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OMANSON
TOUR & TRAVEL Coe
College
2018
INC
College Concert/Jazz Band
Performance Tour of Italy
Itinerary includes round-trip air
transportation, on ground
transportation, 3-star accommodation,
breakfast daily, one dinner, three
performance opportunities and a half
day private guided tour in each city.
Day 1: Arrival in Rome
Your flight from Chicago arrives in Rome this morning. After your
private coach transfer to your hotel you will have free time to
explore this amazing city. Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling,
cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art,
architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum
and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire.
Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St.
Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house
masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 2: City tour of Rome and free time (breakfast)
This morning board a private bus with your own local guide for a half
day tour of the city. Visits are included to the Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon (a former Roman temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa
during the reign of Augustus), the Spanish Steps and entrance to the
Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is a
chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope, in
Vatican City.
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 3: Group performance and free time (breakfast)
Today your group has the opportunity to perform for the locals. An
outdoor or indoor venue will be reserved for your group
performance along with round-trip transportation and set up. Enjoy
sharing your talents with those in another culture! The remainder of
the day is free at leisure to explore on your own. Some suggestions
include the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill, St. Peter’s Basilica
and trying out some local fare and shopping in Trastevere.
Overnight 3-star hotel
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OMANSON
TOUR & TRAVEL Coe
College
2018
INC
Day 4: Travel to Florence with free time (breakfast)
Travel through Italy to the next stop on your itinerary. Florence,
capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of
Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is
the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered
by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria
dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The
Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da
Vinci’s “Annunciation.” Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 5: City tour of Florence and free time (breakfast)
This morning, meet your local guide for a tour of Florence on foot. Walk
through famous squares, past world-renowned art galleries and
experience the local culture. Stroll along the legendary Ponte Vecchio
to browse the shops. There have been shops on Ponte Vecchio since
the 13th century. Entrance is included to the Duomo. Florence's
cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance
dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, with the baptistery right across.
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 6: Group performance and free time (breakfast)
Today your group has the opportunity to perform for the locals. An
outdoor or indoor venue will be reserved for your group
performance along with round-trip transportation and set up. Enjoy
sharing your talents with those in another culture! The remainder
of the day is free at leisure to explore on your own. Some
suggestions include the Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell’Accademia,
Piazza della Signoria, and for a beautiful view a visit to Piazalle del
Michelangelo is a must.
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 7: Travel to Venice with free time (breakfast)
Travel through Italy to the next stop on your itinerary. Venice, the
capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100
small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just
canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with
Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San
Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine
mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s
red roofs.
Overnight 3-star hotel
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www.omansontour.com darrell@omansontour.com +1.605.728.8888
OMANSON
TOUR & TRAVEL Coe
College
2018
INC
Day 8: City tour of Venice and free time (breakfast)
This morning enjoy a private boat transfer before meeting your local guide for a half
day tour of the city on foot. Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Venice while
enjoying the personalized attention of a small-group tour. Your itinerary will include a
walking tour of historic churches, markets, hidden squares and opulent palaces, as
your guide shares fascinating information about the history and culture of Venice along
the way. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore on your own. Some
suggestions include a gondola ride on one of the many canals, visiting the many
museums and historical landmarks, and enjoying the local cuisine!
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 9: Group performance and beach time (breakfast
and farewell dinner)
Today your group has the opportunity to perform for the locals. An
outdoor or indoor venue will be reserved for your group
performance along with round-trip transportation and set up. Enjoy
sharing your talents with those in another culture! The remainder of
the day is free at leisure to relax on the beaches of Venice Lido.
Enjoy a special farewell group dinner this evening.
Overnight 3-star hotel
Day 10: Depart for home (breakfast)
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! You will have a
private boat transfer with assistance and porterage to transfer you to
your private coach which will then take you to the airport to board
your departure flight back to Chicago.
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Italy Tour Dates
Rehearsals on campus – August 3-5
Farewell Concert – August 5
Depart for Rome – August 6
August 7-8 – Rome
August 9-11 – Florence
August 12-14 – Venice
August 15 – return to Chicago, bus home to Iowa
Italy Tour Costs
Students $2,450 (up to 4/room) • Non-students $2,750 (2/room)
Payment plan: We do need money very soon in order to firm up our numbers,
which will also allow us to pay the deposits needed to hold airline seats, buses,
and hotel rooms, we will need to collect payments on the following schedule:
Payment 1 – due Nov. 17 - $100 (students), $200 (non-students)
The deposit is refundable until payment 2 is due.
Payment 2 – due January 12 - $750 (students), $850 (non-students)
Payment 2 is refundable until payment 3 is due.
Payment 3 – due March 1 - $750 (students), $850 (non-students)
Payment 3 is refundable until Payment 4 is due.
Payment 4 – due April 2 – $850
Payment 4 is non-refundable as we will have paid the full cost by that point in time.
One meal per day included.
Housing on campus included during rehearsal period.
Transportation to and from Chicago O’Hare airport included.
Shipping personal instruments (tenor sax, trombone) NOT included.
Tuba, percussion, and bari sax shipping will be included.
To sign up:
1. Email Dr. Carson – wcarson@coe.edu
2. Bring or mail your first payment to the Music Office, no later than
Friday, Nov. 17:
Band Tour Deposit
Coe College Music Department
1220 First Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
If the Nov. 17 deadline is an impediment, contact Dr. Carson immediately.
We want as many of you to participate as possible!
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