YOUR TOUR HOSTSDr. John Regan and Shelley Regan Western Oaks Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

JohnisanordainedDisciplesofChristministerwhohastraveledtoItalyfivetimes.HehasagreatpassionfortheearlychurchandhowitstruggledwithinthechangingcontextoftheRomanEmpire.HeandhiswifeShelleywillbeyourhosts.AcademyInternationalTravelServices,ofDecatur,Georgiahasarrangedtheextraordinarydetailsofouritinerary.

TRAVEL & LEARNThistripisdesignedtohelppeoplereflectonhowandwhytheChristianfaithemerged.ParticipantswillexaminehowChristianthoughtandbeliefhasbeenexpressedthroughartandarchitecture.Cometravelandlearnwithusonthisopportunityofalifetimeforeducation,fellowshipandspiritualgrowth.

From Ancient Rome to the Renaissance

Contact: Dr. John Regan -Western Oaks Christian ChurchOklahoma City, Oklahoma - (405) 627-1548 EMAIL: wocc_john_r@sbcglobal.net

Academy International Travel Services, Inc.125 Clairemont Avenue Suite 500 * Decatur, Georgia 30030 (404) 687-2080 1-800-476-6943 * Fax: (404) 687-0390 EMAIL: academy@aitsatl.com

Rome , A s s i s i , F l o ren c e & S i enna

ITALY TOURM a y 2 7 - J u n e 8 , 2 0 1 1

Retelling the Christian StoryThrough Art & Architecture

INCLUDED PROGRAM FEATURESwRound-tripairfarefromOklahomaCitywElevennightsaccommodationin3-4starstandardhotels/guesthouses(as indicated below) wBreakfastdaily,9eveningdinnerswPrivatemotorcoachtransportationonlandportionwAssistanceandtransfersfromairportstohotelswLocalguideserviceswServicesofaprofessionaltourmanager,providedbyAcademyTravel,throughouttourwBasictravelinsurance(optional cancellation insurance available)wEntrancesandadmissionsasfollows: Capitoline Museum, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Catacombs, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Pantheon, Vatican Museums, San Damiano, Basilica of St. Francis, Sta Chiara, Florence Duomo, Santa Croce, Medici Chapels, Galleria del’ Accademia, San Marco, Duomo Museum, Brancacci Chapel, Santo Spirito, Bargello, Uffizi, Santa Maria Novella, Teatro Romano, Museo Archeologico, Basilica of San LorenzowPre-departureorientationandeducationseminar:* helpful travel information and orientation * preview of sites on the itinerary * Bible study setting biblical context for the journey

PRICINGPriceperperson:$4490.00 Based on double occupancy (SingleSupplement:$335.00)RegistrationFee:$500.00FinalPaymentdue:15April2011Invoiced by Academy TravelTips not included, will be added to final invoice.

ART

HISTORY

FAITH

ITALY

ITINERARY27 MAY - FRIDAY - OKC TO ROME

28 MAY - SATURDAY – ARRIVE ROME

29 MAY - SUNDAY - ROME

30 MAY - MONDAY - ROME

31 MAY - TUESDAY - ROME TO ASSISI

01 JUNE - WEDNESDAY - ASSISI

02 JUNE - THURSDAY - ASSISI TO FLORENCE

03 JUNE - FRIDAY - FLORENCE

04 JUNE - SATURDAY - FLORENCE

05 JUNE - SUNDAY - FLORENCE

06 JUNE - MONDAY - FLORENCE

07 JUNE - TUESDAY - SIENNA TO ROME

08 JUNE - ROME TO OKC

ACCOMODATIONSOurresidenceinRome willbetheHotel Lancelot,acharmingandfriendlythreestarhotelashortstrollfromtheColosseumandRomanForum.SnuglytuckedawayinthequietandgreenCelioresidentialarea,itistheideallocationfromwhichtosetoutanddiscoverthecity.Manyimportanthistoricalandreligioussitesarewithineasywalkingdistance.

OurhomeinAssisi willbetheSt. Anthony Guest House,aplaceofhospitalityrunbyagroupofFransicanSisters.Theroomsaresimplebutcleanandbright.Eachhasaprivatebathroom.LocatedjustupthehillfromthePiazzadelCommune,St.Anthony’soffersamazingviewsoftheBasilicadiSantaChiara,thetownofAssisi,andthesurroundingcountryside.

InFlorenceouraccomodationsareintheHotel Orto de’ Medici.Thisearly19thCenturypalaceissetalongatranquilstreetinthecitycentre,neartheGalleriadell’AccademiaandonlyfiveminutesbyfootfromtheCathedralinpiazzadelDuomo.Spaciousreadingrooms,frescoedceilings,parquetfloors,andabeautifuldiningroomaresomeofthewonderfulfeatures.Lovelygardensandterraceawait!Hotels currently booked are subject to change. Should it become necessary, we will substitute hotels for others of equal quality and inform you of the change.

