Padova, Loggia Amulea
6 Days-5 Nights 2010 DEPARTURE DATES Every
Tuesday from March to November
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan
ALL FOUR-STAR HOTELS
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.
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
Continental breakfast. End of the tour.
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 Palladio Villas and countryside
EXCITING YOUR HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY:
→ Assisi: visit the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
→ Siena: 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
2009 DEPARTURE DATES
• Every Saturday From March to October
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
• Continental breakfast daily
• Four dinners
• Service charges and taxes included
• Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
• Tour assistant during the tour
• Sightseeing excursions as indicated in the itinerary
• Local guides and entrance fees
Exclusive selected hotels: In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar; in Venice Hotel Continental or similar . Gabriele’s Travels to Italy is not responsible for typing mistakes and/or tour description.
PACKAGE PRICE: €1150, per person, based on double occupancy. Single room €1375; Triple room €1090.
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Tour Booking Code AL08
