Travel Schedule 2004 May Seminar
 
France 
PARIS, FRANCE 
The city of lights as well as the fashion center of the world.  The musee de la Mode et du Costume Collection will be explored as well as couture houses and designer shops.  Comparison shopping at Galleries Lafayette and a fashion show at Printemps.  Some historical sites will be the Louve, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arch of Triumph, and the MO (Musse d'Orsay).  We include a cruise on the River Seine.   
 
Switzerland
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND 
Enjoy mountain climbing in the Alps as well as touring a historic Castle near scenic Lake Geneva.  Located nearby is the International Costume Museum as well as experiencing lace, textiles, watches, and chocolates in the swiss tradition.   
 
Italy
MILAN, ITALY 
Cosmopolitan city recognized for its international fashion design centers.  A visit to the beautiful Galeria shopping center and we'll include haute couture shops.  Sightseeing will include the Duomo and the La Scala, which is one of the most famous opera houses in the world.   

FLORENCE, ITALY 
Tour of the old city, the Ponto Vecchio (the bridge over the River Arno which now contains traditional Florentine jewelry shops), the Academy-home of Michaelangelo's David.  Visits with leather goods manufacturers, cameo artisans and goldsmiths.  A day trip to PISA to see the famous leaning tower as well as the Piazza del Duomo with its Romanesque Cathedral and Baptistry.   

ROME, ITALY 
Walking tour to Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon which was built in 27 B.C.  The Metro will take us to the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica.  Beautiful tapestries, artistic objects, bridal shops, and a family owned cameo store will be explored.   

SORRENTO, ITALY 
On our coach trip, we'll have a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy, which flourished in 79 A.D. until Mount Vesuvius erupted covering the entire town.  The quaint coastal city of Sorrento which is popular with British travelers offers us a chance to explore woodmaking and pottery shops.  A day trip to Naples provides us with one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Mediterranean.  Incredibly beautiful courtyards and staircases are architectural features that will be explored as well as exquisite fashion shops.   
 
Greece
ATHENS, GREECE 
After our overnight ferry trip from Italy we're set to explore The Acropolis and the Parthenon.  Textiles and artistic objects are abundant, we cruise the Mediterranean to visit three separate islands, and we've our farewell dinner before flying home.   
 
 
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