Art Capitals Tour

Day 1 Saturday ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE
Early 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. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and
overnight.

Day 2 Sunday 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.

Day 3 Monday FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE
Buffet breakfast. Departure for 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 Tuesday VENICE
Continental breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in
Murano (optional shopping) by motorlaunch. Dinner and
overnight.

Day 5 Wednesday VENICE
Buffet breakfast. End of the tour.

EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
* Florence: Visit the Accademia home of Michelangelo's "David"
* Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the "Gattamelata"
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

SCENIC DRIVES ALONG THE WAY
* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

UNBEATABLE FEATURES
* Accommodation at 3 Star hotels with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast daily
* Four dinners
. Service charges and taxes included
* Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* An Appian Line Assistant during the tour
* Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
* Local guides and entrance fees

OUR HOTELS:
* In Florence Hotel Grifone or similar
* In Venice Hotel Continental or similar

* No Entrance fees to Museums included unless otherwise stated.

DEPARTURES 2008
March 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25

DEPARTURE 2009
March 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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