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A romantic getaway is always a welcome gift. Imagine surprising the love of your life with a unique experience: a special meeting with the artisan who crafted and personalised the jewel especially for them.

The trip includes:

• Assistance in selecting the most suitable piece of jewellery.
• 2 nights in a hotel.
• Private transfer to the artisan's workshop.

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MosaicStone mosaics in Milan Cathedral, gold mosaics in Venice, 4th-11th century mosaics in Spilimbergo, Grado, and Aquileia, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The history of this ancient technique has been formally recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, naming eight monuments located in Ravenna.

Includes a two-half-day workshop at Luciana Notturni's mosaic school in Ravenna.

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Southern Italy is home to some of the most evocative sites of the ancient Roman Empire and the Norman Empire of Sicily, revealing hidden meanings, characteristic iconography, and the diverse ways in which mosaic art was used. In Naples, Pompeii, and Sicily, you can observe the different styles and techniques used over the centuries to enrich and decorate buildings and monuments. One-day mosaic workshop in Syracuse.

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This ancient technique has survived through centuries and it is now being re-evaluated and used to produce contemporary artworks. Rome, Siena, Montepulciano, and Florence are privileged places to discover how the art of stone painting has evolved in centuries and is currently being used to create impressive artworks.

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Schools like Istituto Marangoni, NABA, and Domus are among the world's leading institutions for training international professionals in the sector. This itinerary will uncover the secrets of fashion and design through a workshop at Domus Academy, where the focus will extend from the city to the entire region, with designers, tailors, and accessories experts from across Lombardy.

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His use of light and shadow laid the foundation for the birth of the Baroque period and was subsequently imitated by many international artists. Visiting Milan, Bologna, Florence, and Rome allows you to discover his intense, brief, yet highly prolific artistic life. Optional: seaside extension in Tuscany.

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The journey starts from Florence, the renaissance capital of Italy, the visit to the city between history and ancient palaces includes the discovery of the Gucci Garden, the museum that tells the story of the brand and his passion for horse riding accessories. Visit Siena where the Palio is a central part of life and allows everyone to relieve ancient traditions. Central to the journey is the experience in Tuscany with the Butteri, the Italian cow-boys to enjoy a full immersion in the culture of the Maremma shepherds. Spend the last days in Rome, to visit ancient Roman ruins and the magnificent stables of the Quirinale, the Papal Stables.

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Here, both techniques have been preserved and re-evaluated thanks to contemporary esthetical adaptations. Cagliari, the fascinating capital of the island, hosts some amazing ceramic exhibitions, and in the interior cities of Oristano and Samugheo, Textiles Museums allow to discover these ancients traditions while in Orgosolo there is a mask exposition that explains the famous carnival tradition of Mamuthones.

Three half-days ceramic workshop in an experience Hotel in Oliena with time to discover and relax the environs.

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The stone Michelangelo preferred to shape his famous sculputures, comes from the majestic marble Quarries of Carrara and are the result of centuries of sedimentation. The natural strength of marble and its secrets are hidden deep in the Earth’s womb and this journey is a privileged opportunity to uncover its beauty, not only from an aesthetical point of view. It is also a chance to taste the delicious lardo still produced following ancient methods in Colonnata and to admire the marble sculptures in the streets of Pietrasanta.

Five half-days marble workshop.

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Enter the factories and the museums to admire old iconic cars such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Giulietta, the electric car presented in 1974 at the Ginevra Motor Show and learn about the innovation currently happening inside the companies currently producing in the so called Motor Valley, along the via Emilia such us as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Dallara, Pagani and Ducati.

This is a journey to discover how engines and details of the final product are built, visiting their laboratories andmuseums. Everything inside there changes quickly: and the car you see today, tomorrow will be different. Because it’s going to run faster.

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This journey through cities as Verona, Mantua, Padova, Ravenna and Florence among others is a proposal to follow his path, discovering the artistic inspiration he followed to paint an image of Italy.

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The tour is based in an aristocratic villa from the 1700s, surrounded by a large park. The concomitance with the Biennial of Lace and Lace in Cantù will give the opportunity to visit the exhibition, even with an optional extension of 2 days (more info on request). The Villa is a perfect example of the local 18th century architecture, over time it has seen stories of family rides, undisturbed games in the large park. The lace making courses will be held in the vast rooms, furnished with original period furniture. In less than an hour from the Villa you can reach Como with its wonderful lake or even visit the center of Milan.

