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Verona

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 Day 9 includes a visit to the historic town of Verona. Read Verona's History https://www.zainoo.com/en/italy/veneto/verona/history Take a tour -  "Veron a in 4K" https://youtu.be/racoWNZVBJU   Verona will be our stop on the bus ride to Venice.  Some of us may choose to sit at a cozy cafe and soak in the 2,000 years of history, while others of us may want to explore every inch of the city that time allows.  There will be something for everyone in Verona. The Arch Scaligeri A group of five tombs honor the Scaligeri family who ruled Verona from the 13th to late 14thC.  The most celebrated of the family is Cangrande, a great warrior, prince and patron of the arts. Congrande is Italian for "Big Dog". Castle Vecchio The red brick castle and bridge crossing the Adige River was built by Cangrande ll.  Known as the "old castle", its most distinguishing features are the red brick M-shaped merlons. Today it is a museum. ...

Itinerary

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stillLUV2go Lake Como, The Italian Riviera, Venice & Florence June 15 - 28, 2019 Itinerary Day 1 -  Overnight to Milan Day 2 -  Arrive Milan's Malpensa Airport.  Transport to Lake Como Region.  Check in hotel and welcome dinner. Day 3 -  Explore the city of Como.  Optional self-guided tour of Villa Carlotta.  Optional excursion is "Lake Como Cruise & Bellagio". Day 4 - Transfer to Milan.  Guided tour highlighting the Brera District, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza della Scala, Milan Cathedral and Storza Castle. Day 5 - Free day in Milan.  Optional excursion is "Scenic Lugano: A Day in Switzerland". Day 6 - Travel to the Italian Riviera.  On the way is a stop near Pavia to see the Certosa di Pavia monastery. Day 7 - Explore Cinque Terre with visits to the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza. Day 8 - A free day to explore more of the Italian Riviera on your own or choose the optional e...