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Doges’ Palace, Venice
23 Day Grand Tour of Italy Tour & Mediterranean Ocean Cruise
Day 9 Stresa This morning we cruise across
Lake Maggiore to the Borromean Islands. On our
Included tour we visit the Isola Bella, featuring
outstanding gardens and the summer palace of the
Borromean family. The stately residence contains
priceless Lombard paintings and Flemish tapestries.
Scenic Enrich We continue our cruise of the tranquil
waters to the tiny and picturesque fi shermen’s island,
Isola delle Pescatore, for a delightful traditional lunch.
We cruise back to Stresa where your afternoon is at
leisure.
Meals: FB,HL
Day 10 Stresa – Venice We pass pine trees
and rolling hills this morning as we approach Verona,
famous as the home of the tragic lovers, Romeo and
Juliet. With our local guide we visit the amazingly
intact Roman arena, built in the fi rst century AD and
still in use. We will also see Juliet’s balcony, the Piazza
Siena
Bra and the ornate tombs of the Scaligeri family.
Then on to Venice – the most unique city in the
world, built on 117 low-lying islands. We cruise up
the Grand Canal by private motor launch past ornate
Palazzos and Palladian churches to our superbly
located hotel. Scenic Enrich Tonight we enjoy a
romantic gondola serenade as we enjoy this iconic
Venetian experience whilst gliding under ancient
bridges amongst the breathtaking canals towards
Antico Pignolo, a traditional restaurant located
alongside one of the city’s canals. Two Night Special
Stay : Hotel Danieli. Meals: FB,HD
Day 11 Venice With our local guide this morning
we survey the stunning 17th century St. Mark’s
Square with its cafés. We visit St. Mark’s Basilica
with its incredible Byzantine architecture and enter
the gothic Doges’ Palace, after which we view the
famous Bridge of Sighs. Included Scenic FreeChoice
this afternoon choose from the one of the following
tours: (1) a private lagoon island cruise; or (2) a
guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum. Meals: FB
Day 12 Venice – Perugia Our journey
continues to the city of Modena, famous for its
balsamic vinegar and sparkling Lambrusco wine. We
learn how these specialities are made and enjoy a
sample of each product during an Included visit to a
local producer. We travel past rustic villages before
arriving in Perugia. We view the Fontana Maggoire
and the monuments around the site of the Roman
Forum – the Duomo and the Palazzo dei Priori,
Umbria’s fi nest palace. Overnight Stay: Hotel
Brufani Palace.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 13 Perugia – Civitavecchia A short
drive this morning takes us to the hilltop medieval
village of Assisi, home of St. Francis. We enjoy a
walking tour and visit the Basilica of San Francesco,
built in the 13th century after the Saints death. We
then journey through the gentle Umbrian landscape
to the west coast, where the Tyrrhenian Sea and
Civitavecchia awaits us. Board your luxury Holland
America cruise ship, the ms Noordam. Meals: FB,D
Clients on the 14 day tour overnight in Rome at
The Westin Excelsior before being transferred
to the airport the following day after breakfast.
Dinner is not included when taking this option.
Day 14 At Sea Spend a leisurely day as you
familiarise yourself with the ship’s extensive facilities
or simply relax on deck.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 15 Dubrovnik Magnifi cent medieval
walls protect this World Heritage Site and former
naval city-state. Inside are a beautiful 14th-century
Franciscan monastery, the Sponza Palace and
graceful stone palazzi.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 16 Corfu Fortresses fl ank your entrance to
this most beautiful of the Ionians. Stunningly green,
Corfu is the most luscious of all the Greek islands,
with roads that wind past groves of ancient gnarly
olive trees. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town
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