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Discover the many secrets of Dan Brown with film director Roberto Valdes. Explore Florence from a filmmaker’s perspective, discovering how some of the movie’s famous scenes were made. Roberto will guide you through the week-end, in which the filmmaking workshop is just one of many highlights. Don’t forget to pack your camera!

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Often seen as the father of Italian language, his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, describes his (imaginary) journey through hell, purgatory and paradise, encountering a host of incredible characters and experiences along the way.

Through his writings, Dante transports us back to the Middle Ages. As we see the many places he travelled through his eyes, his journey becomes our journey!

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It’s a city that’s impossible to pin down – full of contrasts and yet incredibly rich in culture. Discover luxury palaces belonging to ancient noble families, and opulent churches from periods throughout Italian history – all against the breath-taking backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. But it’s the locals that make Naples a city like no other…

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Spend a weekend discovering the Eternal City in the company of a Roman professional photographer who truly loves his home town. Rome is bathed in a unique light at different times of the day and its beauty can be captured from millions of different perspectives. Guided by the expert, learn about the best shots and the secrets of light, and the differences between taking pictures for an album or for sharing on your social networks. Whether your camera of choice is a vintage Leica or a smartphone, your trip is guaranteed to be full of unforgettable images.

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And yet much less is known about the region’s intricate ecosystem. The fragile environment of the Venice Lagoon helped create the immense wealth of La Serenissima, as the city is famously known. This delicate balance requires the awareness and understanding of all its visitors if they are to respect and have a positive influence on the region. Spend a weekend discovering the lagoon, learn about the “barene” and enter the canals to admire the natural wonder on which Venice was built.

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As early as 1500 Ludovico il Moro was advising the city’s inhabitants to plant mulberry trees in their gardens so that they could grow more silkworms and produce more silk. Enjoy a weekend in the city exploring the history of Italian fashion and its most recent trends. Meet some of the central characters in this fascinating world and discover why Milan is so central to the global fashion industry. The perfect break for fashionistas of all ages! Discover the secrets of models and tailors’ workshops, the rise of specialist publications and the story of the world-famous great Italian fashion houses. Our fashion consultants will be on hand to give you an insider view of some of a hand-picked selection of innovative and trendsetting showrooms.

Optional workshops of varying lengths can be organised with fashion schools or private designers.

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Behind the scenes, artisans have spent centuries creating decorations, mosaics, flooring, domes, boats, and accessories—all “Made in Venice.”

To celebrate and showcase international artistic craftsmanship to the world, “Homo Faber: Crafting a more human future” returns from April 10 to May 1, 2022. Promoted by the Michelangelo Foundation in partnership with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience 15 exhibitions and 400 masterworks of craftsmanship, created by over 350 artisans and designers from 30 countries.

The journey to discover Venice and the mastery of its artisans continues through workshops and ateliers, where centuries-old traditions are preserved and enhanced—thanks in part to the innovation of young professionals who are bringing the beauty of Venice to the world, reinterpreted in line with contemporary trends.

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Behind the scenes craftsmen have been working for centuries to make it all possible. Walls, floors, domes, boats, and accessories – all made in Venice. Centuries-old traditions still thrive in the narrow alleys and young professionals build on those same traditions to spread the city’s beauty of Venice throughout the world with their new creations. Enter the magical world of the workshops and meet some truly unique artisans.

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Like every year, since the dawn of time, the rites of the traditional carnival will be performed with its dark and disturbing masks that evoke the transition from winter to spring, from death to life, from darkness to light.

A weekend to discover an intimate and communal Sardinia. We will visit representative towns of the island's hinterland, meet the local communities and discover Sardinian craftsmanship. In addition to participating in the carnival celebrations, we will have exclusive access to usually inaccessible moments, such as the dressing of traditional masks and the work of the artisans who make them, thus having the opportunity to capture unique details through photography.

This workshop, will be an immersion in reportage, a visual journey to discover the Sardinian identity through the lens. An opportunity to hone the ability to tell stories through images, understand the value of context and build an effective and coherent visual narrative.

