Colosseum, Rome (Moyan Brenn) Villa d Este (D. Nalor) Rome. The Eternal City Through the Ages September 1 8, Rome Skyline / Wenjie Zhang

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1 Rome The Eternal City Through the Ages September 1 8, 2018 Rome Skyline / Wenjie Zhang Villa d Este (D. Nalor) Colosseum, Rome (Moyan Brenn)

2 Rome September 1 8, 2018 This custom-designed tour of Rome surpasses the ordinary offering an exclusive invitation to historic villas, Baroque palaces not open to the public, fragrant gardens, and personal art collections. Travel through the ages from the iconic Ancient Roman structures of the Forum to the grand Renaissance and Baroque palaces, and the modern architectural feat that is Massimiliano Fuksas Cloud. Enjoy a private invitation to lunch at the American Academy of Rome, special access to hidden masterworks, and the leadership of a renowned art and architecture scholar, who is also a native Roman eager to share his extensive knowledge of the innermost secrets of Roman culture. (left) Villa d Este in Tivoli / M. Maselli Rome Highlights Discover contemporary architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. Be special guests of an Italian princess in her artfilled villa, including the only fresco by Caravaggio. Palazzo Colonna Gallery / Sailko Jubilee Church Rome Highlights Take in splendid views of terraced gardens and historic cascades at Villa d Este. See the Sistine Chapel and the Baroque Colonna Palace before they open to the public.

3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 Departures for Rome Depart on independent flights arriving the next morning at Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO). SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Welcome to Rome Transfer independently to the four-star Rose Garden Palace Hotel, your sophisticated and centrally located home for the week. Enjoy a private tour of the often-overlooked Keats- Shelley Memorial House, nestled along the famous Spanish Steps, followed by an informal walking tour of the surrounding neighborhood. End the evening with a relaxing welcome dinner of traditional Roman cuisine in the city center at dusk. (D) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 Ancient Rome Start the day exploring the Baths of Caracalla, Rome s second-largest Rome EUR, Rome Jeremy Thompson public baths that in ancient times accommodated some 1,600 bathers. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans along the old Appian Way, taking in views of hauntingly beautiful ruins. Enjoy lunch near the Circus Maximus as you make your way back into the city. Continue this historical journey with a visit to the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Emperor Trajan s Market, the complex of ruins that were the hub for ancient city life. End the afternoon with an investigation of the three-tiered construction that makes up the Basilica of Saint Clement, a structure full of history as rich as that of Rome itself. Evening and dinner plans are independent. (B, L) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Tivoli s Villa d Este & Renaissance Rome Just outside Rome lies the historic town of Tivoli, a favorite location for country estates since the days of the Emperor Hadrian. Step back into the Renaissance at the magnificent Villa d Este, one of the most complete expressions of Roman elegance in the 1500s. Explore the colorfully decorated interiors, extravagant gardens, and cool fountains. Savor a memorable luncheon feast at an intimate restaurant in the quiet countryside outside Tivoli. Upon your return to Rome, visit the Villa Farnesina, the Renaissance-style home belonging to papal banker Agostino Chigi. Delight in the exquisite interiors including frescoes by Raphael and an awe-inspiring fauxperspective room rendered by Baldassare Peruzzi. Enjoy the evening and dinner at leisure. (B, L) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Baroque Rome Begin the day with a special before-hours visit to the Sistine Chapel followed by a guided tour through the Vatican Museums. Continue with a tour of the spectacular art amassed by Cardinal Borghese at the Villa Borghese Titian s Sacred and Profane Love, Raphael s Portrait of a Young Man, and the world s finest collection of statues by Bernini. After free time for an independent lunch, gain exclusive access to the Palazzo Colonna, one of the most elaborate private residences in the city and home to a vast collection of

