GROUPS TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING

" TOUR OF ITALY - ROME"

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Guaranteed pickup departures and return to Hotel

     8 DAYS GROUP TOUR FROM ROME

• ROME

• Assisi

• Siena

• Florence

• Bologna

• Padua

• Venice

• Montepulciano

• ROME

DAY 01 – ROME
Meet & great at airport and transfer to Hotel. Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.

DAY 2 - ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana by a deluxe coach we’ll arrive to Assisi. Arrival and free time at disposal to visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls. We suggest the visit of the Basilica of St. Francesco with its masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval town surrounded by ancient walls and known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Then we’ll reach our destination: Florence. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 - FLORENCE
Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Fatherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “craddle of Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches and buildings. The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo that we will visit. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), gothic building, and the Santa Croce Basilica. Afternoon at leisure, possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles where we find the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight.

4 DAY - FLORENCE - BOLOGNA - PADOVA - VENICE
Breakfast. In the morning departure to Bologna. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (or porticos), which the city is famous for. In total, there are about 38 kilometres of arcades in the city historical center for its 40 km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers. From the via dell’ Indipendenza, we will proceed to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna today are largely pedestrian zed. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Piazza del Nettuno, King Renzo’s Palace, the Podestà Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world (during its construction it was intended to be bigger than St. Peter's in Rome. In the afternoon we will continue towards Padova, with its original Saint’ Antonio Basilica. In the evening, arrival in Venice, world-famous for its gondola (classic Venetian boat) and for its elegant and refined art. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 - VENICE
Breakfast. Transfer by vaporetto (ferryboat)  to St Mark Square. We will visit: St Mark Square and the Doge’s Palace (external), symbol of the glory and the authority of Venice, residence of the Dukes and seat of the Government and the Court of Justice. It can be reached crossing the Bridge of Sighs where Casanova had been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. At the end of the tour, the group will stop in one of the famous Murano glasses factory. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6 - VENICE - REGION OF CHIANTI - MONTEPULCIANO - TUSCANY - ROME
Breakfast and departure by motor coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous Chianti Region in Tuscany. Chianti is a vast geographic area from the hilly landscape placed between Siena and Florence. The charm of this territory lies in the perfect equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes ant the thousands nuances of colour and crowded woods, populated by ancient castles, secular parishes as in Pievi. In this area there is the biggest production of wine. The most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with white and black grapes. Then, we will stop at Montepulciano, famous city situated in the north of Val d’Orcia, known for its wine, the Brunello ( famous red worldwide wine), it is possible to buy it in the wine house of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the Jazz and Wine festival. Tasting of local wine, Free time at disposal. In the evening arrival in Rome. End of our service.

DAY 07 - ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at 08:00 am approximately to visit by foot this famous city and its artistic beauties among which: Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon , Piazza Navona and end in San Pietro Basilica. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.

DAY 08 - ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the airport.
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