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Sample Tour Itineraries > Italy
Venice, Rimini, Florence, Rome Day 1 Day 2 Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport Meet & Greet by TranSports’ local representative. Coach transfer into Venice Half Day guided walking tour of Venice with local guide, viewing St. Mark’s Basilica, The Grand Canal, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark’s Square, Doges Palace, etc. Transfer to the Park Hotel in Chioggia where you will be staying for one night.
Day 3 Breakfast Luxury coach departs for Rimini Upon arrival, check into Residence Hotel Maria Grazia for three nights. Rimini is the center of fun for north east Italy, situated on the Adriatic Sea, its white sand beaches and lively night life scene attract over four million tourists a year. The city’s historic center was founded as a Roman military base in the 3rd Century BC. The Old Town features an Augustinian Arch and the stone Tiberius Bridge. The Tempio Malatestiano is a must! Much of the city’s ancient architecture was destroyed during World War Two, making way for the beach culture development that is Rimini’s modern legacy. Evening at leisure. Day 4 Breakfast
Day 5 Coach departs for the Republic of San Marino. San Marino is one of the smallest republics in the world. Situated south of Rimini in the central Apenines, is dominated by the three peaked Mount Titano (2,425 feet), the capital, San Marino, is located on the slopes of Mount Titano. According to tradition, San Marino was founded AD301 by Marinus a Christian stonecutter. San Marino has associations with some of history’s leading characters, ie, Napoleon Bonaparte, Garibaldi and Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln wrote a letter in 1861 to the Captains Regiment, showing his sympathy for the people of San Marino, saying – “Although your Dominion is small, nevertheless your estate is one of the most honoured throughout history”. From the town of Borgomaggiore, a cable car carries tourists up to the capital, San Marino Town. A walk through the forest paths will take you to the three tower fortresses that crown the peaks of Mount Titano. There are stunning views across the countryside to Rimini and the Adriatic Sea and the Historic Palace reconstructed in 1894, with it’s Ruritanian Guardsmen. Second game with lunch/social gathering with host team. Day 6 Breakfast Leave Rimini this morning on your private coach for Pisa, home of the famous leaning tower. Once one of the major seaports of medieval Italy, Pisa is now a major tourist city. In addition to the Tower, you will have a chance to see the Baptistry and the Doumo. Before departure, you will have some time to walk around Pisa. Afternoon transfer to Florence, one of the truly great Cities of the World! On arrival check into Hotel Corona d’Italia in Florence for three nights. The city of Florence, home to the De Medici Princes and the poet Dante Alighieri, is a throwback to the Renaissance period. The treasures of this city are unrivalled. Many art lovers consider them the most hallowed on earth! Here is where da Vinci and Michaelangelo trod! Florence is home to the shop lined Ponte Vecchio, the distinctive Duomo and the priceless Uffizi Gallery etc etc etc. Rest of Day for sightseeing.
Breakfast Morning walking tour of Florence with local guide, afternoon free for further exploration. Perhaps you will want to visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest Art Galleries in the world, or the Academia, home to Michaelangelo’s “David”. You can actually climb to the top of the dome in the Duomo for a spectacular view of the city. Day 8 Breakfast The entire day is yours to explore and shop. Florence is considered to be one of the best Cities in the world to shop for leather goods. Whether it’s shoes, handbags, or clothes, you will not find better leather products than in Florence. You can bargain in street markets for just about anything, even the beautiful silk products Florence is famous for. Don’t forget the Ponte Vecchio for shopping. GAME Three After game gathering with host team. Day 9 Breakfast Morning transfer to Rome. Check into Hotel Siracusa in Rome for three nights.
Evening at Leisure in Rome Day 10 Breakfast Half Day sightseeing walking Tour of Rome with local Guide, utilizing public transport. Rest of day at leisure for sightseeing, shopping etc. Evening at leisure Day 11 Breakfast GAME FOUR Farewell Team Dinner at Tiffanys, via Ludovisi 39.
Breakfast Check out of Hotel Transfer to Rome Airport. Flight departs for the Seattle. PRICE: Travel costs vary based on numerous variables. Please contact TranSports for accurate pricing. INCLUDED: For more sample itineraries, please contact us. As need dictates, TranSports may vary itineraries and event times.
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Depart
home city for Venice
Chioggia
is situated at the southern most
end of the Venetian Lagoon and
is a mini-Venice surrounded on
all sides by the still, blue waters.
First
game in the morning. Afternoon
at leisure in Rimini for sightseeing,
shopping or just lying on the
beach sunbathing. 
Day
7
Rome,
the “Eternal City”,
home of the Pope’s, is as
active as ever !
Day
12
Breakfast throughout
