Firenze, Ponte Vecchio from the Uffizi Gallery

7 Days – 6 Nights Tuesdays departure

Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Venice-Verona-Lake Como
Milan-San Marino-Perugia-Roma

Typical Itinerary

DAY 1: Rome/Assisi/Siena/Florence

Early morning departure for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance paintings 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: Florence

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 “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: Florence/ Padua/Venice

Breakfast. Departure for Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata” famous statue. 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 molding of glass. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: Venice

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: Venice/Verona/Lake Como

Buffet breakfast. Morning departure to Verona to visit the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue to Como. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: Como/Milan/San Marino

Breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceed to San Marino via Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares: Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Marino, the world’s smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7: San Marino/Perugia/Rome

Breakfast. Departure to Perugia, the charming university town. Visit the impressive Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, end of the tour.

We constantly strive to improve tour itinerary and features. If improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make change necessary, we reserve the right to vary itinerary and to substitute hotels, excursions, and restaurants.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 7 nights accommodations, single, double or triple
• Welcome cocktail reception
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 dinners
• Local English speaking guides for the excursions as per itinerary
• Tour manager
• Transportation throughout the tour as per itinerary
• Local taxes and charges

PACKAGE PRICE:

• €449, per person, based on double occupancy.
• €1035 single room.

2010 departures: Every Tuesday from March to November

NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE PACKAGE:
Wine with meals (if not otherwise indicated), drinks, personal expenses, excess baggage charges, entrance fees, when required, or anything not specifically indicated in the “package includes section.” Tour Booking Code AL09

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