Attractions - Italy

Attractions - Rome

Coach Tour - Italy

Tour Rugantino

Day 01 - Rome
Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.

Day 02 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the San Peter square with its basilic. Afternoon at leisure and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 - Rome / Siena / Florence
Departure from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motorcoach on the " Autostrada del Sole " to Siena. This gotic city is constructed on three hills in the hearth of Tuscany. This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square " Piazza del Campo ", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous " Palio " takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 - Florence / Pisa / Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour along which we appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, the Belltower by Giotto and the Baptistry. The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria , Palazzo Vecchio , Ponte Vecchio ( whose name clearly indicates this is the oldest bridge in town several times reconstructed ) and finally the church of Santa Croce. In the afternoon , we leave Florence for an excursion to Pisa. This quiet and graceful town shows signs of its past and its greatness through the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the " Square of Miracles " where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower ( a Romanic belltower of 58mt ) and the Baptistry. At the end of the visit return to Florence for dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 - Florence / Padua / Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and morning departure for Padua to visit the Basilic of St. Antony. In the afternoon, arrival to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 - Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this mysterous city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes the panoramic of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace. During the morning the group will stop in one of the famous shops of Murano glasses. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07 - Venice / Verona / Lake of Garda / Milan
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Verona, the monumental city setting of Shakespeare's masterpiece " Romeo and Juliet " ( panoramic visit of Juliet's house ). This ancient Roman colony is especially known all over the world for its Arena, a splendid amphitheatre that becames in summer the scene of the most important Operas and Lirics. Proceed to Milan ia the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda. Arrival in Milan, dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 - Milan / Rep. of San Marino
Breakfast at the Hotel and city tour of Milan visiting : the Cathedral, the Scala ( the most famous opera house on the world with its immense stage ) and the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele. Proceed to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the world that still has its own currency, stamps and preserves its political system since over nine centuries. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 - Rep. of San Marino / Assisi / Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilic and the church of St. Maria degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city. End of services.

Day 10 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.

IN THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED

FANTASIA ITALIANA Programme 2002-2003 :
TOUR RUGANTINO VIP
( 10 Days / 9 Nights Rome-Rome )

Departure dates on Tuesday and Saturday (May-Oct):

2002:
March 30
> April 06-13-20-27-30
> May 04-07-11-14-18-21-25-26-28
> June 01-04-08-11-15-18-22-25-29
> July 02-06-09-13-16-20-23-27-30
> August 03-06-10-13-17-20-24-27-31
> September 03-07-10-14-17-21-24-28
> October 01-05-08-12-15-19-22-26-29
> November 02-09-16-23-30
> December 07-14-21-28

2003:
January 04-11-18-25
February 01-08-15-22
March 01-08-15-22-29

Rates:
€1200 per person in a double / triple
€1573 per person in a single

Hotels:
Saturday Departures:
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo/Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Florence: Hotel Monginevro//Hotel Alexander
Venice: Hotel Ramada/HotelVilla Urania or Villa Nora
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills

Tuesday Departures:
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo/Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Florence: Hotel Alexander
Venice: Hotel Ramada/Hotel Villa Urania or Villa Nora
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
San Marino: Grand hotel / Hotel Titano
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills

Departures Points in Rome:
Hrs 08:00 am Hotel Metropole/Hotel Universo\
Hrs 08:10 am Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Hrs 08:30 am Hotel Angloamericano
Hrs 08:45 am Hotel Beverly Hills

TOUR COMPANY - VERATOUR
Veratour's tour service will ensure that throughout the duration of the trip you are in safe hands. All of Veratour's tours are accompanied by a multilingual Italian assistant at your complete disposal at any moment. You will also be informed on alternative excursions to those already included in the program in order to create a holiday to suit your personal interests. Veratour's staff will also take care of all the check-in operations into the hotels in order for you to relax and enjoy your trip.

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