Grand Tour of Northern Italy. 7 Days - 6 Nights. 4 Star Hotels. March to November - Tuesday Departure. Rome, Assis, Siena, Florence, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan, Bologna, San Marino, Perugia, Rome.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Tuesday: Rome Assisi - Siena - Florence. Early morning departure for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. The on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2, Wednesday: Florence. Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3, Thursday: Florence - Padua - Venice. Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue on to Venice, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4, Friday: Venice. Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano,(optional shopping) by motor launch. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5, Saturday: Venice - Verona - Lake Come. Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on Como. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6, Sunday: Como - Milan - San Marino. Continental breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceeded on to San Marino via Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Marino, the world's smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7, Monday: San Marino - Perugia - Rome. Continental breakfast. Departure to Perugia, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to Rome, end of the tour.
Notes:
- Departures:
* July: 1-8-15-22-29
* August: 5-12-19-26
* September: 2-9-16-23-30
* October: 7-14-21-28
* November: 4
- Tour Highlights:
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs
* Milan: See the Duomo, the world famous Cathedral
* Bologna:Discover the artistic treasures around Piazza Maggiore
* San Marino: Visit the world-s smallest independent Republic
* Perugia: View the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral
* Lake Como
- Scenery:
* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio
* The Italian Alps
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
* In double - € 1260.00
* In single - € 1500.00
* In triple - € 1200.00
* Child with 2 adults - € 1000.00
Price Includes:
* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Six dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* An Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* Local guides and entrance fees
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