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Day 01 – (Friday or Sunday)
Rome
Meet & great at
airport and transfer to Hotel. Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.
Day 02 - (Saturday or Monday) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Firenze
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana by a deluxe coach we’ll arrive
to Assisi. Arrival and free time at disposal to visit this tiny town,
surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls. We suggest the visit of the
Basilica of St. Francesco with its masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue.
Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This
medieval town surrounded by ancient walls and known for the shell-shaped
Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse
race. Then we’ll reach our destination: Florence. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03 – ( Sunday or Tuesday) Florence (Pisa optional)
Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art
reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it flourished in
the Middle Ages as a free commune. Furtherly refined by Renaissance,
Florence is known as the “craddle of Renaissance” (la culla del
Rinascimento) for its monumenights, churches and buildings.The
best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the
domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo
that we will visit. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo
Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly
designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors
(they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by
Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della
Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), gothic
building, and the Santa Croce Basilica. Afternoon at leisure,
possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a mighty
maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th
century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main
historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of
Miracles where we find the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery.
Return to Florence. Dinner and overnightDay
Day 04 – (Monday or Wednesday ) Florence / Bologna / Padova / Venice
Breakfast. In the morning departure to Bologna. The cityscape is further
enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (or porticos), which the city
is famous for. In total, there are about 38 kilometres of arcades in the
city historical center for its 40 km of high system of fortifications
and defensive towers. From the Via dell’Indipendenza, we will proceed to
Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city. The
central streets of Bologna today are largely pedestrianized. Here we’ll
be fascinated by the Piazza del Nettuno, King Renzo’s Palace, the
Podestà Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in
the world (during its construction it was intended to be bigger than St.
Peter's in Rome. In the afternoon we will continue towards Padova, with
its original Sant’ Antonio Basilica. In the evening, arrival in Venice,
world-famous for its gondola (classic venetian boat) and for its elegant
and refined art. Dinner and overnight.
Day 05 – (Tuesday or Thursday) Venice
Breakfast. Transfer by vaporetto to St Mark Square. We will visit: St
Mark Square and the Doge’s Palace (external), symbol of the glory and
the authority of Venice, residence of the Dukes and seat of the
Government and the Court of Justice. It can be reached crossing the
Bridge of Sighs where Casanova had been sentenced to 5 years
imprisonment.. At the end of the tour, the group will stop in one of the
famous Murano glasses factory. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 06 – ( wednesday or Friday) Venice / Montepulciano (Tuscany ) / Rome
Breakfast and departure by motor coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous
area of Tuscany interesting for its romanic churches as Pievi and its
castles, area where the production of the most famous wines takes place.
After a short panoramic of the Chianti Region we will reach Valle
D’Orcia and stop in Montepulciano, precious medieval town rich of
history and art, known for its “nobile” wine that can be bought in the
winehouses of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the
Jazz and Wine festival. Tasting of local wine, Free time at disposal. In
the evening arrival in Rome. overnight
Day 07 – (Thusday or Saturday ) Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure
from the Hotel from 07.45- 08:00 am approximately to visit by foot
this famous city and its artistic beauties among which: St. Peter’s
Square, Navona Square, Pantheon (visit inside), Trevi Fountain and
Spanish Steps. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
Day 08 – (Friday or Sunday) Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the airport. End of services
NOTE: Entrance fees not included |