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THE GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN ITALY
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Venice-Verona-Lake Como-Milan-San Marino-Perugia - Rome
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7 Days / 6 Night - 4 Star Hotels
March to November - Tuesday 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. 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. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Venice.
Buffet breakfast. Day 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
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.
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UNBEATABLE FEATURES
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- Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
- Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
- 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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 1.230
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In Single Room
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1.472
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In Triple Room
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1.175
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Child with 2 adults
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985
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OUR SELECTED **** HOTELS
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Florence
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Adriatico or similar
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Venice
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Principe or similar
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Como
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Grand Hotel 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: 20-27
APRIL: 3-10-17-24
MAY: 1-9-15-22-29
JUNE: 5-12-19-26
JULY: 3-10-17-24-31
AUGUST: 7-14-21-28
SEPTEMBER: 4-11-18-25
OCTOBER: 2-9-16-23-30
NOVEMBER: 6
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EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
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- 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
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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 Italian Alps
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