Grand Tour of Italy
12 days Start: Milan End: Rome
Milan - Lake Garda - Verona - Venice - Padua - Ferrara - Florence - Assisi - Lanciano San Giovanni Rotondo - Naples - Pompeii - Rome
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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ITINERARY (sample)
Day 1 Arrival in Milan
Transfer to your hotel in Milan, dinner and overnight Day 2 Milan Orientation tour of the city. Visit the main attractions of the city like the Sforza Castle and the stunning Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Milan Day 3 Lake Garda-Verona-Venice Departure for Lake Garda and visit the tiny village of Sirmione and the historical landmark Grotto of Catullus, the most striking example of a Roman private edifice discovered in northern Italy. Stop in Verona and visit the Roman Anphiteatre (Arena) and Romeo & Jiuliet's balcony. Dinner and overnight in Venice-Mestre Day 4 Venice Visit St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace and walking tour to explore the city. Dinner and overnight in Venice-Mestre Day 5 Padua-Ferrara-Montecatini Terme Departure for Padua and visit St Anthony Basilica. Stop in Ferrara and visit the Castel Estense and the Romanesque Cathedral. For its beauty and cultural importance it has been qualified by Unesco as World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Montecatini Terme Day 6 Florence Visit the Cathedral, Signoria Square with the Medieval City Hall and the Academy Gallery, where the famous Michelangelo's David statue is located. Dinner and overnight in Montecatini Terme Day 7 Assisi Departure for Assisi and walking tour of the tiny town, visiting the major attractions, including the Sanctuary of Rivotorto and the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, which contains the Porziuncola Chapel and the renowed Rose Garden. Dinner and overnight in Assisi Day 8 Lanciano- San Giovanni Rotondo Visit the Church of St.Legontian, where the Eucharistic Miracle took place and departure for San Giovanni Rotondo, where Padre Pio spent most of his life. Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo. Day 9 Monte San Angelo-Naples Visit the sacred sites related to the life of Padre Pio. Stop at the Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel in Monte San Angelo and visit the holy shrine. Departure for Naples. Dinner and overnight in Naples Day 10 Naples-Pompeii-Rome Orientation tour of the the historic centre of Naples, which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. Visit the Pompeii excavations and departure for Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome Day 11 Rome Orientation tour of the Eternal City of Rome with visiting the highlights of the city, St.Peter's Basilica, the Catacombs, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and the Coliseum. Dinner and overnight in Rome Day 12 Departure Transfer to Rome airport for your return flight |
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