Michelangelo Tour
Tour Italy in a Week

Coach Tour -7 Days - Four Stars Hotels

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence - Venice - Verona - Lake Como - Milan
Bologna - San Marino - Perugia - Rome

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Tour Michelangelo - Tour Italy in a Week - 4 Stars Hotels
Venice – Verona – Como Lake – Milan – San Marino – Perugia – Rome

Day 1 - Weekly on Tuesdays in Rome : April - October
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 - Wednesday FLORENCE
Buffet 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 at the hotel.

Day 3 - Thursday FLORENCE - PADUA – VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via 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. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - Friday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano, (optional shopping) by motor launch. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Saturday VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on to COMO. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - Sunday COMO – MILAN - SAN MARINO
Buffet breakfast. Departure for 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. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - Sunday SAN MARINO – PERUGIA – ROME
Buffet breakfast. Departure to PERUGIA, the charming university town. Visit the impressing Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to ROME, end of the tour.

RATES per person in USD $

Prices include:  

• Locally guided sightseeing and all ground transportation ( deluxe air conditioned coaches ) as indicated.
  
• An English speaking tour escort.
  
• All entrance fees.   
      
• Meals as indicated from pre-set menu : Continental buffet breakfast daily , plus 6 dinners (Drinks NOT included).

• Accommodation at 4 stars hotels , with private bathroom facilities including tax, service charges .
  
• Sample Accommodation at 4 Stars hotels ( or similar ) with down-town location :
  Florence – Hotel Adriatico or similar
  Venice – Hotel Principe or similar
  Como – Grand Hotel Como or similar
  San Marino – Hotel Titano or similar
  
  
• Service charges and taxes included .
  
• English Speaking local guides.
  
  

Not Included:    

• Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included.   
• Gratuities for local personnel  
• porters.
• Drinks/beverages .   
• Travel insurance    
• International air fare

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