NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

Departure to San Marino via BOLOGNA, one of Italy’s most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to SAN MARINO, the world's smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

Departure to PERUGIA, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to ROME. Overnight.

In the morning guided sightseeing of the monuments of the city: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica. Desk help assistance (no tour leader) during the stay in Rome. Overnight.

Day 4 ROME

In the afternoon guided sightseeing of Ancient Rome: The Capital Square, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Basilica of St, Paul outside the walls. Overnight.

Day at leisure for shopping or private sightseeing. Possible optional tours to Naples, Pompeii and Capri. Overnight.

Early morning, departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.

Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts, housing the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Afternoon at leisure or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Florence. Dinner and overnight.

Departure for Venice via PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue on to VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the molding of glass. Dinner and overnight.

Day at leisure or optional escorted tours for more visiting in Venice. Dinner and overnight.

Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on COMO. Dinner and overnight.

INCLUDED

• Accommodation in 4 -star hotels (3-star in Rome)
• Buffet/continental 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 and entrance fees

HOTELS:

In Florence        Hotel Adriatico

In Venice          Hotel Principe

In S.Marino       Grand Hotel or Hotel Titano

In Rome            Hotel Diana

In Como            Grand Hotel