Day
1 Tuesday 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. The on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Wednesday FLORENCE
Buffet breakfast. 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.
Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing
or shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Thursday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Buffet breakfast. 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 moulding of glass. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Friday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour
to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch
or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Saturday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.
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