Day 1 Saturday 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. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Sunday FLORENCE
Continental 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 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Continental breakfast. Departure for 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 Tuesday VENICE
Continental breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Wednesday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE GARDA - MILAN
Continental breakfast. Departure to VERONA, the city of Romeo and Juliet, then a panoramic view of LAKE GARDA. Proceed to MILAN. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 Thursday MILAN
Continental breakfast in hotel and end of the tour. (Transfer to Airport or Railway station not included)

Unbeatable Features
Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location Continental breakfast daily Five dinners Service charges included Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach A Tour Assistant during the tour Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary Local guides and entrance fees

PRICES IN EUROS PER PERSON * In Double Room € 889 In Single Room € 1,045 In Triple Room € 847 Child with 2 adults € 712  * Vat tax not included  OUR SELECTED HOTELS In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar In Venice Hotel Continental or similar In Milan Hotel Alexander or similar  DEPARTURES MARCH: 24-31 APRIL: 7-14-21-28 MAY: 5-12-19-26 JUNE: 2-9-16-23-30 JULY: 7-14-21-28 AUGUST: 4-11-18-25 SEPTEMBER: 1-8-15-22-29 OCTOBER: 6-13-20-27

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY   Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace Florence: Visit 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   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 The Garda Lake area