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19 ITALY Venice Florence Lucca Pisa Rome Rail No. of nights stay 3 3 2 4 Milan Explore Lucca in the heart of Tuscany Day 8. Florence. Enjoy a day to fully immerse yourself in the magic of Florence at your leisure. Much of the beauty of the city is found indoors, with a fifth of the world's Renaissance art on display in Florence, including 1,700 masterpieces in the famous Uffizi Gallery. B Day 9. Pisa, Lucca. Today we journey by rail across the wonderful, rustic countryside of Tuscany, where rolling vine-covered hillsides stretch as far as the eye can see, and acres of olive groves and row upon row of cypress, walnut and bay trees surround the railway lines. We pass remote farmhouses and isolated villages as we head to Pisa, the city famous for its Leaning Tower. In Pisa we enjoy a guided tour that includes the city's Field of Miracles. Here we have the chance to take a classic photo with the Leaning Tower, and see the marvellous white marble cathedral, a fine example of Romanesque architecture with its sublime Moorish mosaics. Later we continue to the lovely city of Lucca – a place of true beauty that has managed to escape the tourist crowds. The heart of the city is filled with charming piazzas, small community churches and fabulous art galleries, linked together by narrow cobbled streets and intricate passageways, all of which make Lucca a pleasure to explore on foot. B Day 10. First Class Rail, Venice. After breakfast, we leave Florence by rail and travel in First Class to the floating city of Venice. On arrival, we transfer to the glass-making island of Murano and settle in to our hotel, which is surrounded by the age-old walls of a former kiln. You might like to take a stroll around the island before dinner tonight, passing by its brightly coloured buildings and shopfronts filled with striking displays of glassware. Stay (Three Nights): Venice, LaGare Hotel Venezia. BD Day 11. Venice. We begin our guided tour in the heart of Venice, St Mark's Square, which is dominated by the magnificent Basilica di San Marco and the venerable Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace. Later you are free to soak up the atmosphere of this romantic city. For a bird's-eye view of the canal-crossed streets, take the opportunity to climb the Campanile de San Marco, which offers incredible vistas over the buildings clustered around the city centre and the shimmering lagoons further out. BD Day 12. Venice. Continue discovering Venice at your own pace today. Perhaps take an enchanting gondola ride on the canals, ducking under bridges and passing boutique shops, or explore using Venice's water-bound public transport network – the Vaporetti. B Day 13. Depart Venice. The time has come to say ciao to Venice this morning. After a delicious breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) 13 Days – Milan to Venice (RJTIEG13) Per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Apr. 22. $5,695 $7,845 May 13; June 3. $6,395 $8,695 July 1 . $6,595 $8,895 Sept. 9 . $6,845 $9,145 Sept. 23. $6,395 $8,695 TOUR NOTES All prices include airport transfers and tipping. An increased deposit may be required for upgrades and variations. Please see pages 38-39 for full terms and conditions. TOTAL PORTERAGE DEPARTURE On indicated departures, we provide total porterage to further enhance the pleasure of your rail journey. This means your luggage will be transported from place to place and waiting for you at each destination. Tour Code: RJTIEG13P Discover Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance