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Grand Tour of Italy
Mediterranean Sea
Florence
Siena
CORSICA
Rome
Grand Canal, Venice
From £829 10 Days
DEPARTS 10 JUN
DEPARTS 9 SEP
DEPARTS 23 SEP Roman Forum, Rome
Italy is renowned for its scenic vistas, fascinating history and unique architecture and is home to some of the world’s greatest works of art. Combined with a Mediterranean climate and delicious food and drink, it’s no wonder that the country is one of Europe’s most popular destinations! On this grand tour we enjoy many of Italy’s highlights, immersing ourselves in the land of la dolce vita while taking in the spectacular landscapes of Tuscany and visiting wonderful cities. Experience remarkable Venice with its trademark canals, historic Florence, the capital of Rome and the beautifully-preserved hilltop city of Siena on this fantastic trip!
ITINERARY
Day 1
Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Travel onwards to our overnight hotel in northern Italy, with dinner included.
Day 3
We continue on to our hotel in Montecatini Terme, stopping en-route in Pisa, famous for its leaning tower.
Day 4 Florence
We catch the train from Montecatini to Florence, undoubtedly one of Italy’s most charming cities, where we enjoy a guided walking tour. Just some of the city’s highlights include the Palazzo Vecchio, Giotti’s Bell Tower and the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s lovely ‘Old Bridge’, which is still occupied by gold and silversmiths today. We spend a second night at our Montecatini Terme hotel.
Florence
Day 5 Siena
We leave Montecatini and travel via Siena, a beautifully-preserved hilltop city surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, best known for its Palio horse race which takes place each summer in the Piazza del Campo. We continue south to our hotel on the outskirts of Rome where we stay for two nights.
Day 6 Rome
A day in Rome awaits us, where we start with a guided city tour. Highlights of Italy’s capital city include the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Vatican City, an independent state within Rome and seat of the Catholic Church. The rest of the day is free to explore the city at your own pace and choose a restaurant for an early dinner before we return to our hotel.
Day 7 Verona area
We leave Rome and head to our hotel in the Verona area, our base for the next two nights.
Day 8 Venice
We explore Venice with a guided walking tour. This city is a floating work of art replete with locals lounging back in sunny piazzas with a spritz in hand. Boasting wonderful attractions, highlights include St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and of course the gondolas that ply their trade up and down the canals.
Day 9
Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.
Day 10
Continue to Calais for our return ferry home. YOUR BREAK INCLUDES
y Return coach travel and ferry crossings y First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal) y 7 nights at selected 4-star hotels in Italy with breakfast plus 6 dinners y Excursions to Florence, Rome & Venice y Guided walking tours of Florence & Venice y Guided city tour of Rome y En-route visits to Pisa & Siena y Fully escorted by a tour manager
YOUR HOTELS
We’ll stay in a selection of 4-star hotels in Montecatini Terme, near Rome and in the Verona area. Each hotel features comfortable en-suite rooms as well as a bar and restaurant.
Hotel accessibility information
Your hotels will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotels will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Pisa
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
Dates
Fri 10 Jun Fri 9 Sep Fri 23 Sep
