venice travel study 2012

PROGRAM GUIDE overview Thank you for your interest in the Venice Travel Study Program, offered June 10-24, 2012. The Travel Study Program now in it’s 12th year, is exceptionally rich combining a study of renaissance, classical, modern art and architecture with an infusion of Italian history and culture. This is truly a learning opportunity of a lifetime. Past travel guests have described the trip as being “like a two-week learning vacation.” The Venice Travel Study Program has been developed for University students and is also open to the public. Students, “patrons of the arts”, practicing architects, artists, photographers and designers, family and friends, all who join will appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of the program. The overall group experience is unique and very personalized. Our travel group is always small (typically 8-16 guests) and as a result, we are able to move comfortably through Venice’s narrow streets and the more crowded tourist sites. Trip participants will live in the city of canals, in fully equipped three-star apartments in the heart of the old city. Our apartments are within easy walking distance of the Rialto Bridge, San Marco and other famous sites. We will walk the streets, shop in the markets, and visit churches and palaces, we will experience the Venice that tourists do not usually see, we will experience Venice living like a local. In addition to visiting the great works of Renaissance and Modern masters such as Andrea Palladio and Carlo Scarpa, students will learn about the history of this unique city, it’s art and it’s culture. We offer sketching as a group activity and sketching sessions are structured to allow the beginning artist opportunities to develop a sense of artistic expression, and for the more experienced students / professionals, there are certainly challenges that will captivate and inspire you to do your best work. There is a three-day weekend specifically built into the itinerary that allows our guests an opportunity to venture out and expand their European travel experience or perhaps just stay in Venice and “shop to you drop”. Suggestions and help with travel arrangements within Italy such as a visit to Florence, Rome or perhaps a weekend at the beautiful Lake Como, can be arranged by our Travel Consultant: Experience Italy. For the more adventurous traveler, Paris or Prague for example, are each less than a 2-hour flight from Venice. The Venice Travel Study Program is led by California State University, Sacramento Professors, Andrew Anker and Jim Kenney. Both Tour Group Leaders are tenured faculty and architects, adding a unique perspective to the itinerary. Please join us at any of our scheduled presentations with two meetings each month beginning in January and ending in March. If you have questions or would like more information, feel free to call or email, we both love to talk about the Travel Study Program and would be happy to answer your questions. Because enrollment is limited, we recommend you apply early. We hope you can join us this summer in Venice!

inclusions

o Two Sacramento State Design Professors as Tour Guides. o Accommodations for 14 nights in three-star furnished

apartments with fully equipped kitchens. o Water taxi service for arrivals. o Three full-day excursions to the Venetto region including

visits to Vicenza, Verona and a lagoon tour including the Murano, outer islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

o All entrance fees to museums, palaces, villas, etc. on the scheduled itinerary.

o Two group dinners. o An evening concert. o 72-hour Venice Pass.

trip price Trip price: $2,350.00 The published trip price is based on a currency exchange rate of 1 Euro = .79 USD. As currency rates continue to fluctuate, the trip price is subject to change, if an adjustment to the trip price is necessary, trip participants will be notified in advance of the final payment deadline. The published trip price is based on a Travel Group with a minimum of eight paid participants. If the Travel Group does not meet the minimum group size at the close of registration (March 19, 2012), the trip will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued. Deposits are otherwise, non-refundable. Trip participants will be notified by March 21, 2012 if the trip has met it’s minimum enrollment requirement (or) the trip has been cancelled due to under-enrollment (or) if an adjustment in the trip price is necessary. If the travel group meets or exceeds 16 participants a partial refund may be issued.

deadlines / deposits / payments Present – March 19, 2012 Non-refundable deposit. $500.00 Submit with application. March 19, 2012 Final payment deadline. $1.850.00 March 21, 2012 Registration closes. Trip announcement. May (date TBA), 2012 Travel Group Meeting Only personal checks, Cashier or Bank Checks will be accepted. Credit card payments, vouchers or other forms of payment will not be accepted. All checks to be made payable to Experience Italy, our travel consultant / booking agent. Any bookings received within 21 days prior to the date of departure will be charged a late booking fee of $50. No bookings will be accepted less than 10 (ten) business days prior to departure. A separate $250.00 apartment security / damage deposit will be due at the time of the Travel Group Meeting in May.

cancellations / refunds Cancellations must be received in writing. Any cancellations after the close of the registration period will be issued a partial refund based on the schedule shown below:

o Refund: More than 45 days prior to departure, 100% less the non-refundable deposit and less any vendor cancellation fees.

o Refund: 45 to 22 days prior to departure, 50% of the total trip price and less any vendor cancellation fees.

o Refund: 21 days or less prior to arrival, 0% of the trip price will be refunded.

