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 Square and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's
Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
Venice
- Rome
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in
Murano (optional shopping) by motor launch.
In
the afternoon, return to Rome by motor coach or by train (means
of transport is reconfirmed one day or two days before the end
of the tour and advised by assistant).
End of the tour. |
Lunch
