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.
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
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 at the hotel.
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 Italian Rail (means of transport is
reconfirmed one day or two days before the end of the tour and
advised by assistant).
End of the tour.
You can extend your stay in Rome...we can recommend great
hotels and tours...including a private or group tour of the
Vatican. |
Lunch
