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DAY 1 ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana ( a ) 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 2 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. Furtherly 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.
DAY 3 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 pedestrianized. 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 Sant’ 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 4 VENICE
Breakfast. Transfer by vaporetto 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 5 -VENICE, CHIANTI REGION – 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 color 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 winehouse 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.
( a ) Hotel Diana - Via Principe Amedeo, 4 - Roma
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DEPARTURE and RATES from APRIL to OCTOBER 2010,
ITALY FANTASIA TOUR, 5 days
| MONTH | DEPARTURE DAYS |
|---|---|
| APRIL | 05 -- 12 -- 19 -- 26 |
| MAY | 01 -- 03 -- 08 -- 10 -- 15 -- 17 -- 22 -- 24 -- 29 -- 31 |
| JUNE | 05 -- 07 -- 12 -- 14 -- 19 -- 21 -- 26 -- 28 |
| JULY | 03 -- 05 -- 10 -- 12 -- 17 -- 19 -- 24 -- 26 -- 31 |
| AUGUST | See departure days and rates below. |
| SEPTEMBER | 04 -- 06 -- 11 -- 13 -- 18 -- 20 -- 25 -- 27 |
| OCTOBER | 02 -- 04 -- 09 -- 11 -- 16 -- 18 -- 23 -- 25 - 30 |
Per person and in « Euros »
| Type od room | Hotels 4* | Hotels 3* | |
| Double or Triple | 705 € | 512 € | |
| Single supplement | 215 € | 175 € | |
| Children of 01/06 years old are free of charges when sharing parents' room. | |||
DEPARTURE DAYS and RATES in AUGUST
| MONTH | DEPARTURE DAYS |
|---|---|
| AUGUST | 02 -- 07 -- 09 -- 14 -- 16 -- 21 -- 23 -- 28 -- 30 |
Per person and in « Euros »
| Type of room | Hotels 4* | Hotels 3* | |
| Double or Triple | 675 € | 488 € | |
| Single supplement | 215 € | 175 € | |
| Children of 01/06 years old are free of charges when sharing parents' room. | |||
HOTELS of FANTASIA ITALY 5 DAYS TOUR
| Hotels 4* | Hotels 3* |
| HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
Lung. del Tempio FLORENCE - Phone 055 66 02 41 |
HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
Lung. del Tempio FLORENCE - Phone 055 66 02 41 |
| HOTEL CARLTON GRAN CANAL
Via Santa Croce, 578 VENICE - Phone 041 275 22 00 |
HOTEL DELFINO
Corso del Popolo 211 VENICE-Mestre - Phone 041 549 67 11 |
SERVICES
| Services included | Services not included |
| De luxe motorcoach
Multilingual tour-escort, English speaking Accommodation in 4 stars or 3 stars hotels and according to clients' choice Meals mentionned in the itinerary Local visits mentionned in the itinerary with local guides Porterage in Florence and Venice hotels only and per 1 suitcase per person |
All kind of tips
Personal extra expences Drinks Entrance fees to museums, monuments or others Everything that is not mentionned in «Services included» |
BOOKING, PAYMENT and CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
| Booking and payment | Cancellation Conditions |
| Booking or reservation will be confirmed
only if pre-payment is received at the date requested Pre-payment must be received at least 30 days before the beguining of the tour |
More than 30 days before the beguining
of the tour: 40 € in total Between 30 and 21 days: 25 % of the total Between 20 and 8 days: 50 % of the total Between 7 and 2 days: 75 % of the total Less than 2 days: 90 % of the total No show: 100 % of the total |
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