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The City of Rome Easter in the Eternal City THE CITY OF ROME EASTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY APRIL 16-26, 2019 TOUR LEADER: ROBERT VEEL THE CITY OF ROME Overview EASTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY The city of Rome is one of the most enduring achievements of western civilisation. The vast range of historic sites, stretching from Etruscan pre- Tour dates: April 16-26, 2019 history to the 21st century, creates an unrivalled sense of historical continuity between ancient and modern society. The works of art and Tour leader: Robert Veel architecture to be found within the city are of exceptional quality and priceless value. The juxtaposition of all this in the narrow laneways and Tour Price: $6,670 per person, twin share piazzas of the old city create a destination of unique character and charm, and one well worth an extended visit. Single Supplement: $1,690 for sole use of This 11-day tour provides a unique opportunity to gain a detailed double room knowledge of the history, art and architecture of the city and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a major European capital, which comes alive at Booking deposit: $500 per person Easter. The itinerary has been designed to peel away the layers of history, from the ancient Roman city, source of the city’s pride and traditions, to Recommended airline: Emirates the magnificent art and architecture of the Renaissance and baroque city. The tour takes you beyond the usual tourist experience of Rome, with visits to less well-known but fascinating sites, special visits to private Maximum places: 20 palaces of the Roman aristocracy, and the Roman rhythms of life over Easter. Background talks on Rome’s history, art and archaeology deepen Itinerary: Rome (10 nights) your knowledge and appreciation of the sites we visit. Date published: January 23, 2019 Accommodation has been carefully selected. Your base is the four-star Hotel Ponte Sisto, located within walking distance of important archaeological sites, galleries and museums, but also close to restaurants, cafes of the city centre and the Trastevere district. Rooms are recently refurbished and quiet. As well as the programmed sightseeing, there is sufficient free time built into the itinerary for individual exploration of the city and relaxation. Your tour leader Robert Veel has 20 years’ experience designing and leading educational travel programs and is a director of Academy Travel. He has designed and led many tours to Italy, Turkey, the United States and Scandinavia, as well as travelling to Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, Russia and Canada. Robert's special interest is in Italian medieval and Renaissance history. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Education from the University of Sydney, where he taught for many years. Robert has an Enquiries and intimate knowledge of the city of Rome, its history, art and architecture gained from many years of teaching and tour leading. bookings “Robert Veel was every traveller’s dream leader. Ever-present to For further information and to be of assistance, energetic, enthusiastic and entertaining in his talks – a secure a place on this tour true professional.” Feedback from Academy Travel’s New York: Music, please contact Kathy Theatre, Art & Food tour, April 2016. Wardrop at Academy Travel on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 “Robert Veel was an excellent tour leader. He was well prepared, 699 (outside Sydney) or email flexible and offered a fantastic tour.” Feedback from Academy Travel’s [email protected] Malta and Sicily aboard Seacloud II tour, October 2017. Tour Highlights AN EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY Rome’s history is fascinating and its influence on western culture unsurpassed. Unpack the layers of history over 11 days, with guided visits exploring key moments in the city’s history, from the great emperors who have been held up as exemplars for all to follow, to the geniuses that shaped the Renaissance, and the art and architecture that defined the Baroque across Europe. PRIVATE PALACES OF THE ROMAN ELITE Rome’s aristocracy have dominated the city for millennia and are responsible for patronising many of the city’s greatest artists and architects. These great families continue to live in the city, albeit behind doors closed to the public. We enjoy private visits to the Palazzo Colonna (including the family’s apartments), the baroque Palazzo Patrizi (including a wine tasting), and the exceptional private collection at Villa Albani-Torlonia. ART AND MUSIC As well as its own unrivalled collections, Rome is a major venue for visiting international art exhibitions. Time has been set aside in the itinerary to visit exhibitions at venues such as the Quirinale Stables and Bramante’s Cloister in the heart of Rome. Rome also has a vibrant musical culture and we plan to attend concerts at Renzo Piano’s Auditorium building