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THE ART CIRCLE TOUR
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Padua-Venice-Verona-Lake Garda-Milan-Bologna-San
Marino-Perugia-Rome
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7 Days / 6 Nights - 3 star hotels
March to November - Saturday Departure
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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. 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 Florence- Padua - Venice. BContinental 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 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 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 Como - Milan - San Marino Buffet 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.
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UNBEATABLE FEATURES
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- Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
- Continental breakfast daily
- Six 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 - LAND ONLY
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In Double Room
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 1.091,00
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In Single Room
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1.292,00
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In Triple Room
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1.033,00
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Child with 2 adults
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873,00
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OUR SELECTED **** HOTELS
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Florence
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Grifone  or similar
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Venice
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Continental or similar
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Como
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Grand or similar
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S. Marino
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Titano 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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- 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
- 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
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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
- The Garda Lake area
- The green hills of the Umbria region
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