SIT Tours 2012 - The North

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The North 2012 - 6 Days/5 Nights

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence - Venice - Verona - Sirmione - Lake Como - Milan
SIT Package Highlights include:• Accommodation at 4 Star hotels with downtown location • Buffet breakfast daily; Five dinners • Service charges and taxes included • Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach • An Assistant during the tour • Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary; Entrance fees • English-French-Spanish guides The tour does not include:• Everything not mentioned in 'Highlights include' Our Hotels:Florence - Adriatico or similar Venice - Bonvecchiati, Principe or similar Como - Grand Hotel Como or similar Price per person from:Double/Twin $1554 Single: $1817 Triple $1467 Child rate on request Departure DatesApril 3rd, 17th; May 1st, 15th, 29th; June 12th 26th; July 10th, 24th; August 7th, 21st; September 4th, 18th; October 2nd, 16th, 30th		An exciting tour that explores the important historical sites of the main art cities in Northern Italy, as well as scenic drives through the Tuscan countryside and the Italian Alps. Day 1 Tuesday: Rome, Assisi, Siena, FlorenceEarly 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. The 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 at the hotel. Day 3 Thursday: Florence, Padua, VeniceBuffet 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. Day 4 Friday: Venice Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory (optional shopping) or optional tour. Dinner and overnight. Day 5 Saturday: Venice, Verona, Sirmione, Lake Como Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue for Sirmione, in the Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, taking in the splendid natural scenery. You will see the Sirmione Cape, the castle and ruins. Then continue to Como. Dinner and overnight. Day 6 Sunday: Como, Milan Buffet breakfast. Departure for Milan and end of the tour at Central Railway station.