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Immersive week ends to discover your passion
One day special moments within your passion
Hands-on: explore your passion with the artisans
Art Guide always present
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size: Min. 6 Max. 10
Next Departures:
15 – 23 Apr
10 – 18 Jun
24 Sept – 02 Oct
Other dates available on request
Cancellation policy and safety measures
Our small group or private journeys can be fully customized. We can help you to design a lifetime cultural tailor-made experience.
Please contact us for further details.
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On Caravaggio’s footsteps
Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, is considered to be one of the most famous Italian artists of all time. His use of light and shadows set the premises to the birth of Baroque and was then imitated by several international artists. By visiting Milan, Bologna, Florence, and Rome it is possible to discover his intense, short, and yet, very prolific artistic life.
Optional: Tuscany seaside extension.
Day 1 / MILAN
Welcome drinks and light dinner at the hotel premises. Brief description of the tour by the expert.
Overnight in Milan.
Day 2 / MILAN
Lunch and brief introduction to the artist by the expert, followed by the visit to the Ambrosiana Gallery to admire Caravaggio’s youth masterpiece: ‘Basket of Fruit’. Free time to discover the heart of the city.
Dinner by candlelight to understand the importance of light and shadows in Caravaggio’s work.
Overnight in Milan.
Day 3 / MILAN
Light lunch in the city center and visit the Art Gallery of Brera Academy to admire the ‘Supper at Emmaus’, one of Caravaggio’s latest famous paintings. Time to admire the ‘Last Supper’ by Rubens, a painter who appreciated Merisi’s talent.
Dinner with a special photography lecture to understand the difference in still life between darkness and light.
Overnight in Milan.
Day 4 – BOLOGNA & FLORENCE
Walk to explore the city center of Bologna, its churches, squares, palaces, and the unique medieval towers.
Lunch in a typical “trattoria bolognese”. Private transfer to Florence: a chance to admire the beautiful hilly landscapes of the Apennines.
Check in at the hotel in Florence.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 5 / FLORENCE
Lunch and visit to the Accademia followed by a private visit to the biggest private garden in Europe, with time to explore the palace to which it belongs and meet the owner, to learn about one of the greatest Italian ancient families.
After a light dinner in the private garden enjoy some free time in the centre of Florence.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 6 / FLORENCE & ROME
Lunch and visit of Museo del Bargello to admire some of the most amazing and famous sculptures by Michelangelo, such as the ‘Pitti Tondo’, the ‘Brutus’ and especially the ‘Bacchus’, a source of inspiration for Caravaggio and his version of the mythical image.
Transfer to Rome, check-in at the hotel.
Welcome dinner.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 7 / ROME
Overnight in Rome.
Day 8 / ROME
Farewell dinner in a privately owned Renaissance palace.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 9 / Departure
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included:
- Expert guide
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation (4* or equivalent)
- Private transfers
- Breakfast
- Meals as mentioned
- Domestic flights (if any)
- Private boat tours (if any)
- Workshops (if any)
Not included:
- International flights
- Tips
- Beverage
Cancellation Policy and Safety Measures
As restrictions and mobility are constantly being changed and evaluated to help contain the spread of Covid 19, we have adopted a policy of 100% refund and total flexibility. We believe uncertainty should not keep you away from dreaming of your next destination. Please contact us to be informed on the evolution of the situation in Italy and to learn about details of our cancellation or change policies.