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Maurizio Seracini Italy Da Vinci Code Tour
Maurizio Seracini is just one of the world-renowned art experts working with Artviva to provide exceptional ultra special experiences for travelers to Italy.
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See some of the articles written about Maurizio Seracini below and the new 60 Minutes CBS Special on him
The Times May 16, 2006
On the trail of the lost Leonardo
Mark Irving
Forget the Da Vinci Code. Dr Seracini thinks he's cracked art's biggest mystery
The Daily Telegraph
August 2006
The masterpiece behind the plaster
For 500 years, Leonardo da Vinci's most important fresco was believed lost.
Martin Gayford reports on exciting rumours of its discovery
The Florentine
October 2006
Join the Search for Leonardo's Lost Treasure
Elayne Jay
Two special Experiences Described Below
All experiences are tailor made and are available on request
The Da Vinci Code Art Sleuth
Imagine visiting a world-heritage listed landmark with the world’s leading art sleuth to track down the last truly great art mystery. You will be searching for what is probably the greatest missing masterpiece ever by Leonardo Da Vinci. In a case of life imitating art your internationally-renowned and erudite art detective also happens to be the only real person mentioned in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code. No one on earth has examined more masterpieces. He holds the world’s largest private data base on masterpieces. He challenged the art establishment when he discovered and proved an acclaimed Leonardo Da Vinci in one of the most important European museums was not what it seemed to be. Or what about seeing one of the world's most famous galleries, the Uffizi in Florence, with your art investigator who discovered another missing Da Vinci masterpiece lying hidden for centuries under the surface of a later painting? Or fancy hearing the basics on how to spot a forgery and hints on building your own private art collection? No other guided ‘tour’ could ever possibly match the experience of seeing and searching for these lost masterpieces in the company of this expert.
Possible Locations: Florence, Italy
For Art Connoisseurs: An Easy and Informative Private Lesson on How to Buy a Masterpiece
Imagine having one of the world’s foremost art experts explaining to you personally what to look for when purchasing a masterpiece. For credentials your expert can offer the world’s largest private data base on masterpieces and thirty years of experience examining masterpieces; no one on earth has examined more. He discovered that a Leonardo Da Vinci in the Uffizi gallery was not what it seemed to be and proved the real masterpiece was laying millimeters away under the surface of the painting. Using hi-tech art forensic techniques he can also assess whether your art purchase is a sound investment.
Possible Locations: Anywhere in the world
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS, COLLEGE GROUPS ETC
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2011/12/09
John Brade said:
cooking class
I took the Cooking Class and Market tour (in San Lorenzo Market). It was awesome! The market had the most incredible fresh ingredients, and the most amazing seafood selection I have ever seen. The cooking class was extremely professional, and the lunch afterwards was great! I recommend this class for anyone.Mark
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2011/12/07
Aurelija Dugnaite said:
A truly life changing experience
Absolutely amazing.Words can hardly express how much we enjoyed our experience with ArtViva! From the minute we stepped in their lovely office, we felt attended, looked after and taken care of. The friendly staff advised us in detail of what would suit our tastes and knowledge best, and as they have so many beautiful tours to choose from, that help was very appreciated. Florence's cultural richness can be overwhelming, but relying on ArtViva made everything easy and utterly enjoyable for us.The small group walking tour of Florence exceeded all expectations. Our guide Paul was tremedous: a true Florence insider, with amazing knowledge of arts and culture, engaging story telling and great local tips you won't find in a guide book. The memories of the tour will stay with me and my sister for many many years. Booking with ArtViva is the best single thing you could do to have the ultimate Florence experience.Thank you, ArtViva.
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2011/11/29
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2011/11/24
Eddi Frantz said:
Friendly and Knowledgable.
An essential part of visiting such an historical city as Florence is a smart, knowledgeable tour guide. Artvivas guides are fun, friendly and really know their stuff. Plus they know all those great places not on most guidebooks that only a passionate local world know. Dont even contemplate a visit to the Uffizi or Michaelangelos David without one!
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2011/11/24
Kathleen Marriott said:
Hightlight of Italian Trip
Thanks so much for the great walking tour we did in Florence in May. It was fun, informative and we were treated like VIPS! The guide made us feel welcome and got to know exactly what we were interested in seeing to make sure all was covered. If we had tried to do everything we did on the tour on our own, we would have spent days getting hopelessly lost! I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the art, architecture, history and the culture of Florence.
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2011/11/22
Caroline Beck said:
Feels like you have hired a first-class guide from a first-class outfit – at a fraction of the price.
If you are the type to shy away from “packaged” tours, preferring to go it alone in a brand new city, Art Viva might just be your new BFF (best friend forever) when on tour in Florence. Comfortably small groups - instead of large crowds moving en-masse. Personalized insights by well-educated guides – instead of canned presentations. ArtViva’s walking tours are the next best thing to hiring a private art historian to walk you around this fabulous city – at a fraction of the price. Their 3-hour walking introduction to Florence’s history and a follow-up tour of the Uffizi dispelled all my preconceptions that tour groups were not for me. Even if you’ve been to Florence before, start your vacation off right in 3 quick hours. It will set the stage for a perfect stay.
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2011/11/22
Brigitte Reynolds said:
Incredible!
My husband and I had the good fortune of taking ArtViva tours of Florence while on our honeymoon. We started with the walking tour, followed by the David tour. We were so impressed we immediately signed up for the Uffizi tour the next day. The guides we had (Sasha/Sylvia & Brenda) were all amazing; they were incredibly knowledgable, friendly and spoke perfect English. What was best was their genuine enthusiam and love of the arts and history of Florence; their excitment was contagious and inspired us to want to know and learn more! I couldn't have asked for a better experience.Brigitte Reynolds
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2011/11/22
Nadia LaMantia said:
a wonderful experience!
I loved my tour, and the artviva staff were so great and extremely helpful!!
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2011/11/16
Jade Farley said:
GREAT Tours!
Best tours I have ever been on! The guide's knowledge was just incredible, and I can't wait to come back to do more tours.
On
2011/11/09
Alexandra Buscaino said:
Educational and entertaining!
Our tour was great - very informative, and the guide just fabulous! He not only knew so much about the history, but also had a knack for storytelling that kept us all fascinated.
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