DEPARTURE DATES:
March to November Tuesday departures
ITINERARY
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 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 Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of a glass factory on the island of Murano by motorlaunch (optional shopping). Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Venice
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour. |
