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Spain, France, Italy, Sicily
June 1–10
Mediterranean Interlude: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Cuisine
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Margaret Farr, adjunct lecturer in the Art Institute’s Department of Museum Education, leads this remarkable voyage aboard Corinthian II that combines the three hallmarks of a great civilization. In Naples, explore the National Gallery and the haunting remains of Pompeii. On the island of Sicily, visit the Capella Palatina and attend a private concert in the grand salon of the Palazzo Raffadali. At Lucca, sample the region’s wonderful cuisine, explore its Romanesque churches, and take an excursion to the home of composer Giacomo Puccini. See the rich collection of modernist works at the Maeght Foundation in St.-Paul-de-Vence, and discover centuries of magnificent architecture and an equally long tradition of fine dining in Barcelona. |
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Monreale Cathedral, Sicily. |
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Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
June 23–July 3
The Great Journey through Europe
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Follow the time-honored tradition of the “grand tour” of Europe with Annie Morse, senior lecturer in the Art Institute’s Department of Museum Education, traveling by river ship, rail, and road to uncover the cultural and natural riches of the Rhine Valley and the Swiss Alps. Highlights include visits to Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, the charming medieval town of Rüdesheim, Heidelberg’s 13th-century castle, Old Town Strasbourg, historic Lucerne, and the alpine towns of Gruyères and Montreux as well as dramatic rail journeys aboard the famous Glacier Express, Pilatus Bahn, and Gornergrat Bahn, featuring breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, and a five-night river cruise aboard the deluxe Amadeus Premium. |
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Amsterdam Canals, The Netherlands. |
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