Day 1: 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: 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: Florence-
Padua - Venice
Buffet 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.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano
(optional shopping) by motorlaunch.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: VENICE
Buffet
breakfast. End of the tour.
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Lunch
