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GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN ITALY
7
Days - 6 Nights
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Day
1: 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: 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: 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. Dinner and overnight.
Day
4: Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in
Murano,(optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.
Day
5: Venice - Verona - Lake Como
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of
Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on COMO. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Lake Como - Milan - San Marino
Continental breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the
city. Proceeded on 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 7: 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. Upon
arrival to ROME, end of the tour.
Accommodation:
4 Star Hotels
Florence: Adriatico **** or similar
Venice: Principe **** or similar
Como: Grand Hotel **** Como or similar
San Marino: Titano **** or similar
Itinerary:
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Venice-Verona-Lake
Como-Milan-Bologna-San Marino-Perugia-Rome
Departures: Operated from March to November:
March: 24-31
April: 7-14-21-28
May: 5-12-19-26
June: 2-9-16-23-30
July: 7-14-21-28
August: 4-11-18-25
September: 1-8-15-22-29
October: 6-13-20-27
November: 3
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EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and
the Municipal Palace
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's
"David"
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of
Sighs
* Milan: See the Duomo, the world famous Cathedral
* Bologna:Discover the artistic treasures around Piazza Maggiore
* San Marino: Visit the world-s smallest independent Republic
* Perugia: View the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the
Cathedral
* Lake Como
SCENIC
DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
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The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio
* The Italian Alps
UNBEATABLE
FEATURES
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Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Six dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* An Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* English-French-Spanish guides
* Entrance fees
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RATES
2009
| Type
of Accommodation |
Price
per person |
| In
double room |
1.305,-
Euro |
| In
single room |
1.555,-
Euro |
| In
Triple room |
1.245,-
Euro |
| Child
with two adults |
1.040,-
Euro |
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