A Taste of Italy
8 Days from $1,705 Land Only |
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| 3 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence & 2 Nights Venice |
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DAY 1: ROME |
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Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. () |
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DAY 2: ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE |
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After breakfast, depart by deluxe motor coach to
Assisi. Upon arrival, you will have time to leisurely
explore this little medieval town. A visit to the
Basilica of San Francesco is highly recommended
where you will find masterpieces by Giotto and
Cimabue. This afternoon, depart to Siena the gothic
city constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany.
This monumental and medieval city is encircled by
its’ walls and splendid square Piazza del Campo,
designed in the shape of a shell. Enjoy your afternoon
and explore all of the beauty this magical city has to
offer. In the late afternoon proceed to Florence. This
evening, you will dine in your hotel. (B,D) |
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DAY 3: FLORENCE |
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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided tour
will visit one of the most famous cities in the world,
cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Your tour will take
you to the magnificent downtown including the
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s
splendid dome and Giotto’s belfry, Piazza Della
Signora, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the
Santa Croce Basilica. The afternoon is at leisure, or
you may choose to take an optional tour to Pisa. (B,D) |
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DAY 4: FLORENCE / BOLOGNA / PADUA / VENICE |
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After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Bologna, a
city famous of elegant and extensive arcades. Proceed
to Neptune and Major Square in the heart of the city.
You will be fascinated by the King Rezo Palace, the
Podesta Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one
of the biggest in the world. This afternoon, visit to
Padua to see the Basilica of St. Anthony. Afterwards,
proceed to Venice. (B,D) |
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DAY 5: VENICE |
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After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square,
glance at the splendid Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace
and the legendary Bridge of Sight. Rest of the day at
leisure. (B,D) |
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DAY 6: VENICE / TUSCANY / ROME |
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This morning after breakfast depart for the famous
region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is placed
between Siena and Florence, populated by ancient
castles. In this area there is the biggest production
of wine, the most famous being the Chianti Classico,
made with white and black grapes. Then, stop at the
Montepulciano, known for its wine, the Brunello.
During the month of July there is a jazz and wine
festival. Time at leisure to taste the local wine. In the
evening proceed to Rome. (B) |
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DAY 7: ROME |
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Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will visit by foot
this famous city. Among the treasures that you will
be seeing include, the Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di
Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and end in San Pietro
Basilica. The remainder of your day is at leisure to
shop and enjoy your surroundings. (B) |
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DAY 8: ROME |
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After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B) |
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