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www.centralholidays.comDAY 1
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MON
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VENICE
morning arrival into Venice’s marco Polo Airport.
Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The balance
of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular
restaurant. (D)
DAY 2
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TUE
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VENICE
Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will
highlight the Basilica of St. mark and the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of
Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at leisure with enough time for
more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation. (B)
DAY 3
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WED
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VENICE
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PADUA
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MODENA
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FLORENCE
This morning
depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and
its art, including the large bronze works of Donatello. Continue your
scenic drive to modena where you’ll be treated to a special balsamic
vinegar tasting session plus lunch, featuring local specialties and
Lambrusco wine. After lunch continue to florence, the home of
michelangelo. (B,L)
DAY 4
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THU
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FLORENCE
Your morning tour takes you to michelangelo
Square for a panoramic view of the city. Then visit: the Accademia to see
michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the
Baptistery with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and
Santa Croce Church. enjoy your afternoon to explore the treasures of
florence on your own or embark on an optional tour to Pisa featuring a
dinner at an authentic farmhouse and winery in the enchanting Tuscan
countryside. (B)
DAY 5
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FRI
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FLORENCE
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SIENA
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SAN GIMIGNANO
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FLORENCE
After
breakfast today, head-out for a day of discovery to Siena and San
Gimignano. medieval Siena, known for its famed Palio horse races and
expansive central il Campo Plaza, awaits your exploration. Visit Siena’s
Duomo, considered to be one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in italy. in
San Gimignano, stroll the old world center and take in the fascinating
architecture and towers that offer amazing views of the city and the
surrounding valley. Tonight we will share in a delicious dinner at an
acclaimed local restaurant near your florence hotel. (B,D)
DAY 6
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SAT
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FLORENCE
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MAGIONE
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ASSISI
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ROME
morning
departure for rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and umbrian
countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno with a stop at
the magione Castle, presently the private residence of the Prince and
Grand master of Sovereign military order of knights of malta. Here a
wine expert will lecture on the vinification process that takes place at
the castle, followed by a delicious tasting of the varieties of wines
produced at the castle and light lunch. Continue to Assisi, a uneSCo
World Heritage Site, and enjoy your guided tour of St. francis Basilica.
Arrive in rome in the late afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 7
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SUN
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ROME
rome is filled with monuments, fountains,
antiquities and other sites worth exploring. use this free day to
discover, on your own, all the eternal City has to offer. Take an optional
tour or discover why roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine.
(B)
DAY 8
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MON
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ROME
This morning experience a very special privately
guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the
Sistine Chapel and Vatican museum. Then proceed to the Piazza
Venezia and roman forum, with a stop at the Colosseum – a
testament to the greatness of rome’s past. Continue your full day tour
by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus maximus, the Great
Synagogue, isola Tiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid
arrivederci to rome at a special dinner with wine in a lovely roman
restaurant. (B,D)
Aceto balsamico di Modena
Campo Square and Tower in Siena