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Italy 2014

'Splashout Italia'  
            14 fabulous days - Art in Tuscany
                         17 June  - 30 June 2014
 
 
Including ten day residential art workshop.
 
The tour will be escorted by Splashout in conjunction with ICSCIS.
Scroll down for more information . . .
 
***NEWSFLASH***   BOOKINGS OPEN 9.00 am MONDAY 8 / 03 / 12
 
                                           
                                          Picture: A typical Tuscan scene
 
 
ITINERARY (as at 26/2/12)
 
June 16: Monday: Depart Adelaide / South Australia
June 17: Tuesday: Arrive Rome / Italy
 
June 17: Tuesday: Three nights to enjoy the incredible city of Rome and see the key sights.
The Colosseum, Trevi fountain, The Forum, Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Palace.  Plus much more . . . Detailed Rome itinerary/prices currently being compiled. (Allow approx $ 650)
 
June 20: Friday: Transfer from Rome to Arezzo (Tuscany) by train (currently pricing).
Commence 10 day 'Studio Italia' residential workshop (ICSCIS).
Workshop ends on day ten with 'the last supper' farewell dinner.
 
July 1: Tuesday: Transfer from Arezzo to Rome, Florence or Milan by train (currently pricing).
When the tour ends return home or enjoy ongoing personal travel plans at your leisure.
 
Optional extra: One night / day Milan (visit Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper') Allow approx $ 250.
 
 
Picture: Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper'.
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See ICSCIS 'Studio Italia' ten day workshop details HERE 
NOTE:  The document says 2013, this tour is now re-scheduled for 2014. 
 
Workshop facilitator and hosts are Professor Yves M Larocque Ph D and Monica Marquez of ICSCIS.
ICSCIS are highly experienced in presenting art workshops in exotic locations worldwide.
Professor Larocque is an artist, an art historian and Professor of Art at Ottawa University.
Monica Marquez is an artist and project manager of ICSCIS, plus . . .  our chef extroadinaire.
 
Includes: Painting workshops, authentic Tuscan accomodation and gourmet catering, art history sessions, day trip to Florence (entry / tour of Uffuzie Gallery) day trip to Assissi, visits to beautiful Tuscan hillside villages and the most fabulous painting sites in Italy. 
 
NOTE: The workshop is fine for absolute beginners with no experience.
 
Splashout clients have enjoyed ICSCIS Europen workshops since 2009.
SPLASHOUT / ICSCIS present this tour in joint colaboration.  
'Splashout Italia' is exclusive to the 'Friends of Splashout' network. 
 
ICSCIS Website: www.walkthearts.com
 
2014 (ten day) Workshop fee $ 2,890
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                               Picture: The Colosseum ampitheatre in central Rome
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Maximum group number:  Twelve (12) participants.
 
NOTE: Non painting guests/partners/friends are very welcome.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION: 
Return airfare: $1575 (approx) Plus taxes: $ 750 (approx)

TOTAL: $2325 (approx)

  • Official June 2014 air fares are not released until August 2013.
  • Our fare is approximate and we are confident it will be fairly accurate.
  • The airline is still to be selected (likely to be Singapore Airlines).
  • Your fare payment will be required when flights are booked, approx. August 2013.
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NOTE: Information is a guidline only and subject to exchange rate variations.
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SPLASHOUT TRAVEL MANAGER:  CORINNE MUTZ
 
Splashout utilises the sevices of Corinne Mutz of Travel Managers Australia for 'Splashout Tours' Bookings.
 
Corinne arranged bookings for our 2012 French 'Tour de Splash' and is booking our 2014 Italy flights, accommodation and excursions.
Corinne is Splashout's Personal Travel Manager who will be very happy to research or help with your ongoing travel requirements.
We have made no reciprocal arrangements whatsoever with Corinne. We simply prefer and recommend her personal touch.
Telephone:
 +61 (08) 8339 1267 or +61 (08) 8339 5364
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**Bookings open 9.00 am Thursday 8 / 3 / 12**
 
Please pay $ 300 deposit (per person) electronic funds transfer to reserve place. Or cheque / cash
BSB:  735045
ACC:   672828
ACC NAME:  J A TUCK
 
NOTE:  Deposits are only accepted after nominated time.
Please advise by email or phone immediately when paid.
Places will be filled on 'first come first serve' basis.
 
**The 2012 French trip booked out within fifteen minutes of opening**
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WORKSHOP BUDGET INSTALMENT PLAN:
First payment: $ 300 deposit with booking.
Second payment $ 300 November 1 2012.
Third payment: January 1 2014. (amount to be advised)
Fourth payment: $ March 1 2014. (amount to be advised)
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For further information watch this page - regular updates. 
Contact 'Splashout Studios Art' with any questions.
Tel:  + 61 (08) 8296 3859
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'When the moon's in the sky, like a big  pizza pie, that's amore' !
 
 
 
 
 
 
Picture: Dean Martin, back in the 1960's, singing his signature song 'Amore'.  
Dean was very Italian and 'Amore' is very Italian - for 'Love'. 
 
 
'Ciao folks stay tuned for updates' !