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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 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 at the
hotel
Day 4 Tuesday VENICE
Continental
breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the islands of
Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 5 Wednesday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE GARDA -
MILAN
Continental
breakfast. Departure to VERONA, the city of Romeo and Juliet, then a
panoramic view of LAKE GARDA. Proceed to MILAN. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 6 Thursday MILAN
Continental breakfast in hotel and end of the tour.
(Transfer to Airport or Railway station not
included) | 
