Gondola ride in Venice

4 Days – 3 Nights
Weekly departure every Tuesday
from March to November
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Typical Itinerary

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, t the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the glass-blowing. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.



Day 4 Friday VENICE – ROME


Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail. End of the tour.


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: Gattamelata statue Donatello’s masterpiece
• Venice: Visit the famous S. Mark Square 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

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 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

• An Assistant 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 



2010 DEPARTURE CALENDAR: 
From March to November departure every Tuesday


PACKAGE PRICE:

• €760 per person, based on double occupancy.
• Single room €920;
• Triple room €719.

Tour Booking Code AL06

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 1-507/287-8733
or email: info@travelingtoitaly.com

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