Day 01 – ( Saturday - Monday ) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Florence
Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana by a de luxe coach we’ll arrive to Assisi.Arrival and free time at disposal to visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls.We suggest you the visit of the Basilica of St. Francis. With the masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval town is surrounded by ancient walls and it’s known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous
for hosting the Palio horse race. Then we’ll reach our destination: Florence. Arrival. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 02 – (Sunday -Tuesday ) Florence  
Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Furtherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “cradle of Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches and buildings.The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo that we will visit. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio) gothic building and the Santa Croce basilica. Free afternoon, possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles which also houses the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistry. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 – ( Monday - Wednesday ) Florence / Bologna / Padua / Venice
Breakfast. In the morning departure to Bologna. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total, there are some 38 kilometres of arcades in the city's historical center for its 40 km of high system of fortifications and defensive towers. From Independence street we will proceed to Neptune Square and Major Square in the heart of the city. The central streets of Bologna, today are largely pedestrian. Here we’ll be fascinated by the Neptune Square, King Renzo Palace, the Podestà Palace and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world (during construction it was intended to be larger than St. Peter's in Rome. In the afternoon we will continue towards Padova, with its original Sant’ Antonio Basilica.In the evening, arrival in Venice, world-famous
for its gondola (classic venetian boat) and for its elegant and refined art. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 04 – (Tuesday  - Thursday) Venice
Breakfast.Transfer by motorised waterbuses (vaporetti) to St Mark Square. We’ll visit:St Mark Square, and the Doge’s Palace (external), symbol of the glory and the authority of Venice. This represents the residence of the Dukes, of the Government and the Court of Justice. It can be reached crossing thr Bridge of Sight, where Casanova had been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. At the end of the tour, the group will stop in one of the famous Murano glasses factory. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 05 – (Wednesday  - Friday ) Venice / Chianti  region /Tuscany / Rome
Breakfast and departure by motor coach from Piazzale Roma to the famous Region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is a vast geographic area from the hilly landscape placed between Siena and Florence. The fascination of this territory lies in the perfect equilibrium between the soft forms of slopes ant the thousands nuances of color and crowded woods, populated by ancient castles, secular parishes as in Pievi. In this area there is the biggest production of wine. The most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and the black grapes. Then, we’ll stop at Montepulciano, famous city situated in the north of Val d’Orcia, known for its wine, the Brunello ( famous red worldwide wine), it is possible to buy it in the winehouse of the town. For wine and jazz lovers, in July there is the Jazz and Wine festival. Tasting of local
wine, Free time at disposal. In the evening arrival in Rome. End of our service.

TOUR CAROSELLO (5 Days / 4 Nights  ) - DEPARTURE  2008 - 2009  FROM ROME EVERY MONDAY:

                
DEPARTURE  2009  FROM ROME :  FROM JAN TO APRIL  EVERY MONDAY
                                     FROM MAY to OCTOBER EVERY SATURDAY AND MONDAY

IMPORTANT :     Departure time :  07.30 from Hotel DIANA  -   RATES PER PERSON

                             HOTEL 4 STAR

                             HOTEL 3 STAR

• Departure of  29th   December Supplement    Euro   120,00  p.p.

PRICE INCLUDES:
Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Multilingual Tour-Escort in English and Spanish
Accommodation in a 4 star or 3 star Hotels as choosed.
 Meals as per itinerary . Panoramic Visit  as per itinerary

Porterage Service: just 1 piece of luggage per person ONLY IN FLORENCE AND VENICE (NO Porterage in the other cities )

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Drinks –
Entrance Fee to Monuments and Museums
Tips, extras  and everthing that is not mentioned in the paragraph “Price includes”