Italy Escorted Tour from Milan:
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice,  Verona, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Milan 

Departure Dates: apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 2012

ITINERARY FOR ESCORTED TOUR 

Day 1 – Saturday: MILAN-ROME
Meeting with our guide at your Hotel or Central Railway Station and proceed with your Tour Escort through the beautiful scenery of Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Lazio Regions. Overnight (Dinner not included).
Day 2 – Sunday: ROME
American Buffet Breakfast. In the morning guided sightseeing tour of Monumental Rome with visit to Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and St. Peter’ s Basilica, afternoon at leisure or possibility for optional Tours (suggest Ancient Rome) Overnight (Dinner not included).
Day 3 – Monday: ROME-ASSISI-SIENA-FLORENCE
07H30 Departure to 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 . We continue towards SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Proceed to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 – Tuesday: FLORENCE
American 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. The rest of the day is at leisure for optional sightseeing ( suggest Pisa half day tour ) or Shopping . Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 – Wednesday: FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE
American Buffet Breakfast. Departure for Venice via PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue towards 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 6 – Thursday: VENICE
American Buffet Breakfast. Morning Tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 – Friday: VENICE-VERONA-SIRMIONE (Garda Lake ) COMO LAKE
American Buffet Breakfast. Morning departure to VERONA to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue to Sirmione on the Garda Lake, free time for lunch and proceed on to COMO. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8 – Saturday : COMO-MILAN or ROME*
American Buffet Breakfast. Departure to Milan panoramic tour of the city, and end of the tour at Central Railway Station (transfer to Airport in Milan not included) * Possibility to return to Rome (Free Transfer - no extra charge)

Italy City taxes payable locally at each hotel (2-4Euro per night)

HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY:
Rome: Visit of Trevi fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the St. Peter’s Basilica
Siena : View of Piazza del Campo and he Municipal Palace
Assisi : View of the Churches of St Francis and St.Claire
Florence : Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s “David”
Padua : See Donatello’s masterpiece, the “Gattamelata”
Venice : Visit of the famous Square of St Mark and the Bridge of Sighs
Verona : the town of Romeo and Juliet
Sirmione: on the Garda Lake
Lake of Como : famous for its villas and mountain scenery
Milan: Panoramic Tour

SCENIC DRIVES THROUGH :
The beautiful Autostrada del Sole.
The Tuscan countryside through and medieval towns.
Emilia Romagna region, land of world famous “prosciutto” and parmisan cheese.
The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio.
The Italian Alps.

Tour Including: 
* Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with downtown location (In Venice 3star superior)
* American Buffet breakfast daily and  five dinners
* Service charges and taxes included (city taxes are extra payable locally)
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach, English /French/Spanish speaking Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary,  Local guides and entrance fees. 

HOTELS (4-star or 3star sup):
*In Rome: Hotel Executive 4* or sim
* In Florence: Hotel Rivoli (4star) similar
*In Venice: Hotel Continental (3* sup) or similar
*In Como: Grand Hotel Imperiale (4star) or similar

City taxes (Euro 2-4 per night) have to paid directly at the hotels (Rome/Venice/Florence)

Price per person in Euro or US$* (US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate at the time of payment):

Pre and Post tour packages (2nights can be combined 1 before the tour 1 after the tour)

ROME - 3 days/ 2 nights
Package includes:
- ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE SHUTTLE TRANSFER FROM/TO FIUMICINO OR CIAMPINO AIRPORTS TO HOTEL.
- 24 HRS OPEN CITY TOUR TICKET.
- 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN B/B, AND COMPLIMENTARY PICk-UP FOR THE DEPARTURE OF YOUR ESCORTED TOUR.

All prices in Euro*	Per person in double	Per person in single	Per person in triple	Child (2-11) sharing with two adults
Hotel San Remo or sim (3star)	184	222	171	147
Hotel Universo or sim (4star)	222	279	209	177

MILAN - 3 days/ 2 nights
Package includes:
- ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE SHUTTLE TRANSFER FROM/TO LINATE AIRPORT TO HOTEL. (Supplement for transfer from or to Malpensa Airport Euro 60 per person)
- 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN B/B, AND COMPLIMENTARY PICk-UP FOR THE DEPARTURE OF YOUR ESCORTED TOUR.

 

All prices in Euro*	Per person in double	Per person in single	Per person in triple	Child (2-11) sharing with two adults
Hotel Cervo or sim (3star)	167	195	152	133
Hotel Enterprise or sim (4atar)	214	281	200	171

*During Fair periods and Special Holidays rates on request

Extra nights in Rome before or after the tour - 2011/2012
 

Hotel	Per person based on double	Per person based on single	Per person based on triple
First Class Hotel Diana |1Nov-28Dec'11/2Jan-15Mar'/1-31Aug'12	58	90	52
16Mar-31Mar'12/1-31Jul'12	63	95	57
29Dec'11-1Jan'12 1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12	99	133	84
Hotel Universo 1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12	103	149	97
1Jul-31Aug'12	61	97	55
Standard Hotel San Remo  1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'12	74	99	62
1Jul-31Aug'12	46	74	38

Private car transfer in Rome:

Station to Hotel or v.v. : Euro 22 per person (based on 2-3 pax), Euro 17 per person (based on 4-5pax)
Airport to Hotel or v.v : Euro 35 per person (2-3 Pax) , Euro 31 per person (4-5 passenger)

Collective Shuttle service form airport to hotels or v.v.: Euro 15 per person
 

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