Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Saturday: 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. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2, Sunday: 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, Monday: Florence - Padua - Venice.
Buffet breakfast. Departure for 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, Tuesday: Venice.
Continental breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5, Wednesday: Venice.
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.
Exciting Highlights Day by Day:
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Florence: Visit 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
Scenic Drives Along the Way:
* 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
Our Hotels:
* In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar
* In Venice Hotel Continental or similar
Departures:
* March: 29
* April: 5-12-19-26
* May: 3-10-17-24-31
* June: 7-14-21-28
* July: 5-12-19-26
* August: 2-9-16-23-30
* September: 6-13-20-27
* October: 4-11-18-25.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- In double € 776.00
- In single € 898.00
- In triple € 738.00
- Child with 2 adults € 623.00.
Price Includes:
* Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Four 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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