Day 1:Overnight - Venice

Overnight flight 

Day 2: Venice - City tour - Teatro La Fenice, St. Mark’s Square 

Arrive into Venice in the early afternoon and settle into your centrally located hotel. Join your tour director on a walking tour of this incredible city that was built entirely on water and has managed to survive into the 21st. century without cars! Visit the Teatro La Fenice and enjoy strolling through the Rialto Market which has been the heart of Venice for more than 1000 years. Dinner and an evening in the Piazza San Marco.  D 

Day 3: Venice - Island of Murano to the Island of Burano 

Ride the Vaporetto to the Island of Murano, a glassmakers paradise since 1291. Enjoy the production of glassmaking at one of the workshops and you may even decide to purchase your first Venetian souvenir here. Murano Island will not be complete with out a visit to Museo Vetario, the Glass Museum with it‘s collection of over 4,000 exhibits. Continue on to the Island of Burano, the pride of lace making. Visit the Museo del Merletto, the lace Museum in the former school of lace making from 1872. Burano is also famous for it’s brightly painted houses, fishing, and the impressively leaning bell tower. Burano is a haven for photographers; so don’t forget your camera! B/D 

Day 4: Venice - Florence by train.

( 248 Km = 2h:50m hrs.)Early morning visit to the Basilica San Marco, of thousands of mosaics and covering over 4,000 sq. m and 500 columns dating from the 3rd century. Next tour the Palazzo Ducale, also known as the Doge’s Palace, built of white and pink marble. 

Afternoon transfer to Florence: Upon arrival and leaving your luggage in the hotel, join your tour director on a walking city tour. See the Santa Maria del Fiore - the Duomo or also known as the Cathedral of Florence, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Bapistry’s Bronze doors, Piazza de la Signoria and learn about the famous Medici Family. After dinner, you will love your walk along the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. B/D

Day 5: Florence 

Fashion School and the San Lorenzo Market * details to follow B/D

Day 6: Siena ( 74.6 km - 1h:30m) 

A true medieval town located in the center of Tuscany! Siena is built on 3 hills and surrounded by a well preserved wall and is well known for it’s Piazza del Campo. Your tour guide will fill you with stories of chariots and races that still are popular today. Spend some in the Siena Duomo (1136-1382) - one of the greatest cathedrals in all of Italy. 

Cooking School: info to follow 
Late return to Florence and enjoy some time in the Piazza della Repubblica where you take a ride on the carousel and enjoy the entertainment. This square was built in 1890 on the site of a Roman Forum and is definitely a favorite amongst students of the world.. and mine. B/D 

Day 7: Florence and night train to Paris (1137 km - 12h:30m) 

Your early morning tour will include the Uffizi Gallery, the oldest art gallery in the world and of course the home of many famous paintings and sculptures. Savor your last day in 
Florence, enjoying the architecture, cafes, markets and the squares. B
Night Train leaves at: Arrives into Paris: 

Day 8: Paris:

Transfer to your hotel, and join your tour director for a guided city tour of the beautiful city. Walk along the Seine River where you will see the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay. In the afternoon, indulge in the world famous Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School, a cuisine and pastry school based on the French culinary. With more than 110 years of teaching experience, Le Cordon Bleu provides the ultimate training in cuisine, pastry, management and gastronomy. Here you will attend a demonstration by expert chefs and then you can enjoy the finished masterpieces. Bon Apetite! B/D 

Day 9: Paris:

Fashion School and Show * Details to follow B/D
Your last afternoon in France and you cannot leave before going to the top of the Eiffel for the most amazing views. Be sure to hang on - the wind is crazy!!! 
End your stay with a night cruise along the Seine River . B/D 

Day 10: Paris – Home

Enjoy your final hours in Paris with some last minute shopping….. Paris overnight home. B

 

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