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Posted 19 February 2017 - 09:37 AM

The Murer House and tour guide Norma Petta will be taking a group of 20 to visit Italy and our friends in Folsom's sister city, Crespano del Grappa. Our friends in Crespano know about it and are making special plans focus.  We are having some informational meetings for people who want to know more about the trip.  Just let me know if you are interested.  Its going to be a great opportunity to meet these wonderful folks and see their own town through their eyes.  We're hoping to set up a student exchange for summer 2018 too.  

Here is some more information - All hotels and most meals are included in the price. Transportation is by private bus and the pace is set to maximize your experience. At least two nights in hotels, plenty of time for you to explore on your own, but still enjoy the group.Check out the itenerary and let us know if you're interested. We are finalizing pricing now, but anticipate $2,200 per person, not including airfare. If you are interested in this tour, let us know as soon as possible! Email us at folsomite@aol.com.  

Day 1: Departure from USA

Day 2: Arrival in Venice. Settle into Hotel and meet with your leaders. Group dinner in waterfront restaurant. B, D

Day 3: Half day guided tour of Venice. Afternoon and evening free. B

Day 4: Private bus from Venice to Montello for private Prosecco tasting and special luncheon. Continue to our hotel in Bassano del Grappa, home for the next two days. B,L

Day 5: Visit our sister city Crespano with Afternoon excursion to Possagno and the Tempio di Canova, renowned artist. See the Villa di Maser, by famous architect Palladio. Special evening dinner and concert hosted by the City of Crespano.. B,D

Day 6: Brief visit to open air market in Crespano followed by visit to Monte Grappa, famous site of fierce WW1 fighting, escorted by local historian and former mayor Lorenzo Capovilla.
Dinner in local restaurant. B,D

Day 7: Depart Bassano and drive through Veneto region to Verona. See Juliet’s balcony. Continue to Lago Maggiore. Enjoy beautiful sunset and lakeside walks. B

Day 8: Depart Lago Maggiore and drive through Tuscany to Florence. B

Day 9: Half day guided tour of Florence and entrance to Accademia Belle Arti to see Davide. Evening farewell dinner. B,D

Day 10: Tour ends. B
You can either extend your trip or fly home with warm memories of your new friends in Crespano!

 


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