazza Farnese.
Gardens and Villas of The Italian Lakes
- A wonderful variety of villas and gardens around Lakes Maggiore and Como.
- Some of the most fascinating historic gardens in Europe, all enhanced by splendid natural settings.
- Lakeside hotels.
Leonardo da Vinci
- Works by the artist and places associated with his life in Milan and Florence.
- A morning in Vinci, to see his birthplace and the museum dedicated to his scientific achievements.
- Led by the most renowned biographer of Leonardo.
Ravenna & Urbino
- The best Byzantine mosaics and the finest Renaissance palaces.
- A Roman city on the plain by the sea and one of the loveliest hilltop towns in Italy.
- Why combine them? Both are somewhat out of the way, yet close to each other.
Sicily
- Covers the whole island, including the main sights and many lesser known ones.
- The whole gamut – Ancient Greek, Roman, mediaeval (particularly Norman), Renaissance, Baroque and later.
- A full tour but carefully paced. Hotel changes kept to a minimum – only three hotels in thirteen days.
Villas of the Veneto
- Studies villas from the beginning of the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century.
- Palladio’s most famous works are included.
- Some time also for a choice selection of delightful little towns.
A splendid tour, sympathetic fellow travellers and a 1st class lecturer.
This sort of tour depends on the lecturer to develop the theme between sites fairly distant from each other and this was achieved with honours.Our lecturer was attentive, informed and enthusiastic. A good communicator and solicitous for our comfort and enjoyment. A natural teacher with humour.Excellent. Packed a lot in but never felt rushed or overloaded.One of MRT’s best lecturers. Should you be collecting nominations for sainthood we would be very happy to propose him.
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