Assisi and its San Francis Basilicas and convent

10 Days/9 nights – Sunday departures

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Typical Itinerary

Day 1 Sunday MILAN – SAN MARINO

Meeting with our Tour Guide at your hotel. Departure to San Marino, the world’s smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight..

Day 2 Monday SAN MARINO – PERUGIA – ROME

Buffet breakfast. Departure to PERUGIA, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to ROME. Overnight. (Dinner NOT included)

Day 3 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 4 Wednesday FLORENCE

Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 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, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 Friday VENICE

Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory, (optional not included in the package price). Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 Saturday VENICE – MONTEPULCIANO – ROME

Buffet breakfast and depart for Tuscany, known for its historical church’s and castles. Visit Montepulciano, a medieval town famous for its “nobile” wine and for the annual Jazz Festival. In the afternoon return to Rome. Overnight.

Day 8 Sunday ROME

After breakfast depart from the hotel for a walking tour. (NO TOUR LEADER DURING THE STAY IN ROME). Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In the afternoon explore the rest of the city at your own leisure or take an optional tour. Overnight stay.

Day 9 Monday ROME – NAPLES – POMPEII – SORRENTO

Early morning departure from Rome to POMPEII, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 a.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, visit of the excavations.. Proceed on to SORRENTO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Tuesday SORRENTO – CAPRI – ROME

Buffet breakfast. Departure to CAPRI by steamer. Weather and sea conditions permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens with a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome, at approx. 9.30 p.m.

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 10 nights accommodations at 4-star hotels, downtown location
• Breakfast daily
• 6 dinners
• 2 lunches
• Sightseeing excursions as described in the itinerary
• Ground transportation by deluxe motor coach
• Local guides and entrance fees for the excursions
• Tour manager throughout the tour
• Service charges and taxes

HOTELS FOR THIS TOUR:

• In Sorrento G.H. Vesuvio, G.H. Bristol or similar
• In San Marino Titano or similar
• In Rome Diana or similar
• In Florence Grifone or similar
• In Venice Continental or similar

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR:

• San Marino: Visit the world’s smallest independent Republic
• Perugia: View the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral
• Rome: its monuments, its museums, its charm
• Pompeii: the famous Roman city
• Capri: visit the Blue Grotto (Weather Permitting)
• Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
• Florence: Visit the Accademia home of Michelangelo
• 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”
• Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE PACKAGES:
wine with meals, drinks, personal expenses, excess baggage charges, entrance fees (if not otherwise indicated) when required, or anything not specifically indicated in the “package includes” section.
Prices above indicated are based on tariffs and exchange rate at time of printing and are subject to change without notice, availability and confirmation.
Gabriele’s Travels to Italy is not responsible for typing mistakes.
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.

2012 DEPARTURE CALENDAR:

• Every Sunday from April to October. Please note, this tour departs from Milan only.

PACKAGE PRICE:

• €1750per person, based on double occupancy
• Single room €1999;
• Triple room €1698.

Tour booking code AL11/P29
This tour can be combined with other tours or private arrangements.

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