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past Cassino and view the monastery which featured as a backdrop for some of the fiercest battles of World War II. Then, head north to Assisi where an orientation reveals a medieval town that has changed very little since the time of St. Francis. B, D

Hotel: Frate Sole

Day 5, Assisi – Venice (Mestre)

This morning your journey continues across the Apennines and through the Emilia-Romagna region, credited with being the origin of tortellini, mortadella and parmesan cheese. Before you know it, you'll have arrived in Venice. B, D Hotel: LH Sirio Venice

Day 6, Venice orientation and free time

Embark on a cruise by private launch to bustling St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the most famous of Venice's 417 bridges, the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy views of the Doge's Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, when the extraordinary talents of glassblowers take center stage during a visit to their workshop. B

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PIAZZAS AND FOUNTAINS OF ROME Discover Rome's alleyways, piazzas and fountains with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the timeless Pantheon and spend some time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias. EXPLORE LAKE COMO Elegant villas and lush gardens are the highlights as you join a Local Specialist for a memorable cruise around Lake Como, one of the most beautiful spots in the Italian Lake District.

Day 7, Venice – Verona – Lake Como – Italian Lakes (Saronno)

The plains of Veneto are all that stand between you and Verona, the stage for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony, from which a fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo. Arriving on the shores of Lake Como, you’ll see why the scenic setting has been a summer retreat of the rich and famous for centuries. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. B, D Hotel: Starhotels Grand

Milan Saronno

Day 8, Italian Lakes – Pisa – Florence (Prato)

The white marble façades of Pisa’s Square of Miracles gleam in the sunshine, but it is the famous Leaning Tower that gets most of the glory when you visit this 'Field of Miracles'. After a short drive from Pisa, you’ll arrive at your hotel near Florence. This evening, consider joining an optional dinner in the Tuscan hills.

B Hotel: Starhotels Vespucci

Day 9, Florence sightseeing – Rome

Your Local Specialist shares a superb commentary of the city's artistic and architectural heritage during a walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower. Visit Piazza della Signoria and squeeze in some time for shopping before returning to Rome. B Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 10, Depart Rome

If Italy has become engraved in your heart as it did for celebrated poet Robert Browning, you’ll have a hard time saying arrivederci. Bid your Travel Director and travel companions a fond farewell. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/ transfers. B

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