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Experience 9 days of Italy's most fascinating cities, its capital and the symbol of renaissance on this comprehensive tour. On this trip you will discover the secrets of the 3 most popular Italian cities symbols in the world. |
Pax: Min: 10 - Max: 40 Tour Length: 9 Days - 7 Nights Contries: Italy Cities: Rome - Florence - Como - San Marino - Perugia |
Rome - Rome (Roma), the eternal city, is't literally eternal'it has endured for over 2,700 years, with an ambiance like no other. Embedded in centuries of history and culture, it is Ital's capital and largest city, offering far too much to see in one visit. In this city a phenomenal concentration of history, legend, and monuments coexists with an equally phenomenal concentration of people busily going about their everyday life.
Florence - The incredible art and architecture of Florence offers a true cultural experience in a country renowned for its beauty and diversity. Home at times to Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Dante, the Romans who prophetically dubbed this city Florentia for "may she flourish" in 59 B.C., would have been astounded.
Como - Como appears to be a world away from bustling modern Milan. It is an ancient, but lively town of about 85,000 that is the gateway to Lake Como for many. Lake Como is a jewel-like oasis of tranquility, a magical combination nearby lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks in the distance.
San Marino - Milano is the country's economic engine room, home to Italy's stock market and business centres. This stylish city is also the world's design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion centre.
Perugia - According to tradition, San Marino was founded about A.D. 350 and had the good luck for centuries to stay out of the many wars and feuds on the Italian peninsula. It is the oldest republic in the world. San Marino has survived, completely intact, attacks by other self-governing Italian city-states, the Napoleonic Wars, the unification of Italy, and two world wars. Those born in San Marino remain citizens and can vote no matter where they live. It joined the United Nations in 1992.
Cultural and historic sites, city exploration, museums, castles, cathedrals, ruins. Italy Europe Tours arranges on request according to the groups's needs and specifications Sport or Music Performances, religious meetings and masses. Explore the rich and diverse history and culture of the "Eternal City", Florence, Como, San Marino and Perugia.
Rome Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, Capitoline Museum, Borghese Gallery, Piazza Navona, Basilica di San Pietro, Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza del Popolo, Colosseum, Ostia Antica, Ponte Sant' Angelo, Via Condotti, the Arch of Constantine, and Trajan's Column, P.zza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Via Appia, the Catacombs of San Sebastiano and San Callisto, and the Chapel of Domine.
Florence The Accademia Gallery, Michelangelo's most famous work: the statue of David, Prigioni and San Matteo. The Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli , the Duomo with the baptistery and Giotto's tower. Dante's House, visit of Signoria Square with the old palace, Santa Croce Square with the famous Santa Croce Church and old leather factory.
Como Villa Balbianello, Piazza Cavour, Volta Temple, Duomo di Como, Silk Museum, Villa Carlotta, La Punta Spartivento, Villa Melzi, Villa Serbelloni, Baradello Castle, History Museum, Isola Comacina, Sala Comacina, ,Cernobbio, Gravedona, Bellagio and Villa d'Este.
San MarinoHuntington Library, The Huntington Desert Garden, Mulino Vecchio, Palazzo Pubblico, La Rocca, State Museum, Basilica of San Marino and the Museum of Modern Weapons.
PerugiaFabbrica di cioccolato Perugina, Priori Palace, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Porta San Pietro, National Archaeological Museum, San Peter's Church, San Domenico's Church, Giardino Frontone.
Day 1 - Departure from Home/Arrival in Rome/Assisi/Siena/Florence Private coach transfer to Florence with a stop en route to visit Assisi and Siena. 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. The on to Florence. Check-in and time at leisure to explore the city.
Day 2 - Florence Meet your Local guide at the hotel for a morning sightseeing tour with our local guide to Immerse in the fascinating world of Michelangelo. The Accademia Gallery in Florence attracts visitors from all over the world to gaze upon masterpieces by famous artists, especially Michelangelo's most famous work - the statue of David. Other important works of art by Michelangelo include Prigioni and San Matteo. Afterwards the tour will continue to Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli , the Duomo with the baptistery and Giotto's tower. Continuation through the medieval district of Florence to see the Dante's House, visit of Signoria Square with the old palace. The tour will end in Santa Croce Square with the famous Santa Croce Church, Mausoleum of Florence. Private leather work demonstration by an historical leather shop.
Day 3 - Padua/Venice Private coach transfer to Venice with a stop in the elegant city of Padua. Admire the Byzantine intricacies of St. Anthony's Basilica, and marvel at the Giotto frescoes in the great Scrovegni Chapel. Private boat transfer to your hotel in Venice, check-in and stroll along the shopping streets and will have free time.
Day 4 - Verona/Como Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet, the city of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. Here we have time to window-shop along the Via Mazzini with its tempting boutiques or perhaps to visit the 2,000 year old Roman arena. Then continue on Como.
Day 5 - Como Today you will take a private panoramic boat cruise on the lake. The entire lake is surrounded by mountains. The only island on the Lake is Isola Comacina facing the village of Sala Comacina, on the Como branch. Along the shores, in particular from Cernobbio to Gravedona and Bellagio, you will see wonderful villas and gardens with plenty of flowers as well as exotic and rare plants. For instance, Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, which is today a luxurious hotel, has a magnificent garden.
Day 6 - Milan/Bologna/San Marino Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceeded on 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.
Day 7 - Perugia/Assisi/RomeDeparture to Perugia, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Perugia has one of the most beautiful squares in Europe in which it is possible to admire the Maggiore Fountain, the gothic Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Priori, home to the Town Hall. Your coach transfer continues to Assisi, famous all over the world for being the native town of St Francis. Visit the the Basilica of St Francis, frescoed by Giotto and Cimabue, the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Proceed to Rome.
Day 8 - Departure/Bye Bye Italy Private coach Transfer to Airport.
Florence: Guided tour to include the Accademia (AD), Cathedral, Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, Piazza Santa Croce and private leather work demonstration by an historical leather shop.
Venice: Guided tour to include the Doge's Palace (AD), St. Mark's Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square.
Como: Guided tour to includec Villa Balbianello, Piazza Cavour, Volta Temple, Duomo di Como, Silk Museum, Villa Carlotta, La Punta Spartivento, Villa Melzi, Villa Serbelloni, Baradello Castle, History Museum, Isola Comacina, Sala Comacina, ,Cernobbio, Gravedona, Bellagio and Villa d'Este.
San Marino: Guided tour to include Huntington Library, Mulino Vecchio, Palazzo Pubblico, La Rocca and the Basilica of San Marino.
Rome: Guided tour to include the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Roman Forum and Colosseum (AD), Vatican Museums (AD) and St. Peter's Basilica. AD= Admissions
Breakfast (8) at hotel each morning Meals based on 3 courses, drinks not included.
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