Highlights:

Getting into the heart of the latest Italian design and architecture

A personally hosted visit to work in progress by Milan interior designer

Finding yourself on the factory floor of the most prominent furniture makers

Viewing the latest residential architecture in Venice

Touring the most up to date textile mills

An expidition into the mountains to the Carrara marble mines

An exceptional dinner at glorious Villa d'Este

A day with Andrea Palladio hosted by CISA - Vicenza

Locations:

Milan, Lake Como, Bellagio, Florence, Carrara,  Greve in Chianti, Volterra, Venice, Murano, Vicenza,

Special Interest Visits

Rubelli Textiles

Milan city architectural visits

La Scala Opera Theatre visit

Meet Milan Interior Designer

Lapis Lazuli hard stone workshop

Florentine art, architecture, sculpture and shopping

Tuscan terracotta

Chianti wine

Architectural project under way in Tuscany

Murano glass - the real thing

Venetian fabrics and textiles on the Grand Canal

A day with Andrea Palladio

The latest in residential architecture in Venice

Hotels :

4 nights on the shore of Lake Como

4 nights in Florence, close to all amenities and sightseeing

4 nights in Venice close to Accademia Bridge

Inclusions :

12 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast daily

Meals as per itinerary including gourmet meal at Villa d'Este

All entry fees and costs for events and visits on the itinerary

Airconditioned touring coach

Train and boat transport where noted on the itinerary.

Porterage from coach to hotel and vice versa