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SUMMARY:Caves to Castles – a Journey along the Loire
DESCRIPTION:The Loire valley is one of the great artistic centres of the world\, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In glorious scenery\, scattered along the length of the river\, are some 300 chateaux\, some small\, some vast\, some emblems of military might\, some celebrations of luxury and personal vanity/splendour\, but all representing the significance of the area in the culture and history of France. Set in one of the best-known wine-growing areas\, a unique feature of the area are the cave-homes\, some inhabited for centuries\, and a visit to a troglodyte village is included. \nPricing \nBased on 15 participants and strictly limited \n£2\,950.00   per person sharing a twin/double room \n£700.00       deposit is needed to confirm your place \n  \nSupplements  \n£285.00       single room supplement \n  \nThe price includes: \nLecturing throughout by Nicole Mezey \nServices of Tour Manager throughout \nReturn scheduled Eurostar tickets from London St. Pancras to Gare du Nord (economy) Paris \n4 nights’ dinner\, bed and breakfast at 4* Chateau Belmont\, Tours \nCity Taxes throughout \n1 lunch in local restaurant on departure day \nFull programme of visits \nAll luxury coach transport in France as per itinerary \nAll entrance charges and fees for visits as per itinerary \nVox audio headsets \nGratuities \n  \nThe price does not include: \nLunches (Days 1\, 2\, 3\, 4) \nTeas or coffees during any mid-morning/mid-afternoon breaks \nRefreshments \nAny incidental and personal expenditure (laundry/telephone etc) \nTaxis or other transport not specified \nPersonal insurance \n  \nYOUR LECTURER \nNicole Mezey \nNicole studied at the Universities of Sussex\, York and Paris before becoming Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University\, Belfast\, where she established the Department of Art History and worked extensively with adult students on part-time degrees and Open Learning programmes. Nicole is currently a freelance lecturer for The Arts Society\, the National Museum of Northern Ireland\, Queen’s University and the National Trust.  Her publications focus on adult education and the arts. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. \n  \nYOUR HOTEL \nChateau Belmont\, Tours (4 nights) \n57 Rue Groison\, Tours 37100\, France \n4* https://www.chateaubelmont.com/en/ \nThis historically significant chateau is a 17th-century building surrounded by a 6 acre park\, once planted with vineyards due to its south-facing exposure. It served as a hospital during the war of 1870. After the war\, Baroness Tellier de Blanrier acquired the property and the vineyards made way for apple trees that produced cider for over sixty years. Subsequent owners\, passionate about flowers\, decided to transform the estate into a research facility for tulips. In 1987\, Jean and Sophie Bardet opened a restaurant and Jean\, a renowned chef\, offered gourmet cuisine. In 2008\, the AEGIDE group inaugurated its first hotel here. Its luxurious and timeless elegance has every amenity.
URL:https://thecoursestudies.co.uk/course/caves-to-castles-a-journey-along-the-loire/
CATEGORIES:Study Tours
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SUMMARY:BRUSSELS\, ANTWERP and GHENT:  A Cultural Extravaganza of Art and Architecture
DESCRIPTION:The rich art and architecture of the cities of Brussels\, Antwerp and Ghent reflect their historic trading\, wealth and prestige. Glorious churches\, spectacular decorative and fine arts museums\, and an astonishing array of civic buildings are a testament to the country’s role as the great meeting place of Western Europe. Traces of the Austrians\, Spanish\, French and Dutch are to be found in the eclectic mix of architectural styles\, beginning with the Romanesque and culminating in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco of the 20th century.  Highlights will include the world-class Musée de Beaux Arts in Antwerp\, which recently re-opened after many years of closure and the house and printing workshops of the Plantin Moretus family\, a rare survival from the 16th century when Antwerp was at the centre of the book trade. Jan van Eyck’s Adoration of the Mystic Lamb\, in Ghent\, will be the subject of a special pilgrimage. \nPricing\nBased on 15 participants and strictly limited \n£2\,900.00  per person sharing a twin/double room \n£700.00     deposit is needed to confirm your place \n  \nSupplements\n£305.00 single-room supplement \n\nThe price includes:\n\nLecturing by Andrew Spira\nReturn scheduled Eurostar tickets from London St. Pancras to Brussels Midi\n4 nights bed and breakfast at 4* Franq Hotel\, Antwerp\nCity Taxes throughout\nServices of local licenced guide throughout\nWelcome dinner on arrival day\n5 lunches in local restaurants\nAll local coach transport in Belgium as per itinerary\nAll entrance charges and fees for visits as per itinerary\nVox Headsets\n\n  \nThe price does not include:\n\nDinners (Days 2\, 3\, 4)\nTeas or coffees during any mid-morning/mid-afternoon breaks\nRefreshments\nAny incidental and personal expenditure (laundry/telephone etc)\nTaxis or other transport not specified\nPersonal Insurance\n\n  \nYour Lecturer: Andrew Spira\nAndrew Spira graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art before completing a Master’s degree in Museum and Gallery Management at City University\, London. He worked at the Temple Gallery\, London and as a curator at the V&A Museum. Subsequently\, he was Programme Director at Christie’s Education. \n  \nYour Hotel\n\n Hotel Franq\, Antwerp 4 * (4 nights) \n Kipdorp 10-12\n2000 Antwerp\nBelgium  \nhttps://www.hotelfranq.com/en/home-2/ \nThis boutique hotel is located in the heart of Antwerp\, a stone’s throw from the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the Meir\, Antwerp’s main shopping area\, said to be comparable to New York’s 5th Avenue. The Franq was once a former bank and derives its name from the Belgian franks that were kept in the vault. Its luxurious and timeless elegance has every amenity including a Michelin starred restaurant.
