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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. For the full brochure and booking form, please click here. |
| 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. For a Brochure, please click here |
| 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 Please click here for full details |
| 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
Click here for further tour information, and here for booking information |
| 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 2024 | Tour of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Based in Trieste SOLD OUT |
| 08 May 2023 | Tour of Madrid |
| 05 September 2022 | Art and Architecture of Glasgow |
| 02 June 2020 | Trip to Genoa CANCELLED |
| 09 May 2018 | Tour of Naples 2018 |
| 22 May 2017 | Tour 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.
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