Monday 30th July 2001 - DEPARTURE DAY
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| 06:00 |
Meet at Sea Terminal - Do not be late |
| 07:00 |
Depart IOM - Liverpool |
| 09:30 |
Ferry from Douglas arrives in Liverpool |
| 10:00 |
Coaches arrive to meet group at Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, Liverpool Docks. Load coaches with luggage and instruments and prepare for departure |
| 10:30 |
Coaches depart Liverpool Docks for Birmingham Airport |
| 13:00 |
Coaches arrive at Birmingham Airport |
| 14:25 |
Latest check-in time, Birmingham Airport |
| 16:25 |
Flight departs from Birmingham Airport |
| 19:35 |
Flight arrives at Milan Malpensa Airport. On arrival, meet your two Italian coaches for the transfer to your hotel |
| 20:30 |
Coach departs from Milan Malpensa Airport for Bussolengo |
| 23:00 |
Approx arrival at the Hotel Centro Turistico Gardesano in Bussolengo |
Tuesday 31st July 2001 - Excursion to Malcesine
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| 09:00 |
Breakfast at your hotel (your first meal included in the tour)
Morning at leisure in hotel/resort |
| 12:45 |
Group meets in hotel reception, ready to depart from hotel on board the Italian coaches |
| 13:00 |
Depart by coach for Malcesine |
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Sites of interest include:
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Scaligero Castle |
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Scaligero castle which dates from the 13th -14th century and used to belong to the Scaliger family of Verona. From the castle there is a spectacular view across Lake Garda.
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Cable Cars |
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You may also wish to take the cable cars from the centre of Malcesine on Via Navenne Vecchia. The cable car ride ascends to Mount Baldo where you can see over Lake Garda, the mountains and Malcesine. The cable cars depart every half an hour,the ride takes about 20 minutes.
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| 18:00 |
Coaches depart from Malcesine for the hotel |
| 19:00 |
Coaches arrive back at hotel |
| 20:00 |
Evening meal at your hotel
Rest of the evening free at leisure in the resort |
Wednesday 1st August 2001 - Excursion to Venice
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| 08:00 |
Breakfast at your hotel |
| 08:45 |
Group meets in hotel reception ready to join coaches |
| 09:00 |
Coach departs for full day excursion to Venice on board Italian coaches |
| 11:00 |
Coaches arrive Tronchetto (Venice coach park) |
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Sights / Visits of Interest in Venice include:
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Piazza San Marco and Basilica San Marco |
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St Mark's Square is the heart of Venice and one of the world's most famous squares. On the square is St Mark's Basilica, open from 9.45 -16.30 daily.
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Doges Palace (Palazzo Ducale) |
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Also on St. Mark's Square is the Doges Palace. This beautiful palace was a symbol of the Venetian Power as the residence of the Doges and government. The palace houses a collection of sculptures and paintings, including the magnificent Triumph of Venice by Tintoretto.
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Campanile (di San Marco) |
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The 324 ft high bell tower is also situated in St Mark's Square. It is possible to ascend to the bell tower by lift, from where there is a stunning view of St Mark's Basilica and Venice.
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Rialto Bridge |
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Follow the signs for Rialto posted on every street corner. This famous bridge is the oldest of only 3 bridges which cross the Grand Canal. The stone bridge was preceded by a number of wooden structures which often collapsed, as one did in 1444 under the weight of the crowds who were watching the wedding procession of the Marquis of Ferrara. Today, the bridge is surrounded by market stalls where you can buy souvenirs.
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Galleria dell'Accamedia |
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The Academy of the Fine Arts is situated near the Grand Canal on Accademia Dorsoduro. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of Venetian art in Europe with works by Tintoretto, Bellini and Titian.
