Heritages of the North: From Milan to Rome by Minivan
6 Days
ITINERARY
6 Days / 5 Nights – Milan (1 Night) – Como – Sirmione – Verona – Mestre (2 Nights) – Venice – Bologna – Florence (2 Nights) – San Gimignano – Siena – Rome
Tour Overview
This tour is designed as a small group (max 6 people) departure with an experienced driver and includes guided tours. With SITA, you will have an intimate Italian experience. The Heritage of the North Tour starts in the world’s fashion capital of the world, Milan. Travel to Sirmione to view the Villa of Maria Callas and the Scaligero Castle. Prepare for your one of a kind day in the “Floating City” of Venice. Learn about the famous Murano glassmaking. Bologna, with its historic sites of Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Spend a day at leisure in Florence, an amazing hub for art and architecture. End this fabulous trip in San Gimignano, a medieval town and tour Siena, known for its unique “shell” shape.
Day 1 – Saturday – Milan – Como – Milan
Meet the driver at the hotel selected for the staying in Milan and begin a panoramic guided tour of the city considered the world capital of fashion and shopping. Then continue for a half-day excursion in Como, a tiny jewel of a town that is rich in history. Return to Milan. Dinner in the hotel and overnight stay. Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Sunday – Milan – Sirmione – Verona – Mestre
Breakfast in the hotel and departure for Sirmione, one of the most popular tourist destinations on Garda Lake. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat ride to discover the main attractions of the area, the Villa of Maria Callas, the Scaligero Castle, and the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, commonly known as the Grotte di Catullo. Proceed to Verona and time at leisure to visit the romantic city which set the scene for the love story of Romeo and Juliet. In the afternoon, departure for Mestre and check-in at the hotel. Dinner in the hotel and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Monday – Mestre – Venice – Mestre
After breakfast in the hotel, reach the Island of Venice, a magical, one-of-a-kind city. Guided tour of the historic centre, passing through Piazza San Marco, the beating heart the city, with its extraordinary buildings (St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Clocktower) and the Bridge of Sighs. After the tour time at leisure to discover the wonders of the city and have a gondola tour. Return to the hotel in Mestre in the evening. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Tuesday – Mestre – Bologna – Florence
After breakfast in the hotel leave for Bologna. Discover the main touristic sights of the city, like the impressive Piazza Maggiore and the Asinelli and Garisenda towers. In the early afternoon, continue to Florence. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the old town centre, passing through its symbolic spots, such as Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Check in at the hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Wednesday – Florence
Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to explore Florence, also known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, one of the most famous cities in the world and an important cultural and artistic hub. Contact us for information on tours and unique activities, such as the tour of the Uffzi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery or a trip to plunge yourself into the fragrances and colours of the nearby Chianti district. Farewell dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 – Thursday – Florence – San Gimignano – Siena – Rome
Breakfast in the hotel and depart for San Gimignano to discover the little medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue for Siena and enjoy a guided tour of the town built up around Piazza del Campo, famous all over the world for its architectural beauty and unique “shell” shape. Depart for Rome and arrive in the evening (with drop-off at Viale Washington, Viale Luigi Einaudi / Termini Area and Via Ludovisi). Meals: Breakfast

DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS
INCLUSIONS
Inclusions:
- 1 Night in a 4* hotel in Milan
- 2 Nights in a 4* hotel in Mestre
- 2 Nights in a 4* hotel in Florence
- 5 American buffet breakfast
- 3 Dinners (drinks not included)
- Excursion to Como
- Boat trip on Lake Garda
- Guided tour of Milan, Venice, Florence and Siena
- Time at leisure to explore Verona, Bologna and San Gimignano
- Minivan at your disposal, with an English-speaking driver, according to itinerary
- 1 Luggage per person permitted
Exclusions:
- City tax not included and is to be paid directly at the hotels
Note: Minimum 4 Pax*

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