Price is per person, double & triple occupancy.
Single occupancy $500 (subject to availability)
VAT is an additional $65 per person.
SPECIAL AIRFARE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE
from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chicago!
The best known of all Italian spas, delightful Montecatini is located in the heart of Tuscany. Experience the exquisite beauty of the surrounding Tuscan landscapes with visits to charming Siena and beautiful Florence, a living museum of Renaissance art and architecture. The seaside resort town of San Remo basks in the wonderful climate of the sun-drenched Italian Riviera and is ideally situated for visiting the glamorous cities of Monte Carlo and Nice. For registration information, to request a brochure or to learn more about this memorable opportunity, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888-234-3796 or alumni@mnsu.edu. Or to book now, call 1-800-842-9023.
LAND PROGRAM INCLUDES
Daily Schedule and Optional Excursions
available at an additional cost
DAY 1: Depart the U.S.A.
DAY 2: Arrive Bologna and transfer to your hotel in Montecatini
DAY 3: Montecatini - Optional Florence Treasures
DAY 4: Montecatini - Optional The Splendor of Tuscany
DAY 5: Montecatini - Day at leisure
DAY 6: Included scenic transfer via Pisa
DAY 7: San Remo - Optional Magical Monte Carlo
DAY 8: San Remo - Optional Discover Nice, St. Paul de Vence & Eze
DAY 9: Return to the U.S.A. from Nice
Magical Monte Carlo
Built against the mountains and spreading down to the shores of the Riviera, Monte Carlo is a magical jewel on the sea. Its magnificent yacht-filled harbor is breathtaking, and everywhere you look there are long limousines gliding, or sporty Porsches zipping around the famous curves and hills of this luxurious city. Marvel at its lavish casino, the elegant Hotel de Paris and the 13th century Prince's Palace, home of the Grimaldi Family. Enjoy sumptuous shopping, chic restaurants and an aura of glamour that has long attracted the jet set and the famous.
Discover Nice, St. Paul de Vence & Eze
With its flower market and gorgeous coastline, its lovely art deco facades and romantic cafes, Nice is a many splendid thing. Feel the breeze off the sea on the famous palm-lined Promenade des Anglais. Experience the sophistication of the capital of the French Riviera before continuing on to the medieval hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence, an enclave for artists and one of the most beautiful villages in Provence. Finish the day with a short visit to the village of Eze, clinging to its crag some 1,200 feet above the sea. From here the view of the meandering Côte d'Azur is unforgettable.
Florence Treasures
Known as the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance," Florence is a city with overwhelming historical and cultural significance. Take a walking tour of the city center and take in the magnificent Cathedral, its huge dome and elegant Campanile piercing the sky. See the famous bronze doors by Ghiberti, adorning the marble-encrusted Baptistery. Visit the Academy of Fine Arts and stand in awe in front of the statue of David by Michelangelo. Walk across the impressive Piazza della Signoria and find yourself in front of the grand Palazzo Vecchio.
The Splendor of Tuscany
Poplar-studded landscapes, dramatic hilltop towns, gorgeous vineyards. Visit Siena, a medieval city of twisting streets and narrow stairways that wind their way through medieval arches and past Renaissance palaces. See the Piazza del Campo, setting for the unique Palio, a medieval-style horse race. Continue to San Gimignano, perhaps the most famous little town in Italy, its skyline dominated by ancient stone towers. Sample wines at a family wine estate in this renowned region.
Included Scenic Transfer
between San Remo and Montecatini via Pisa
Today's journey will take in the sights, fragrances and flavors of classical Italy, including stunning coastline views and dramatic scenery en route. But the highlight of the day will undoubtedly be a "must" visit to Pisa, birthplace of Galileo and the Medici family. Visit the Field of Miracles where Pisa's past grandeur is recalled in the famous Leaning Tower, medieval Cathedral and ornate Baptistery.
*Note: Dates/Prices are tentative and subject to change. All local transportation and sightseeing is arranged by Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and operated by Reisebüro Eurotours Ges.m.b.H. Reisebüro Eurotours Ges.m.b.H. may use other suppliers or providers to render the services.
Member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.MSU is an Affirmative
Action / Equal Opportunity University.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate
n this event, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations & Special
Events at 507-389-3235 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least five days
prior to the event.
