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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 at the
hotel.
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.
Day 4 Friday VENICE
Buffet
breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of
Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 5 Saturday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet
breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and
Juliet. Then continue on to
COMO. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Sunday COMO - MILAN
Buffet
breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central
Railway station.
(Transfer
to Airport or hotel in Milan not included)
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