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Day 1 Saturday 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 Sunday FLORENCE
Continental
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 i and overnight.
Day
3 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Continental
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. Then visit a glass
factory to see the moulding of glass. Dinner and overnight.
Day
4 Tuesday VENICE - ROME
Continental
breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the islands of
Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the
afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or by Italian
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