Starting the visit in a Cameo shop
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A typical and traditional product from the Bay of Naples - and a good possibility to use bathrooms (for free)!
Visit of Pompeii archeological site
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Stepping into a town that was covered by ashes, stones and dirt for 1700 years - after the eruption of the Vesuvio vulcano in 79 a.c.
Today we are divided into two groups with our local guides:Read more
Pompeii archeological site - Part II
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Impressions of an incredible and unique place!
At the Amphitheater in Pompeii
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Lunch at "Anfiteatro"
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After the lunch just opposite the archeological site ...
We have to drive 30 min. to Naples - students just "collapse" on the bus and fall into sleep almost immediately ...
The Archeological Museum in Naples
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The objects and art which were discovered and excavated in Pompeii are shown and presented in the Archeological Museum in Naples!
Discovering the 2000 years old art
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More impressions from the Museum
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Sunday night dinner
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After 13 hours we are back in our neighborhood in Rome - dinner at "Lo scoglio di Frisio" - nearby the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Free time excursion to the catacombs
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Taking the bus 181 to the Catacombs of San Sebastian
NO FOTOS! at the catacombs
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... just in the Basilica above the tombs ... and then back with a bus into town
At the Spanish steps
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Last instructions for a free time afternoon
Taking the train to Florence
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After the challenge of a subway ride for one stop in the morning rush hour we board the "Frecciarossa" fast train that takes us in 1,5 hours from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Arrival at our Hotel in Florence
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Our hotel for one night in Florence is the Hotel "California" - perfect for Judy Sandlin - she is a big fan of the "Eagles"😜
Located in between the Accademia (Michelangelo's "David") and the famousRead more
Walking tour in Florence
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We start our tour with our local guide Paolo in the "Accademia"
Impressions from the Accademia
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Florence cathedral
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The "Piazza della Signoria"
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The heart of Florence
Continuing the walk through Florence
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The " Palazzo Vecchio", the "Uffici" art gallery, the river Arno with the Ponte Vecchio ... and more impressions of a city that was 500 years ago one of the most powerful and richest cities in theRead more
The leather workshop
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We end our tour at "Leonardo" leather shop and learn everything about leather - one of the traditional and famous products of Florence!
Dinner in Florence
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Today we meet David Markle the President of Passports Educational Group Travel.
He joins us with his two sons for the sightseeing tour and for dinner!
What a joy to meet him after 2 years of theRead more
Florence at night
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Cooking class in Florence
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In a 3 hours lesson we make our own 3 kind of pasta with sauce and fillings ... and dessert ...
AND ENJOY OUR PERFECT LUNCH!
Arrival by train in Venice ...
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... from today on public transportation means: BOAT! - so we take the boat Number 5.1 to the Lido - Island where our Hotel is located!






















































































































































































































