Name: Donatello in London Weekend 2023
SKU: 79692
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AT A GLANCE

DAY 1: Check-in at Claridge’s Hotel & Welcome Dinner

DAY 2: Lecture by Dr. Rocky, Visit to Donatello exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum

DAY 3: Visit to the National Gallery: Italian Renaissance Art, Walking tour of “Roman London,” Farewell Dinner

DAY 4: Check-out from Claridge’s Hotel

Join Donatello and Dr. Rocky in London, England!

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to join Dr. Rocky in London and visit the “Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is the first major UK exhibition dedicated to early Renaissance sculptor, who the V&A describe as “arguably, the greatest of all time.” We will of, course, also explore the world class collection of Italian Renaissance art at the National Gallery and discover London’s ancient Roman history on an archeological tour of Roman Britain. All the while, you can enjoy the timeless elegance of one of London’s top hotels – the Claridge’s – as well as some of the finest Italian food outside of Italy!

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Itinerary

A Unique and Exclusive Program…

DAY 1: THURSDAY APRIL 13, 2023

Check into the luxurious Claridge’s Hotel (elegant Mayfair district of London)

7:30pm – Welcome Dinner

DAY 2: FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2023

10:00am – In-hotel lecture by Dr. Rocky “Donatello: Inventing Renaissance Sculpture”

To prepare for our extraordinary visit to the exhibition on Donatello at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (February 11 – June 20, 2023), Dr. Rocky will examine the singular artistic genius of the 15th-century sculptor. Through an in-depth analysis of selected works from throughout Donatello’s prolific career, we will come to appreciate the artistic vision and range of expression of an artist that is without equal in history.

3:30pm – Visit to the Donatello exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum

The exhibition includes major sculptures by Donatello from collections throughout the world. Including works such as the marble “David,” and the bronze Attys-Amorino from the Bargello in Florence, the “Madonna of the Clouds” from the MFA in Boston, as well as in-house works belonging to the V&A such as the “Ascension,” the stellar exhibition presents a thematic and chronological look into the legacy of the great artist.

DAY 3: SATURDAY APRIL 15, 2023

10:00am – Visit to the National Gallery: Italian Renaissance Art

During our visit to the National Gallery, we will examine the remarkable collection of Italian Renaissance art, including the “Virgin of the Rocks” and “Burlington Cartoon” by Leonardo da Vinci, the “Madonna and Child” by Masaccio, the Baptism of Christ” by Piero della Francesca, the “Madonna of the Pinks” by Raphael and the “Bacchus and Ariadne” by Titian. The collection of Italian art at the National Gallery is one of the most impressive outside of Italy and contains some of the most iconic works of the Renaissance.

3:00pm – Walking Tour of “Roman London” with Dr. Meghan Callahan

Londinium (or Roman London) was founded about 47-50 AD. Though almost all of Roman London has been built over or burnt remains of the Roman past can be seen above and below ground. We’ll start our walk at Tower Hill, to observe the once substantial wall that encircled the city. We’ll then cross the location of the now subterranean Walbrook River and make our way to the ruins of the Roman Coliseum. We’ll end our tour at the Mithraeum, where a multi-sensory experience allows us to imagine ourselves members of the mystery religion of Mithras.

7:30pm – Farewell Dinner

DAY 4: SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2023

11:00am – Check out of hotel / Arrivederci Amici!

Lodging

All participants will be staying at the Claridge’s Hotel. A 5-Star hotel located in the elegant Mayfair district in London.

HOTEL:

Bought in 1854 by Mr and Mrs William Claridge, the hotel received the ultimate accolade in 1860 when Queen Victoria visited Claridge’s to see her friend Empress Eugenie of France. This was the beginning of a tradition of royal visits, which continues to this day.

LOCATION:

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s.

https://www.claridges.co.uk/

ACCOMODATIONS:

Participants will enjoy a DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM (possibility to upgrade room)
Breakfast is included
*For hotel stay extensions, room upgrades, and other lodging requests, please contact us directly at [email protected] with details.

