NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

Day 1 ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE

Early morning departure for Assisi, a beautiful town surrounded by an ancient fortress. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to Siena, the medieval city renown for the Palio, then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 FLORENCE

Guided sightseeing tour of Florence, 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 Gallery 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.

Day 3 FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE

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 watch the glass pieces being moulded. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 VENICE

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

Day 5 VENICE

Breakfast and end of the tour.

 (Transfer to Airport or hotel in Venice is not included)

 Optional escorted tours

INCLUDED

• Accommodation in hotels *

• Buffet breakfast in 4-star hotels, continental breakfast in 3-star hotels

• Five 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

*NCT6 (A) 4-STAR HOTELS:

In Florence Hotel Adriatico or similar

In Venice Hotel Principe or similar

*NCT6 (B) 3-STAR HOTELS:

In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar

In Venice Hotel Continental or similar