Padova, Piazza delle Erbe
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua,Venice, Rome
From March 24 to November 3 guaranteed departure every Tuesday
2009 DEPARTURE DATE
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 the Saint with its early Renaissance masterpiece paintings by Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and many more. Continue on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio horse race. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 Wednesday FLORENCE
Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of Florence, 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 wood 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 statue. Continue on to Venice; upon arrival enjoy a guide 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. You will then visit a glass factory to see the shaping of glass artwork. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 Friday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for an optional tour (not included in the price) to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5 Saturday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.
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” statue
∗ Padua: See Donatello’s masterpiece, the “Gattamelata” statue
∗ Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark & the Bridge of Sighs
UNBEATABLE FEATURES
◊ Accommodation at 3 Stars hotels with central location
◊ Continental breakfast daily
◊ Four dinners
◊ Service charges and taxes included
◊ Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
◊ English speaking tour manager during the tour
◊ Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
◊ Local guides and entrance fees
OUR HOTELS
∗ In Florence: Adriatico or similar
∗ In Venice: Principe or Amadeus or similar
PACKAGE PRICE: €950, per person, based on double occupancy. Single room €1190; Triple room €898.
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1-888/287-8733
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Tour Booking Code AL07
