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Day 1, Sunday: Rome 
Arrival Transfer from the airport to the hotel. (O)

Day 2, Monday: Rome
After breakfast depart from the hotel for a walking tour. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, Navona square, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In the afternoon explore the rest of the city at your own leisure.  (B,O)

Day 3, Tuesday: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
Early morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Explore on your own the tine town, visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city famous for the Palio. Continue to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight. (B,D,O)

Day 4, Wednesday: Florence
Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piassa 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 the famous Cimabue's crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. (B,D,O)

Day 5, 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 "Gattamelatta". Continue to VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. Exterior visit of the square and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D,O)

Day 6, Friday: Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano to see the moulding of the famous venetian murano glass by motor launch. Dinner and Overnight (B,D,O)

Day 7, Saturday: Venice, Montepulciano - Rome
Buffet breakfast and depart for Tuscany, known for its historical church's and castles. Visit Montepulciano, a medieval town famous for "nobile" wine and for the annual Jazz Festival. In the afternoon return to Rome. (B,O)

Day 8, Sunday: Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento
Early morning departure from Rome to NAPLES, where a short visit of the city is offered. Then on to POMPEII, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, visit of the excavations. Proceed to SORRENTO. Dinner and overnight (B,D,O)

Day 9, Monday: Sorrento, Capri, Rome
Continental breakfast. Departure for CAPRI by boat. Weather and sea conditions permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus' Gardens with a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome and overnight. (B,O)

Day 10, Tuesday: Rome
Buffet breakfast. Departure transfer. (B)


B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight                                  appits