THE ITALIAN MASTERPIECE - Cradle of Romance & History

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1 10DAYS 7NIGHTS San Gimignano THE ITALIAN MASTERPIECE - Cradle of Romance & History Venice / Burano / Milan / Portofino / Pisa / San Gimignano / Florence / Rome Highlights Burano & Venice Islands twin gems of the Venetian lagoon Milan world famous fashion capital of Italy Portofino pristine rich & famous haven by the Italian Liguria San Gimignano well preserved medieval city characterized by unique tower houses Pisa of Leaning Tower of Pisa fame Florence capital of Tuscany and cradle of the Italian Renaissance Rome vibrant capital of Italy with great historical significance

2 Duomo Milan Neptune Fountain, Florence Colosseum Rome Vatican Museum Meseum Portofino, Liguria Burano Island Venice Gondola

3 ENTRANCES/FEES INCLUDED Burano Island tour by waterbuses Gondola ride, Venice Portofino boat ride Colosseum Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel SIGNATOUR WORLD DINING SPECIALS Florentine Steak Octopus ink pasta in Venice Tuscany Winery lunch *specific restaurants mentioned will be replaced if closed for private events. Lunch - 4 Meals Dinner - 7 Meals HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Premium tourist class hotels, majority with free wifi (at least at the lobby). 2N Veneto Region Doubletree by Hilton or sml 1N Milan Radisson blu/ Doubletree by Hilton or sml 1N Montecatini Grand Hotel or sml 2N Florence NH / Hilton chain or sml 1N Rome Crowne Plaza St Peter s or sml *Daily hot breakfast served in all hotels. 10DAYS 7NIGHTS THE ITALIAN MASTERPIECE - Cradle of Romance & History D4 Veneto Region -275km- Milan (Hotel breakfast/-/chinese dinner) Milan city tour View the famous La Scala Theatre and pose with the Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci before spending time at the magnificent Duomo Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Shopping time at the Galleria or high fashion shopping streets of Via Monte Napoleone and Via della Spiga, home to many of the world s finest luxury brands. Rialto Bridge, Venice Island D1 Check in at KLIA D2 Arrival Venice Veneto Region (Western dinner) Transfer to hotel for check-in and relax. D3 Veneto Region = = Burano = = Venice = = Veneto Region (Hotel breakfast / - / Chinese dinner) Burano Island tour Enjoy a walking tour on this charming island characterized by its bright colourful dwellings and lace making industry. Wander along the canals and look out for a local church that has its own leaning tower. Venice Island tour Walking tour covers the large San Marco Square, flanked by iconic landmarks such as the Basilica, Doges Palace and Bridge of Sigh as well as the familiar sight of Rialto Bridge. Visit a Glass Blowing factory and observe how objects are blown from heated glass with clinical expertise. Take a ride in a Gondola and discover the narrow inner canals that are inhabited by local Venetians. D5 Milan -164km- Rapallo = = Portofino = = Rapallo -160km- Montecatini (Hotel breakfast/ Western lunch / Hotel dinner) Portofino tour Hop on a waterboat from Rapallo to the crown jewel of the Liguria, Portofino. Walk up to the harbour viewpoint at the San Giorgio Church for a sweeping view of this upmarket resort with plenty of expensive yachts docking at the harbour. Explore the streets filled with branded shops, café and restaurants from the central square, Piazza Martiri dell Olivetta. Spend the night in the famous and lively spa town of Montecatini D6 Montecatini -47km- Pisa -79km- San Gimignano -54km- Florence (Hotel breakfast/ Winery lunch / Chinese dinner) Pisa tour Visit the Square of Miracles to view the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has tilted sideways due to its sinking foundation. The adjacent Duomo and Baptistery are among the other important architectural heritage of the city. Drive to a wonderful vineyard and enjoy a typical Tuscany winery lunch. San Gimignano tour Explore this mesmerizing medieval hilltop town with unique tower houses as high as 178 feet. Stroll through the main artery via San Giovanni to the main square Piazza della Cistern with a picturesque well.

4 See the lovely frescoes on the walls of Museo Civico and if you wish, climb up the tallest tower Torre Grosso for great views of the whole town. Lastly, enjoy lovely gelato icecream at Gelateria Dondoli, a nationwide award winning gelato parlour courtesy of 10 7 D7 Florence (Hotel breakfast/- /Western dinner) Florence city tour Tour starts with a photo stop at hill top Piazzale Michelangelo to view Florence and Arno River at its best. Walking tour of the old town covers Piazza del Duomo, with the artistic Duomo and Baptistery ; Piazza della Signoria, with impressive sculptures and Palazzo Vecchio, built right over Arno River Indulge in more shopping at The Mall luxury outlets that offers fantastic bargains Tonight, enjoy a scrumptious Florentine Steak dinner. D8 Florence -280km- Rome (Hotel breakfast/chinese Lunch/Farewell dinner) Rome City Tour part I Entrance to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World ; The Colosseum where gladiators battled for their lives during ancient times. Enjoy free time at the Spanish Steps and free at leisure to browse the fashionable Via Condotti shops. D9 Rome /Depart for home (Hotel breakfast/ Buffet lunch) Rome City Tour part II Entrance into the Vatican Museum and the spectacular Sistine Chapel and be awe by the sheer beauty of the ceiling and wall paintings. Visit the adjacent St Peter s Basilica, the largest church in the world and most renowned work of Renaissance architecture. Feel the vastness of its exterior St Peter s Square Stroll through the lovely Piazza Navona, passing the Pantheon before reaching the iconic Trevi Fountain. In the evening, bid farewell to Italy as we transfer to the airport for our flight back home. D10 Arrival Home Tour ends upon reaching KLIA with fond memories of a vacation. View from Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence Gelato Ice Cream Dondoli, San Gimignano

5 Leaning Tower, Pisa