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The Art
Circle Tour
- 7 days:
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Day 1 Saturday 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 Sunday 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.
Day 3 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA -
VENICE:
Buffet breakfast. Departure for 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. Then
visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 4 Tuesday VENICE:
Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the
islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for
shopping. 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 COMO. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Sunday COMO- MILAN - SAN
MARINO:
Buffet 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.
Day 7 Monday 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.
Land package - 7 days/6 night:
valid for travels between October 2006 - October 2007
Package
includes:
- 6 nights accommodation at First Class Hotels
- Extensive sightseeing as outlined in itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation to all sightseeing tours/excursions
- Meals as outlined (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- All local tax and service charges
Hotel(s) and location - or similar:
- Grifone Hotel, Florence
- Continental Hotel, Venice
- Grand Hotel, Como
- Titano Hotel, San Marino
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Guaranteed Departures: March - October 2007
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Dates
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Double
Occupancy
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Single
Occupancy
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Mar 24, 31 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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May 5, 12, 19, 26 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
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Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 |
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$1375.00 |
$1645.00 |
- Rates are NET in US dollars
- Rates are per person based on double occupancy
- Subject to availability
- Rates are subject to change due to currency fluctuation
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