URL:https://thecoursestudies.co.uk/course/brussels-antwerp-and-ghent-a-cultural-extravaganza-of-art-and-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Study Tours
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SUMMARY:The Splendours of Naples\, Herculaneum & Caserta
DESCRIPTION:Naples may be Italy’s most vibrant city. A tangle of winding streets set against a sparkling bay\, the wealth of art here attests to the city’s glorious past and links to the Bourbons. Aside from its numerous baroque churches\, Naples is famous for key works by the fugitive Caravaggio and\, later\, Artemesia Gentileschi. From the ancient wealthy town of Herculaneum\, destroyed by volcanic eruption\, to the stunning Royal Palace at Caserta\, we’ll explore a region characterised by drama. \nPricing\nBased on 15 participants and strictly limited \n£2\,310.00   per person sharing a twin/double room \n£500.00      deposit is needed to confirm your place \nSupplements\n£310.00      single room supplement \n£180.00       upgrade for seaview subject to availability (per room) \nThe price includes:\n\nLecturing by Nicole Mezey\nReturn scheduled flights British Airways between London Heathrow and Naples\nAll airport taxes\, security charges and local taxes\n4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at 4* Grand Hotel Santa Lucia\, Naples\n1 dinner in hotel restaurant\n5 lunches in local restaurants\nAll local coach transport in Italy as per itinerary\nAll entrance charges and fees to visits as per the itinerary\nCity Tax throughout\nServices of local licenced guides throughout\nVox Guides throughout\n\nThe price does not include\n\nDinners (Days 2\, 3\, 4\, 5)\nTeas or coffees during any mid morning / mid afternoon breaks\nRefreshments\nAny incidental and personal expenditure (laundry\, telephone\, etc)\nTaxis or other transport not specified\nPersonal insurance\n\nYour Lecturer:  Nicole Mezey\nNicole studied at the Universities of Sussex\, York and Paris before becoming Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University\, Belfast\, where she established the Department of Art History and worked extensively with adult students on part-time degrees and Open Learning programmes. She is currently a freelance lecturer for The Arts Society\, the National Museum of Northern Ireland\, Queen’s University and the National Trust. Her publications focus on adult education and the arts. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. \nYour hotel: Grand Hotel Santa Lucia\, Naples (4*) 4 nights\nVia Partenope\, 46\, Napoli 80121 \nhttps://www.santalucia.it \nGrand Hotel Santa Lucia is a four star hotel built in 1900 by the well-known architect Giovan’ Battista Comencini. With its views over the majestic Castel dell’Ovo\, Vesuvio Mount and the Gulf (including Capri and Ischia)\, this elegant hotel has all the usual amenities including a gym.
URL:https://thecoursestudies.co.uk/course/the-splendours-of-naples-herculaneum-caserta/
CATEGORIES:Study Tours
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SUMMARY:Moscow – City of Art\, Power and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Moscow offers a unique mixture of antiquity and modernity. Its architecture ranges from the pure fantasy of St. Basil’s Cathedral to the harsh utilitarianism of early twentieth century Constructivism. Its art includes the most sublime icons and the most uncompromising abstractions of the avant-garde (with much between…). For further details please see information and itinerary listed below. \nPrice (based on 14 participants) \n£1\,965.00 per person sharing a twin/double room\n£140.00 single room supplement\n£500.00 deposit is needed to confirm your place \nThe price includes:\n\nLecturing by Andrew Spira\nReturn scheduled flights British Airways London Heathrow/Domodedovo Moscow\nAll airport taxes\, security charges and local taxes\n4 nights’ bed & buffet breakfast accommodation at Courtyard Marriot Hotel (4*)\nLunch in local restaurants days 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\nDinner in hotel day 1\nAll coach transfers in and around Moscow\nAll entrance charges to visits as per the itinerary\nServices of an English speaking local guide throughout\nVOX headsets throughout\n\nThe price does not include:\n\nVisas* please see below for further information\n3 Dinners\nTeas or coffees during any mid-morning / mid-afternoon breaks\nRefreshments\nAny incidental and personal expenditure (laundry\, telephone\, etc)\nTaxis or other transport not specified\nPersonal insurance\n\n*Visas: British citizens and most other foreign nationals require a tourist visa. Current cost for UK nationals is around £141.00 including service charge. It is not included in the price of the tour because you must procure it yourself. You will need to complete an online application in the two-month period before departure\, and submit this along with your passport. As of 10th December 2014\, it is obligatory for UK residents of all nationalities to attend one of three application centres\, in London\, Manchester or Edinburgh\, in order to submit biometric data (fingerprints) as part of the visa application process. Visa issuing times vary from country to country but UK residents should expect to be without their passport for approximately three weeks. \nCIBT Visas can procure the visa for you. https://cibtvisas.co.uk/russia-visa \nYour lecturer:  Andrew Spira\nAndrew graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art before completing a Master’s degree in Museum and Gallery Management at City University\, London. He worked at the Temple Gallery\, London (specialists in Byzantine and Russian icons)\, and as a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Subsequently\, he was Programme Director at Christie’s Education. \nYour Hotel: Courtyard Marriot City Centre Hotel (4*)\nhttps://www.marriott.com/hotels/ \n7 Voznesenskiy Pereulok\, Moscow\, 125009 \nSome of Moscow’s most famous landmarks are on the hotel’s doorstep\, including Red Square destinations such as the Kremlin\, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Mausoleum. Metro stations and the legendary Bolshoi Theatre are only minutes away. The hotel has several restaurants\, a fitness centre and beauty shop. Most standard rooms have showers only. If you require a bath\, please let us know at the time of booking.
URL:https://thecoursestudies.co.uk/course/moscow-city-of-art-power-and-prayer/
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