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Rome, Orvieto, Deruta, many small Umbrian towns, Florence
May and September, 2010
Discovering Italy is based in Orvieto in Umbria, that wonderful, magical "green heart" of Italy, land of the saints, with its Etruscan treasures, Medieval hill-top towns, Renaissance piazzas and enduringly warm and generous people.
All our programmes and itineraries offer a wide variety of options throughout the Italian peninsula with a special focus on Umbria, Rome and Florence. We also offer MASTER CLASSES in ceramic, drawing & painting as well as a “Grand Collections” tour of the major Italian galleries (Rome, central Italy, Florence & Venice)
With offices in Australia and Italy, we offer:
- Fully escorted individual or group travel
- Customised/Tailor-made itineraries for small groups or individuals
- Special focus, small group tours: 'hands-on' classes in sketching, ceramics and cooking
- Build your own itinerary from complete, single-day modules
- Better choices for Senior travellers
- School groups
All programmes include options for:
- Excellent accommodation: monastery, 3* - 5* hotels, villas, apartments, B&Bs, agriturismi
- A huge choice of activities across a broad range of interests
- 24 hour assistance where needed - English speaking guides
We take our time to show you the REAL Italy, through language and culture, the arts, nature, history and the amazing tastes and traditions of a great gastronomic heritage.
We begin our journey in Rome (3 nights) and end in Orvieto (8 nights) with an optional 4 day (3 nights) guided Florence extension, “The World of Michelangelo and the Rise of the Renaissance”. This extended programme to Florence runs only with a minimum of 4 participants.
These pre-set programmes have been devised for small groups sharing a common interest in drawing, ceramics, art history, good food, great wine, relaxed, companionable and informed travelling, with a special interest in Italian arts and culture.
The programme encourages a personalized discovery of the uniquely Italian way of life by introducing the group to professional artists and individuals who are passionate about their life, culture, history and work and, of course, great food and wine. These groups have been running each year now for 9 years.
 The programmes include drawing sessions in Rome and Orvieto led by Australian artist Victor Greenaway as well as hands-on maiolica drawing classes led by Italian maiolica artist Marino Moretti. The hands-on sessions are for all comers, no previous experience is necessary. But also, for those with only a passing interest in hands-on activities each session lends itself as well to great photographic opportunities and great personal experiences.
Included are accommodation, many meals in great local restaurants, wine tastings, special produce tastings and a cooking class, excursions, entrances to museums and archaeological sites, professional guides, interpreter, transport, hands-on classes and tuition and 24 hour assistance.
 Per person (twin-share), the cost is AU$6,500 (prices may alter with the currency fluctuation), running with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 8.
What is Included
This program includes 11 night’s accommodation (x3 Rome & x8 Orvieto), transfer to Orvieto, a number of prepaid lunches and dinners, local wine tastings, an oil tasting, an optional cooking class, all guided sessions and information, all classes (painting on ceramics & sketchbook sessions), all transport as part of this itinerary, all entrances and guides to venues as listed, as well as entrances to all monuments and sites in Orvieto. All excursions and visits are guided with bilingual assistance available at all times.
Accommodation
In Orvieto, accommodation is provided in separate, self-contained/self-catering apartments that do not include a serviced breakfast, however, we will provide some simple beginnings that you may add to. Apartment accommodation gives more space, typically includes clothes washing facilities and the opportunity to arrange meals that are not included as part of the itinerary.
 Internet facilities are available in places around Orvieto or in the hotels (Rome & Florence), at your expense. Breakfasts are included in Rome & Florence). Materials are provided for the ceramics classes. For the sketching classes we supply a recommended list of materials. We provide a light-weight “tote” bag for carrying your art materials.
Not Included
Program costs do NOT include airfares, travel insurance or any other items of a personal nature.
Florence extension costs
The cost of this 4-day/3-night option is AU$2,500. It will run only with a minimum of 4 participants.
 Victor Greenaway is a well-known and celebrated Australian artist and Fellow of the Australia Council for the Arts (www.victorgreenaway.com) and is currently living and working in Italy. He is not only a master of ceramics for which he is widely known, but also of drawing and painting. As an accomplished artist who also teaches with a passion and dedication, he leads small groups and individuals through the process of seeing through line and form, helping in the creation of a personal “Grand Tour” diary of drawings and sketches from life. Victor also conducts private classes in ceramics with a special emphasis on design, throwing and turning, and glazing skills in both porcelain and terracotta.
Judith Greenaway (MA-Lib, BA Hons-English Literature & Classical Studies, Cambridge/RSA-ESL English Language) is the program developer and leader of the small group travel programs and customized/private itineraries. She is a writer with an extensive background in language, literature and cultural studies and, having travelled widely throughout the world, now divides her time between residences in Orvieto, Italy and Australia.
Both Judith & Victor live in Orvieto ITALY
 Kylie Greenaway (B Ed. Melbourne University) is a Director and Programs Advisor. She has been Head Coordinator for all senior studies and a state exam assessor for Art studies for many years. She is an experienced teacher of Art, Studio Art, Design Technology and Psychology at all levels, with a passion for culture and history and travel.
Contact
Kylie Greenaway
Phone: 613 5156-3008 or
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