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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. |
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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 at the hotel.
Day 4 Friday
VENICE - ROME
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail (means of transport is reconfirmed one day or two days before the end of the tour and advised by assistant).. End of the tour.
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DEPARTURES
Tuesdays - All Year
PRICING
Tour price: 758
eur
(Per person in double or twin bedded room)
Single rate:
925 eur
RATE INCLUDES:
# Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
# Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
# Three 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 |