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Italian
Intermezzo - 8 Days
Highlights The Renaissance treasures
of Florence, particularly Michelangelo’s original statue
of David; the unique waterscape of the Venetian Lagoon; the
awe-inspiring beauty of St. Peters Basilica & the extraordinary
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel plus enjoying the Italian way
of life.
Italian Intermezzo - Itinerary
DAY 1 – SAT – UK – ROME Welcome to Italy! After your scheduled flight to Rome’s
Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your tour hotel at 09.30,
12.30 & 15.30hrs. Then this beautiful and historic city is yours to discover at leisure: stroll down the
Via Veneto or perhaps spend some time wandering through the vast parklands of the Villa Borghese.
Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Sheraton.
DAY 5 – WED – VENICE
SIGHTSEEING Appreciate the splendour of Venice as you cruise by the Biennale Park and Palladio’s San Giorgio Maggiore to St Mark’s Square. Your Tour Director will explain the glorious history of ‘La Serenissima’, once one of the greatest trading centres of the world which imported goods from the Orient – this wealth and power is echoed by the riches of St Mark’s Basilica. See the Doges’ Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs, then visit one of the glass showrooms for a demonstration of traditional craftsmanship, unchanged for centuries. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere as you cruise along the Venetian canals by gondola. There is time to explore or browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge in the afternoon. Don’t miss the chance to try the delicious seafood, freshly caught in the lagoon. (BB)
DAY 2 – SUN – ROME –
TUSCANY Drive northwards, following the valley of the Tiber, to
Perugia, which in medieval times housed one of the great Italian schools of painting. Visit the Piazza
4 Novembre, one of the grandest squares in Italy, to see the Great Fountain, Gothic Cathedral and
splendid Priors’ Palace before seeing the nearby Collegio del Cambio. Take a delightful drive through
the Tuscan olive groves to Florence and explore the riches of the Renaissance. With a local guide, visit
the Academy Museum to see Michelangelo’s original ‘Statue of David’. See the marble clad Cathedral
and Baptistery too, where Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ have been recreated in all their glory. Next stop
is Signoria Square, political heart of the city and still an open air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces.
Finally, visit the church of Santa Croce to see the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo.Afterwards, make
your way to your hotel in Montecatini. Hotel: Grand Hotel Nizza & Suisse. (BB,D)
DAY 6
– THU – VENICE – ROME Take the spectacular highway over the wild Apennines,
continuing southwards to reach the valley of the River Tiber, its course leading back to Rome. In the
evening, why not dine to your favourite Italian songs from some of the best voices in Italy?
Hotel: Cicerone. (BB)
DAY 3
– MON – FLORENCE EXCURSION Drive back to Florence
to enjoy a demonstration of traditional Florentine leatherwork.
The rest of the day is yours to shop, explore or continue
sightseeing at your own pace. Consider taking an optional
excursion to the leaning tower of Pisa before sampling some
fine Florentine cuisine and Chianti wine. (BB)
DAY 7
– FRI – ROME SIGHTSEEING A local guide introduces the grandeur of the city:
drive to the independent Vatican State, the richest community in the world. Visit the superb Vatican
Museums, treasure house of the Catholic faith with vast collections of ancient and Renaissance art
gathered by Popes over the ages. Continue into the Sistine Chapel, a glorious masterpiece of
Michelangelo’s fresco skills.Tour St Peter’s Basilica to see another of Michelangelo’s early works, the
Pieta, as well as the splendid dome completed after his death. Hear tales of the glory of ancient Rome
as you cross the River Tiber to visit the Colosseum and see the Forum. The afternoon is free to enjoy
Rome at your own pace. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a last night celebration
Highlight Dinner of pasta, wine and music. (BB,HD)
DAY 4
– TUE – TUSCANY – VENICE Cross the Apennine Mountains, passing Bologna and the flood plains of the River Po for a scenic drive along the famous Brenta Riviera. See the magnificent classical villas that were once the summer residences of the Venetian nobility. The route takes you along the canal through Strŕ, Dolo and Mira to magical Venice, where the city seems to float on the lagoon. Stay on the Lido, one of the most fashionable resorts on the Adriatic. Hotel: Le Boulevard.
(BB,D)
DAY 8
– SAT – ROME – UK After breakfast, bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Complimentary
transfers arrive Rome Airport at 07.00 & 09.30hrs. (BB)
Italian
Intermezzo
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