"Previously touring and working in this wonderful country the past several years, gives me the ability to make your stay not only a visual and educational experience, but also a life changing cultural adventure that you will carry with you the rest of your life!"

Martin Alan Hirsch

Martin Alan Hirsch is proud to announce
his long awaited Italy trip . . .

"The History of Decorative Painting Tour"

This incredible opportunity has been created with you, the faux finishing enthusiast in mind. The idea was to put together an Italy trip that would take in visually everything Italy has to offer to the faux finisher and decorative painter! We will examine faux and decorative painting from the 1st century thru the Renaissance.

Imagine seeing the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Da Vinci! Martin has seen it all, from Rome to Venice, and now he wants you to experience what has been the inspiration for most of his work.....the magnificent beauty of Italy!

Since there is such a large amount of information concerning this twelve day, thirteen cities, trip, that we have divided it into daily itinerary pages. We hope you enjoy browsing, and we look forward to you joining us on this wonderful excursion!

Please browse these daily itinerary pages ...

Trip Specifications

Air and Ground Transportation
Roundtrip airfare from your hometown to New York to Rome, Italy
not included

All travel between cities by a deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach with lavatory......wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks furnished during our daily travels. All transfers included.

Hotel Accommodations and Dining
All first-class hotels rated such by the Italian Government (no "tourist hotels"):

- Private baths
- Breakfast Buffet daily
- All baggage handling

Hot breakfast buffet every morning
Dinners that are included are at fine restaurants and hotels

- Wine, mineral water and coffee with all meals

- All hotel taxes, service charges, and gratuities

Sightseeing
All sightseeing as detailed each day including the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Professionally escorted by Martin Alan Hirsch and a bi-lingual guide.

Gala Celebration
A "Farewell Gala" for Martin's guests in Rome including cocktails, dinner, flowing wines and entertainment....a night none of you will forget!