There’s a reason that Italy is one of the most popular destinations for our touring ensembles. It’s easy to point to the wide variety of beautiful and historic performance venues, but there’s so much more. With its natural beauty, abundance of artistic treasures, and delicious culinary delights, it’s easy to fall in love with Italy. In this week’s Encore Live event, Tour Manager Giulia Dindo talks about the art, architecture, culture, and food that make Italy such a special place. Come learn about the history of incredible venues like Terme Tettuccio, San Marco Basilica, San Francis Basilica, and several others. Not only will you can hear about the best places to visit in popular cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence, but you’ll also uncover some of our favorite hidden gems (particularly if you’re an adult ensemble looking to enjoy the countries finest wines). Watch Encore Live: 5 Things I Love About Italy We hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of Encore Live. Our next event will take place on Wednesday, April 14th at 4:00 PM EST when expert Tour Manager Javier Parrilla Guix will join us to discuss his favorite things about traveling to Spain. Among the many topics covered, Javier will discuss the incredible performances venues available in Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. REGISTER FOR ENCORE LIVE: 5 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SPAIN We are constantly planning new events, so make sure to check out our upcoming schedule for the latest information on all Encore Live events. Is there a destination that you would like to see covered in a future Encore Live event? Please let us know in the comment section below! Our new policy enhancements like the Worry-Free Guarantee make it easier than ever to register for a 2022 tour! Interested in learning more? Contact us to speak directly with one of our Tour Consultants.
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