TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
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All breakfasts, and most other meals.
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Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
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Performances/Activities: as stated.
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Museum entry fees and tours.
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Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
-
All breakfasts, and most other meals.
-
Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
-
Performances/Activities: as stated.
-
Museum entry fees and tours.
-
Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
-
All breakfasts, and most other meals.
-
Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
-
Performances/Activities: as stated.
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Museum entry fees and tours.
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Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Excluded in Price
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Airfare from the departure point to Europe and the return flight.
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Personal purchases and pampering.
Excluded in Price
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Airfare from the departure point to Europe and the return flight.
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Personal purchases and pampering.
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
May 31 - June 9, 2026
Trip Status: OPEN
Tour Cost: $3,875
Included in the price are accommodations, most meals, ground transportation in Italy, entry to scheduled events and performances, and instructor and administration fees.
Single Supplement: $600.
Activity Level: excursions require 2 hours of walking at a slow pace
We met Renato Negri, founder of Soli deo Gloria, and professor of organ at the Reggio Conservatory, in April 2025, when he showed us several organs around Reggio. Joe Marchio and he hit it off and enjoyed playing duets together. (Joe was on the keyboard; Renato pulled the stops.) Renato was so impressed with Joe's musical talent that he has invited Joe to play at a concert in Italy next June. We, of course, will follow.
We will hear Joe play at the Festival of San Quirino in Correggio, Italy (where the painter was born and from which he took his painterly name) and spend a day enjoying the festival and seeing the small medieval town.
But we'll visit many other very cultural places too - the Ferrari Museum in Modena, a labryinth made of bamboo, and a parmesan cheese producer!!!
From Reggio, where we will stay at Hotel La Posta, owned by the nicest, friendliest guy ever, Umberto Sidoli, we will visit a parmigiano reggiano cheese factory; have a tour of the local theatre; visit Modena; have a look into balsamic vinegar production and a cooking class; dine in a Michelin restaurant outside of town; and of course, join Joe for his concert in Correggio. We are also working on bringing you other surprises.
Perhaps, the second musical highpoint will be a visit to Cremona to the Stradivarius museum, hearing a recital there using the centuries’ old fiddles, and visiting the workshop of a luthier, who makes reproductions of these age-old instruments.
A Strad in the Cremona museum
Cremona city center
ACCOMMODATIONS
Stefano Conia in his shop.
Please note: Reservations for the trip are on a first-come, first-serve basis. A number of suites are available for upgrades at Hotel La Posta for $150 per person.
Breakfast room
YOUR HOSTS
Joan Hill
Owner, Host, & Director
In 2008, the seed of Artful Journeys was planted in her brain, when Joan brought together all of her life's passions, her love of music, an affinity for the beautiful things in life, and an ability to organize events to give birth to Artful Journeys, a program of art education trips for the soul.
Joan was born and raised in the apple country of the Hudson River Valley in New York; her father was a gentle, very tolerant, educated land surveyor, and her mother was the efficient business administrator and home engineer. The youngest of four children, Joan was encouraged to pursue anything she wanted, but also to do her best. Sometimes that was very difficult, especially succeeding three very accomplished siblings.
Joe Marchio
Instructor
Joe Marchio is a graduate of the College of Wooster, where he earned both a Bachelor’s degree in organ performance and a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies. He earned a Master of Divinity degree at the Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting at the Boston Conservatory. Joe became Music Director of the Chatham Chorale in 2010. He is also the Pastor and Director of Music of the First Congregational Church of Chatham.
JOURNEY COST
Cost: $3,875 per person double occupancy,
- $600 single supplement
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NOTE: A deposit of $500 per person is required upon registration.
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Airfare is not included to enable travelers to use their “travel points,” upgrade flight arrangements, or to extend their trip.
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Not included are personal purchases and cocktails.
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Travel insurance, Covid vaccinations and booster are strongly encouraged.
A different kind of music by Joshua Koblin
For details or questions, please click here to contact Joan Hill.
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A detailed itinerary and policy page will be provided upon registration.