TUSCANY AND VENISE

Day 1Rome / Siena / Chianti Region / Florence

Early morning departure for SIENA, the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio, visit with a local guide. Then leave for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are in treat for a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Continue on to Florence, dinner at a local restaurant, overnight.

Day 2 Florence

Continental buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sight- seeing to Pisa or shopping. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Florence.

Day 3 Florence / Verona / Venice

Continental buffet breakfast. Departure for VERONA and guided visit of this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet and the Roman Arena. Then continue on to VENICE. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Experience the sights and sounds of this unique city on water and walk through the narrow streets and lanes to marvel in the beauty of this incredible place. Dinner and overnight in Venice.

Day 4 Venice

Continental buffet breakfast. In the morning a guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass. Afternoon at leisure or for optional tours to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello or for a gondola ride, an experience not to be missed! Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Venice.

Day 5 Venice / Como

Continental buffet breakfast. Morning departure for COMO. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como Lake which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Dinner and overnight Como.