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 motor launch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Saturday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.

Unbeatable Features
Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location Buffet breakfast daily Four dinners Service charges included Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach A tour assistant during the entire tour Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary Local guides and entrance fees

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY * The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns * The lovely Emilia Romagna region * The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

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

 

OUR SELECTED **** HOTELS Florence Hotel Adriatico or similar Venice Hotel Principe or similar

DEPARTURES  DEPARTURES   SELLING PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO* MARCH: 25 APRIL: 1-8-15-22-29 MAY: 6-13-20-27 JUNE: 3-10-17-24 JULY: 1-8-15-22-29 AUGUST: 5-12-19-26 SEPTEMBER: 2-9-16-23-30 OCTOBER: 7-14-21-28 NOVEMBER: 4   In double € 850   In single € 1060   In Triple € 820   Child with 2 adults € 680 * Vat tax not included