Landscapes of the North: Venice to Rome small group (maximum 18 participants)
Venice-Bologna, Modena area-La Spezia-Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence-San Gimignano-Siena-Rome
05days/04nights, Venice/Rome
2020 depart Sun: Apr 19, May 03, 17, 31. Jun 14, 28. Jul 12, 26. Aug 09, 23. Sep 06, 20. Oct 04, 18.
4* hotel from: $1665 pp twin share (s/sup $240) Jul & Aug
4* hotel from: $1800 pp twin share (s/sup $395) Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct
book by 28 Feb for your special discount on Apr-May-Jun departures
day 01 Venice-Bologna-Moderna-La Spezia
Departure from Piazzale Roma for Venice bound forBologna and free time to visit the symbols of the city, such
as the imposing Piazza Maggiore and the Asinelli and Garisenda towers. Continuation to the surroundings of Modena to taste the balsamic vinegar, one of the most famous italian products in the world. Departure for La Spezia and hotel
accommodation. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay.
day 02 La Spezia-Cinque Terre-La Spezia
Breakfast at the hotel and departure from the port of La Spezia to start the boat excursion to the Cinque Terre, one
of the most pristine areas in Italy, a long stretch of rocky coast rich in bays and beaches bathed by a crystal clear sea and perched villages, included in 1997 by UNESCO in the "World Heritage" list. Arrival by boat in Porto Venere and
continuation for Vernazza and Monterosso, the largest and oldest village in the Cinque Terre, divided into two parts,
the old city and the new one. Return to La Spezia. Free dinner and overnight stay.
day 03 La Spezia-Pisa-Florence
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Pisa. Visit of the city of the Leaning Tower, a work of architecture unique in
the world located in Piazza dei Miracoli. Early in afternoon Continuation to Florence. On arrival, visit of the city historical centre passing through symbolic places, such as Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Hotel accommodation. Free dinner and overnight stay.
day 04 Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Florence also called the “Cradle of Renaissance”, one of the most famous
cities in the world, with its unique artistic and cultural centre. Possibility of optional tours, such as the visit of the
Uffizi Gallery, the Academy Gallery or an excursion to immerse oneself in / plunge into the scents and colours of
the Chianti district. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay.
day 05 Florence_San Gimignano-Siena-Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and at the scheduled time departure bound to San Gimignano. Free visit of the small medieval
city declared patrimony of humanity by UNESCO. Continuation to Siena and guided tour of the city built around Piazza del Campo,famous throughout the world for its architectural beauty and its particular “shell” shape. In the afternoon, departure for Rome and arrival at the city centre in the evening.
Includes: 4* accomodation, buffet breakfasts daily, 2 dinners,vinegar tasting in Moderna, excursion by boat to Cinque Terre (in case of bad weather, the excursion will be provided by train) Visit of Siena and Florence with licensed tour guide
Visit of Bologna, Pisa and San Gimignano with our tour leader, transportation by deluxe motor coach with air conditioning
Hotels: 4* La Spezia-The Poet, Florence-Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli (or similar)
Notes: 1 suit case (any size) & 1 Hand bag per person allowed, Bilingual tour English – French