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GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN ITALY
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
Breakfast. Morning departure to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet,
then continue on 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 to Rome, end of the tour.
We constantly strive to improve tour
itinerary and features. If improvement 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
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."
We reserve the right to cancel any tour due to lack of participants or for circumstances beyond our control. In this case, a full refund of all payments will be made. Prices listed
are based on tariffs and exchange rates at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
2008 DEPARTURE DATE
∗ Every Tuesday from March 22 to November 4
PACKAGE PRICE: €1,359, per person, based on double occupancy.
Single room €1,620
Triple room €1,298 per person
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CURRENCY
USE THE CALCULATOR TO FIND THE EQUIVALENT IN USA
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Tour booking code AL09
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 1-888/287-8733
or email: info@travelingtoitaly.com
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