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THE GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN ITALY (7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS) |
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. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding 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 motorlaunch or for shopping.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Saturday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on to 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 in ROME, end of the tour.
EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
* 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
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
* The Italian Alps
UNBEATABLE FEATURES
* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
* 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
OUR HOTELS:
* In Florence Adriatico or similar
* In Venice Principe or Amadeus or similar
* In Como Grand Hotel or similar
* In S.Marino Titano or similar
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