Tour Italy - Classical Italy Tour

This Italian tour is a "must" for any travel connoisseur !
You'll discover one of the greatest civilizations in the world, past and present, from the ancient glories of the Roman Empire in Rome to the medieval villages and towns of Tuscany (Siena, San Gimignano) and Umbria (Assisi, Perugia) to the great Renaissance era in Florence and the romantic canals city of Venice. Furthermore you'll visit also the small Republic of San Marino.

ITINERARY

1 Day:
Accommodation in hotel in the picturesque Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes, lying between the Alps and the the Po valley. Visit of the Lake. Dinner and overnight.

2 Day:
Departure to the romantic Venice. Built on 117 small islands it has some 150 canals and 409 bridges. Half a day guided visit : St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, the Belltower and the Doges Palace. The afternoon is at your disposal for further visits, shopping or for a gondola ride. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Lido di Jesolo, a lovely beach resort located near Venice.

3 Day:
Departure for Florence, the most active centre of the Renaissance period. Guided visit of the historical centre: the multicoloured Duomo with its high Campanile, the octagonal structure of the marble-clad Baptistry, the medieval shop-lined Ponte Vecchio. Then continue to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower. Accommodation in hotel in Montecatini area, dinner and overnight.

4 Day:
Departure for Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. Visit of this typical medieval town, with the beautiful square Piazza del Campo. The province of Siena is famous for its great wines such as Chianti and Brunello. You can taste them in the nice village of S. Gimignano, the town famous for its many towers and turreted houses. Accommodation in hotel in Chianciano Terme. Dinner and overnight.

5 Day:
Departure for Rome, the capital of Italy There is more to see here than in any other city in the world. In the afternoon, guided city tour including Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Trinità dei Monti. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight.

6 Day:
In the morning, guided visit of Antique Rome: Piazza Venezia, the Campidoglio, the Colliseum, the Roman Forum. In the afternoon, continue the tour with Catholic Rome: the Vatican with St Peter's Square, the Basilica and St. John Lateran. Dinner and overnight.

7 Day
Departure to Assisi, a well known town thanks to St. Francis, Italy's premier Saint. The guided tour includes also the visit of the Basilica of St. Francis. Assisi is located in Umbria region, also called "the green heart of Italy". Continuing to Perugia and visit of it,one of Italy's best-preserved medieval hill towns. Another plus is the presence of the Italian University for foreigners. Hotel accommodation in Rimini or surroundings, on the Adriatic Coast. This area is famous for its long sandy beaches. Dinner and overnigt.

8 Day:
In the morning visit of the Republic of San Marino, the smallest republic of the world (61-sq-km). Visit of the historial centre with its narrow streets and old medieval walls. You can take pictures of the Republic's soldiers, buy local coinage, send mail and postcards with the beautiful San Marino stamps and enjoy a spectacular view all around. Departure to Milan. Dinner and overnight.

9 Day:
In the morning guided city tour of Milan: the Duomo, the symbol of the town, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Scala Theatre. Milan is also the capital of the Italian Fashion, with its elegant boutiques and world-famous designer stores.
Home journey.