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. Then 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, Giottos 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
Breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, 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. See the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner, overnight.
Day 4: Venice
Breakfast. Morning tour to a glass making factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Venice/Verona/Como
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, then continue to Como. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Como/Milan
Buffet breakfast in hotel, depart to Milan and end of tour at Central Railway Station. (transfer to airport or hotel in Milan not included). |
