Italy Classic Plus package tour (11d/10n)

Day 01 – (Friday or Sunday) Rome

Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.

Assisi the Basilica of St. Francis

Day 02 – (Saturday or Monday) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Flirene

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.

Santa Maria del Fiore

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 overnight Day

Piazza del Nettuno

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.

 St Mark
 

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.

Chianti Classico
 

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 and Overnight.

St. Peter’s Square
 

Day 07 – (Thursday 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.

Pompeii
 

Day 08 – (Friday or Sunday) Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 07:00 am. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coastal, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in the Hotel.

Blue Grotta

Day 09 – (Saturday or Monday) Sorrento / Capri / Sorrento

After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, if, weather and sea conditions permitting, we will visit  the Blue Grotta ( weather conditions permitting)  in small rowing boats. Lunch in a restaurant and free time for personal activities. Return to Sorrento, Dinner and Overnight in  the Hotel.

Day 10 – (Sunday or Tuesday) Sorrento / Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel. Free time for personal activities. In the afternoon departure to Rome. Arrival and overnight in Rome.
 

Day 11 – (Monday or Wednesday) Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.

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