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YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides

4-STAR HOTEL

7 nights in a 4 star hotel

12 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D) including welcome drink & farewell get together

LOCAL FLAVORS

Farmhouse lunch and wine tasting

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Explore Florence’s historic center l Visit Pisa and its world famous tower l Enjoy a night at the Montecatini opera (subject to timetable)

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Visit medieval Siena l Visit historic Lucca

Your itinerary

DAY 1 MONTECATINI TERME

Make your own way to the hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting and dinner this evening. (D)

DAY 2 TUSCAN FARMHOUSE EXPERIENCE

Today we include a visit to the beautiful Fattoria

Il Poggio farmhouse, where wine and olive oil is produced. We’ll take a tour of the vineyards and sample four different wines, and head to the mill to learn about their wonderful extra virgin olive oil. Afterwards, we’ll sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch of Tuscan specialities prepared using fresh, local ingredients. (B,L)

DAY 3 FLORENCE

Florence is known as Italy’s ‘art city’. It is home to works by great masters including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

Built beside the River Arno, explore the city’s compact historic center on your included excursion. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, climb the steps of the magnificent Duomo and admire glorious architecture among the Renaissance streets and piazzas. (B,D)

DAY 4 MONTECATINI TERMEDAY AT LEISURE

Lucca is a traditional historic town surrounded by impressive walls. Explore the town on an optional excursion today. Take a walk along the ancient ramparts and admire the beautiful botanical gardens, the Basilica of San Frediano and fascinating architecture including a tree-topped tower. Alternatively, enjoy a day to relax and explore at your own pace. (B)

DAY 5 PISA

Your Hotel

GRAND HOTEL TAMERICI & PRINCIPE, MONTECATINI TERME ★★★★

Your hotel is ideally located in the center of Montecatini Terme. Facilities include a garden terrace with swimming pool, restaurant, gym, and spa. Guest rooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and safe.

ROOM UPGRADE

Prestige rooms with a balcony are also available. Call to speak to one of our Advisors about a room upgrade.

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Pisa is home to one of Italy’s most recognisable sights, the famous Leaning Tower. Residing in the Field of Miracles, this 55-meter campanile took 176 years to build and began to lean shortly after construction. Thankfully the structure has recently been secured yet it still retains its famous lean. We include a visit to the Field of Miracles this morning. Discover more of Pisa this afternoon in the company of your fellow travelers, so strike the pose and hold up the tower for your photos! Your Holiday Director will always be on hand to suggest interesting places to visit.

There’s a real treat in store this evening, we’ve included a night at the Montecatini Opera Festival. (subject to timetable). (B,D)

DAY 6 MONTECATINI TERME - DAY AT LEISURE

Enjoy a day at leisure in Montecatini Terme. This famous spa town was founded on the healing thermal waters that flow through it, celebrated by the many fountains and Art Nouveau spa buildings throughout. The town is famous for shopping and dining, or you could take a trip by funicular railway to the castle and fortress of Montecatini Alto. (B)

DAY 7 MONTECATINI TERME - DAY AT LEISURE

Siena is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe and you can visit today on an optional excursion. Its enchanting narrow streets lined with palaces and mansions lead to the spectacular Piazza del Campo, which is the setting each year for the colorful and intense Palio horse race. Alternatively, take time to explore your resort, enjoy the bustling town and the local café culture. (B,D)

DAY 8 MONTECATINI TERME

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. (B)

HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

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