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GREEN LINE ITINERARY (Tour Code: 229)
Saturday : Paris – Lucerne (650 km)
Today we will drive ahead from Paris to
Switzerland, During our drive to Switzerland, we will travel
through France and Germany, prior to driving through Basel, Switzerland.
We will arrive in Lucerne in the early evening and overnight in Lucerne
or in a city nearby.
Sunday : Lucerne – Milan – Verona - Venice (400 km)
After breakfast, drive to the world’s famous fashion city – Milan. We
enjoy the orientation tour including Sforza Castle, further the gothic
Duomo, the 19th century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the
“La Scala” opera house. After enjoy the gorgeous architecture, drive
takes us to Verona, a city full of historical building, and romance…….We
will enjoy the orientation on foot, including the Roman amphitheatre –
Verona Arena, passing the most relaxing small streets, we will visit the
setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet, the short passageway leading
to the balcony is covered with slips of paper carrying their graffiti.
Then we are transfer to Venice, the “city of canals”. We stay and
overnight in Mestre or a city nearby.
Monday : Venice – Rome (550 km)
After breakfast, waterbus will take us along the canals past many
marvellous architectures and churches, to San Marco Square. here we will
see the Basilica di San Marco, one the best known example of Byzantine
architecture, also we will see The Bridge of Sighs, connects the old
prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Then after
witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing. Perhaps a gondola
ride to the Grand Canal would be hard to resist. In the afternoon,
transfer to Rome or nearby city for overnight
Tuesday : Rome – Vatican - Florence (280 km)
After
breakfast, we will be transfer to a tiny sovereign state, heading
to the largest Church in the smallest country in the world, St. Peter’s
Basilica in Vatican, built as a great basilica by Emperor Constantine in
AD 324 after he officially recognized Christianity, rebuilt construction
started in the year 1506 and was completed in 1615, the basilica in
itself is an artwork composed of many artistic elements by many famous
architects and artists included. After lunch, we will enjoy our
sightseeing includes The Coloseum, built in the year AD72 for the
gladiatorial combat against each other or animal to the death; The Arch
of Constantine, The Pantheon, which was originally built as a temple to
all gods, but has been a Christian church since the 7th
century. Then why not make a wish at the Trevi Fountain like the film “
Three coins in the Fountain ”, and enjoy the relaxing tour at Spanish
Square. Later, transfer to Florence or nearby for overnight.
Wednesday : Florence – Pisa - Genoa (550 km)
After breakfast, we visit around
Florence, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italy
Renaissance, and famous for fine art and architecture. After enjoy the
panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo, a sightseeing tour on foot
features the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, Duomo and Campanile
Tower (by Gitto), and also Uffizi Gallery , one of the finest art
galleries in the world. After the sightseeing, why not find your
favourite leather goods in your leisure time, as the Italy famous
leather industry was originally built in here. Later, drive will take us
to Pisa, enjoy an orientation on foot and photo at the Leaning Tower,.
Also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Baptistery.
After, transfer to Genoa or a city nearby for overnight
Thursday : Genoa – Monaco – Nice – Cannes – Avignon (450 km)
This morning we will take our journey along the Mediterranean Sea to
Monaco, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and visit a small country with
big attraction, with visiting the grand palace and famous casino in
Monte-Carlo. Then a brief stop at Nice for short orientation. Later we
drive to Cannes with passing by a famous perfume town, also include a
visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. After the fragrant trip, we will
Cannes, which has given out the most prestigious film award here, stop
for a photo at the Palais des Festival and enjoy a relaxing near the
beach. Tonight we stay in Avignon or a city nearby for overnight
Friday : Avignon – Paris (700 km)
Our day begins with a drive direction to Paris, enjoying the drive
across the beautiful scenery and go into Italy. At night we arrive Paris
and stay overnight there or nearby
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