as well as more intimate historic venues. THE DOMUS AUREA The Domus Aurea, the subterranean remains of Nero’s palace, have induced wonder for centuries, following their rediscovery in the 1400s. It’s just one of a number of difficult to access and less-touristed sites on tour that show you the many sides of Rome’s history, such as the 1st-century palace under the Palazzo Valentini, the catacombs of Sant’Agnese, and the house and studio of Giorgio de Chirico. CARAVAGGIO AND BERNINI Explore the life and works of two of Rome’s most famous artists, from daily life in the paintings of Caravaggio still in their original locations in the city, to the mythic dramas captured in marble by Bernini. Appreciate their masterpieces in the Galleria Borghese, which has the largest single collection of each artists’ work, along with masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Canova and Rubens. Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D. Tour start & finish time The tour starts on Tuesday 16 April at 4.00pm, at the Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome. The tour ends on Friday 26 April at the Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome, after breakfast. Tuesday 16 April Arrive The tour begins this afternoon when we meet in the Hotel Ponte Sisto. Please consult your individual travel documents for arrival at the hotel. After meeting Robert Veel, we undertake a walking tour of the neighbourhood surrounding the hotel. Tonight there Above: The Ponte Fabricio, a 1st-century Roman bridge connecting is dinner in a friendly local restaurant near our hotel. (D) the city to the Tiber Island, which is still in use today. Below: The 6th century BC Sarcophagus of the Spouses, just one of Wednesday 17 April the wonders to be discovered in Rome’s National Etruscan Museum Bottom: The view along the ancient Theatre of Marcellus, whose From Etruscans to Metropolis upper levels were converted into a Renaissance palace, looking Rome’s early history is a fascinating combination of myth, towards the Portico of Octavia, one of the great building projects of the Augustan period legend and history. This morning, after a talk in the hotel, we visit the National Etruscan Museum. The collection is housed in a Renaissance villa built by Pope Julius III and contains some of the most significant discoveries of Etruscan art, including the life size Apollo of Veii, the Sarcophagus of the Spouses and one of the earliest inscriptions in Latin. After a break for lunch in Monti – a thriving neighbourhood of boutiques and small restaurants in the historic Suburra district – we continue exploring Rome’s deep past at Palazzo Valentini. Beneath this baroque palace are the well-preserved remains of a Roman house, dating from the 1st century, which were discovered when the area was being rejuvenated in the early 20th century. After our visit, we continue our exploration of the layers of the ancient city with a walking tour of the Ghetto and Capitoline, which takes us from the legendary location where Romulus and Remus met the she-wolf to the great building projects of the Republic and early Empire. (B) Thursday 18 April the Arrival of Christianity The transformation of Rome in the Middle Ages is most clearly felt in the changes to its art and architecture. While the spread of Christianity did bring new ideas to art and architecture it was, however, also a source for preservation and continuity. Today, after a talk in the hotel, we visit Sant’ Agnese fuori le mura, a complex comprising the ruins of a gigantic basilica from the period of Constantine, Christian catacombs from the 2nd-5th centuries, a 9th-century church with beautiful Byzantine-inspired mosaics, and Santa Costanza, a fourth-century mausoleum- church for one of Constantine’s daughters, with fine 4th-century mosaics. Returning to the city centre, we break for lunch, and then visit San Clemente, an 11th-century church, beneath which is a 5th-century church, a Roman house and a mithraeum , a place of worship for the arcane eastern cult of Mithras in Roman times. We conclude our exploration of medieval Rome at Santi Quattro Coronati. This little-visited church was originally a fortified abbey on the edge of the Caelian hill, and contains Carolingian-inspired architecture, 12th-century frescoes, and Rome’s oldest cloister. In the evening, we enjoy an Easter musical performance at the church of St Paul within the Walls. (B) Friday 19 April Renaissance Walking tour The Renaissance came to Rome on the back of artists and architects from around Italy seeking glory through the restoration of Europe’s most famous city. We begin our day on the Janiculum Hill, visiting Bramante’s delightful ‘Tempietto’ of 1502, which marks the place where, according to legend, St Peter was martyred. The tempietto was sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. Nearby is the vast ‘fontanone’ of Paul V, flowing with water from a restored Roman aqueduct.
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