Day 1 - Saturday -
Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Sunday - Arrive in Rome
Arrival in Rome. Transfer to your hotel. The rest
of the day is at your leisure for optional tours.
In the afternoon a welcome drink. Dinner on your
own and overnight in Rome.
Day 3 - Monday - Rome
Continental breakfast. In the morning guided
sightseeing tour of the monuments of the city:
Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S.
Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica. Afternoon at
leisure for shopping or optional tours. Overnight
in Rome.
Day 4 - Tuesday -
Rome/Assisi/Siena/Florence
Continental breakfast. Early morning departure for
Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis, which is
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 it's off to Florence.
Dinner and overnight in Florence.
Day 5 - Wednesday - 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 which
houses 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 tours or
shopping. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
Day 6 - Thursday - Florence/Padua/Venice
Continental 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 Place, the Bridge of Sighs
and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see
the molding of glass. Dinner and overnight at the
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Day 7 - Friday
- Venice/Rome
Continental breakfast. Spend the morning at
leisure for optional tour to the Islands of
Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for
shopping. Afterward, return to Rome by motorcoach
or Italian rail. Overnight in Rome.
Day 8 - Saturday - Depart Rome
Arrive same day in USA.
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
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
UNBEATABLE FEATURES
- 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
- Sightseeing tours as indicated
in the itinerary
- Local guides and entrance fees
RATES PER PERSON
(airfare included)
Double/Triple Occupancy: $2027.00
Single Occupancy: $2427.00
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