AIR AND TRAVEL27 MAY - FRIDAY - OKC TO ROMEDelta6259 DepartOKC 11:05AM ArriveDetroit 2:35PMDelta236 DepartDetroit 7:25PM28 MAY 11 ArriveRome 10:25AM

08 JUNE - WEDNESDAY - ROME TO OKCDelta237 DepartRome 10:55AM ArriveDetroit 3:20PMDelta6537 DepartDetroit 7:45PM ArriveOKC 9:24PM

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Contact: Dr. John Regan -Western Oaks Christian ChurchOklahoma City, Oklahoma - (405) 627-1548 EMAIL: wocc_john_r@sbcglobal.net

Academy International Travel Services, Inc.125 Clairemont Avenue Suite 500 * Decatur, Georgia 30030 (404) 687-2080 1-800-476-6943 * Fax: (404) 687-0390 EMAIL: academy@aitsatl.com

ROME (4 NIGHTS)

• VaticanMuseum,theSistineChapelandSt.PetersBasilica• • ForoRomano(RomanForum)wherewewillstudyreligious

andpoliticaltransitionsofAncientRomeandhowtheyinfluencedtheChristianmovement.ArchofConstantineandtheColosseo(theColosseum).

•• Catacombs(ancientundergroundburialsite)containing

someearlyChristianart.•• BasilicaofSanClemente(St.Clement)churchandexcava-

tionswherewewillhaveavividglimpseintoRome’smulti-layeredpast.

•• MuseoCapitolino(CapitolineMuseum)tostudyart

oftheEtruscancivilizationandarchitecturalworkofMichelangelo

• .• BasilicaofSaintPaulOutsidetheWallstoconsiderthelife

ofPaulandhisinfluenceontheChristianmovement.• • Pantheon-studythefaçadeandinteriorofthePantheon•• PiazzaNavonaforincrediblysinfultreatofchocolatetar-

tufoandshopping!•• ChiesadiSanLuigideFranchesi(nationalchurchofFrance

inRome)-viewfamouspaintingsofCaravaggioandcon-siderthelifeofSt.Matthew.

ROME OPTION One evening, those interested can taxi to city center for an evening stroll from Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain. Others may wish to rest and enjoy the lovely hotel patio and bar.

ASSISI (2 NIGHTS)Assisi,aUNESCOWorldHeritageSite,isagorgeousUm-brianhilltowntwohoursfromRome.ItisthebirthplaceofSt.Francis,Italy’spatronsaintofanimalsandnature,andamajorpilgrimagesite.WhileinAssisiwewillvisit:

• MonasteryofSanDamiano(whichFrancisandhisfirstfollowersrebuilt).StudythetinychurchandcloisterandconsiderthelifeofFrancisandtheorderhefounded.

•• MedievalRomanesqueandMedievalGothicarchitecture

ofthetwomonasticchurchesplusthegreatGothiceramuralsinthesebuildings.

• • WewillalsovisitwithPadreMassimillanoMizziatthe

FranciscanCenterforEcumenicalandInternationalDialogue.

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FLORENCE (5 NIGHTS)

• VisitGalleriadel’AccademiatoseeMichangelo’sDavid.•• StudythefaçadeoftheDuomo(CathedralofFlorence),

tourtheBaptistry,andstudytheCampanile.DuomoMuseum(MuseumofArtWorksfortheCathedral)toconsiderthesculptureofDellaRobbia,DonatelloandMichelangelo.

•• GalleriedegliUffizi(UffiziGalleries)-oneoftheworld’s

greatmuseums,amarvelousintroductiontoRenaissancepainting,withworksbyBotticelli,Caravaggio,Giotto,Michelangelo,LeonardodaVinci,andthelistgoeson.

•• TheBargello-Florence’spremiersculpturemuseum,with

worksbyMichelangelo,thedellaRobbias,andDonatello.•• MuseoArcheologico,asmallhiddentreasure,wherewe

willviewafewselectedancientartifacts.•• MonasteryofSanMarcotostudythemagnificentwork

ofFraAngelicointherefectory(dininghall)andthefrescoespaintedinmonks’cells.

• • TourandstudysomeofFlorence’sgreatchurches: BasilicadiSantaCroce SantaMariadelCarmine SantaMariaNovella BasilicadiSanLorenzo

HIGHLIGHT OF FLORENCE Near Piazza Santa Croce we will stop at Gelateria Vivoli – arguably the best gelato (ice cream) you will have this side of heaven!

FLORENCE OPTIONSOn at least one evening in Florence we will offer an optional concert or cultural event for those interested.

SIENNA (DAY VISIT)WewillstopinthebeautifultownofSiennaforlunchandmoresightseeingbeforearrivinginRomeforourlastdinnerandnightinhotelbeforeflyinghome.

ALONG THE WAY Therewillbeampletimeforshoppingandsippingcoffeeordelightingingelato!Whilemostofourdayswillincludemagnificentsights,toursandlectures,participantsarewelcometodepartthegroupastheywishtosightsee,shoporrest.WhileinFlorencetherewillbeplentyofextratimesetasidetoexploreonyourown.

Tour Highlights

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Retelling the Christian Story through Art and Architecture Italy – May 27 – June 8, 2011

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