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Assisi
Florence
Venice
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Day 01 – (Saturday or Monday)
Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana
by a de luxe 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 you the visit of the Basilica of St. Francis. With the
masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the
motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval town is surrounded by
ancient walls and it’s 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. Arrival. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02 – (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 “cradle of
Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, 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. Free afternoon,
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 which also houses the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the
Baptistry. Return to Florence.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03 – (Monday or
Wednesday) Florence / Bologna/ Padua / Venice
Breakfast. In the morning departure to
Bologna. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and extensive
arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total, there are
some 38 kilometres of arcades in the city's historical center for its 40
km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers. From
Indipendece Street we will proceed to Neptune Square and Major Square in
the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna, today are largely
pedestrianized. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Neptune Square, King
Renzo Palace, the Podestà Palace and the basilica of San Petronio, one
of the biggest in the world (during construction it was intended to be
larger 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 stay in hotel.
Day 04 – (Tuesday or
Thursday) Venice
Breakfast. Transfer by motorised
waterbuses (vaporetti) to St Mark Square. We’ll visit:St Mark Square,
and the Doge’s Palace (external), symbol of the glory and the authority
of Venice. This represents the residence of the Dukes, of the Government
and the Court of Justice. It can be reached crossing thr Bridge of
Sight, 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 05 – (Wednesday or
Friday) Venice, Region of Chianti, Montepulciano, Rome
Breakfast and departure by motor coach
from Piazzale Roma to the famous Region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti
is a vast geographic area from the hilly landscape placed between Siena
and Florence. The fascination of this territory lies in the perfect
equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes ant the thousands nuances
of color and crowded woods, populated by ancient castles, secular
parishes as in Pievi. In this area there is the biggest production of
wine. The most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and
the black grapes. Then, we’ll stop at Montepulciano, famous city
situated in the north of Val d’Orcia, known for its wine, the Brunello (
famous red worldwide wine), it is possible to buy it in the winehouse 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. End of our service.
NOTE: Entrance fees not included |
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