Art and Music on the Amalfi Coast“In the Footsteps of the Normans: Rupestrian Churches and Abbeys”

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DAY 1 – Thur 1 Oct 2015: ARRIVAL AND GUIDED TOUR OF RAVELLO

Renowned for its stunning nature and tourist attraction,the Amalfi Coast is less known for the wealth of Medievaland Byzantine cathedrals, monasteries and churches thatnestle along the shore and on the mountains that riseabove the sea.

We meet at Naples airport in the late morning and transferto Ravello and Hotel Bonadies where we will stay for threenights. Once a 12C monastery it is now a famous 4* hotelwith fabulous views over the sea, a swimming pool andfirst class cuisine.

The afternoon will be spent visiting Ravello : the renowned gardens of Villa Cimbrone and VillaRufolo, the Cathedral of Ravello with its Spectacular Dome, located in the Vescovado Square.

8pm we will have dinner in the hotel (by invitation)

DAY 2 – Fri 2 Oct 2015: VISIT TO SALERNO & EVENING CONCERT

10am - We will go to Salerno, the second major city inCampania, it was considered the world capital of Medicineduring the Middle Ages, because of the high level ofeducation offered by the Benedictine Monastery at thattime. We will visit the Cathedral, whose Dome is a mix ofarchitectural styles, from Medieval to Baroque; thehistorical centre, a first class example of medievalplanning and the botanical garden of La Minerva. We willreturn to Ravello for a free afternoon.

7pm - CONCERT IN RCS RECITAL HALL: ALESSANDRO MARANO piano recital - F.Schubert:Improvviso op.90 n.1 - L. van Beethoven: Sonata op.111 - F. Liszt: Consolazione n.3, Invocation,Funerailles - R.Wagner/F.Liszt: Fantasia on themes of “Rienzi”.

The Concert is part of the Ravello Musical Festival which has a long established reputation for firstclass music.

DAY 3 – Sat 3 Oct 2015: GUIDED TOUR OF AMALFI & BOAT TRIP TO POSITANO

10am - We will descend to Amalfi, a major touristattraction thanks to its unique scenery that combineshistory and natural beauty. We will visit St. Andrew’sCathedral, an excellent example of medieval architecture,the Cloister of Paradise, the Valley of the Mills, famous forits traditional production of handmade paper and thePaper Museum. Departing from the small port of Amalfiwe go by boat to Positano. The trip will provide anopportunity to view the spectacular coast and mountainsfrom a different perspective.

We will have free time for lunch and to shop in Positano, the most delightful and lively resort on thecoast.

We return by bus climbing to the 15C Convent of San. Domenico 364m. above the sea with wonderfulviews over the coast.

The evening is free with dinner at leisure.

DAY 4 – Sun 4 Oct 2015: VIST TO THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DEOLEARIA, WINE TASTING IN A LOCAL CELLAR AND EVENING CONCERT

10am - We go to the picturesque resort of Maiori to seethe rock church of Santa Maria dell’Olearia. This monasticbuilding, consisting of three floors, built in a grotto, wasfounded by monks from an eastern culture. It is famous forthe frescoes found in the three chapels of the structure.After the visit we will go to Tramonti to visit a local cellar ina historic farm of the 18C in the green of the regional parkof Lattari mountains, to taste some DOC wines “COSTAD'AMALFI”, cheese and salami produced by the farm. It isan unforgettable experience to rediscover the tastes andflavours of this rural world.

After the visit we return to Ravello with free time in the afternoon.

7pm - CONCERT RAVELLO ART CENTRE: FEDERICA MONTI - FABIO BIANCO two-piano duo – JAZZCONTAMINATIONS M. Ravel: La Valse - G. Gershwin: Rhapsody in blue - C. Guastavino: Romanceop.2 n.1 - S. Rachmaninov: Tarantella - R. Piana: Sonata - W. Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme ofPaganini - N. Kapustin: Paraphrase on Dizzy Gillespie's Manteca op.129 - W. Bolcom: The Serpent'sKiss.

Dinner after the Concert in a typical restaurant of Ravello (by invitation).

DAY 5 – Mon 5 Oct 2015: VISIT TO THE ABBEY OF CAVA DEI TIRRENI & DEPARTURE

10am - We leave for Cava dei Tirreni, known as "LittleSwitzerland" since the time of Goethe and the "Bologna ofthe South" for its architectural heritage. It is situated in acharming place, between fertile hills and mountains thatfade around in the blue. We will visit the historical centrecalled “ Borgo Scacciaventi” and the Benedictine Abbey ofthe Holy Trinity founded in 1011 and rich in many works ofart from different periods: buildings, frescoes, mosaics,sarcophagi, sculptures, paintings, illuminated manuscriptsand precious objects.

Lunch in Cava dei Tirreni (by invitation)

Transfer to Naples Airport, for check-in and return flight home.

COST: £1095 Single supplement: £90The price includes: 3 nights bed & breakfast in a standard room; two dinners; two concerts; transportand guiding throughout; wine and local products tasting on day 4; light lunch on day 5.

Early bird booking: for those who book prior to 31 May with a deposit of £250 we offer a discount of £75.

