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THE ART CAPITALS
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Padua-Venice
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5 Days / 4 Night - 3 Star Hotels
March to November - Saturday Departure
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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.
 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
Continental breakfast. End of the tour.
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Unbeatable Features
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- Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
- Continental breakfast daily
- Four dinners
- Service charges and taxes included
- Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Tour guide assistant during the tour
- Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
- Local guides and entrance fees
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PRICES PER PERSON
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In Double Room
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 754,00
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In Single Room
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883,00
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In Triple Room
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706,00
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Child with 2 adults
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603,00
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OUR SELECTED **** HOTELS
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In Florence
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Hotel Grifone or similar
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In Venice
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Hotel Continental or similar
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DEPARTURES
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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
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EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
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- Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
- Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
- Florence: Visit 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
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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
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