Italy Trip
Italian Melodia
Sing in medieval churches through Italy!

May 13-23, 2007

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"Planting A Flag"
by Dr. Tim Summerlin

Italy 2007 Tour: 

Highlights of the Tour:
- Visited Venice, Rome, a Tuscan village, Pisa and Florence
- Sang at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
- Saw the Sistine Chapel and the rest of the Vatican City museum
- Walking tour of Coliseum and Roman Forum
- Sang in monasteries, cathedrals and other extraordinary venues built centuries ago
- Participated in a mini choir festival with two local choirs on two consecutive nights in northern Italy
- Walk the walls of a Tuscan fortressed city

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Thoughts from Mr. Kahl, the Choir Director, about the Italy trip:

No one got put in jail, lost their passport or suddenly got married without the parents knowing about it, therefore, it was a great trip.

Don’t make your tour guide angry, especially if he’s an ex-rugby player for the Italian National Team.

We looked after each other and, for the most part, treated each other with respect.

We sounded well, especially for having a grueling schedule and for the director giving wrong starting pitches at two different events.

Italians like to literally sing for their supper.

No one punched a gypsy in the face.

Included in Tour:

- Airfare from San Antonio or Austin or Houston
- 11 Days / 9 nights in three star tourist class accommodations
- Meals: Full (B)reakfasts and (D)inners as described in itinerary
- Transportation provided in luxury air-conditioned motor coach as described
- Walking tours with local English speaking historical guides as mentioned in itinerary
- Entrances to: Coliseum and Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- All arrangements made for mini-festival and concerts including advertising, permits, and venues. Opportunities to sing at Mass as described in itinerary. All concerts pending confirmation.
- All taxes and fees
- Services of professional bi-lingual guide (s)

Not included in price are museum entrances, tips, passport & visa fees, public transportation, personal items, beverages at meals, travel insurance. All prices based on current airfare and exchange rates. Itinerary subject to change.