Jewels of the North
Milan-Bologna-San Marino-Perugia-Rome-Assisi-
Siena-Florence-Venice-Verona-Lake Como-Milan
11 days/10 nights, departs on Thursday

Day 1 Thursday 
Milan - Bologna - San Marino
Departure 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 2 Friday 
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. Overnight.(Dinner NOT included)

Day 3 Saturday 
Rome. 
Continental breakfast. In the morning guided sightseeing of the monuments of the city: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica. No tour leader during the stay in Rome. Assistance available through the office of Appian Line, the agent. Overnight. (Dinner NOT included)

Day 4 Sunday 
Rome. 
Continental breakfast. In the afternoon guided sightseeing of Ancient Rome: The Capital Square, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Basilica of St, Paul outside the walls. Overnight. (Dinner NOT included)

Day 5 Monday 
Rome. 
Continental breakfast. Day at leisure for shopping or private 

sightseeing. Possible optional tours to Naples, Pompei and Capri. Overnight. (Dinner NOT included) 

Day 6 Sunday  
Rome - Asissi -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 7 Monday 
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 8 Tuesday 
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 9 Wednesday 
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 10 Thursday 
VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on COMO. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11 Friday 
COMO - MILAN
Buffet breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central Railway station.
(Transfer to Airport or hotel in Milan not included)

 

 

DEPARTURES

Thursday - All Year

PRICING

Tour price: $2116
(Per person in double or twin bedded room)

Single supplement: 
$2518 

RATE INCLUDES:

# 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

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