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Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Tour of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Based in Trieste SOLD OUT

Located within the north-eastern borders of Italy is the undiscovered region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Bounded by Austria, Slovenia, the Veneto and the Adriatic, its long-standing domination by Austria has resulted in a remarkable fusion of architectural styles and culture to savour and explore. Nowhere is the legacy of the Hapsburg Empire more apparent than in Trieste and its envirions, Under the Austrians, its grrat Adriatic port and adjoining coastline rose in importance and the city became a progressive and posperous international melting pot until the 20th Centyry, when it was riven by borders and often contested. The city was returned to Italy in 1954, but its history has gifted us an eclectic blend of ethnic, linguistic and cultural varieties, Based in the border city of Trieste, our tour will highliight the charming cities and Roman settlements of this lesser known region of Italy.

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Monday, 08 May 2023
Tour of Madrid

We have an exciting foreign trip planned for 2023, our first trip abroad since Covid.  We are  going to Madrid from 8th to 12th May; highlights will include visits to the Prado, the Palacio Real, El Escorial, and a day in Toledo. The cost is £1475 (single supplement £165) and tickets are selling fast. For more information please contact our Tours Secretary, Michael Franklin at mikepfrank@btinternet.com.

 

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Monday, 05 September 2022
Art and Architecture of Glasgow

Art and Architecture of Glasgow

Monday 05 - Friday 09 September 2022

After two very difficult years for us all, we are pleased to offer an away trip to visit the beautiful city of Glasgow and the surrounding areas.     

This tour is now fully booked

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Tuesday, 02 June 2020
Trip to Genoa CANCELLED

2nd to 6th June 2020. Details TBD


Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Tour of Naples 2018

For our tour of 2018 we shall be visiting Naples. Highights will include:

  • Capodimonte Palace
  • Cappella Sansevero
  • San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex
  • Giardini La Mortella (Ischia)
  • The Excavations of Herculaneum
  • National Archaeological Museum

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Monday, 22 May 2017
Tour of Croatia

This year's International tour is to Croatia and Montenegro. For full details, please click here

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14 May 2024Tour of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Based in Trieste SOLD OUT
08 May 2023Tour of Madrid
05 September 2022Art and Architecture of Glasgow
02 June 2020Trip to Genoa CANCELLED
09 May 2018Tour of Naples 2018
22 May 2017Tour of Croatia

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Tour of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Based in Trieste SOLD OUT
Tuesday 14 May 2024

Located within the north-eastern borders of Italy is the undiscovered region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Bounded by Austria, Slovenia, the Veneto and the Adriatic, its long-standing domination by Austria has resulted in a remarkable fusion of architectural styles and culture to savour and explore. Nowhere is the legacy of the Hapsburg Empire more apparent than in Trieste and its envirions, Under the Austrians, its grrat Adriatic port and adjoining coastline rose in importance and the city became a progressive and posperous international melting pot until the 20th Centyry, when it was riven by borders and often contested. The city was returned to Italy in 1954, but its history has gifted us an eclectic blend of ethnic, linguistic and cultural varieties, Based in the border city of Trieste, our tour will highliight the charming cities and Roman settlements of this lesser known region of Italy.

For the full brochure and booking form, please click here.