ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Rome
Arrival of the group in Rome. Warm welcome through English-speaking guide and transfer with bus to the hotel in Rome. Overnight and dinner at hotel.
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: Florence – Padua – Venice
Continental breakfast. Departure for Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Milan
Continental breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city and then departure to San Marino via Bologna, one of Italy's most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Marino, the world's smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: San Marino Perugia – Rome
Continental breakfast. Departure to Perugia, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Overnight at Rome.
Day 9: Departure from Rome
Transfer with English-speaking guide and bus to the airport of Rome and flight back home. |
