Rome:
A Contemporary Take on a Historic City
September 12 – 19, 2007

Travel with Art New England magazine on a unique tour to one of the world’s oldest cities. Rome, a city rife with history, is also home to a thriving contemporary and modern art scene. Join us as we wander its fabled streets and view some of the best art collections the city has to offer.

This Artists of the World Travel program is a comprehensive trip that includes airfare, assisted transfers, accommodations with breakfast, and guided touring.

Art New England magazine has been the region’s leading contemporary art and culture publication for over 25 years. Artists of the World Travel Program, our newest venture, is a unique pairing of education and culture abroad.

Tours:
Guided Walking Tour:
Contemporary Art Galleries
View Rome’s current exhibitions at some of the most exclusive galleries in the city. We will take an evening tour of their collections while exploring charming neighborhoods along the way.

Borghese Gallery and Villa
Built between 1613 and 1614 for the Borghese family, this museum houses important works by Titian, Bernini, Raphael, Rubens, and Caravaggio. Join us as we take a private tour of the museum’s collection and enjoy the villa’s vast gardens and walking paths.

Doria Pamphilj Gallery
This intimate and privately owned collection, housed in the Doria Pamphilj family villa, contains Renaissance masters, exquisite marble busts, as well as priceless antiques. We will enjoy viewing the paintings of Tintoretto, Tiziano, Raffaello Sanzio, Correggio, Jan Brueghel the elder, and Velasquez.

Includes:

• Round-trip, regularly scheduled, direct flight from Boston to Rome on Alitalia Airlines.
  Six nights accommodations at Hotel Alexandra, an excellent three star hotel located in Via Veneto. www.hotelalexandraroma.com
• Three guided excursions, including tours of the Borghese Gallery and Villa, Doria Pamphilj Gallery, and a walking tour of Rome’s contemporary and modern galleries.
• Services of a professional, local guide during all excursions, and the accompaniment of Art New England’s Publisher throughout the trip.
• Buffet breakfast daily.
• Assisted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers with assistance.

Only $2,399*
per person double occupancy

Reserve by May 18, 2007

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS!
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Single supplement $195, singles are limited. *Add $230 for current air taxes, fees, charges and surcharges (subject to change). Passport required. A $300 deposit (per person) is required to reserve your space. Travel services provided by Show of the Month.

For more information:
Call: (617) 782-3008
Email: orajpal@artnewengland.com
Visit: www.artnewengland.com