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MINI NORTHERN TOUR
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Venice-Rome
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4 Days / 3 Night - 4 Star Hotels
March to November - Tuesday Departure
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ITINERARY
Day 1 Tuesday 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 Wednesday 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 Thursday 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 at the hotel
Day 4 Friday VENICE - ROME
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and
Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail. End of
the tour.
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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
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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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UNBEATABLE FEATURES
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* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
* Three 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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OUR SELECTED **** HOTELS
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In Florence
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Hotel Adriatico or similar
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In Venice
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Hotel Principe or similar
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SPRING/SUMMER DEPARTURES
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DEPARTURES
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SELLING PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO
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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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In double
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 669
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In single
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817
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In Triple
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636
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Child with 2 adults
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546
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