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The Hotel Galles terrace is the perfect spot to admire the city from above. An expert guide will walk you through the history of its architecture and share Milan’s passion for reaching ever-greater heights.

From the Torre Velasca—a skyscraper built in 1957—to the contemporary towers currently under construction in the Porta Nuova district, this is a unique opportunity to discover the city and its connections to renowned national and international architects. Masters of the Duomo, Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto Nathan Rogers, Gio Ponti, Pelli Clarke, Stefano Boeri, Zaha Hadid, and many others have all played a role in shaping the vibrant city of Milan. It is a journey to discover the city’s form and its history across the centuries—an immersion into Milan’s passion for verticality, taking in everything from the Duomo and early skyscrapers to domes, iconic buildings, green parks, the Central Station, and the evolution of the modern city. The tour spans from the Pirelli Tower to the new towers of Porta Nuova and CityLife.

After this exploration of Milan’s skyline, we will conclude the experience by enjoying a relaxing aperitif in a sophisticated setting.

This experience takes place on a top-floor terrace in full compliance with COVID-19 safety regulations.

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With its collection perhaps second only to that of the Uffizi gallery in terms of completeness, a walk through the rooms of the art gallery allows you to discover Italian art and its masters in chronological order: among the greatest masterpieces of the art gallery are the Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna, the Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael, the Montefeltro Altarpiece by Piero della Francesca, the Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio, The Kiss by Hayez and The Brawl in the Gallery by Boccioni.

The guided tour is the key to understanding the evolution of Italian art over the centuries in an exceptional classroom: the rooms of the Pinacoteca di Brera.

An immersive journey among these masterpieces that will end with an aperitif in an exceptional location, an enchanted and chic place where we can enjoy an excellent drink and enjoy the delicacies produced by the chef and conclude this experience in a light and engaging way.

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Emmanuele, a chef from Palermo now based in Milan, has had a passion for cooking since childhood—particularly for the respectful use of ingredients.

He will teach us techniques and insider tricks, offering advice on the right kitchen tools, food storage, and how to select the best ingredients to create truly professional-quality dishes for your guests!

The session takes place in a professional hotel kitchen, and at the end of the course, we’ll get to taste the dishes we prepared under the chef's guidance!

After meeting the chef, we’ll plan the workflow, shop for ingredients, and fire up the stoves. The format is simple: we cook, we eat, we drink!

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Gain a fresh, unique perspective on Milan—an ideal backdrop for portraits. The course covers the fundamentals of taking excellent low-light photos using a mix of natural and artificial light sources (streetlights, flash, and LED lights). Participants must bring a digital camera or a modern smartphone and a tripod. Optional: flash and/or LED lights (for portraits).

Under the guidance of our photographer, you will learn how to make the most of your existing equipment. Topics will include light pollution, the importance of exposure time, and various professional tips for photographing stars, the cityscape, and portraits against night backdrops, as well as the use of filters.

The experience concludes with an exclusive dinner featuring a menu that lets you savor the flavors of Milan by night.

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This experience combines all the elements of a compelling modern-day treasure hunt: routes, puzzles, and interaction with new technology—all tied to the locations where the activity takes place.

Equipped with paper game materials and smartphones, teams will explore the city clue by clue, competing against one another through tests of historical knowledge, skill-based challenges, and puzzles.

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This guided tour is designed to explore these masterpieces and—street by street—the history of a city that counted Leonardo da Vinci, Simone da Peterzano, and Caravaggio among its residents.

These artists are the true protagonists of the city’s history. They created the cornerstone works of Milan’s heritage, foremost among them Leonardo’s The Last Supper.

Following the exclusive visit to The Last Supper and a tour through Milan’s streets, we will enjoy a refined culinary experience at the restaurant Cavoli a Merenda.

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From the allure of the Isola dei Cipressi on Lake Pusiano to the distinctive atmospheres of Milan, Matera, Syracuse, Cagliari, and Calabria, each itinerary blends exclusive experiences with local culture and traditions.

A highlight of the tour is the opportunity to meet master goldsmiths and artisans, witnessing the creation of unique jewelry or even designing and commissioning a custom-made piece. The experience is further enriched by romantic strolls, visits to artists' studios, tastings, scenic dinners, and tours of sites steeped in history and legends of love.

An evocative journey through Italy, designed to celebrate love at any time of year.

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