MINI ART TOUR Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Padua-Venice   4 Days / 3 Nights - 3 Star Hotels April 21 to October 20 - Saturday* Departure   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. Sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Panoramic visit of the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, 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 i 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 Square and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 Tuesday: Venice Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory (optional shopping) to see the moulding of the famous venetian murano or optional tour. End of the tour. In the afternoon, optional return by train to Rome : Supplement: 1st class ticket: 114 € per pax net 2nd class ticket: 84 € per pax net UNBEATABLE FEATURES Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location Buffet breakfast daily Three dinners Service charges and taxes included Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach An Appian Line Assistant during the tour English – French – Spanish speaking assistant Portuguese speaking assistant on request No Entrance fees to Museums and sightseeing tour included   OUR HOTELS   Florence Grifone*   Venice Continental*          * or similar     EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire Siena: Views of Piazza del campo and the Municipal Palace Florence: Panoramic view of Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata" Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs   SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY   The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns The lovely Emilia Romagna region The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio Prices, departures and other details © 2010 by Appian Line