The church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary (Assunzione della Beata Virgine) and is notable for its many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art and monuments to Renaissance sculptors and artists.
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Join An Upscale Small Group Tour Of Northern Italy.
NORTHERN ITALY OPEN TO ALL ADULTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Italian Lakes: Charming Lake Maggiore, Beautiful Lake Garda, and Breathtaking Lake Como
Isola Bella's Baroque Palace and 17th C. Italian Garden
Leornardo Da Vinci's Last Supper in Cenacolo in Milan
Milan's Gothic Cathedral, the 2nd largest Gothic Cathedral in the World
Roman Antiquities in Verona, including 1st C. AD Arena
2,000 Year Old Fountain in Verona
Best Preserved Frescoes by Giotto, One of Italy's Greatest Treasures in Cappella degli Scrovegni
Padova's Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, One of the Most Lavish Churches in all of Christendom
Historic University Palazzo del Bo's Pulpit & Wooden Anatomy Table Theatre, The Oldest Medical Lecture Theater In The World.
Magical Venice with its Romantic Canals and Bridges
Guided Tour of the art and architecture treasures: St. Mark's Square and Cathedral in Venice, Doge's Palace
Bellagio, Often called the "Prettiest Town in Europe"
Picturesque Sirmione on Lake Garda
Wine Tasting
Fabulous Shopping Opportunities in Milan, Ballagio, Verona and Venice
TOUR COST: $3,995.00 Single Supplement: $895
Arrival Airport: Milan Departure Airport: Venice
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
NOTE: Planned activities may change to take advantage of opportunities or unforeseen closures and situation beyond our control. Activities or order of activities are also subject to change.
Lake Como is considered the most beautiful lake in all of Italy. It is no wonder long ago, many poets came here for inspiration and today, lots famous and wealthy people have villas overlooking the this gorgeous lake.
Day 3 - Sept. 3 - Tremezzo, Bellagio,
Overnight in Como
We will tour Bellagio and visit the gorgeous Villa Melzi, another villa along the lake with beautiful gardens and statues. You’ll have free time to explore on your own before we had back to Como.
Bellagio is also the best departure point for excursions to the western or eastern banks of Lake Como, in case you are interested in exploring more on your own.
You are on your own for dinner tonight.
(B) Today, our tour will take us from Bellagio to Lake Garda. This is the biggest lake of Italy, with the western bank belonging to Lombardy, the northern to Trentino Alto Adige and the eastern to Veneto. The Lake lies beautifully in between high mountains, olive groves and vineyards. The region around the Lake is Alpine and Mediterranean at the same time with distinct variations of countryside, vegetation and culture. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of the vegetation - lemons, oranges, olive trees and vineyards.
We'll stop in Sirmione, a lovely and lively town, located near the end of a promontory. It's been a spa destination since Roman times, with warm sulphur springs that rise in the lake. It hosts the remains of a beautiful Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC called Grotte di Catullo and also a beautiful 13th century fortress which once belongs to the Scaligeri family. You'll have time to explore on your own, see the sites.
From Sirmione, we head towards one of the jewels of the Veneto region, Verona, which will be our base for the next 3 nights. Group dinner is planned tonight. (B, D)
Today, we will have a guided tour of Verona, known as the Piccola Roma (little Rome) for its importance in imperial days, Verona reached its truly golden era during the 13th and 14th century under the Della Scala family, also known as the Scaligeri. Verona also became the set for the Shakesperian masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. We'll enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, through the streets where you can admire many magnificent Roman ruins like a 1st-century AD Arena, the delightful Piazza Erbe with a 2,000 year old fountain, a place where people gathered since the Roman times.
Group dinner is planned at a local restaurant.
(B, D)
Vicenza is also known as the adopted city of Andrea Palladio's (1508-80), the most influential architect of his time. Thomas Jefferson developed an intense appreciation for his work. Jefferson based and designed many of his civic buildings with the neo-Roman style. You'll see elegant buildings and palaces. You'll see Piazza dei Signori, the heart of the city, dominated by the Basilica and a remarkable structure, Teatro Olimpico, the oldest surviving indoor theatre and the beautiful Palladian Villas. Free time after the tour before we head back to Verona.
Afternoon wine tasting is also planned today. Details to follow.
The rest of the day is on your own. (B)
Today, we’ll leave Verona and move to our last home base, Venice. On the way, we'll stop in Padova, one of the most ancient and interesting cities of Italy. Padova is famous for its university founded in 1222. It is rich in art and architecture. You will see the magnificent Basilica di Sant'Antonio, one of the most lavish churches in all of Christendom and one of the most popular pilgrimage destination in Italy. You’ll tour Palazzo del Bo, a historic university building that originally housed the medical faculty renowned throughout Europe. Among its famous teachers and students was Gabriele Falloppio, after whom the fallopian tubes are named. See the pulpit where Galileo taught physics and the wooden anatomy table theatre and now the oldest surviving medical lecture theater in the world. We’ll have a guided tour of the city, starting with the main highlight of the city, which is the church of Il Santo, where we'll visit the tomb of St Anthony.
Free time after after our group lunch, before we proceed to magnificent Venice, our last base in this tour. Venice is certainly the most unique and romantic city in the world: standing on an archipelago of 117 islets, 4 km from the mainland and 2km from the open sea, with its hundreds of bridges and canals. Countless beautiful churches with important pieces of art, important museums and an atmosphere which makes the city simply magical.
We’ll reach the closest point on the mainland and board a water taxi, which will take us to our hotel close to St. Mark's square.
Those of you who have been to Venice before and have done the tour planned in the morning will enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of the greatest churches of Venice noted for its many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art. Works by Titian, Bellini, Donatello, and Canova are to be enjoyed.
You're free after the tour. A Farewell group dinner
is planned tonight. (B, D) Day 9 - Sept. 9 - Departure Day
This is your last day in Italy. Prepare for your
flight home.
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  Tour Inclusions: 9 Days of Land Tour Beautiful and Elegant Accommodations
Breakfasts Daily
4 Dinners with wine and 1 Lunch with wine
Guided Tour of Milan, Verona, Padova, Venice
Wine Tasting
Transportation to All Planned Activities
Entrance Fees to All Scheduled Museums And Sites
Services of an Excellent Tour Manager Throughout the Tour
Baggage Handling Airport Transfer in Milan
NOT INCLUDED: Gratuity to your tour manager. Airport transfer in Venice.
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