Walter bartman's painting workshop
$3,295 per person

September 1 to 10, 2021
Min 16 - Max 24 plus host 
Single supplement $550

Every day we will be painting a minimum of 6-8 hours. There will also be the option for sunset and night painting. We listed below the estimated hours for each day. We start off lighter and increase the hours as the week progresses.

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We require a deposit
of US$400 per guest. 

itinerary
Please Note this is the final Itinerary 

Day 1: Wednesday, September 1st - Cinque Terre
Arrive at  Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and connect with your complimentary transfer to the village Lerici on the Bay of Poets. After checking into the Hotel, the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before joining our party for a welcome dinner with Walter and Alex Bartman.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Thursday, September 2nd - La Spezia
Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our beautiful hotel we will relax and have a whole day workshop. For the non painters this is a rich area for exploring. Great restaurants and bars, hikes and guided tours of all kinds.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Friday, September 3rd - Riomaggiore and Manarola
Today we will be painting in the first two villages of Cinque Terre “Riomaggiore and Manarola”. We will take a moment at lunch to taste the wines of Riomaggiore.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
​Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Saturday, September 4th - Bay of Poets
​Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our village Lerici we will paint the “Castello di Lerici” and the port . 
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5- Sunday, September 5th- Porto Venere
Today we will take the ferry to one of the prettiest towns on the “Golfo Dei Poeti,” Portovenere.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 6: Monday,  September 6th - Bay of Poets
Paint in the morning with Walter, followed by a lecture. We will be painting on the coast of the Bay of Poets for the full day. For our night out, we will visit “Osteria Atipica Ochi O Ca Toa,” where the chef and owner will prepare local dishes and then join us with local music and dance.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
​Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Tuesday, September 7th - Carrara Marble  
On our last day in Lerici, we will visit Carrara Marble, a fantastic four-wheel drive tour in the most spectacular basin of the Apuan Alps, to discover the precious Carrara marbles and where Michelangelo found the material for the most important art pieces of the world. After our visit and lunch the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.. http://www.carraramarbletour.it/en/
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Wednesday, September 8th - Lake Como
We are departing early in the morning heading north to Lake Como. We will be painting in the morning in Laglio overlooking the lake. After lunch we will proceed to Tremezzo, check-in to our hotel. Weather permitting we will be able to paint at sunset.
Accommodations: La Perla Tremezzo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Thursday, September 9th - Full day on Lake Como
Walter will guide the workshop for the morning and afternoon sessions for our full day on Lake Como. A goodbye dinner together to end the week.
Accommodations: La Perla Tremezzo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Friday, September 10th- Say goodbye to Italy
Transfer to the next destination.
Meals: Breakfast

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tour includes:

• 9 Breakfasts Continental
• 7 Lunches, including one vineyard tasting and one 3 course cooking lesson
• 9 Dinners
• Workshop fee and gallery show at the yellow barn
• 9 Nights accommodations – 2 nights in Tremezzo and 7 nights in the Lerici- La Spezia area
  
• All admission to sites
• English speaking guide throughout your stay
• 1st class motor coach

tour does not include:

• Travel protection insurance
• International airfare to Italy
• Dayroom or extra hotel nights necessitated by airline flight schedule changes
• Items of a personal nature, i.e. souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, emails, etc.

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We require a deposit
of US$400 per guest. 
​You can choose the number
of guests ​at checkout.

Frequently asked questions
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My partner does not paint, is there something for him/her to do?
Yes, we are painting about 6-7 hours a day. Most locations are in villages or places of interest. There is ample time and things for a non-painter to do and explore. Lake Como and Cinque Terre are very walkable and easy to explore.

How many hours a day will we be painting?
Every day we will be painting a minimum of 6-8 hours. There will also be the option for sunset and night painting. We list daily in the itinerary the estimated hours for each day. We start off lighter and increase the hours as the week progresses.

Is my deposit of $400 refundable?
No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest
is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. 

Where are we staying?
We are staying 2 nights on Lake Como in the Tremezzo area and 7 nights in La Spezia, Lerici. From Lerici we will take day trips to Cinque Terre and the surrounding areas.

How do we pack?
We have two pre-meeting at the Yellow Barn Studio before the trip to explain packing and general information. Both meetings are broadcast live for those that can't physically attend.
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Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance?
We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. 

Is my flight included?
No, This is a land package only.

How do I book my flights?
As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out airfare quotes from the surrounding DC area. If you are out of state or have extended dates you can contact Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM  and we can help you book our flights.

​If booking your own airfare:
​Departure from the USA no later than Tuesday, August 31st to the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). 
Walter Bartman workshop ends Friday, September 10th out of  the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). As for the September 10th transfer we have two transfers currently arriving in Milan Malpensa airport at: 6:00am and at 9:30am.

How do I get from the airport to the Hotel?
Day 1 and day 10 we have transfers for all guests. If you are coming in before or leaving after those days; there are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare.

How much is the cost of the Transfer?
Private car about 110 per person, shared minivan 65 to 45 per person. We will help everyone based on all your plans before and after your trip with us to get the best rates for airfare and transfers.

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To book this tour now, click "Add to Cart".

We require a deposit of US$400 per guest. 
​You can choose the number of guests at checkout.