Venice, Ravenna, Aquileia and the magic of mosaics
22 – 28 March 2010
Lecturer: Dr Joachim Strupp
The basilica of San Marco is famous for its beautiful late mediaeval
mosaics, its vaults covered in millions of glowing glass tesserae. Our
study tour will give you a unique opportunity to explore this magnificent
church in detail and without the crowds. Moreover, it will take you back
in time to Aquileia to the north-east of Venice, a little-known treasure
trove with superb Roman spoils and three 4th-century basilicas with fantastic
mosaic floors. Finally, we will visit Ravenna whose Early Christian and
Byzantine monuments and mosaics are among the milestones of Western civilisation.
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Tel: 01280 820521 and fax: 01280 820307 Email: info@artpursuits.com
This Art Pursuits study tour includes:
Scheduled return flights with British Midland between London Heathrow
and Venice Marco Polo airport – transfers between airport and
hotels by private watertaxi – two mainland excursions by private
coach
Six nights bed and breakfast in a friendly, family-run 3* hotel located
in the historic heart of the city and exclusively occupied by our group,
near the Grand Canal and only a short walk from the Church of S.Maria
dei Frari and the Accademia Galleries
Special access and private visit to San Marco – guided visits
to the monuments and mosaics of Ravenna and Aquileia – a one-day
excursion to the islands of the Venetian lagoon
Three dinners and one lunch
Services of the lecturer/tour manager – all
entrance fees and gratuities – detailed programme and site notes
Small group between 12 and 22 participants
Not Included:
Three dinners and five lunches
Travel insurance
Price
The price of this tour is £1,480 per person (based on two people
sharing), no flights option £1,380. Double room for sole use
supplement £350.
Deposit (non-refundable)
payable at the time of booking £200 per person.
