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ROME
Arrival in Rome, meeting with our Tour Escort and transfer to the hotel. Some time at leisure. Overnight in hotel. |
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ROME
Breakfast. Today enjoy a full-day city tour to visit the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel included), St. Peter's Basilica, Coliseum, Roman Forum etc. Overnight in hotel. |
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ROME / FERRARA / VENICE (Kms.555)
After breakfast, depart to Ferrara. Lying in the middle of the Po Valley Ferrara still has the atmosphere of the past, which harmoniously blends with the lively atmosphere of the present. See the marble Cathedral, the Estense Castle and the Schifanoia Palace. On to Venice for overnight. |
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VENICE
Breakfast. In the morning, take a half-day panoramic city tour of St. nMark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs etc. Time for a beautiful walk all along the spectacular canals. Overnight in hotel. |
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VENICE / PADUA / FLORENCE (Kms.267)
Breakfast. Departure to Florence with a stop in Padua, where we visit the Basilica of St. Anthony with our Tour Escort. Arrival in Florence and overnight in hotel. |
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FLORENCE
Breakfast. In the morning half-day guided city tour to visit the Santa Croce Basilica, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the magnificent dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors by Ghiberti and Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo Vecchio. This afternoon is yours for shopping, personal visits and activities. Overnight in hotel. |
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FLORENCE / PISA / NICE (Kms.428)
Breakfast. Transfer to Pisa, where we see the incredible Leaning Tower. Enjoy the drive along the Italian and French Riviera to Nice. Overnight in hotel. |
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NICE / MONTE CARLO / NICE (Kms.40)
Breakfast. The entire day is at your leisure for personal activities, shopping and visits in the city of Monte Carlo, most known for its glamour, and for sightings of famous people. Overnight in hotel in Nice. |
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NICE / ARLES / BARCELONA (Kms.680)
Breakfast. Departure to Barcelona, with a stop in Arles for a panoramic city tour, including the Amphitheater. Arrival in Barcelona, accomodation and overnight. |
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BARCELONA
Breakfast. Today we enjoy a panoramic city tour of Barcelona, including the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter and the famous Ramblas Boulevard, one of the most upbeat, striking boulevards in all of Europe, with many cafes and shops. Here we will have time for shopping and to explore this cosmopolitan city. Overnight in hotel. |
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BARCELONA / ZARAGOZA / MADRID (Kms.628)
Breakfast. We travel to Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon. On arrival, we visit the city which was founded by the Romans, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar. Continue to Madrid for accomodation and overnight in hotel. |
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MADRID
Breakfast. Today we visit all the highlights of Madrid, capital of Spain, including the Gran Via, Plaza de España, the Viaduct, Plaza Mayor, the Bull Ring, Independence and Cibeles Squares, the University, and the Paseo de la Castellana. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in hotel. |
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MADRID / DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport in due time for the return flight. |