Dates & Prices

APRIL 13 – 16, 2023

Double Occupancy – $3,850.00/person

Single Occupancy – $4,800.00/person

Includes:

– 3 nights of accommodations in Deluxe Double rooms in the luxurious Clardige’s Hotel in London (breakfast included)

– All lectures with Dr. Rocky and other guests

– All admissions to museums

– Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner

– All private transportation

Not included:

Airfare and transportation to London

Terms & Conditions

Payment:
A deposit of 30% of the course fee is required to reserve a space on a program. All payments may be made by credit card or check. Deposits are applied to final payment of the program price.
The balance is due 60 days prior to departure, unless otherwise noted. If full payment is not received by the final payment due date, your place cannot be guaranteed on the program.

Wait List:
If the program of your choice is fully subscribed, you may choose to be placed on a waitlist by contacting us at [email protected] or by phone. Individuals on the wait list will be contacted if space becomes available and can inquire about program status by contacting us. If you choose to withdraw from a wait list, please notify us.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Following enrollment, a participant’s withdrawal from the program for any reason, including, but not limited to, illness, injury, family engagements, work-related issues, or geopolitical concerns, etc., will be deemed a cancellation. Please understand that there will be no exceptions to our cancellation policy.
Per person cancellation fees are based on date of written notice to Rocky Ruggiero. We will refund on the following basis:
– Cancellations within 10 days of booking: Full Refund
– Cancellations after 10 days of booking: Full Deposit Retained
– Cancellations made within final payment date, 60 days before departure: No Refund
– Cancellation by Rocky Ruggiero: Full Refund or Credit

Special Travel Arrangements:
Participants may wish to extend their stay in the group hotel either before or after the tour. We will work with you on these arrangements, dependent upon space availability.
Should you decide not to participate in certain parts of the program, no refunds will be made for those unused parts of the program.

READ CAREFULLY: RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Neither Rocky Ruggiero nor faculty shall be held liable for personal injury, death, property damage or accident, delay or irregularity arising out of any act or omission of these suppliers. Rocky Ruggiero and other faculty reserve the right, without penalty, to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of tour participants.

Rocky Ruggiero and designated faculty also reserve the right, without penalty, to withdraw the program announced, to decline to accept any person as a participant in a program, or to require any participant to withdraw from the program at any time (including, but not limited for inappropriate, or offensive behavior) when such action is determined by program staff to be in the best interests of the health, safety or general welfare of the program group or the individual participant.
Dates, schedules, tour details, and costs, although provided in good faith based on information available at the time of publication on the website, are subject to change and revision.

AS A CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE OF ANY APPLICATION, EACH APPLICANT MUST AGREE TO THE STATEMENT SET FORTH BELOW:
The undersigned has read carefully the Responsibility Statement and Liability Disclaimer set forth above, the schedule of activities for this program, as well as the terms and conditions of application and participation as set forth in the program materials and recognizes and accepts any risk associated with the program and the conditions, including the refund policy, set forth in the program materials. The undersigned further acknowledges that there are many risks and uncertainties inherent in any travel program, including but not limited to the hazards of various modes of transportation, forces of nature, acts or omissions of foreign governments, terrorism, war or insurrection, theft, illness, and damage to person or property due to the negligent acts or omissions of program staff or others. In consideration of, and as part payment for, the right to participate in the program, the undersigned, on behalf of himself, his dependents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, agrees to release Rocky Ruggiero, its Regents, officers, employees, representatives or agents, the United States, from liability for personal injury, death, property damage or loss suffered by any person in connection with this tour, even if caused by the negligence (but not the reckless, willful, or fraudulent conduct) of program staff or other related persons or entities. In addition, by registering for this program, the applicant certifies that he or she is mentally and physically capable of full participation in this tour. By registering for a “Rocky Ruggiero Program in Italy”, the participant agrees to the Responsibility Statement and Liability Disclaimer and the Terms and Conditions herein.