NORTHERN ITALY ESCORTED TOUR

Day 1 ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE

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.

Day 2 FLORENCE

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 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 at the hotel.

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 see the molding of glass. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 VENICE

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

NCT8 A Travellers:

Day 5  VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO 

Morning departure to Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet.  Then continue on to Lake Como. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 COMO- MILAN - BOLOGNA - SAN MARINO

Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceeded on 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.  

NCT7 B Travellers:

Day 5  VENICE - VERONA - LAKE GARDA - MILAN

Travel to Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet, then continue on to Lake Garda and enjoy the splendid views. Proceed to Milan. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 MILAN - BOLOGNA - SAN MARINO

Panoramic tour of the city and then 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.  

Day 7 SAN MARINO - PERUGIA - ROME

Departure to PERUGIA, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to ROME, end of the tour.

 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

*NCT8 (A) 4-STAR HOTELS:

In Florence Hotel Adriatico or similar

In Venice Hotel Principe or similar

In Milan Hotel Accademia or similar

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

*NCT8 (B) 3-STAR HOTELS:

In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar

In Venice Hotel Continental or similar

In Milan Hotel Alexander or similar

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