SIGHTSEEING TOURS FROM ROME FULL DAY EXCURSIONS DEPARTURE TIME   HOTEL     6:30 AM     AGENCY     7:15 AM   A1D Full Day Excursion: ASSISI & PERUGIA A chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome, to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hill-top villages across the valley and most famous of all Assisi. The mystic town of Saint Francis, still surrounded by the ancient walls, is built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio with its colourful houses of pink stone. Narrow streets, flower decked balconies, noble palaces, provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with its early renaissance master-pieces of Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli - lunch in a typical restaurant,.the tour will proceed to Perugia rich in monuments and history, economic and cultural centre with one of the most ancient University (founded 1308 dc).Return to Rome. (Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air conditioning and a tour Guide, lunch, entrance tickets and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded). excluded). PRICES F1D Full Day Excursion: FLORENCE After leaving the agency, the tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole, northbound (major Italian highway). During the trip, some of the most beautiful Italian regions will be crossed: Lazio, Umbria and Toscana. Arrival in Florence at approximately 11.30 a.m. The tour of the city will include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Giotto's Bell-tower and Baptistry, the Academy with Michelangelo's David (visit), Signoria's Square and Palace. Lunch in a typical restaurant will follow. In the afternoon the tour will proceed to Piazza Santa Croce. Free time at your disposal. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo from where a magnificent view of this Renaissance city including Ponte Vecchio. At approx 5pm departure to Rome. (Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air conditioning and a tour Guide, lunch, entrance tickets and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded). PRICES N1C Full Day Excursion: NAPLES & CAPRI After leaving the agency, the tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole (major Italian highway). The region of Ciociaria will be passed with a view (from the Autostrada del Sole) of the Abbey of Montecassino.Upon arrival in Naples, embark and departure for the Island of Capri. For a panoramic tour of the Island ending at Anacapri, characteristic village situated at the foot of Mt. Solaro. After lunch in a local restaurant, free time to explore and go shopping. At approximately 3.30 pm meet at the harbour. Departure for Rome at approx 5.30 pm (Blue Grotto - Optional Tour) In the event of rough sea in the Bay of Naples clients will be taken to Pompei instead and the difference in price refunded. (Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air-conditioning, ferryboat ride, entrance tickets, a tour Guide, lunch and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded). PRICES N1P Full Day Excursion: NAPLES & POMPEII We leave the agency and join the Autostrada del Sole. After passing the Castelli Romani, hillsides completely covered by vineyards, we will cross the region of Ciociaria with a view (from the Autostrada del Sole) of the Abbey of Montecassino, completely rebuilt after the 2nd world war. Upon arrival in Naples short walking tour of the city transiting to Pompeii. After lunch in a local restaurant, there will be a visit to the excavations of this famous Roman city which was completely destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. At approx 5.30 p.m. departure for Rome. (Tour includes: transportation in an air conditioned Deluxe Coach, entrance tickets, Tour Guide, lunch and the assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded). PRICES © 2010 by Appian Line