Departure from Rome, 3 meals
Day 01 – (Saturday -Monday)
Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence
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 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 “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 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), 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 there 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 04 – (Tuesday- Thursday)
Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and End of services.
NOTE: Entrance fees not included
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