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Adventures in Europe Tour of Italy 2020

American Music Abroad celebrates its 45th year of travel in 2020. During our forty-three years of business, we have organized over 370 tours to Europe, Mexico, Jamaica, China and Hawaii involving more than 38,000 participants. Since our inception, American Music Abroad has grown in knowledge and expertise. We have always provided our participants with the highest standards in all aspects of our tours including tour transportation, accommodations and cultural experiences for the lowest possible prices. We do not compromise quality. You can be assured of not only our integrity but our willingness to serve the participant’s best interests at all times.

The Adventures in Europe Tour of Italy 2020 has been carefully planned to maximize cultural and educational opportunities. The daily itinerary is structured with activities, group interests, free time and flow of tour in mind. American Music Abroad strives to design tour itineraries that blend European cities and cultural centers with smaller villages and cities. An experienced tour escort will travel with the group to ensure that all participants have an enjoyable and rewarding tour.

Saturday, July 18 - UNITED STATES - FRANKFURTIndependent travel to either Boston Logan Airport or JFK Airport. Board your scheduled flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Dinner and overnight onboard the flight. (D) Sunday, July 19 - FRANKFURT - ROME Upon arrival in Frankfurt, board your next flight for a late morning arrival in Rome. The city, whose history dates back over 2500 years, was the center of the Roman Empire, a focus of art in the Renaissance and today is the thriving capital of Italy. Meet your European coach and tour escort and transfer to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Your afternoon is free for independent activities. Pre-dinner welcome by the tour directors. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B,D)

Monday, July 20 - ROME Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient capital. View the Pantheon, standing just as it had when rebuilt by Hadrian during AD 117-125. See the Roman Forum, where Julius Caesar addressed the Roman senators, and Palatine Hill, where the Imperial Palace overlooked ancient Rome. Afternoon visit to the Colosseum to stand where Romans watched countless gladiators, beasts and others “entertain” the masses. This evening’s dinner includes musical entertainment. Overnight in Rome. (B,D)

Tuesday, July 21 - ROMEMorning visit to the Vatican City to see St. Peter’s Basilica and square. The remainder of your day is free for independent exploring. Perhaps view the Appian Way and the underground maze of the catacombs, wander through the Roman neighborhoods, visit some of the countless ornate churches or explore one of the numerous museums. Independent dinner. Overnight in Rome. (B)

(B) = Breakfast only included (B,D) = Breakfast & Dinner included

Wednesday, July 22 - ORVIETO - FLORENCE Travel north through the lovely Italian countryside. Stop for independent lunch and exploring in the ancient hill town of Orvieto. Inhabited since Etruscan times, the town gained distinction in the Middle Ages as a major cultural center. Perhaps visit the 14th century cathedral or the papal palace. Afternoon travel into the region of Tuscany, known for its vineyards, olive groves and picturesque mountain towns. Arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence. Dinner and overnight in Florence. (B,D)

Thursday, July 23 - FLORENCE On your morning walking tour of this incomparable city, view the Duomo, the bronze doors of the Baptistry, and the Piazza della Signora. Afternoon visit to the Museum Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces. Free time for browsing the shops filled with leather goods and jewelry and bargaining in the busy open air market. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, “the street of gold,” where jewelers have sold their wares since the 16th century. Independent dinner. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Friday, July 24 - FLORENCEYour day is entirely free for independent activities. Perhaps visit Santa Croce, a lovely church which houses monuments to Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Michelangelo and many others. The Uffizi Gallery is home to one of the largest collections of Renaissance art in the world. Independent dinner. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Saturday, July 25 - PISA - SPA TOWN, ITALYMorning visit the city of Pisa and view the Leaning Tower. This famous landmark, which is the bell tower of the nearby cathedral, began to tilt before it was even completed! Continue travel east across Italy to a spa town just outside of Venice. Time to enjoy the your spa hotel pools and other amenities or to shop and explore in the beautiful town. Dinner and overnight in the spa town. (B,D)

The Forum, Rome

The Colosseum, Rome

Orvieto

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Sunday, July 26 - VENICEVenice, built on 717 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges, invites exploration. Visit the Piazza San Marco for pictures of the magnificent St. Mark’s Cathedral and the rose-colored Doge’s Palace. A kaleidoscope of activity beckons as you stroll over bridges and along the narrow streets. Perhaps hire a gondola for a memorable ride under the Bridge of Sighs. Return to the spa town for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Monday, July 27 - VERONAExcursion to the ancient city of Verona. Your guided walking tour of this historic city will include the 2,000-year-old marketplace, Juliet’s Balcony and the magnificent Roman arena completed in 30 AD. Free time for lunch and to explore the city. Return to the spa town for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Tuesday, July 28 - VENICE - UNITED STATESTransfer to Venice International Airport for return to Boston Logan Airport, MA or JFK Airport, NY via scheduled flights. Welcome Home!

Itinerary is subject to change if deemed necessary.

Tour Price Per Person: including round-trip airfare from New York or Boston

$4249.00 Double Occupancy$4569.00 Single Occupancy

Application Process: Please complete our online application at

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Payment ScheduleDue with the completed online application: $100.00 non-refundable deposit per person

Due December 15, 2019: $400.00 per person Due February 1, 2020: $600.00 per person

Due April 15, 2020: Final Payment of Balance

Cancellation ScheduleNon-refundable Deposit: $125.00 per person

December 15, 2019 to April 15, 2020: $300.00 per person non-refundable

After April 15, 2020: The refundable portion is limited due to the purchase of airline tickets and the pre-

payment of coaches and hotels

The price per person includes:

3 Round trip airfare on scheduled flights: Boston or JFK/Frankfurt/Rome and Venice/Zurich/JFK or Boston, including airline taxes and fuel surcharges. 3 Transportation in Europe via deluxe motor coach with toilet. 3 The services of an English speaking escort throughout the land portion of the itinerary. 3 Accommodations in excellent to outstanding quality, centrally-located hotels in double-occupancy rooms with private bath and toilet. 3 Breakfast and multi-course dinner daily, except on July 15, July 17 and July 18, when dinner is independent. One glass of wine at each included dinner. 3 All tips and taxes normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills (including VAT). 3 Tips to local guides. 3 Porterage of one bag into and out of each hotel. 3 Guided sightseeing tour of Rome. 3 Entrance to and guided tour of the Colosseum in Rome. 3 Dinner with musical entertainment in Rome. � Guided sightseeing tour of Florence. � Entrance to Museum Accademia in Florence. 3 Round trip boat transportation into and out of Venice. � Guided sightseeing tour of Verona. � Entrance to the amphitheater in Verona. 3 American Music Abroad newsletters and detailed tour information.

The tour price does NOT include: Excess baggage charges, expenses of passports, visas (if necessary), airline fuel surcharges, currency adjustments, forwarding of baggage, transportation charges incurred as a result of a deviation from the printed itinerary, insurance, loss of personal property, expenses for laundry, wines, mineral waters, soft drinks, after dinner coffee/tea, or food or beverages not on menus of the included meals and all other items not stated specifically in the preceding list.

St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice

Cathedral and Tower, Pisa

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