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The
American art historian Bernard Berenson describes in
his diary Pellegrinaggi d'arte (1947-1955) his travel
experiences in Italy at the end of the 19th century.
He covered in the most pitiable circumstances real pilgrimages
to satisfy his desire to absorb the artworks, to feel
them in his body, to comprise them.
Driven
by the prospect to a "magnifico incontro"
with a work of art he travelled to the most distant
villages in Le Marche and other area's in Italy. "Once
arrived at the altarpiece, at the original location
for which it was intended, where one can admire it in
the sometimes cold en sometimes warm light of the half-dark
church, surrounded by the atmosphere of a sanctuary,
thére I enjoyed it intensely (…)",
narrates Berenson.
This is exactly the way in which we want to travel in
Central Italy, not in the most pitiable circumstances
of course, but like an art-pilgrimage through known
and unknown area's. Led by art historian Phaedra de
Zeeuw who preceded you and who is doing research in
the area since many years.
The
price is inclusive 1 week accommodation with breakfasts
at the
Caravanserraglio agriturismo in Le marche, 2 half-day
excursions, 2 day excursions, 2
cooking courses, 3 dinners, 1 lunch and 1 brunch
(The price is per person and on a basis of double occupancy
in a double bedroom).
Detailed
Itinerary - What
is included
Highlights
of the holiday
• Guided visits to Assisi, Urbino, Loreto, Serrapetrona
and Camerino.
• Guided visit to the National Museum of Le Marche
at Urbino.
•
Cooking classes based on regional recipes at the Caravanserraglio
restaurant.
• A guided discovery of the culinary heritage
of Central Italy.
•
Graduated fluently English speaking art historical guide.
The
tour Viaggio in Italia consists of a selection of villages,
cities and monuments to have such 'art experiences'.
But, Viaggio in Italia offers more than that, it is
a holiday in which beholding art is combined with good
food , tasting wines, relaxing and enjoying nature.
So it can happen that one day you are guided through
medieval villages and historical cities near the property
where you stay, and the following day you participate
at an Italian cooking lesson. We make excursions with
our new airconditioned minibus for 9 persons through
the Italian country-side, outlined according theme.
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