Wonderful Italy

Day 01.- Wednesday: - Rome.

(Overnight)

Arrival at Rome international airport. Assistance at arrival and transfer to the hotel in Rome. Overnight stay.

Day 02.- Thursday: Visit of Assisi and Siena – arrival in Florence

(Breakfast + Overnight)

Breakfast and departure Assisi, city of Etruscan origin and homeland of Saint Francis, where we will visit the important Basilica of S. Francis, the Cathedral, the Town Hall Square and the Monastery of Saint Clare. Then we will visit Siena, an Italian jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Siena is famous for its medieval urban landscape and “Il Palio di Siena”, the traditional medieval horse race that takes place twice a year in Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city, one of the most notable squares in Italy. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 03.- Friday: Guided tour of Florence and departure to the surrounding area of Venice

(Breakfast + Overnight)

Breakfast and departure to the city centre of Florence for a guided tour of its most representative monuments: the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, expression and distinctive symbol of the artistic genius of the greatest Tuscan architects; Giotto's Campanile; Florence Baptistery, dedicated to the patron saint of the city and one of the oldest and most beautiful Romanesque buildings in Tuscany (Entrance ticket is not included); Piazza Santa Croce, with its wonderful Franciscan church which inside has funeral monuments of famous Italian characters; Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the history of the Florentine Republic which still preserves the character of the political centre of the city. In this square is the “Palazzo Vecchio”, in the past seat of the ancient power of the Grand Duchy. In front of the palace, there is the famous "David di Michelangelo" symbol of the virtues of Florence. Then, we will visit the Ponte Vecchio, famous for its incredible jewellery shops and for its wonderful view of the river Arno; the Loggia del Porcellino, built to house a typical street market and still active today. It is called “del porcellino” due to the presence of a sculpture that represents a bronze “wild boar” that is said to give good luck to touch its nose. We will finish the visit in Piazza della Repubblica, the area where it was the ancient "forum" of the Roman city of Florence. Currently there are some elegant historical cafes of Florence. Free time in Florence and then transfer to the surrounding area of Venice and overnight stay.

Day 04.- Saturday: Guided tour of Venice

(Breakfast + Overnight)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure with the bus to the port for the transfer by boat to St Mark's Square. Venice is a unique city in the world. We will start our visit with an official guide of the historic centre (all external visits). The meeting point with the guide is the column of the Winged Lion in Piazza San Marco, the most important square in Venice. We will start the visit admiring the great Doge's Palace, seat of the Government of the old Venetian Republic, as well as the Palace of Justice and official residence of the Doge. It is the maximum expression of Gothic-Venetian architecture. We will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs, one of the most famous bridges in the world, and then time to enjoy St. Mark’s Square, the square par excellence where we can admire the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica, since 1807 Venice Cathedral in which inside are the remains of the city's Patron Saint. We will gape at the Bell Tower, the tallest building in the city, and we will pass in front of the famous Florián Café, open since 1720 and considered the oldest in the world. We will continue our visit to the Rialto Bridge, the oldest in the city with a beautiful view of the Canal grande, and we will finish our visit in St Mark's Square. Free time. If you wish, take part in a gondola ride (not included) through the typical Venetian canals. Return by private boat at 18.00 pm and departure with the bus to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 05.- Sunday:  Padua - Verona and departure to Milan

(Breakfast + Overnight)

After breakfast departure to Padua. Free time to visit Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, the old town (Palace of the region, Caffè Pedrocchi, the University, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Frutti) and the exterior of the Cappella degli Scrovegni. At the established time, departure to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, one of the oldest, most beautiful and glorious in Italy, as well as the one most loved by Italians and foreigners, where we can appreciate: the ancient Roman amphitheatre, the Arena, the Basilica of San Zeno (outside), Piazza delle Erbe and the Scaligeri tombs. Arrival at the hotel in Milan and overnight stay.

Day 06.- Monday: Bernina Express train and Swiss Alps

(Breakfast + Overnight)

Breakfast and hotel pick-up to enjoy the majesty of the Swiss Alps on the legendary Bernina Express train.

Imagine yourself, admiring the fairy-tale alpine landscape on board of carriages equipped with opening windows to enjoy the mountain air and activate all your senses, to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding nature. On a 100 years old railroad route, today protected by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, from the Bernina Pass to the luxurious Saint Moritz, our guide will deep dive you in the history of this fascinating Swiss territory. Your adventure among the stunning landscapes of the Alps will depart from Tirano, a small but ancient town already inhabited since prehistoric times (as shown by the recovered rock engravings), crossing the helical stone bridge in Brusio, a bold and spectacular engineering work, and through the Bernina Pass (2253 meters above the sea level) into the Engadin Valley before arriving at the spectacular St. Moritz. Along the way you will pass wild gorges and icy glaciers, cross soaring bridges and shoot through loop tunnels. An indescribable experience, impossible to transmit through photos or video. At the end of your journey you will have the chance to admire one last time the Swiss Alps by sipping the famous Swiss hot chocolate at the best chocolate house in Switzerland and have a walk in the luxurious St.Moritz before returning to Milan in a comfortable coach where, exhausted by an overload of emotions, you will be able to have a quiet rest. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 07.- Tuesday: Transfer to the airport of Milan

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport of Milan. End of our services.