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| 17:00 |
Group meets at pre-arranged meeting point in central Venice |
| 18:00 |
Re-join coaches at Tronchetto (Venice coach park) for return journey to hotel |
| 20:00 |
Coaches arrive at hotel |
| 20:30 |
Evening meal at your hotel |
Thursday 2nd August 2001 - Vetriolo concert
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| 08:30 |
Breakfast at your hotel - morning at leisure around the pool |
| 12:00 |
Hot lunch at your hotel |
| 13:45 |
Group meets in the hotel reception, ready to depart for concert in Vetriolo on board the Italian coaches |
| 14:00 |
Coaches depart for Vetriolo |
| 16:00 |
Arrival at the Tourist Office in Vetriolo where you will meet a representative who will accompany your group to the concert venue. |
| 17:30 - 19:30 |
CONCERT - Outdoor Ampitheatre, Vetriolo Terme |
| 19:30 |
Coaches depart for return journey to hotel |
| 21:30 |
Arrival back at hotel |
Friday 3rd August 2001 - Caneva World / Concert in Peschiera del Garda
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| 08:30 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 09:15 |
Group meets in hotel reception, ready to board Italian coaches |
| 09:30 |
Coaches depart for Aqua Park Caneva |
| 10:00 |
Arrive at Aqua Park Caneva |
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Caneva World, situated on the outskirts of Lazise sul Garda consists of a water park, a restaurant and show-Medieval Times' and the Rock Star Cafe. The waterpark, which resembles a tropical island offers many water rides and pools, including the Black Hole, typhoon water slides, Blue Lake, Crazy River rapids and Coral bay. |
| 15:00 |
Re-join coaches for return journey to hotel |
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Coaches arrive back at hotel |
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Leisure time at hotel |
| 18:00 |
Evening meal at hotel |
| 19:30 |
Load instruments and depart by coach from hotel for evening concert in Peschiera del Garda |
| 20:00 |
Arrive Peschiera del Garda |
| 20:15 |
Meet representative at the venue |
| 21:00 - 22:30 |
CONCERT - Piazza Betteloni, Peschiera del Garda |
| 23:00 |
Coaches depart for return journey to your hotel |
| 23:45 |
Arrival back at hotel |
Saturday 4th August 2001 - Excursion to Gardaland
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| 08:00 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 08:45 |
Group meets in hotel reception ready to depart for Gardaland on Italian coaches |
| 09:00 |
Coaches depart for full day excursion to Gardaland Theme Par |
| 09:30 |
Arrive Gardaland |
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Full Day in Gardaland |
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Gardaland is Italy's largest theme park, located on the shores of Lake Garda, just 15 km from Verona. There are 4 theme villages, 30 attractions and restaurants/picnic areas. Rides include the Colorado boat, the Magic Mountain and the largest dolphinarium in Italy. In 1998 the Blue Tornado, Space Vertigo and Jungle Rapids were added to the park. The new attractions for 2001 are the Fantasy Kingdom, the Mad House and the Big Escape from the Island of the Dinosaurs. |
| 20:00 |
Gardaland closes |
| 20:30 |
Rejoin coaches and return to hotel |
| 21:00 |
Evening meal at hotel |
Sunday 5th August 2001 - Concert at open-air arena, Largo Pisanello
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| 07:30 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 08:15 |
Group meets in hotel reception, ready to depart on Italian coaches for Verona |
| 08:30 |
Depart by coach for Verona |
| 09:30 |
Coach arrives Verona on the banks of the River Adige |
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Day at leisure in Verona |
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Verona stands on the banks of the River Adige in a setting of cypress covered hills. The centre of the old town includes pleasant squares connected by alleys and arcaded passages or stairways. It was founded by the Etruscans and later belonged to the Scaliger Princes. After being passed to the Viscount of Milan and submitting to Venetian rule, it was incorporated into Italy in 1966.
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Sights / Visits of interest include:
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The colourful Piazza delle Bra is the former Roman forum, around which chariot races used to be run. The square is framed by palaces and old houses and is notable for its many statues and marble columns. Nearby, in the Via Capello is the 13th century palace of the Capulets with Juliet's balcony.
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The Piazza dei Signori is situated behind the Piazza delle Bra through the Arco della Costa. In the centre of this superb medieval and Renaissance square stands the statue of Dante.
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Adjacent to the square is one of the most beautiful places in the city - the stretch of road dominated by tombs of the Scaligers.
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On the edge of the River Adige you will find the Old Castle and Bridge of the Scaligers - linked to the north bank of the river by the Scaliger Bridge. Built in 1354, the castle is in two parts and has undergone considerable restoration in the past decade.
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| 16:30 |
Group meets at pre-arranged meeting point ready to re-join coach |
| 17:00 |
Coaches depart from Verona for hotel |
| 18:00 |
Evening meal at hotel |
| 19:30 |
Depart by coach from hotel for Garda for your evening concert |
| 20:00 |
Arrive Largo Pisanello |
| 21:00 - 22:30 |
CONCERT - Largo Pisanello, Garda |
| 23:00 |
Return by coach to hotel |
| 23:30 |
Arrival back at hotel |
Monday 6th August 2001 - Excursion to Sirmione & Salò
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| 08:30 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 09:45 |
Group meets in hotel reception ready to depart on Italian coaches |
| 10:00 |
Coaches depart for full day tour to the beautiful lakeside towns of Sirmione and Saló |
| 10:45 |
Arrive in Sirmione |
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Sights of interest in Sirmione include:
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Scaligeri Castle |
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This 13th century castle is at the entrance to the old town and was built above the foundations of the original Roman The 30 m high tower is worth climbing for the panoramic view of the peninsular and lake.
