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 TOUR NCT3  PRINT BROCHURE 2008   

 

NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

 

Day 1 ROME

Arrival at the Hotel and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure or optional optional escorted tours  to visit Ancient Rome or Christian Rome.

  

Day 2 ROME

Breakfast at the Hotel and 2 escorted mini tours at your choice to visit Vatican Museums , Ancient Rome and  the famous Eternal City with all its artistic landmarks, including the Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilica. Overnight at the Hotel.

  

Day 3 ROME - SIENA - FLORENCE

Departure at 08.00 hrs. by deluxe air conditioned motorcoach on the " Autostrada del Sole " to Siena. This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. 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. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

  

Day 4 FLORENCE

Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour along which we 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

  

Day 5 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.

  

Day 6 VENICE

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.

 

Day 7 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 8 MILAN – SAN MARINO

Breakfast at the Hotel and 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, one of the smallest states in the world that still has its own currency, stamps and preserves its political system since over nine centuries. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

  

Day 9 SAN MARINO – ASSISI - ROME

Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilica and the church of St. Maria degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city. End of services .

  

Day 10 Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.

 

 Optional escorted tours

 

 

INCLUDED

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels

  • Continental/Buffet breakfast

  • Six dinners

  • Service charges and taxes included

  • Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach

  • Transfer from Rome airport

  • A multilingual tour escort during the tour

  • Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary

  • Local guides

HOTELS:

In Rome           Starhotel Metropole

In Florence      Hotel Mirage / Hotel Alexander

In S.Marino      Grand Hotel or Hotel Titano

In Milan            Starhotel Ritz

In Venice:

  • Tue. departures - Hotel Continental (downtown)

  • Sat. Departures - Hotel Villa Urania o Villa Nora,  (Mestre)

 

 

Length

10 Days /  9 Nights

Double / Triple

$ 2,495

Single

$ 3,310

Departure City

Rome

Arrival City

Rome

  

 

DEPARTURE GUARANTEED

2009

March - October

THURSDAY