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Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespeare's Italy
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| Northern Italy is the magical setting for many of the greatest works of William Shakespeare |
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Just a glimpse of |
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| . . . when Juliet might have stood on this balcony and uttered her famous call to her beloved |
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| Our tour beings in Venice at a gorgeous hotel just steps from the Grand Canal |
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| Visit the San Marco Basilica |
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| See the ornate Doges' Palace and its fabled “ Bridge of Sighs” |
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| Take a boat to colorful Burano Island |
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| Famous for its arts and crafts, . . . |
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| Burano Island is particularly known for its handmade lace |
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| A dying art, it may be expensive, but it sure makes an “heirloom quality” gift |
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| Weave your own memories of this magical city |
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| Take time for a gondola ride . . . |
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| . . . through narrow canals . . . |
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| . . . and grand waterways |
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| You will lose your heart in this enchanting and historic place |
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| Next visit Padova, formerly known as Padua, . . . |  |
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| . . . and the place where Shakespeare tamed a shrew |
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| Visit the San Antonio Basilica, one of Italy’s most richly decorated churches with reliefs by artists Lombardo, Sansovino, and Donatello |
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| One can see 3,000 years of history upon the facades of Padova's architecture. |
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| En route to Verona stop at Ferrara . . . |
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| . . . and perhaps walk along the ancient city walls |
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| Next stop is lovely Mantua |
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| Visit the old town . . . |
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| . . . and tour the lavish Ducal Palace |
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| Ancient Verona, home of the Capulets and Montagues |
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| Spend a day touring many of its sights |
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| The Arena at Verona |
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| The Stairs of Reason |
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| The Teatro Romano |
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| Enjoy time spent along the shores of magnificent Lake Garda . . . |
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| . . . visiting quaint towns such as Bardolino. . . |
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| . . . and Malcesine |
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| Working our way ever further into the Dolomite Mountains |
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| Torbole Sul Garda |  |
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| Spend two nights in Bolzano |
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| We can explore this beautiful mountain town . . . |
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| . . . and its gorgeous cathedral piazza |
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| The majestic Dolomites tower over everything |
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| During a free day in Bolzano we can drive into the mountains . . . |
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| . . . and spend some time hiking among inspiring views |
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| The tour concludes with two nights in glorious Milan |
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| A full day of sightseeing includes La Scala and the magnificent Duomo |
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| Become one of the Gentlemen of Verona on this classic tour of northern Italy. |
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