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Tour Rugantino

Day 01 - Rome / Siena / Florence
Departure from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motorcoach on the " Autostrada del Sole " to Siena. This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This 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 02 - Florence / Pisa / Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour during 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 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 03 - Florence / Padua / Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and morning departure for Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony. In the afternoon, arrival to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 - Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit this mysterous city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes the panoramic view 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 05 - 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 in summer becomes the scene of the great Operas. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda. Arrival in Milan, dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 - Milan / Rep. of San Marino
Breakfast at the Hotel and city tour of Milan visiting : the Cathedral, L’Escala ( 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 07 - 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 08 - 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. In the afternoon visit to the Church of of St. Peter in chains with the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo, Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, panoramic view of the Roman Forum and the Church of St. Paul outside the walls.Overnight at the Hotel

Day 09 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11 - Rome / Naples / Pompei / Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square , the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompei and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompei and driving along the Sorrentine coastal, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 12 - Sorrento / Capri
After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, where weather and sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Return to Marina Grande in order to board minibus to Anacapri. Lunch in restaurant and free time for shopping or leisure activities. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 13 - Capri / Sorrento / Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free to discover the beauty spots of this island ( Mount Solaro, Punta Tragara, Faraglioni Rocks, Augustus' gardens ) or to go bathing in the clear sea water of the Gulf. Lunch in hotel and in the afternoon departure for Rome via Sorrento. Arrival in Rome and overnight at the Hotel ( please note from November to March included both nights of the above tour will be arranged in Sorrento ).

Day 14 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.

IN THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED

From Day 11-13 the tour may be revised dependent on availability

FANTASIA ITALIANA Programme 2002-2003 :
RUGANTINO TOUR VIP
(14 days /13 nights Rome-Rome)

DEPARTS FROM ROME EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
(ONLY AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY FROM MAY - OCT)

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

2003:
January 06-13-20-27
February 03-10-17-24
March 03-10-17-24-31

RATES
€1696 per person in Double/Triple
€2320 per person in Single

HOTELS
Monday Departures:
Florence: Hotel Mediterraneo / Hotel Alexander
Venice: Hotel Continental
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
San Marino: Grand hotel / Hotel Titano
Rome: Starhotel Metropole / Hotel Angloamericano / Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo / Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Sorrento: Hotel Ambasciatori or similar
Capri: Hotel Capri or similar

Thursday Departures:
Florence: Hotel Alexander
Venice Mestre: Hotel Ramada / Hotel Urania o Villa Nora
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
San Marino: Grand hotel / Hotel Titano
Rome: Starhotel Metropole / Hotel Angloamericano / Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo / Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Sorrento: Hotel Ambasciatori or similar
Capri: Hotel Capri or similar

PICK UP TIMES
08:00 am Hotel Metropole / Hotel Universo
08:10 am Hotel Sessoriana
08:30 am Hotel Angloamericano
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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