ITINERARY
Departure dates: Jan 10, 17, 31 Feb 14, 28 Mar 14, 28 Apr 04, 11, 18, 25, 30 May 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Jun 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Jul 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Sep 03, 05, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Oct 01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Day 1 - Rome
Meet and greet at airport and transfer to hotel. Arrival at hotel and overnight.
Day 2 - Rome/Assisi/Siena/Florence
Departure at 7:15 from hotel Diana by deluxe coach and arrive in Assisi. Free time to visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Medieval walls. We suggest a visit of the Basilica of St. Francis, with the masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By motorway arrive in Siena. This medieval town is surrounded by ancient walls and it’s known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Then reach Florence. Dinner, overnight.
Day 3 - Florence
Breakfast at hotel. Morning city tour to visit Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo with its magnificent dome by Brunelleschi, the Campanile Bell Tower by Giotto and the Baptistery with the bronze doors. Continue through Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio) and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Time at leisure in the afternoon (optional visit to Pisa). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Florence/Bologna/Padova/Venice
Breakfast. Morning departure to Bologna. The cityscape is enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (porticos), for which the city is famous. Visit Neptune Square, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, Podestà Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in the world. In the afternoon continue to Padova, with its original Sant’ Antonio Basilica. In the evening, arrival in Venice. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 - Venice
Breakfast. Transfer by vaporetto to St. Mark Square. Visit St. Mark Square, and the Doge’s Palace (external), this represents the residence of the Dukes, of the Government and the Court of Justice. It can be reached crossing the Bridge of Sighs, where Casanova was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Last, stop in a famous Murano glass factory. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Venice/Montepulciano (Tuscany)/Rome
Breakfast and departure by motor coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous Region of Tuscany, with its romanic churches, castles and production of world-famous wines. After a short panoramic of the Chianti region, head to Valle D’Orcia and stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art, known for its wine, available for sale. For wine and jazz lovers, in July is the Jazz and Wine festival. Tasting of local wine, free time at disposal. In the evening arrival in Rome. Overnight.
Day 7 - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel at 8:00am to visit on foot this famous city and its artistic beauties among which: Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, San Pietro Basilica. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. End of services.
Package includes: • transportation by deluxe motorcoach • multilingual tour escort • accommodation in 3 or 4* hotels • meals as per itinerary • panoramic visits as per itinerary
Not included: • entrance fees to museums or monuments, archeological sites • tips, extras, drinks, porterage • everything that is not mentioned under “packages include”
RATES PER PERSON IN CANADIAN DOLLARS 2010 |
Jan-Mar |
4 Stars |
3 Stars |
Double / Triple |
1672 |
1023 |
Single Supplement |
608 |
525 |
Aug |
4 Stars |
3 Stars |
Double / Triple |
1737 |
1227 |
Single Supplement |
608 |
525 |
Apr-Oct |
4 Stars |
3 Stars |
Double / Triple |
1786 |
1266 |
Single Supplement |
608 |
527 |
Child 1-6 yrs free if sharing room with 2 adults.
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