MINI ARTS TOUR – 4 Days/3 Nights

Itinerary

Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence – Pisa – Padua -Venice

Day 1 Saturday or Monday: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence
Depart at 7.30 am from hotel Diana by deluxe motor coach to Assisi. Time at leisure in this small medieval city. We recommend a visit to the San Francesco's Basilica, where you’ll find Giotto's and Cimabue's masterpieces. Free time for lunch (not included). Driving on the "Autostrada del Sole" we'll arrive in Siena. This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This monumental, medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square "Piazza del Campo", designed in the shape of a shell. Here, every year the famous "Palio" takes place. Also see the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2 Sunday or Tuesday: Florence
Breakfast at the hotel and a morning city tour where you can appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and its Baptistery. The tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. Time at leisure and then return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Monday or Wednesday: Florence – Pisa – Padua – Venice
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for the excursion to Pisa. This quiet, graceful town shows signs of its past greatness in the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the "Square of Miracles" where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower (a Romanic bell tower of 58mt) and the Baptistery. We then depart for Padua and a short visit to St. Anthony's Basilica, continuing on to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4 Tuesday or Thursday: Venice
Breakfast at hotel. End of services

Tour Details

The tour includes
* Transportation by Deluxe motorcoach
* Multilingual Tour-Escort
* Accommodation in 4 star or 3 star Hotels
* Meals as per itinerary
* Panoramic visits as per itinerary
* Porterage service: 1 piece of luggage only per person ONLY in Florence and Venice (NO porterage in other cities)

The tour does not include
* Drinks, entrance fees to monuments or museums, tips, extras
* Anything not specified in the ''the tour includes''

Our Hotels
Hotels may be substituted with similar category
Florence: Raffaello; Columbus OR Mediterraneo
Venice: Continental OR Carlton Grand Canal; Lugano Torretta OR Siro OR Delfino

Prices per person
4 star hotels: Double: $1022 Single: $1367
3 star hotels: Double $926 Single: $1232

Departure Dates:
2008
Jan 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
May 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 31st
June 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th
July 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th
August 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th
September 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th
October 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th