ITINERARY
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day
5 Wednesday VENICE
Continental breakfast. End of the tour
