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italy art cities
(Rome-Florence-Pisa-Venice-Milan)
Day 1 Rome: Meet and greet on arrival at Rome, by Concept Voyages'
representative and transfer to hotel. Evening proceed for Rome Night tour.
Discover some of the main monuments of the Eternal City in the romantic
atmosphere of times past. Some of the sights you pass include The Fountain of
the Nayads, the Exhibition Palace, Piazza Venezia with its Tomb to the Unknown
Soldier and the Capitoline Hill. Glimpse the imperial Roman Age as you drive by
and admire the Roman Forum, the Colosseum the Arch of Constantine and the Circus
Maximus. Leap into the Papal Era when, driving along the banks of the Tiber you
see the Jewish Quarter complete with synagogue and the imposing Castel St.
Angelo close by that heralds your approach to St. Peter’s. Set in the ancient
Aurelian Walls that frame part of the Villa Borghese park you’ll see a couple of
the most beautiful gateways in Rome: Porta Flamini through which you can admire
the Piazza del Popolo and Porta Pinciana through which you reach the famous Via
Veneto symbol of "La Dolce Vita" in Rome. There will be two stops on this tour:
at Piazza Navona to see Bernini’s beautiful Fountain of the Four Rivers and at
the Trevi Fountain so that you can keep up the tradition of throwing coins into
the fountain. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Rome: After
breakfast at hotel, proceed
for Rome Classical tour. Your tour covers Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona,
Square St. Peter’s Basilica (with Papal Blessing on Sundays) an itinerary by
coach and on foot to visit the classical monuments Of Rome. Crossing Piazza
Della Repubblica with the fountain of the Nayads. Our local guide will take you
on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the
Trevi Fountain. The Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed
by Bernini, the Pantheon (Visit inside), Palazzo Madama –seat of the senate, and
piazza Navona. Passing alongside Castel S.Angelo our coach will take you to the
Basilica of St.Peter* (Visit inside except when there are religious
celebrations) Where you can admire one of Michelangelo’s Magnificent works of
art – “La Pieta” Return to hotel. Entrance to Churches requires appropriate
attire. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Rome-Florence: After breakfast, you take the Eurostar train to
Florence. Afternoon proceed for Pisa Excursion. A splendid excursion through the
fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of
Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, guided walking
tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the
Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit
to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art
constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Free time at your disposal.
Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort - a
concept voyages representative and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can
admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the
world. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Florence-Venice: After breakfast, take a train to Venice. Evening
take a romantic “promenade” by gondola with music and songs, which will make you
dream along the canals of Venice. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Venice-Milan: After breakfast take a train to Milan. Free day at
the world’s fashion capital. You can explore the fashion streets at Milan on
your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Milan: After breakfast take a train to Milan. Proceed for Milan
city tour. A pleasant stroll to visit the most famous places of Milan. Piazza
della Scala and Galleria, the city's splendid parlor. From the Brera Art Gallery
in search of inestimable masterpieces of Italian art. Visit the famous fresco
“The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Milan departure: After breakfast, depart to the airport for your
onward flight home.
End of Tour!
Tour Booking Code: ITI-02
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