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 the famous Cimabue's crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing tours 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 Square and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulting of glass. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4, Friday: Venice
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor launch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5, Saturday: Venice
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
* Four dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motor coach
* Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* Local guides and entrance fees
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