Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence

Departure at 7.15 a.m. from ROME by a deluxe coach to ASSISI.

Assisi: Arrival and free time at disposal to visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient middle Ages walls. We suggest you visit the Basilica of St. Francis with the masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue.

Lunch break not included.

Departure from ASSISI to SIENA.

Siena: This medieval town is surrounded by ancient walls and it’s know for the shell – shaped Piazza del campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse race.

Departure from SIENA to our destination, FLORENCE.

Florence: Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Florence

Florence: After breakfast, visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan – Roman origins, it flourished in the middle Ages as a free commune.
Furtherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “Heart of Renaissance” for its monuments, churches and buildings. The best – known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore know as the Duomo that we will visit; the magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi.
We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile Tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo himself).
In the heart of the city there is Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also know as Palazzo Vecchio) gothic building and the Santa Croce Basilica.

Lunch Break not included.

Free afternoon, possibility to visit PISA (optional)

PISA: the power of this city as a mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles which also houses the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Return to Florence.

Dinner and overnight.

Florence – Bologna – Padova – Venice

Breakfast, and in the morning departure from Florence by a deluxe coach to BOLOGNA.

Bologna: The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total, there are some 38 kilometres of arcades in the city’s historical centre for its 40 km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers. From Independence Street we will proceed to Neptune Square and Major Square in the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna, today are largely pedestrianized. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Neptune square, King Renzo Palace, the Podestà Palace and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world (during construction it was intended to be larger than St. Peter’s in Rome.

Lunch Break not included.

Departure from BOLGNA to PADOVA.

Padova: Visit at the beautiful Sant’Antonio Basilica in the heart of Padova.

Departure from PADOVA to our destination, VENICE.

Venice: In the evening arrival in Venice, world – famous for its gondola (classic venetian boat) and for its elegant and refined art. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Venice

Venice: Breakfast at the hotel and end of services.