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Day 1 Sunday
Rome
Benvenuto a tutti! Welcome to Bella Roma! After a warm Italian welcome at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel (Transfer included). There is an overnight stay in the Eternal City

Day 2 Monday
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
After an early departure (7:15 am) by luxurious coach you will arrive in the picturesque medieval town of Assisi, excited to discover, at your liberty, this delightful walled town. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where you will view enthralling masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then have relaxing pause for lunch (not included). Return to the bus to travel to Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, known worldwide for the Palio, the thrilling time honoured horse race around the uniquely shaped town square, Piazza del Campo.Continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel and then enjoy a pleasurable dinner and perhaps a gelato at one of the many artiginal gelaterias to be discovered in Florence. (B,D)

Day 3 Tuesday
Florence
After breakfast, spend the day roaming around spectacularly beautiful Florence often called the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its zenith. With Etruscan-Roman origins, the city burgeoned in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further enlightened during the Age of the Renaissance. You will be truly fascinated by the uncountable monuments and churches such as Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly referred to as the Duomo. You will be impressed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Nearby, opposite a small piazza you will see the “Campanile” tower (partially designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the mythical “Gates of Paradise.” Visiting the inner city, you will visit the “famosissima” Piazza della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch in Piazza Santa Croce then spend the afternoon wandering the cobblestoned streets of Florence unescorted, or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. In Pisa you will be enchanted by the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, the Baptistery and of course Pisa’s iconic Leaning Tower. A leisurely dinner at a restaurant of your choice ends the evening. Overnight stay is in Florence. (B)

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Day 4 Wednesday
Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice
After breakfast in Florence we depart for Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its “porticos”, and elegant shopping streets. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then on to King Renzo’s Palace, Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest  in the world. Bologna is heaven for gourmets so do not miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue on toward Padova and the Sant’Antonio Basilica - one of the churches most visited by pilgrims of the Catholic world. Dinner at hotel (B,D)

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Day 5 Thursday
Venice  
Following breakfast, relax and luxuriate in a private water-taxi to Piazza San Marco, and take advantage of “skip the line” tickets to marvel at the awesome Basilica San Marco. We go on to discover one of the most iconic spots in the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei  Dogi,  symbol of Venice’s illustrious past and then continue on to savour the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. The afternoon is yours to meander along Venice’s canals on you own schedule. Eventually return to the hotel for a Venetian dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)

Day 6 Friday
Venice, Montepulciano (Tuscany wine region), Rome
From Piazzale Roma (following breakfast) we head towards venerated and pictorial Tuscany, world renowned for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its distinctive wines. You will continue to Val di Chiana with a stopover in charming Montepulciano, a medieval village bounteous in art and history. Known for its “Nobile” wine, available for purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano is famous for the yearly jazz and wine festival every July. Relish a free afternoon exploring the many landmarks of Montepulciano. You may discover free wine tastings in many wine shops and there is plenty of time to explore the memorable shops. After a pleasurable and enriching day you will travel to Rome and check in to your hotel. (B)

Day 7 Saturday
Rome
After a traditional cappuccino and cornetto (7:45-8:am) we leave from the hotel for the long awaited tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters’s Basilica taking advantage of our exclusive “Skip the Line” service. (tour is included). Your guide will lead you into the magnificent museums where you will encounter one of the most important art collections in the world. Walk along the stunning Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before entering Raphael’s Rooms and, then finally gaze upon the breathtaking genius of the Sistine Chapel. After viewing this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken by a preferential door into astounding St. Peters’s Basilica: the largest and most famous church in the world! The tour ends outside in St.Peter’s Square. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this truly incredible and historical city at and discover why the name Eternal City is so appropriate. You may also choose any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or evening. Rome at night (di notte) is truly magnificent! We stay in Rome overnight. (B)

Day 8 Sunday
Rome  
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Arrivederci!

B = Breakfast   D = Dinner

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Services Included:

• Transfers on arrival & departure

• 7 nights first class hotel accommodation daily breakfast

• Daily breakfast, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

• Transportation by deluxe motor coach

• Entrance to the St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice with “skip the line”

• Entrance ticket to Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica with “skip the line”

• Visits with English speaking local expert guide as per itinerary

• Visit also Assisi, Bologna, Siena, Padua, Tuscany wine Region

• Panoramic Visits as per itinerary

 

Services not Included:

 

 

• Porterage service

• Drinks

• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned

• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) It shall be paid directly at the hotel

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