Franklin Central Choirs to Tour Italy!

Fall Break 2019 students and families will be departing for a 9 day performance tour of Italy.  This optional trip is open to any student and their families enrolled in Accents, Chamber Choir, FC Singers or High Voltage in the 2019-2020 school year.  The trip is being planned by Music Travel Consultants based here in Indianapolis.

Sign-up with Music Travel for this once in a lifetime experience by clicking on the logo.  Our Trip Number is: 1910-3-93.  You will need this during the registration process online.

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Itinerary

October 12, 2019

• MEET AT SCHOOL / LOAD & DEPART
• AIRPORT CHECK-IN
  • We will look for the best possible airfare out of Indianapolis, Chicago-O’Hare and Detroit. Airfare will come available approximately 330 days prior to the last day of the trip.
• FLIGHT TO ITALY

October 13, 2019

• WELCOME TO ROME!
  • Replete with historical ruins (Colosseum, Catacombs, Forum), important churches (St. Peters Basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore), and splendid sculpture and art (Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, Fountain of the Four Waters), modern Rome is the capital of Italy and a bustling mix of commerce and fashion.
• COLOSSEUM & ROMAN FORUM
  • Step foot in one of the iconic wonders of the ancient world: The Roman Colosseum. Next, The Roman Forum, crowded with the jumbled ruins of countless buildings, erected over 1,100 years.
• DINNER IN ROME OVERNIGHT IN ROME

October 14, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• VATICAN & VATICAN MUSEUM
  • A self-contained sovereign state in the middle of Rome, the Vatican is ruled by the Roman Catholic Church with the Pope as its leader. Enter through the great square, designed by Bernini, and witness St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy a guided visit of the Vatican Museums including the St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and the wonderful frescoes of Michelangelo.
• MASS PERFORMANCE AT ST. PETER’S
• DINNER IN ROME
• OVERNIGHT IN ROME

October 15, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• TRANSFER TO FLORENCE
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE
  • Enjoy a walking tour with local guides to see the highlights of Florence. As you stand on the Piazza della Signioria, you can almost feel the presence of such masters as da Vinci, Boticelli, Ghiberti and Raphael. See the Old Palace, stroll over the oldest bridge in Florence, the Ponte Vecchio and end your tour at the Piazza Del Duomo.
• DINNER IN FLORENCE
• OVERNIGHT IN FLORENCE

October 16, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• GALLERIA ACCADEMIA
  • Founded in 1563, the Academy of Fine Arts was the first school in Europe dedicated to teaching the art of drawing. Now home to several of Michelangelo's works, the centerpiece, David, dominates the collection. Its creation established Michelangelo as the foremost sculptor of his time.
• SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING FLORENCE
• PERFORMANCE
• DINNER IN FLORENCE
• OVERNIGHT IN FLORENCE

October 17, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL PISA SIDE TRIP & SIGHTSEEING
  • Famous throughout the world for its 12th Century "Leaning" Tower, Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli has attracted pilgrims and tourists for over 800 years. The "field of God's miracles" is home to the exquisite marble Baptistry with its great acoustics, to the Duomo (church) and to the Camposanto (cemetery), as well as to the Campanile (Tower). Stabilized in the mid 1990's at 17 feet, 6 inches off-center, the latter is one of the most photographed sites in the world. Pisa also offers notable churches and a fine art museum, in addition to great restaurants and shopping.
• TRANSFER TO VENICE
• DINNER IN VENICE
• OVERNIGHT IN VENICE

October 18, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• WALKING TOUR OF VENICE
  • Focus on the area of St. Mark's Square on today's walking tour with local guide. See the Basilica of St. Mark, its soaring bell tower, the Doge's Palace (center of government and home to the Doge and his family) and the famous Bridge of Sighs, the last bridge walked by many a prisoner!
• MURANO GLASS BLOWING
  • Enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration today at the Murano Glass Factory.
• VENICE PERFORMANCE
• DINNER IN VENICE
• OVERNIGHT IN VENICE

October 19, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• GUIDED TOUR OF MILAN
  • Welcome to Milan! Upon your arrival today, you'll have an opportunity to see some of this beautiful cities most famous sites, included the Opera House, the Sforza Castle, the Emmanuel Gallery and the Duomo di Milano.
• LEISURE AFTERNOON & SIGHTSEEING
• FAREWELL DINNER IN MILAN
• OVERNIGHT IN MILAN

October 20, 2019

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
• FLIGHT DEPARTS MILAN/VENICE FLIGHT
• ARRIVES IN UNITED STATES TRANSFER TO SCHOOL
• WELCOME HOME!

Learn About Italy Before You Go!