 

travel insurance / university forms All participants are required to carry Travel Medical Insurance administered through CSUS. Coverage is limited, however, optional coverage may be selected and additional charges may apply. An estimate for the minimum coverage is $50.00. The following link will take you to the appropriate page to download the forms:

http://www.csuhealthlink.com Students registering for course credit are required to complete CCE’s Independent Travel Study Proposal Forms. The following link will take you to the appropriate page to download the forms:

http://www.cce.csus.edu/programs/travelstudy.htm The following signed and dated forms must be on file with CCE and the Department of Design Office a minimum of two-weeks prior to departure:

o Proof of Travel Medical Insurance. o Undergraduate or Graduate Credit Form (CCE) o University / Student Agreement Form (CCE) o Release and Hold Harmless Statement (CCE) o Registration Form (CCE)

 

booking airfare Trip participants are advised not to purchase airline tickets until after the 3.21.12 trip announcement. For students traveling abroad it is recommended you consider using STA Travel which offers discounted airfare for students. The nearest STA Travel Office is located on the UCD Campus. The following link will take you to STA Travel:

http://www.statravel.com/ucd.htm

 passports / visas If you do not have your passport when you submit your application, start the process immediately. A color copy of your passport photo page, submitted with the completed application and deposit are required to have a complete Travel Study Application. If you are not a citizen of the United States you should contact the Italian Consulate to determine if you will be required to obtain a VISA to enter Italy. All travel guests are required to obtain appropriate documentation for international travel.

faculty contacts Andrew Anker, Professor Mariposa Hall 5017 916.278.5019 aanker@csus.edu Jim Kenney, Professor Mariposa Hall 5015 916.278.6375 jkenney@csus.edu

daily itinerary   Our travel group will spend five days on a walking Tour of Venice where you will see the city’s principal churches, museums, squares, monuments and vistas. Because we are “living as locals” you will see many of the lessor known “jewels” of the city, places less frequented by the typical weekend visitor. Our tour of Venice will be complemented by three full-day excursions into the Veneto region that will include visits to Vicenza, Verona and a Venetian Islands tour including Murano, Burano and Torcello.

SUNDAY (6.10) ARRIVALS Upon arrival you will travel in style as you sojourn the Venetian canals via private water taxi in route to your Venice apartment. Unpack, settle in and lose yourself in what many have called, “The most beautiful city in the world”. Optional dinner with the group. MONDAY (6.11) WALKING TOUR OF VENICE Monday’s walking tour will include visits to: San Polo; the Rialto Bridge and Market; San Salvatore; Piazza San Marco; Correr Museum; a sketching introduction and later that evening, a “Welcome to Venice” dinner. TUESDAY (6.12) WALKING TOUR OF VENICE Tuesday’s walking tour will include visits to: The Frari; Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista; Scuola San Roco; San Nicolo dei Tolentini; and we will sketch Scarpa’s Entrance to the Venice Architecture University. Later that evening we will attend an evening concert. WEDNESDAY (6.13) DAY TRIP TO VICENZA We will travel a short distance by train to spend the day in Vicenza. Our tour will include visits to one of the world’s most famous villas, La Rotonda. We will visit the Basilica; Loggia del Capitanio; Teatro Olimpico; Palazzo Chiericati; and Palazzo Valmarana, We will Sketch the Basilica Loggia. The late afternoon and evening are free. Guests are encouraged to linger in this beautiful city and participate in “the  passagiata” (evening stroll). THURSDAY (6.14) WALKING TOUR OF VENICE / ZATTERE Thursday’s walking tour will include visits to: San Giorgio Maggiore; Il Redentore; and Santa Maria della Salute. We will sketch the II Redentore Interior. For the adventurous traveler, stay in the Campanili when the bells toll. FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (6.15-17) FREE WEEKEND Guests may stay in Venice, shop, relax and perhaps go swimming at Venice’s famous Lido. For the more adventurous spirit, venture out of the city and spend the weekend at the beautiful Lake Como or perhaps hike the Cinque Terra.

