MINI NORTHERN TOUR Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence-Padua-Venice   4 Days / 3 Night - 4 Star Hotels April 3 to November 6 - Tuesday Departure   ITINERARY Day 1 Tuesday 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. The on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight. Day 2 Wednesday FLORENCE Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo, 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 and overnight. Day 3 Thursday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via 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 Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Day 4 Friday VENICE - ROME Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail (means of transport is reconfirmed one day or two days before the end of the tour and advised by assistant).. End of the tour. 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: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David" * 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 Our Hotels In Florence: Hotel Adriatico or similar In Venice: Hotel Bonvecchiati, Principe or similar   UNBEATABLE FEATURES * Accommodation at 4 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 * Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary * English – French – Spanish - Portuguese guides * Entrance fees *ALL OUR TOURS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PROFESSIONAL HEADSET SYSTEM Prices, departures and other details ©2010 by Appian Line