Due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID 19, the decision has been made to cancel this trip in 2020. 

2020 it must be Rome!

October 3 – 11, 2020

Tour the most beautiful libraries of Rome and see their rare manuscript collections. By special arrangement, enter the Vatican Museums before they open to the public. Gain behind-the-scenes-access to a private villa opened by the owners exclusively for Manuscript Society travelers. Enter the Vatican Library by special permission to see important manuscripts housed in the collection!

All this and more when you join the Manuscript Society in its bi-annual overseas trip in Rome, Italy.

This custom travel program is created uniquely for The Manuscript Society runs October 3 – 11, 2020.

Brochure and Registration (Download)
Rome Tour Schedule

Accommodations

Rose Garden Palace Hotel, Rome

Centrally located the Rose Garden Palace is within walking distance of the Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain. The superior 4-star hotel’s Roseto restaurant allows guests to enjoy a range  of Italian specialties in an idyllic rose garden setting. With a gym, spa, and lovely small indoor pool, the Rose Garden Palace meets guests’ every need to relax after a long day of sightseeing. https://www.luxerosegarden.com/

Trip Information

GREAT LIBRARIES OF ROME DATES: October 3–11, 2020

TOUR COST:

Land Package………………………………………………………………….. $5,250
Single Supplement………………………………………………………………. $995

Tour Price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 18 paying participants. Land prices are calculated as of November 2019 and are subject to change.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate, good walking ability advised

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit of $1,000 by check or credit card per paying participant will be required to guarantee participation in the program, and is due on March 25, 2020. Registrations will be accepted beyond this date on a space-available basis. Final payment will be invoiced and is due on June 10, 2020. This may be paid by check or by credit card. Please make checks payable to The Manuscript Society with ATTN to Shirley Sands at PO Box 13349, Overland Park, KS 66282.

FLIGHTS: Airfare is not included in the tour price. Participants are responsible for all aspects of their round-trip air arrangements.

Terms and Conditions; Cancellations and Refunds; Travel Insurance, Tour Inclusions and Exclusions; registration form are all included in the brochure.

Questions: Contact Shirley Sands, Executive Director, sands@manuscript.org