Day 1: Rome -
Assisi - Siena - Florence
Departing from Rome, you will have an 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.
Need a pre-tour hotel in Rome, or a transfer from the
airport to central Rome - or tours in Rome - just let us
know.
Day 2:
Florence
Day 2 Wednesday
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.
If you'd like to do a private wine tasting at the Enoteca
Pontevecchio - we'll make the arrangments for you.
Day 3: 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 4:
Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to the Venetian islands by motor launch.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Venice
Buffet breakfast. Time to say goodbye.
You can extend your stay in Venice...we can recommend great
hotels and tours...including a fabulous gondola ride.
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Lunch
