NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

Departure at 07:30 am from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motor coach: the "Autostrada del Sole" for Siena. This gothic city, situated in the heart of Tuscany, is constructed on three hills. 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.  In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2 FLORENCE

Breakfast at  the Hotel and morning city tour in which you will appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and the Baptistery. The  sightseeing tour continues to Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and  the  church  of  Santa Croce. Afternoon at leisure or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3 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.

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 or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Venice. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

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). Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda. Arrival in Milan. End of services

Optional escorted tours

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels

• Continental breakfast

• Four dinners

• Service charges and taxes included

• Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach

• A multilingual tour escort during the tour

• Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary

• Local guides

• Porterage service (1 piece of luggage per person)

In Florence            Hotel Raffaello or similar

In Milan                 Starhotel Ritz or similar

In Venice               Hotel Continental or similar