ROME-ASSISI-SIENA-FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE-VERONA-LAKE GARDA-MILAN-BOLOGNA-SANMARINO-PERUGIA-ROME (7 Days/6 Nights) 3 Star Hotels.

Day 1 Saturday 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. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight. (Florence Grifone Hotel or similar)

Day 2 Sunday FLORENCE
Continental 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. (Florence Grifone Hotel or similar)

Day 3 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Continental breakfast. Departure for 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 molding of glass. Dinner and overnight. (Venice Continental Hotel or similar)

Day 4 Tuesday VENICE
Continental breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor launch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight. (Venice Continental Hotel or similar)

Day 5 Wednesday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE GARDA - MILAN
Continental breakfast. Departure to VERONA, the city of Romeo and Juliet, then a panoramic view of LAKE GARDA. Proceed to MILAN. Dinner and overnight. (Alexander hotel or similar )

Day 6 Thursday MILAN - BOLOGNA - SAN MARINO
Continental breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city and then departure to San Marino via BOLOGNA, one of Italy’s most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to SAN MARINO, the world's smallest and oldest independent Republic, founded in the year 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight. (Titano hotel or similar)

Day 7 Friday SAN MARINO - PERUGIA - ROME
Continental breakfast. Departure to PERUGIA, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to ROME, end of the tour.

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY

• Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace

• Florence: Visit the Accademia home of Michelangelo's "David"

• Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"

• Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark & the Bridge of Sighs

• Milan: See the Duomo, the world famous Cathedral

• Bologna: Discover the artistic treasures around P. Maggiore

• S.Marino: Visit the world's smallest independent Republic

• Perugia: View the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY

• The beautiful Autostrada del Sole

• The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns

• The lovely Emilia Romagna region

• The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

• The Garda Lake area and the green hills of the Umbria region

UNBEATABLE FEATURES

• Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location

• Continental breakfast daily

• Six dinners

• Service charges and taxes included

• Ground transportation by deluxe motor coach

• Our guide will assist you during the tour

• Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary

• Local guides and entrance fees

Note: Tour available from April to October - Saturday - Departure