Ravenna and the Abbey of Pomposa

A full day excursion to the Pomposa and Ravenna the last capital of the Roman Empire. On the way to Ravenna you will stop in Pomposa for a visit of its Abbey, a masterpiece of Romanesque art. The abbey contains a beautiful mosaic pavement, and interesting frescoes; and there are also paintings in the refectory. It was abandoned in 1550 on account of malaria. The bell tower is one of the finest from the Romanesque period. Your excursion will continue to Ravenna , home to eight buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is world famous for its Byzantine mosaics. You will visit the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleo of Galla Placidia and Santa Apollinare Nuovo built in 493 A.D. by Imperator Teodorico.

Inclusions

Private car with English speaking driver/escort

Does not include

Lunch

All items not specified

Optional

Private boat transfer from/to Hotel and piazzale Roma

Private local guide in Ravenna

Entrance fees

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
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2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.