Umbria Jazz Festival Italy

WBGO-Jazz 88.3 and Brickhouse Productions presents the Orvieto, Italy 2004 Holiday Getaway




This holiday season we invite you to join WBGO and Brickhouse Productions on a wonderful journey to Orvieto, Italy to celebrate the New Year's with a visit to the 2004 Umbria Winter Jazz Festival. From December 26th through January 3rd, 2005, we will enjoy the music, sights, and culture of this wonderful Umbrian town for this one time visit to the Umbria Winter Jazz Festival.

As part of your visit, sightseeing excursions have been planned to the historic sights & towns of Umbria such as Spoleto, where we will experience the heart of Italian culture and cuisine. Our private cooking class with a professional Italian chef is one meal you don't want to skip.

You'll have a chance to hear many fine Italian musicians such as the 15 year old saxophonist Francesco Cafisco and trumpeter Petrella. In addition many of your favorite artists such as Cedar Walton, Kenny Washington, Lewis Nash, Brad Mehldau, Harry Allen, and Bill Charlap will be performing as well. A great opportunity to take-in many fine concerts at the festival venues that run continuously from noon'til early morning.

What makes your stay truly unique is the comfort of our own private villa located in the Orvieto countryside where breakfast will be prepared for you daily. On New Year's Eve you will join in the traditional Italian festivity of the Gran Cenone de Fine Anno, celebrating New Year's with special guests. What better way to start the year! I hope you'll join us on a heartwarming trip to Orvieto, Italy !

 
Italy has always fascinated travelers with its romantic beauty and stylistic charm. This holiday season we invite you to join us at the 2004 Umbria Winter Jazz Festival in beautiful Orvieto, Italy to celebrate the holiday season and hear great jazz at Italy's foremost winter jazz festival.

An enriched eight-day journey to Orvieto celebrating the festivities of the 2004 Umbria Jazz Winter Festival and the New Year in Italian splendor. Your stay in Italy includes a villa retreat with visits to the historical wonders of Spoleto, the ancient Acropolis of Castrovetere, and Tivoli's Hadrian Villa.




Preliminary Itinerary for December 2004


Sun. Dec. 26
Direct flight via Delta Airline from JFK International Airport

Mon. Dec. 27
Welcome to Italy ! Arrival at Roma's Fiumicino Airport
Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation to your country villa    
Balance of day to relax and settle-in
Lunch will be served at the Villa
Evening walking tour of Orvieto with dinner

Tues. Dec. 28
Breakfast prepared in villa
Private Cooking Class w/lunch. A professional Italian Chef will guide you in preparation of traditional Umbrian cuisine
Afternoon free
Evening on one's own to explore Orvieto and sample the local cuisine

Wed. Dec. 29
Breakfast prepared in villa
Morning Guided Tour to explore the cobblestone streets of Spoleto on the hillside of Saint Ellia.
Lunch in Spoleto.
Return to villa to prepare for Umbria Jazz evening festivities
Join the Festival kickoff celebration and Umbria Jazz opening night concerts.

Thu. Dec 30
Music Galore:
Breakfast prepared in villa
Guided Tour of Orvieto Museum and Duomo
Midday Jazz Lunch - Umbria Jazz Concert & Evening Jazz concert with dinner in Orvieto

Fri. Dec 31
Toast to the New Year!
Breakfast prepared in villa
Optional Tour: Tivoli's Hadrian Villa & Gardens
Optional: Midday Jazz Lunch - Umbria Jazz Concert
New Year's Gala: Gran Cenone di Fine Anno with special guests joining us for the evening celebration.
Midnight Concert: Umbria Jazz

Sat. Jan 1, 2005
New Year's Day.
New Year's Brunch prepared in villa
Optional: Day at leisure
Optional: Midday Jazz Lunch - Umbria Jazz Concert
Evening: Umbria Jazz Concert (Dinner on one's own)

Sun. Jan 2, 2005
The Last Hurrah!    
Breakfast prepared in villa
Morning at leisure
Jazz Lunch - Umbria Jazz concert
Free time in Orvieto
Umbria Jazz Concert & dinner in Orvieto
Optional: Midnight Jazz Concert

Mon. Jan 3, 2005
Arrivederchi!
Coffee and Juice served in villa
Morning departure to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Noon flight departure
03:45 p.m. arrival JFK International Airport
 
Join us in Orvieto, Italy !
For more information and to make reservations for this wonderful holiday journey, Contact us at (888) 865-5786.
Deposit - 2004 Umbria Winter Jazz Orvieto - $500
Trip Price:
$3,200
per person based on Double Occupancy
$200   
Single Supplement
 
 
WBGO Members and Past Travelers please call for your special discount
All prices are inclusive of airfare and hotel
No hidden surcharges!

For up-to-date festival information please visit: www.umbriajazz.com
 
 











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