MONDAY (6.18) WALKING TOUR OF VENICE Monday’s walking tour will include visits to: San Giacomo di Rialto; Cà D’Oro; Santa Maria dei Miracoli; Santi Apostoli; and San Giovanni e Paolo. We will Sketch the beautiful Cà D’Oro staircase. TUESDAY (6.19) iSLANDS TOUR: MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO We will spend the day traveling through Venice’s lagoon visiting the outer islands. We’re off to Murano to experience a glass blowing demonstration. Next we will visit Burano for a leisurely stroll and take advantage of the many photo opportunities of it’s painted houses. We then travel a short distance to Torcello where will take along picturesque stroll to visit Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral from the early 7th century. Lunch is on your own, for a splurge, the Locanda Capriani is not to be missed.

WEDNESDAY (6.20) WALKING TOUR OF VENICE Wednesday’s walking tour will include visits to: Cà Foscari; Cà Rezzonico; Santo Stefano; and the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. We will sketch one of the many beautiful vistas of Venice from the top of the Bovolo Tower.

THURSDAY (6.21) DAY TRIP TO VERONA We will travel by train and spend the day in Verona. While in Verona our tour will include visits to: Porta Palio; San Bernardino; San Zeno Maggiore; Castelvecchio; and the Palazzo Bevilacqua. There will be plenty of free time for lunch in a lovely cafe, shopping, and of course a visit to the Roman Collosium. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (6.22-23) FREE WEEKEND Shop to you drop! Get lost one last time and make sure you take the evening Vaparetto ride around the Grand Canal to plan your next trip to Venice.

SUNDAY (6.24) DEPARTURES Apartment check-out.

 

venice travel study 2012

APPLICATION

application process The Venice Travel Study 2012 Application must be complete, signed, dated, attached a color copy of your Passport photo page, and submit with a non-refundable $500.00 deposit. Completed Applications must be received by 3.19.12. 1. Read the Terms and Conditions carefully. 2. Complete, sign and date the application. Please print clearly. 3. Attach a color copy of your Passport photo page. 4. Keep a copy of this application for your records. 5. Make checks payable to: Experience Italy. 6. Submit the completed application and non-refundable deposit to: Professor Jim Kenney Interior Architecture / Department of Design Sacramento State University 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6137 Upon receipt of your application and deposit, you will receive a confirmation email. Additional forms (see Travel Insurance / University Forms) must be completed, signed and submitted prior to departure.

 

applicant information Name: _______________________________________________ Gender: Male: _____ Female: _____ Age / Date of Birth: _____ / _____________________ (Applicant must be 18 years old by date of departure) Cell Phone #: ( ______ ) _____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Country of ____________ / _________________________________ Citizenship / Passport #:

 applicant survey _____ Yes, I am a student. I am currently attending: ____________________________________ My major is: _____________________________________ _____ Yes, I am interested in earning academic credit by participating with the Venice Travel Study Program. Students interested in earning academic credit should contact CCE to obtain all necessary forms and to discuss academic objectives with their Major Advisor. Please go to: http://www.cce.csus.edu/programs/travelstudy.htm and download the travel study forms. _____ Yes, I am a Design Professional. My title: _____________________________ Firm / Agency: _________________________________________ _____ Yes, I have a specific roommate request. Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ _____ Yes, I have a medical, physical or dietary condition that may require special assistance during travel. Please explain: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

emergency contact information Name: _____________________________________________ Relation: ___________________________ Phone: ( ______ ) _____________________

 signature Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________ I have carefully read the Program Guide for the Venice 2012 Travel Study Program and wish to apply. I agree to the Terms and Conditions as stated in this Application.

 

terms and conditions Experience Italy is acting only as a booking agent and Faculty are acting only as tour guides. Experience Italy/ Faculty are not responsible for any of the tours, passes or other travel accommodations booked through various suppliers. All bookings, tickets, passes and vouchers are accepted and issued on the condition that Experience Italy and/ or Faculty are not responsible or liable for any loss, damage (including but not limited to loss or damage to passengers clothes, baggage, or other property), death, injury, delay, inconvenience or irregularity caused by or arising from or in connection with any defect in any vehicle used, rented or traveled in or through the negligence, willful misconduct or other acts, defaults or omissions of any carrier, car rental company, hotel, restaurant or other provider of goods or services. Each and every booking is subject to the conditions, tariffs and regulations imposed by the rail, bus, hotel, car rental, car insurance or other companies, firms or individuals concerned. Experience Italy/ Faculty reserve the right to make changes or substitutions in the dates, itinerary, or costs as it becomes necessary or desirable without liability to itself, its co-sponsoring or affiliated associations and organizations or, their agents. I understand that if there are any changes in the Terms and Conditions Experience Italy/ Faculty will notify me in writing.