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Murano, Glass Blowing After another nice buffet breakfast, we first walked to a glass blowing demonstration at a nearby factory. It was amazing how quickly they were able to create…

Florence to Venice When we left Florence, our bus went west through the Apennines Mountains. We went through quite a few tunnels and overpasses. Cruise from Venice to Burano Eventually…

Academy of Fine Arts After breakfast, we were bused out to meet our Local Guide outside the Academy of Fine Arts. The primary attraction there is Michaelangelo's David but some…

Siena In Siena, admire the impressive medieval walls and walk through ancient, narrow lanes to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, site of the biannual Palio, Siena’s spectacular medieval-style horse race.…