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Day 1 Tuesday 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. The on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.
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.
Day 3 Thursday 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. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Friday VENICE - ROME
Buffet
breakfast. Day 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 Italian Rail. End of the
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