Ideal Classic Tour
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
8.00am meeting point at our sightseeing office or pickup at the hotel from 7.15am to 7.45am and departure by coach to ASSISI. You will visit 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. At the end of the visit, continue towards SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio horse race. Proceed to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
FLORENCE
Guided sightseeing tour of the city, also known to be 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, and Santa Croce, the13th century Franciscan Church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional sightseeing (we suggest the PISA half day tour) or for shopping. Dinner at a local Restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
American buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure to VENICE by coach. Along the way you will stop in PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue towards VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a panoramic guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the St. Mark’s square, the Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Venice.
Day 4
VENICE
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour by boat. You will cross the lagoon with a view of the islands and reach the island of Murano where you will assist to a demonstration of glass blowing (some time will be allowed for shopping). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
VENICE - VERONA - SIRMIONE (Garda Lake) - COMO LAKE - MILAN
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by motor coach to VERONA. Visit of the town of Romeo and Juliet. Continue to SIRMIONE. Free time for lunch and tour of the town. In the afternoon, proceed to LAKE COMO for a panoramic tour by bus. In the evening arrival in MILAN. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
MILAN or ROME*
American buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic tour of the city including the shopping gallery Vittorio Emanuele II, the Sforza castle, and the Splendid Duomo, one of the world’s largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals. The tour will end at 11.00 a.m. at the central railway station (transfer to Airport or hotel in Milan is not included).
*It is possible to return to Rome with a free transfer by bus (arrival time at around 7.30pm - drop-off in: Termini Station - Barberini Square - Sightseeing Office).
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
CHANGE CURRENCY
€ £ $ A$ ¥ C$The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in EUR. Prices converted in other
currencies are for guidance purposes only and are approximate.
DEPARTURES 2018 | PRICE FROM |
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APR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 1136 |
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1136 |
JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 | 1136 |
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 1136 |
AUG 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1136 |
SEP 3, 10, 17, 24 | 1136 |
OCT 1, 8, 15, 22 | 1136 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Taxes and service charges (city tax not included)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- Assisi: View of the Churches of St Francis and St. Claire
- Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
- Florence: Exterior visit of the most important monuments
- Padua: See the Basilica & Donatello’s masterpiece, the “Gattamelata”
- Venice: Visit of the famous square of St Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs (exterior), and Murano Island glass blowing
- Verona: the town of Romeo and Juliet
- Sirmione: a charming peninsula on the Lake Garda
- Lake Como: famous for its villas and mountain scenery
- Milan: Panoramic tour of the city
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- Daily American buffet breakfast
- 4 dinners (drinks not included)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
- FLORENCE Hotel Adriatico 4* or similar
- VENICE Hotel Villa Mabapa / Hotel Biasutti 4* or similar
- MILAN Hotel Antares Concorde 4* or similar
EXTRA NIGHTS
Possibility to add extra nights at the beginning and/or at the end of the tour; rates are on request.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
There are additional excursions available while on tour. Tour director will have a list of available excursions and pricing.