| Day 10 Rome - Florence
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| We drove through
Tuscany to Florence - center of the arts, jewel
of the Renaissance, and city of grace and
refinement. Under the patronage of the famous
Medici family in the 14th and 15th centuries,
Florence became the liveliest and most creative
city in Europe and today's we can see some of the
world's greatest works of art and most
magnificent building. Cathedral dating from 1296,
Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Signoria
Square. We also gain a panoramic view of the city
from Piazza Michelangelo. Then
shopping........for leather. |
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Day 11 Florence -
Lucerne - 15/10
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| Our route lies north
through the mountains towards Bologna and across
the plains of Lombardy to Milan. We climbed into
the foothills of the great Alps admiring views
over the Italian Lakes. Then entering Switzerland
and driving ever upwards amidst the spectacular
snow-capped peaks to reach the St. Gotthard
Tunnel. Then descended through the valleys of the
Swiss countryside to beautiful Lake Lucerne. This
time we stayed at a beautiful hotel overseeing
the snow-capped peaks. In the evening we joined
in the fun of the lively folklore show with
typical Swiss entertainment of yodeling,
flagthrowing, alpine horn blowing and fine
musicians. |
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| Day 12 - Lucerne -
16/10 |
