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Day 01 – (Saturday) Rome /
Siena / Florence
Departure
at 08:00 am from the Starhotel Metropole 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 02 – (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 03 – (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 04 – (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 05 – (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 06 – (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 - external) 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 07 – (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. End of services .
NOTE: IN THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT
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