Italy Art Tour -  Northern Italy Short Tour
Rome-Aissisi - Siena- Florence - Padua - Venice - Rome
4days/3nights - 2010

FIRST CLASS TOURS
First Class Tour 2010: Low Season - (Tuesday Departures): January 19, February 16, March 9

First Class Tour 2010: High Season - (Tuesday Departures): March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 , July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2

STANDARD CLASS TOURS
Standard Tour 2010: High Season - (Saturday Departures): April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23

4 days/3nights  from Euro ($rate varies depending the exchange) 520

Itinerary for First Class tour with 4star hotels:

Day 1 Tuesday ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
Early morning departure for 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. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Wednesday FLORENCE
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. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Thursday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue on to 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 4 Friday VENICE - ROME
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach or Italian Rail  (means of transport is reconfirmed one day or two days before the end of the tour and advised by assistant.) End of the tour. 

Including: 
* Accommodation at 4 star hotels with downtown location
* Buffet breakfast daily 
* Three dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach, English/French/Spanish speaking guides during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary,  local guides and entrance fees 

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Florence: Visit the Accademia home of Michelangelo's "David"
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

HOTELS in 4star (First Class) category:
Florence: Adriatico or similar /  Venice: Principe or similar

Itinerary for Standard tour with 3star hotels:

Day 1 Saturday ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
Early morning, departure for 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. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Sunday FLORENCE
Buffet breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Panoramic visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo,
the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Departure for PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue on to VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Square and Basilica of St. Mark with the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Tuesday VENICE - ROME
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. In the afternoon, return
to Rome by motorcoach or by train (means of transport is reconfirmed one day or two days before the end of the tour
and advised by assistant.) End of the tour.

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Florence: Panoramic view of Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

Including:
* Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Three dinners
* Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* An Appian Line Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* English-French-Spanish speaking assistant
* No Entrance fees to Museums included  (during the tour passengers are not going to visit inside the Academy or the Dodge Palace but they can do it in their free time on the tour / entrance fees approximately Euro 14 to each place)


HOTELS in 3star (Standard) category:
Florence: Hotel Grifone or similar / Venice: Hotel Continental or similar

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

Optional airport hotel transfer in Rome:
Euro 76 per private car each way (1-2 pax)
Euro 99 per minivan each way (3-4 pax)

Optional rail station to Hotel transfer in Rome:
Euro 47 per private car each way (1-2 pax)
Euro 64 per minivan each way (3-4 pax)

Extra nights in Rome 1Nov'09 - 15Nov'10:

*During fair periods and special holidays surcharge may apply!
 

Pre and Post tour package stays in Rome  - 2009/2010 Pre-Tour Package in Rome: Day 1 :Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight  Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour of the Vatican. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 :Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Eternal Rome. (Republic Square – Spanish Steps (visit) - Trevi Fountain (visit) – Piazza Colonna - Pantheon (visit) – Piazza Navona (visit)  ) Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 :Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight. Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Complimentary pick up for the departure of the Escorted Tour. Price per person in Euro ($rate varies depending the exchange) Superior First Class Hotels (4star plus): E 707 per person based on double E 822 per person in single E 666 per person based on triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 511 First Class Hotels (4star): E 594 per person based on double E 725 per person in single E 563 per person based on triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 408 Standard Hotels (3star) : E 488 per person based on double E 628 per person in single E 480 per person based on triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 330 Post Tour Package in Rome: Day 1 :Drop off at the hotel, after the Escorted Tour. Overnight  Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel and departure to Naples. Orientation tour then continue to Pompeii. Lunch and guided visit to the excavations after Pompeii continue to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 :Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port. Ferry boat ride to Capri and visit of the Island. Lunch. In the afternoon return to Sorrento and departure to Rome. Drop off to the hotel in Rome. Overnight. Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Price per person in Euro ($rate varies depending the exchange) Superior First Class Hotels (4star plus): E 743 per person based on double E 890 per person in single E 727 per person based on triple Child (age2-11) with 2 adults: E 585 First Class Hotels (4star): E 640 per person based on double E 790 per person in single E 627 per person based on triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 480 Standard Hotels(3star in Rome 4star in Sorrento): E 603 per person based on double E 735 per person in single E 580 per person based on triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 450 Pre and Post tour package in Rome (combined) Day 1 Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour of the Vatican . Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour Eternal Rome. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. Complimentary pick up for the Escorted Tour.  Day ....   At the end of the Escorted Tour drop off at the hotel. Overnight. Last day: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Price per person in Euro ($rate varies depending the exchange) Superior First Class Hotels (4star plus): E 707 per person based on double / E 822 per person in single /  E 666 per person in triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 511 First Class Hotels (4star) :  E 594 per person based on double / E 725 per person in single / E 563 per person in triple Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 408 Standard Hotels (3star): E 488 per person based on double/ E 628 per person in single / E 480 per person in triple  Child (age 2-11) with 2 adults: E 330 4 Star superior hotels in Rome: Hotel Diana , Genova or Quirinale 4 Star hotels in Rome: Polo, Exectuive, Rivoli 3star hotels in Rome: Brasile,Centro, Hotel Astoria Garden 4star hotels in Sorrento: G.H Vesuvio or Hotel Bristol

Extension in Rome or in other Italian cities is possible, please inquire or check out
our city packages: Rome, Florence, Venice pages!