Rome & Renaissance Cities

General information

DurationDestinationDepartureCatalog
7 days and 6 nights
Italy (Rome)
Italy (Rome)

Description

ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE - ROME

Category

 
Rome & Renaissance Cities (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board 4 Stars
 

Program

DAY 01 - SATURDAY ROME
Transfer from the airport in Rome to the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner is not included.

▪ DAY 02 - SUNDAY ROME
American Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will enjoy a 3 hrs “Discovering
Rome”, walking tour. You will be picked up at your hotel at about 9.00am. The tour will start
from Largo Argentina and continue to, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, tour will end
at the Spanish steps. (no drop o at the Hotel) Rest of the day at leisure and overnight.
Dinner is not included.
Meals: B

▪ DAY 03 - MONDAY ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
American buffet breakfast. Pickup at 7.30/7.45am at the hotel and departure by coach to
ASSISI for a visit of 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.
At the end of the visit, we continue towards SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the
Palio horse race. Proceed to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: B D

▪ DAY 04 - TUESDAY FLORENCE
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of the city, also known to be
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, and Santa Croce, the 13th
century Franciscan Church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. The balance of the day is at leisure
for optional sightseeing (we suggest the PISA half day tour) or for shopping. Dinner at a local
Restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: B D

▪ DAY 05 - WEDNESDAY FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
American buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure to VENICE by coach. Along the way you
will stop in PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by
Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue towards VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a panoramic
guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the St. Mark’s square, the Basilica of St.
Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: B D

▪ DAY 06 - THURSDAY VENICE - ROME
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour by boat. You will cross the lagoon with a
view of the islands and reach the island of Murano where you will assist to a demonstration of
glass blowing (some time will be allowed for shopping). Early afternoon, the boat will take you to
the rail station or the Tronchetto for your transfer back to Rome by rail or motor coach. (means
of transportation is reconfirmed one day or two before the end of the tour and advised by the
assistant). Arrival in Rome and transfer to hotel an overnight. Dinner is not included.
Meals: B

▪ DAY 07 - FRIDAY ROME
American buffet breakfast at the hotel, end of our services.
Meals: B

Hotels:
ROME: GAMBRINUS 4* OR SIMILAR
FLORENCE: HOTEL ADRIATICO 4* OR SIMILAR
VENICE/LIDO**: HOTEL VILLA MABAPA / HOTEL BIASUTTI 4* OR SIMILAR
ROME: GAMBRINUS 4* OR SIMILAR - THE BUILDING Option 4*Sup.

**Venice film festival, the group could be hosted in alternative hotels in the Venetian lagoon.

Price includes

Arrival transfer from the FCO/CIA airports to the hotel in Rome
3 hrs guided walking tour in Rome
Accommodation at 4* selected hotels
6 American buet breakfast
3 dinners (drinks NOT included)
Service charges and taxes included
Ground transportation by deluxe motor
coach with air conditioning
Monolingual escorted tour (English)
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
English speaking local guides
Passengers will be provided with professional headset system
Train or coach transfer to Rome.

Price does not include

Any personal expenses, food and beverage unless included in program.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1   Rome - Gambrinus Hotel
  Rome

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceRome & Renaissance Cities
Rome4 Stars