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Wonders of Italy

8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival in Venice (-/-/D) Day 7: Rome (B/-/D)
Arrival at the airport of Venice. Welcome by your tour escort and coach transfer to Guided visit of Ancient Rome: the Palatine, the most famous of the seven hills of
your hotel. Remainder of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in the region of Venice Rome, thanks to the legend of the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, the Roman Fo-
/ Mestre. rum and the Arch of Constantine. Our tour ends with a visit of the Coliseum. Afternoon
for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 2: Venice (B/-/D)
The day will be dedicated to the discovery of Venice, listed in the UNESCO World Her- Day 8: Departure from Rome (B/-/-)
itage. Built on 118 little islands, Venice is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece. Transfer to the airport of Rome
Our guided visit of Venice includes the discovery of St. Marc’s Square and its basilica
(from the outside). After this, we visit the Doges’ Palace and its sumptuous apart- Our prices include:
ments, decorated by the greatest Italian artists. Lunch at your own. Free afternoon. • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
Dinner and overnight in the region of Venice/Mestre. • English speaking tour escort throughout
• Accommodation in 4 hotels in double/twin room
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Day 3: Islands of the Venice lagoon – region of Florence / Siena (B/L/D) • 2 nights with half board in the region of Venice/Mestre
Departure by boat from Punta Sabbioni for an excursion to the islands of the Venice • 2 nights with half board in Florence
lagoon. You will discover Murano, the island of glass since the end of the 13 century. • 3 nights with half board in Rome
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Then, experience Burano, known for its canals lined with colourful houses and its • Traditional lunch in Burano
remarkably fine needle laces. Lunch in a typical restaurant on the island of Burano. • Boat excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano
In the afternoon, return by boat to Punta Sabbioni. Onward journey towards Florence. • Venice: boat transfer on day 2 (including return)
Dinner and overnight in Florence. • Guided visits: Venice, Florence, Siena, Rome (6h and 3h)
• Admission to the following sights:
Day 4: Florence (B/-/D) ∙ Venice: Doges’ Palace
Florence offers a unique panorama. Symbolizing the Italian Renaissance, it is without ∙ Siena: cathedral
a doubt the city where the Italian genius is most obvious. Our guided visit of the city ∙ Florence: Uffizi Gallery
inlcudes the most important sights: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo ∙ Rome: Roman Forum and the Palatine, Coliseum,
Vecchio and medieval Ponte Vecchio, which crosses the river Arno. After lunch, you Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
will visit the Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi). Afterwards some time for leisure. Din- • Porterage at hotels in / out
ner and overnight in Florence. • All taxes and charges
Day 5: Florence – Siena – Rome (B/-/D)
Departure for Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany. Guided visit of the city, built on
three hills of reddish clay, colour called “earth of Siena”. The city is known for its scal-
lop-shaped central square, on which every year the palio (one of the hardest horse
races in the world) takes place. Visit of the cathedral, walk across magic Piazza del
Campo, where the heart of the city beats, and continuation through the gothic streets
lined by palaces, passing by Patrician houses and Palazzo Pubblico. After lunch on
your own, departure for Rome, the capital of Italy. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 6: Rome (B/-/D) PACKAGE PRICE PP
This day will be dedicated to the guided visit of the Italian capital and will start with IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
a discovery of Baroque Rome: the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Piazza Navona,
Piazza di Spagna, the Pantheon and Piazza Venezia (from the outside). After lunch 1,160 €
(not included), guided visit of Christian Rome: You will discover the Vatican Museums
(with obligatory headphones) and their treasures, in particular the Sistine Chapel with
its magnificent roof frescoes, masterpiece of Michelangelo. The visit will continue based on 30 persons
with St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro) and its basilica, center of Christianity and
rich in artworks, such as the Pieta by Michelangelo. Return to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight in Rome.

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