Accademia Italiana / Artstur55 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PN / Mob.0772 0812 183 / Tel. 020 7591 0312

email: artstur@gmail.com / www.artstur.com

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Art and Music on the Amalfi Coast“In the Footsteps of the Normans: Rupestrian Churches and Abbeys”

Accademia Italiana Club / Artstur View this email in your browser

DAY 1 – Thur 1 Oct 2015: ARRIVAL AND GUIDED TOUR OF RAVELLO

Renowned for its stunning nature and tourist attraction,the Amalfi Coast is less known for the wealth of Medievaland Byzantine cathedrals, monasteries and churches thatnestle along the shore and on the mountains that riseabove the sea.

We meet at Naples airport in the late morning and transferto Ravello and Hotel Bonadies where we will stay for threenights. Once a 12C monastery it is now a famous 4* hotelwith fabulous views over the sea, a swimming pool andfirst class cuisine.

The afternoon will be spent visiting Ravello : the renowned gardens of Villa Cimbrone and VillaRufolo, the Cathedral of Ravello with its Spectacular Dome, located in the Vescovado Square.

8pm we will have dinner in the hotel (by invitation)

DAY 2 – Fri 2 Oct 2015: VISIT TO SALERNO & EVENING CONCERT

10am - We will go to Salerno, the second major city inCampania, it was considered the world capital of Medicineduring the Middle Ages, because of the high level ofeducation offered by the Benedictine Monastery at thattime. We will visit the Cathedral, whose Dome is a mix ofarchitectural styles, from Medieval to Baroque; thehistorical centre, a first class example of medievalplanning and the botanical garden of La Minerva. We willreturn to Ravello for a free afternoon.

7pm - CONCERT IN RCS RECITAL HALL: ALESSANDRO MARANO piano recital - F.Schubert:Improvviso op.90 n.1 - L. van Beethoven: Sonata op.111 - F. Liszt: Consolazione n.3, Invocation,Funerailles - R.Wagner/F.Liszt: Fantasia on themes of “Rienzi”.

The Concert is part of the Ravello Musical Festival which has a long established reputation for firstclass music.

DAY 3 – Sat 3 Oct 2015: GUIDED TOUR OF AMALFI & BOAT TRIP TO POSITANO

10am - We will descend to Amalfi, a major touristattraction thanks to its unique scenery that combineshistory and natural beauty. We will visit St. Andrew’sCathedral, an excellent example of medieval architecture,the Cloister of Paradise, the Valley of the Mills, famous forits traditional production of handmade paper and thePaper Museum. Departing from the small port of Amalfiwe go by boat to Positano. The trip will provide anopportunity to view the spectacular coast and mountainsfrom a different perspective.

We will have free time for lunch and to shop in Positano, the most delightful and lively resort on thecoast.

We return by bus climbing to the 15C Convent of San. Domenico 364m. above the sea with wonderfulviews over the coast.

The evening is free with dinner at leisure.

DAY 4 – Sun 4 Oct 2015: VIST TO THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DEOLEARIA, WINE TASTING IN A LOCAL CELLAR AND EVENING CONCERT

10am - We go to the picturesque resort of Maiori to seethe rock church of Santa Maria dell’Olearia. This monasticbuilding, consisting of three floors, built in a grotto, wasfounded by monks from an eastern culture. It is famous forthe frescoes found in the three chapels of the structure.After the visit we will go to Tramonti to visit a local cellar ina historic farm of the 18C in the green of the regional parkof Lattari mountains, to taste some DOC wines “COSTAD'AMALFI”, cheese and salami produced by the farm. It isan unforgettable experience to rediscover the tastes andflavours of this rural world.

After the visit we return to Ravello with free time in the afternoon.

7pm - CONCERT RAVELLO ART CENTRE: FEDERICA MONTI - FABIO BIANCO two-piano duo – JAZZCONTAMINATIONS M. Ravel: La Valse - G. Gershwin: Rhapsody in blue - C. Guastavino: Romanceop.2 n.1 - S. Rachmaninov: Tarantella - R. Piana: Sonata - W. Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme ofPaganini - N. Kapustin: Paraphrase on Dizzy Gillespie's Manteca op.129 - W. Bolcom: The Serpent'sKiss.

Dinner after the Concert in a typical restaurant of Ravello (by invitation).

DAY 5 – Mon 5 Oct 2015: VISIT TO THE ABBEY OF CAVA DEI TIRRENI & DEPARTURE

10am - We leave for Cava dei Tirreni, known as "LittleSwitzerland" since the time of Goethe and the "Bologna ofthe South" for its architectural heritage. It is situated in acharming place, between fertile hills and mountains thatfade around in the blue. We will visit the historical centrecalled “ Borgo Scacciaventi” and the Benedictine Abbey ofthe Holy Trinity founded in 1011 and rich in many works ofart from different periods: buildings, frescoes, mosaics,sarcophagi, sculptures, paintings, illuminated manuscriptsand precious objects.

Lunch in Cava dei Tirreni (by invitation)

Transfer to Naples Airport, for check-in and return flight home.

COST: £1095 Single supplement: £90The price includes: 3 nights bed & breakfast in a standard room; two dinners; two concerts; transportand guiding throughout; wine and local products tasting on day 4; light lunch on day 5.

Early bird booking: for those who book prior to 31 May with a deposit of £250 we offer a discount of £75.

Accademia Italiana / Artstur55 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PN / Mob.0772 0812 183 / Tel. 020 7591 0312

email: artstur@gmail.com / www.artstur.com

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