Italian Escapade
10 Days from $2,485 Land Only |
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| 4 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence, 2 Nights Venice & 1 Night Sorrento |
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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. The monumental and medieval city is encircled by its' walls and splendid square Piazza del Campo, designed in the shape of a shell. Free afternoon to on your own 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 Sante 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 the Major Square in the heart of the city. You will be fascinated by the King Rezo 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 the white and black grapes. Then, stop at the Montepulciano, known for its wine, the Bruenello. During the month of July there is a jazz and wine festival. Time at leisure to taste the local wines. 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 of Rome. Among the treasures that you will be seeing include, the Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the San Pietro Basilica. The remaider of your day is at leisure to shop and enjoy your surroundings. (B) |
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day 8: rome / naples / pompeii / sorrento |
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Breakfast at your hotel. Leaving Rome, the coach will take the "Sun Route" driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples for a short panoramic city tour: Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plesbiscito Square, the Royal Palace, and the port. After lunch drive to Pompeii to visit the excavations. Continue on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) |
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day 9: sorrento / capri / rome |
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After breakfast you board the boat to the island of Capri. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotta in small rowing boats. Free time after lunch for personal activities. In the afternoon depart for Rome. (B,L) |
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day 10: rome |
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After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B) |
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