Tuesday 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. The on to FLORENCE. Dinner and
overnight..

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.

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

VENICE 
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano,(optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.

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

COMO- MILAN - SAN MARINO
Continental breakfast. 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. Dinner
and overnight.

SAN MARINO - PERUGIA - ROME
Continental 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.

In Double or Twin Room

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY

* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs
* Milan: See the Duomo, the world famous Cathedral
* Bologna:Discover the artistic treasures around Piazza Maggiore
* San Marino: Visit the world-s smallest independent Republic
* Perugia: View the impressing Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral
* Lake Como

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY

* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio
* The Italian Alps

UNBEATABLE FEATURES

* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Six dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach with English speaking guide during the escorted tour
*Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* Local guides and entrance fees
*Choice of a half day tour in Rome: Monuments of Rome or Ancient Rome or Christian Rome 
*Land taxes and service charges

OUR HOTELS:

*In Rome Rivoli or similar

* In Florence Adriatico or similar

* In Venice Principe or similar

* In Como Grand Hotel Imperiale or similar**

* In San Marino Titano or similar

Pre and Post tour stays in Rome

Pre-Tour Package in Rome: Day 1 :Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight  Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Vatican Museums. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 :Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Monuments of Rome. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 :Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight. Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Complimentary pick up for the departure of the Escorted Tour. Price / First Class Hotels : Euro/US$*577 per person based on double single: Euro/US$* 699,Triple:Eur/US$*547 Price / Standard Hotels : Euro/US$*474 per person based on double single: Euro/US$608, Triple: Euro/US$ 460

Post Tour Package in Rome: Day 1 :Drop off at the hotel, after the Escorted Tour. Overnight  Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel and departure to Naples. Orientation tour then continue to Pompeii. Lunch and guided visit to the excavations after Pompeii continue to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 :Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port. Ferry boat ride to Capri and visit of the Island. Lunch. In the afternoon return to Sorrento and departure to Rome. Drop off to the hotel in Rome. Overnight. Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport Price/ First Class Hotels: Euro/US$* 622 per person based on double Euro/US$* 771 single, Triple: Euro/US$*607 Price / Standard Hotels(Sorrento 4star): Euro/US$*586 per person based on double Euro/US$*710 single, Triple: Euro/US$*560

Pre and Post tour package in Rome (combined) Day 1 Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Vatican Museums. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Monuments of Rome. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. Complimentary pick up for the Escorted Tour.  At the end of the Escorted Tour drop off at the hotel. Overnight. Last day Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Price: First Class Hotels :  Euro/US$*577 per person based on double,           Euro/US$*699 single                                              Euro/US$* 547 per person in triple room Price: Standard Hotels: Euro/US$* 474 per person based on double, Euro/US$*608 single                                                Euro/US$* 460per person in triple room 4star hotels in Rome: Hotel Polo, Hotel Rivoli, Hotel Executive 3star hotels in Rome: Brasile,San Remo, Hotel Astoria Garden 4star hotels in Sorrento: G.H Vesuvio or Hotel Bristol