4 artworks. Finish the day with a special opening of one of Rome s most prestigious historic homes. You will be hosted by an Italian princess who invites National Trust travelers to delight in her family s historical treasures in this one-of-a-kind experience! (B) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, th-Century Rome Set out on a walking tour of Rome s Garbatella district, a fascinating neighborhood whose very architecture and urban planning reveals the dispute between communism and fascism in 20th-century Italy. Explore EUR, where Mussolini s never-realized Universal Exposition was supposed to come to fruition. Journey to Cinecittà, the massive film studio that produced the brief-yet-brilliant neorealist film movement. Return to the city center for lunch at the American Academy of Rome. After lunch, embark on a private tour of the Academy and Villa Aurelia, where education and inspiration go hand in hand. The evening and dinner are at leisure. (B, L) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Modern Rome Our final day in Rome begins at Parco della Musica, Renzo Piano s incredible auditorium designed specially for the Rome symphony. Step into the soaring Jubilee Church, a Richard Meier building in Tor Tre Teste, a working-class district of Rome that was only incorporated into the city in the mid-20th century. Return to the city center for an independent lunch and a free afternoon. Rejoin your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner overlooking the city skyline and toast to a week wellspent in the Eternal City. (B, D) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Departures Take a group transfer to Rome s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for independent return flights to the United States. (B) Hotel Accommodations: Six nights at the stylish and centrally located four-star Rose Garden Palace Hotel in Rome The Auditorium / Renzo Piano s Parco della Musica (Roberto Ventre)

5 ROME Tour Price* September 1 8, 2018 Land Package...$4,995 Single Supplement...$795 *Tour price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 15 paying participants. Land prices are calculated as of August 2017 and are subject to change. Activity Level: Moderate, good overall mobility required Deposit & Final Payment: A deposit of $1,000 per paying participant is required to guarantee participation in the program. This deposit may be paid by check or by Visa or MasterCard. Final payment will be invoiced and is due on May 24, 2018, by check only to International Seminar Design, Inc. Registrants will be accepted beyond this date on a spaceavailable basis with payment in full by check only. Flights: Airfare is not included in the tour price. Participants are responsible for all aspects of their round-trip air arrangements. Terms & Conditions: International Seminar Design, Inc. (ISDI) acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations, and all other services relating to these tours. ISDI, the National Trust, and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, which may be caused by any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of these tours. ISDI and NTHP reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient numbers of participants, as well as the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. If bookings fall below the minimum required, passengers will be advised of additional costs or itinerary alterations before departure date. Cancellations & Refunds: All cancellations must be received in writing by ISDI, and are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $500 per person. Written cancellation received by ISDI on or before May 24, 2018: full refund minus $500 per person administrative fee. Written cancellation received by ISDI on or between May 25, 2018 and July 18, 2018: full refund of any recoverable land costs, less $2,500 per person cancellation charge (includes administrative fee). Written cancellation received by ISDI on or after July 19, 2018: no refund. After the tour has commenced, it is not possible to issue any refunds. No refunds for any unused portion of a tour including, but not limited to, occasional missed meals or any missed sightseeing tours. Costs for promotion, staff, and other group expenses are not refundable. In the case of cancellation, substitutions are not accepted. Tour cost is non-transferable. If ISDI or the NTHP cancels a tour, active registrants will receive a full refund of all tour payments. A package of cancellation, baggage, and medical insurance is strongly recommended. Travel Insurance: The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. For additional information, please contact National Trust Tours at Tour Price Inclusions: 6 nights at the Rose Garden Palace Hotel in Rome; breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, wine at lunch and dinner; bottled water daily; group transfer upon departure from hotel to Rome airport; land transportation by private coach as outlined; entrance fees to sites per itinerary; services of an ISDI Tour Manager; expert, local English-speaking guides; gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, services, and porterage fees. Tour Price Exclusions: Airfare, airline taxes, and fuel surcharges; airport porterage; transfers from the airport to the hotel upon arrival; excursions, activities, or meals during traveler s free time; personal items; personal services; travel extensions; personal insurance for health, baggage, and tour cancellation; passport fees; visa fees; gratuities for hotel housekeeping; and any other items not specifically included in the itinerary. 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