TOUR PCT3  PRINT ITINERARY  

Departure from hotel Ritz at 08.00 for 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.

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. Overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilica in the afternoon visit to the Church of of St. Peter in chains with the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo, Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, panoramic view of the Roman Forum and the Church of St. Paul outside the walls. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo, Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrento Coast, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, where weather and sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Return to Marina Grande in order to board minibus to Anacapri. Lunch in restaurant and free time for shopping or leisure activities. Return to Sorrento, dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free to discover the beauty spots of this island ( Mount Solaro, Punta Tragara, Faraglioni Rocks, Augustus' gardens ) or to go bathing in the clear sea water of the Gulf. Lunch in hotel and in the afternoon departure for Rome via Sorrento. Arrival in Rome and overnight at the Hotel ( please note from November to March included the both nights of the above tour will be arranged in Sorrento).

Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure.

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.

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. Time at leisure  and return to the hotel.  Dinner and overnight.

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.

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. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

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. End of the service.

 INCLUDED

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels

• Continental/Buffet breakfast

• Eight 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

HOTELS:

In Florence        Hotel Mirage or similar

In S.Marino        Grand Hotel or similar

In Milan             Starhotel Ritz or similar

In Rome             Starhotel Metropole or similar

In Sorrento         Hotel Amabsciatori or similar

In Venice           Hotel Continental or similar

  

DEPARTURE
2005	MAY through  OCTOBER
	Every THURSDAY