Rome & Artistic Italy
Departs: Sundays
10, 17, 24 May; 7, 14, 21 Jun;
5, 12, 19 Jul; 23, 30 Aug;
6, 13, 20, 27 Sep; 4, 11 Oct 2020
Departs: Sundays
10, 17, 24 May; 7, 14, 21 Jun;
5, 12, 19 Jul; 23, 30 Aug;
6, 13, 20, 27 Sep; 4, 11 Oct 2020
Early pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the meeting point. Depart to the Cradle
of the Renaissance – Florence – with the first stop taking place at the marvellous
Michelangelo’s square for a photo opportunity. The local guide will then share some
of his secrets of the town as he leads the walking tour through the city visiting sites
such as the beautiful Piazza della Signoria with Loggia dei Lanzi (a real open-air
museum), the Cathedral (outside), Giotto’s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the
Baptistery and the Church of Santa Croce. Lunch will be held local restaurant.
Overnight in Florence at Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. (L)
Breakfast at hotel followed by departure to one of the most amazing and enchanting
landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land
listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Within this amazing place visit (by
train) Manarola, then Riomaggiore, which is known for its historic character and its
wine. Continue to the enchanting beaches of Monterosso, an ancient fishing village
considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre. Return to Florence where overnight at
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. (B)
Breakfast at Mediterraneo hotel. Depart to Venice, the Door of the Orient. Upon
arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city and learn its many
secrets. Stroll through the ancient and narrow streets of Venice, visiting the Rialto
Bridge (outside) and St-Mark’s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside).
Overnight at Casanova Hotel. (B)
After breakfast departure to Verona where your tour leader will make you discover
the wide array of monuments and historic buildings of this romantic city, such
as Juliet’s Balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare)
and the Roman Theatre (outside). Then leave to the beautiful hilltop town of San
Gimignano, famous all over the world for the skyline of its medieval towers. Today
you’ll have the chance to visit a wine estate and taste the world-known Chianti wine
accompanied with light dinner. Continuation to the hilltop town of Siena where you
will overnight at Four Points Siena Hotel or similar. (B, WT)
After breakfast enjoy a walking tour of the city with your tour escort to admire the
Dome (outside), the magnificent square known as Il Campo, where twice a year
the “Palio” race is run on bareback horses. (5 Day tour ends no dinner or overnight)
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