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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 a 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)
Prato della Valle at dusk, Padua
Michelangelo’s David in Florence