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Florence, Rome, Venice, Italy, Traveling to Italy, Traveling in Italy, Traveling Italy, Italy Escorted Tours
MINI ART TOUR
4 days / 3 nights
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Rome
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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. Continue on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city
renown for the Palio horse race. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Sunday FLORENCE
Continental 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 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 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 Tuesday VENICE - ROME
Continental breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional (not included in the package) tour to the
islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to
Rome by motorcoach or by train.
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"
∗ Padua: See Donatello's
masterpiece, the "Gattamelata" statue
∗ Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark &
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 villas of Palladio
UNBEATABLE FEATURES
◊ Accommodation at 3 Stars hotels with central location
◊ Continental breakfast daily
◊ Three 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 (3 Stars Hotels):
∗ In Florence: Grifone or
similar
∗ In Venice: Continental or similar
PACKAGE PRICE: €649, per person, based on double occupancy.
Single room €759
Triple room €609
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CORRENCY
USE THE CALCULATOR TO FIND THE EQUIVALENT IN USA
DOLLARS.
CURRENCY CONVERTER
2008 DEPARTURE DATES:
• From March 22 to October 25 departure every Saturday
Tour booking code AL02
>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.
Gabriele's Travels to Italy is not responsible for typing mistakes and/or tour
and places descriptions.
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