10 DAYS IN ITALY

Day 01 - Milan / Rep. of San Marino

Departure at 08.00 from hotel Ritz for the city tour of Milan visiting: the Cathedral, the Scala (the most famous opera house on the world with its immense stage ­ external) and the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele. Proceed to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the world that still has its own currency, stamps and preserves its political system since over nine centuries. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 - Rep. of San Marino / Assisi / Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilic and the church of St. Maria degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 03 - Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel and departure at hrs 08:00 am to visit (half day) this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilic.. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 04 - Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 - Rome

Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 - Rome / Siena / Florence

Departure at 08:00 am from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motor coach on the " Autostrada del Sole" to Siena. This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square " Piazza del Campo ", designed in the shape of a shell. Here, every year the famous " Palio " takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07 ­ Florence

Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour along which we appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell tower by Giotto and the Baptistery. The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce.
Time at leisure and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 08 - Florence /Pisa/ Padua / Venice

Breakfast at Hotel and departure for the excursion to Pisa. This quiet and graceful town shows signs of its past and its greatness through the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the " Square of Miracles " where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower (a Romanic bell tower of 58mt) and the Baptistery. At the end of the visit depart to Padua for a short visit of the Basilica of St. Anthony. Continue to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 - Venice

Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this mysterious city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes the panoramic of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace (external). During the morning the group will stop in one of the famous shops of Murano glasses. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10 - Venice / Verona / Lake of Garda / Milan

Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Verona, the monumental city setting of Shakespeare's masterpiece " Romeo and Juliet " (panoramic visit of Juliet's house). This ancient Roman colony is especially known all over the world for its Arena, a splendid amphitheatre that becomes in summer the scene of the most important Operas and Lyrics. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda. Arrival in Milan. End of services.