Classic Vactions - Classic Europe 2008 - (Page 54) TEN WAYS TO enjoy Italy 6. Soar high above Tuscany in a hot-air balloon, followed by a Chianti breakfast in an open field. 7. Wander the excavations of Pompeii, a Roman city that was completely buried by volcanic ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. 8. Visit Milan’s amazing sights such as Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, with its beautiful glass and iron domes. 9. Learn the secrets of preparing Italian delicacies with a culinary cooking class in Tuscany. 10. Let a gondolier navigate the Venetian canals while you relax and enjoy. 1. Become a member of fashion’s elite and shop Italy’s famous designer factories and outlets, including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada in Tuscany. 2. Immerse yourself in the Amalfi Coast by visiting the picturesque seaside villages, and take a ferry ride to the offshore islands of Ischia and Capri. 3. Explore the marble caves of Carrara and visit a sculpture factory to watch master craftsmen turn blocks of stone into works of art. 4. Experience the tranquil combination of Lake Como’s lush foliage, snow-capped peaks, and medieval buildings. 5. In Rome visit the Colosseum and Capitol Hill Square as well as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. 54 CLASSIC EUROPE 2008
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