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Day 01 – (Friday) Rome
Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.
Day 02 – (Saturday) Rome / Siena / Florence
Departure from the hotel at 08:00 am by deluxe motor
coach on the " Autostrada del Sole " to Siena. This gothic city is
constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany.
This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and
is famous for its splendid square "Piazza del
Campo", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous "Palio"
takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon
proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at
the Hotel.
Day 03 – (Sunday) Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour
during which you will
enjoy Florence with its
Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and the Baptistery. The
sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria , Palazzo
Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. Time at leisure and
return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 04- (Monday) Florence /Pisa/ Padua / Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and departure for the excursion to
Pisa. This quiet and graceful town shows signs of its past and its
greatness through the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the " Square
of Miracles " where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower (a Romanic
bell tower of 58mt) and the Baptistery. At the end of the visit
depart to Padua for a
short visit of the Basilica of St. Anthony. Continue to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at
the Hotel.
Day 05 – (Tuesday) Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this mysterious city
built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes
the panoramic of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace (external). During
the morning the group will stop in one of the famous shops of Murano
glasses. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06 – (Wednesday) Venice / Verona / Lake of
Garda / Milan
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for
Verona, the monumental city setting of Shakespeare's masterpiece "
Romeo and Juliet " ( panoramic visit of Juliet's house ). This ancient
Roman colony is especially known all over the world for its Arena, a
splendid amphitheatre that becomes in summer the scene of the most
important Operas and Lyrics. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian
lake: the Lake of Garda. Arrival in Milan, dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 – (Thursday) Milan / Rep. of San Marino
Breakfast at the Hotel and city tour of Milan
visiting: the Cathedral, the Scala (the most famous opera house on the
world with its immense stage) and the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele. Proceed
to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the world that still has its
own currency, stamps and preserves its political system since over nine
centuries. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 – (Friday) Rep. of San Marino / Assisi /
Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via
Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its
Basilica and the church
of St. Maria degli Angeli. In the late
afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 09 – (Saturday) Rome / Naples / Pompeii /
Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. 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 Hotel.
Day 10 – (Sunday) Sorrento / Capri / Rome
After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of
Capri., where weather and sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue
Grotto in small rowing boats. Lunch in restaurant and free time for personal
activities. In the afternoon departure to Rome. Arrival and overnight in
Rome.
Day 11 – (Monday) Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.
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