NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

Departure at 8:00 by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach on the "Autostrada del Sole " to Siena.  This monumental medieval city, constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany, is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its “Piazza del Campo", a square designed in the shape of a shell.  Every year the famous "Palio" takes place here.  Also visit the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel and a morning city tour to appreciate 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.  Afternoon at leisure or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Florence. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 FLORENCE – PISA – PADUA - VENICE

Breakfast at the 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 we depart to Padua for a short  visit  of the Basilica of St. Anthony, then continue to Venice, the city of gondolas.  Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 VENICE

Breakfast at hotel and exploration of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, with 150 canals and 400 bridges.  Sightseeing includes the panoramic view of St. Mark's square and the  Doge's Palace (exterior). During the morning the group will stop in one of the famous Murano glass shops.  Afternoon at leisure or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Venice. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 VENICE – VERONA - LAKE 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 the Hotel.

Day 6  MILAN – SAN MARINO

Breakfast at the hotel and city tour of Milan visiting the Cathedral, La Scala (the world’s most famous opera house) and the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele. Proceed to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the world that has preserved its own currency, stamps and political system since for over nine centuries. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7  SAN MARINO - ASSISI - ROME

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid town for a panoramic visit of its Basilica and the church of St. Maria degli Angeli.  Late afternoon arrival to Rome, the Eternal city. End of the service.

 Optional escorted tours

 INCLUDED

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels

• Continental/Buffet breakfast

• Six 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

In Florence         Hotel Mirage / Hotel Alexander, 3-stars

In S.Marino         Grand Hotel 4 star or Hotel Titano 3-star

In Milan               Starhotel Ritz, 4-star

In Venice:

• Mon. departures - Hotel Continental (downtown), 3-star hotel

• Thu. Departures - Hotel Villa Urania o Villa Nora, 3-stars