The hosted lunch at the Tomasi de Lampedusa palazzo was an absolute joy.

“[Our leader] Gary added so much more to the trip than just discussion leading, Gary and [our other tour leader Scott] were endlessly polite, full of knowledge, and helpful at keeping track of the group, handling arrangements, assisting with luggage and other practicalities, and more.”

Rick Phillips [was] superb! An enlightening, charming, engaging experience all around. I learned so much from him, as did we all. Rick’s knowledge is legion, his delivery awesome, and his classroom management skills second to none. Being able to actually see and hear the performances [at the Toronto Summer Music Festival concert] transported us all.