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Grotte di Catullo |
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At the end of the peninsular are the Grotte, the remains of the large Roman villa which the poet Catullus who lived from 87-54BC used to visit. The complex even had thermal springs. The is a small museum on sight which shows how it would have looked in Roman times.
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Chiesa San Pietro in Mavino |
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This church situated on a hill in the middle of the peninsular was built by Lombard monks in the 8th century. It contains some magnificent frescoes dating from the 12th -18th centuries.
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Boat trips around the peninsular |
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It is possible to go on boat trips around the peninsular from the harbour.
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| 13:30 |
Group meets at pre-arranged meeting point ready to re-join coach |
| 14:00 |
Coach departs from Sirmione for Saló |
| 14:30 |
Arrival in Saló |
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Afternoon at leisure in Saló |
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Salò is a delightful town whose architectural treasures survived the 1901 earthquake. The Cathedral dates from the 15th Century, and is the most important Late Gothic structure in the region. The town hall (Palazzo del Podesta) and Archaeological museum (Museo Civico Archeologico) are also worth a visit. Salo is perhaps more infamously renowned for being the place from which Mussolini's government continued to rule Italy from 1943 onwards. |
| 17:30 |
Group to meet at pre-arranged meeting point |
| 18:00 |
Coaches return to hotel for evening meal |
| 19:00 |
Arrival back at hotel |
| 20:30 |
Evening meal at your hotel |
Tuesday 7th August 2001 - Riva Del Garda/ Concert at hotel
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| 08:30 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 09:15 |
Group meets in hotel reception ready to join Italian coaches |
| 09:30 |
Depart by coach for full day excursion to Riva del Garda |
| 11:00 |
Coaches arrive in Riva del Garda |
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Sights of interest in Riva del Garda include:
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La Rocca |
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This famous moated Castle lies in the harbour of Riva. Dating from 1124, it houses a municipal museum today
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Piazza Tre Novembre |
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A beautiful square containing Venetian 14th century arcades and the Apponale tower which is 34m high
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Chiesa dell'Inviolata |
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This 18th century Church is worth visiting to see the ornate baroque interior
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Harbour |
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The attractive harbour is where boat depart for trips round the lake. It is also possible to hire pedalos
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| 16:00 |
Group meets at pre-arranged meeting point ready to re-join coaches |
| 16:30 |
Return by coach to hotel for evening meal |
| 18:00 |
Coaches arrive at hotel |
| 19:00 |
Evening meal at hotel |
| 21:30 - 23:00 |
CONCERT - Poolside, Hotel Centro Turistico |
Wednesday 8th August 2001 - DEPARTURE DAY
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| 08:30 |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 10:00 |
Check out of your rooms - remainder of day at leisure around the pool |
| 12:30 |
Hot lunch at hotel |
| 14:30 |
Load coaches with luggage and prepare for departure |
| 15:00 |
Coaches depart from hotel for Milan Malpensa Airport |
| 17:30 |
Arrive at the Airport |
| 18:20 |
Latest check in Milan Malpensa Airport |
| 20:20 |
Flight departs from Milan Malpensa |
| 21:25 |
Flight arrives at Birmingham Airport |
| 22:00 |
Coaches depart for the short transfer to your Birmingham overnight accommodation in Yardley |
| 23:00 |
Check-in at your overnight hotel accommodation |
Thursday 9th August 2001 - RETURN JOURNEY TO ISLE OF MAN
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| 09:00 |
Check out of hotel |
| 09:30 |
Coaches depart for The Trafford Centre |
| 11:30 |
Coaches arrive at The Trafford Centre. Full day excursion to The Trafford centre |
| 14:30 |
Group meets at pre-arranged meeting point ready to re-join your coaches |
| 15:00 |
Depart by coach from The Trafford Centre for Liverpool Docks |
| 16:30 |
Arrive in Liverpool at Isle of Man ferry terminal |
| 17:00 |
Check in for Isle of Man Seacat |
| 18:15 |
Depart for Isle of Man |
| 20:45 |
Arrive Isle of Man |
| 21:15 |
The Bridge Inn, North Quay, Isle of Man. Post Tour......eh... debrief... yip.. that's it a debrief |
