The Leonardo da Vinci grand tour of Europe

Highlights

• Examine the Mona Lisa with an expert local guide in the Louvre in Paris.
• Stroll through Leonardo’s chateau and gardens in the Loire valley where he died.
• Visit the Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace to view the Royal Collection of da Vinci drawings.
• Explore a room dedicated to Leonardo’s work on a guided tour of Uffizi Gallery.

What's this trip about?

Seat of the Roman Empire, leading light of the Renaissance and fervent advocate of la bella vita, Italy is renowned for its art, architecture, style and passion. Such is the depth of Italy’s cultural treasures, even the most modest church façade can hide work by the likes of Michelangelo. Our Italy specialists draw on their deep-seated connections with the country to help you unravel Italy’s well-known highlights, from Rome's ancient Colosseum to the untouched medieval towns of Tuscany and the lagoon city of Venice. They also use their first-hand knowledge to show you Italy's lesser-known ways of life. You might find yourself truffle hunting with an expert and his dog in Tuscany’s hillsides, sampling street food in Palermo, Sicily, exploring the characterful villages of Puglia, or hiking through terraces of vines to reach the tiny villages of Liguria’s Cinque Terre. Whether you explore great cities, alpine lakes, or Roman relics, our specialists can help you unlock Italy’s hidden secrets, from exploring Pompeii without the crowds to uncovering the many delicacies of Italy’s gastronomic capital, Bologna.

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