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Guided
Tour 11 days/ 10 nights
Milan
- San Marino - Assisi - Rome - Siena - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
- Lake Garda - Milan
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Milan
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| Arrival
in Milan and transfer on your own to the downtown 4* hotel. Overnight. |
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Milan/San
Marino |
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| Morning
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, the smallest
and the oldest republic in the world that still has its own currency,
stamps and preserves its political system since over nine centuries.
Dinner and overnight at the 4* Hotel. (B,D) |
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San
Marino/Assisi/Rome |
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morning departure for Assisi, mystic town and home of St. Francis
and St. Claire, in the Umbrian region of Italy for a panoramic visit
of its Basilica and the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. In the
late afternoon arrival we arrive in the « eternal city »
of Rome. Overnight 4* (B) |
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Rome
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breakfast we visit Rome’s monumental beauties like: Fontana
di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the Saint Peter’s
square with its monumental Basilica. Afternoon at leisure . Overnight
4*. (B) |
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Rome
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| Breakfast
at the Hotel. Day at leisure, Free time for shopping and your chance
to sample a gelato con panna. Overnight at the 4* Hotel. (B) |
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Rome
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| Breakfast
at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the 4 *hotel. (B) |
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Rome/Siena/Florence
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| Departure
at 08:00 am taking the Autostrada del Sole” to Siena, a gothic
city constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This monumental
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. In the afternoon we proceed to Florence. Dinner and overnight
4* . (B,D) |
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Florence/Pisa/Florence |
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morning city tour, appreciating the artistic beauty of 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. In the afternoon, we
leave Florence for an 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 and the Baptistery. Return
to Florence for dinner and overnight 4*. (B,D) |
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Florence/Padua/Venice |
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| Departure
for legendary Padua. The lively historic centre with its vivacious
squares, open galleries and splendid palaces are of matchless beauty.
Visit the famous St. Anthony’s Basilica with its enchanting
gothic architecture. Then we continue towards Venice, a unique and
magical town of 411 bridges, 118 small islands and 150 channels. Enjoy
some leisure time in this city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at
the 4* hotel. (B,D) |
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Venice
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in the sights of Piazza San Marco, the undisputed symbol of Venice
and often referred to as the most beautiful square in the world, the
Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then off
to a hand-blown glass factory where you can see the artists demonstrate
their craft. Dinner and overnight at the 4* hotel. (B,D) |
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Venice/Verona/Lake
of Garda/Milan |
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Today
we visit Verona, the city of the most famous lovers in history, Romeo
and Juliet. Throughout history many legendary artists, writers and
poets have admired Verona: Catullus, Pliny, Dante Alighieri, Shakespeare,
Mantegna, Tiziano and Pisanelli. We than proceed to Milan via the
largest Italian lake, Lake Garda to enjoy some wonderful panoramic
views of this enchanting area. Arrival in Milan. End of services.
(B)
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Package
Includes
- 15
meals
- 10
nights accommodation
- Centrally
located 4* hotels
- Hotel
taxes and services
- Deluxe
coach
- English
speaking guide
- Visits
specified as per itinerary
- (Beverages
not included)
Brochures
2005-2006
PDF documents (5.9 M)
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