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NORTHERN ITALY
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Venice-Verona-Lake Como-Milan
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6 Days / 5 Night - 4 Star Hotels
March to November - Tuesday Departure
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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. Then 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 at the hotel.
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 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 Friday 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 Saturday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on to COMO. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Sunday COMO - MILAN
Buffet breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central Railway station.
(Transfer to Airport or hotel in Milan not included)
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Unbeatable Features
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- Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
- Buffet breakfast daily (no eggs)
- Five 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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 1.023
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In Single Room
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1.224
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In Triple Room
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973
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Child with 2 adults
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819
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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 - Amadeus
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In Como
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Grand Hotel 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
* Verona: the town of Romeo and Giulietta
* The Lake of Como famous for villas and mountain scenery
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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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