Tuscany, Rome & the Amalfi Coast – NEW

Tuscany, Rome & the Amalfi Coast

Revel in the historical, natural, and culinary riches of Italy’s three most celebrated regions.

Colosseum, Rome

Sorrento

Day One – Fly to Pisa & transfer to Arezzo

Upon arrival in Italy, meet your tour manager and board the coach for the two-hour transfer into the heart of Tuscany, to spend four nights in charming Arezzo. Check into your hotel, rest and relax after the journey, and enjoy a first dinner.

Day Two – Morning at leisure and included

tour of Arezzo Join your tour manager this afternoon for a leisurely guided walking tour introducing beautiful, unspoilt Arezzo, with its medieval, sloping Piazza Grande, surrounded by timeless buildings with their wooden balconies and ornate Gothic façades. Visit San Francesco church, with its famed Renaissance frescoes, and perhaps take in the imposing cathedral. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Arezzo’s charms, before dinner this evening.

Day Three – Included full day tour to

Florence Journey to what for many is Italy’s most beautiful city. Take in the magnificent skyline, dominated by Santa Maria del Fiore, and explore the splendour of Santa Croce and timelessly beautiful Ponte Vecchio bridge. Florence is home to world-class galleries, including the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s fabled David and the Uffizi, (entrances payable locally), to countless shops, designer outlets, restaurants and trattorie, where you can sit and watch the Florentine world go by. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day Four – Day at leisure or optional excursion to Siena and San Gimignano

On today’s optional excursion, head firstly to medieval gem Siena, its centrepiece the shell-shaped piazza il Campo, home to the annual Palio horse race. After time to explore, you’ll complete a fascinating day with a visit to the exquisite hilltop fortress city of San Gimignano, with its beautiful towers, medieval walls and cathedral.

Day Five – Journey from Arezzo to Rome,

via Montalcino wine-tasting Head south toward the Eternal City, via hilltop Montalcino, where Enoteca la Fortezza is famed for its

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Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from

• Birmingham £1,585 • Bristol £1,595 • Gatwick £1,575 • Manchester £1,585 • Luton £1,575

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• Siena & San Gimignano (full day) – from £62 • Rome by Night with dinner – from £66 • Capri Boat tour with lunch (full day) – from £149 • Positano & Amalfi with lunch (full day) – from £99 Room for Sole Use from £425

Please note: The transfer time from Pisa airport to your hotel in Arezzo is approximately two hours and approximately two hours 30 minutes from your hotel in Sorrento to Naples airport.

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Capri Naples

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• Embark on a city tour of Arezzo with entrance to Basilica di San Francesco • Delve into the historical and architectural delights of Florence • Enjoy in an optional day trip to the charming cities of Siena and San Gimignano • Sample local labels from an atmospheric winery housed in a medieval fort in

Montalcino • An optional evening tour of Italy’s ancient capital, Rome • Marvel at Rome’s medley of historic monuments • An fascinating visit to the Roman ruins of Pompeii • An optional boat tour to the stylish shores of Capri • Meander along the Amalfi Coast on an optional boat tour, calling at Positano • 10 nights’ half-board accommodation at hotels in Arezzo (4 nights) and Sorrento

Peninsula (3), and three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Romoli

Hotel Roma in Rome • 10 breakfasts and four dinners • Return flights from the UK to Italy, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable

Piazza Navona Dining out in Rome Tuscan Hills

regional wines. Enjoy a tasting with cheeses and cold meats. On arrival, check into the hotel for three nights, then perhaps catch your first glimpse of breathtaking Rome by night, as you see the Colosseum, the Forum, Circus Maximus, the dome of St Peter’s and countless other treasures in their floodlit glory, on a dinner-inclusive optional tour.

Day Six – Included tour of Rome and afternoon

at leisure Join your tour manager to discover and explore a place where over two thousand years of history come alive, and modern life carries on in colourful, relaxed style alongside. As well as the relics of ancient Roman empire, the basilicas of the early Christian Church and the Baroque fountains into which many a coin has been thrown, you’ll take in the Vatican City, with vast St Peter’s Square and the nearby Sistine Chapel housing Michelangelo’s fabled frescoes. After the tour, sit back and watch the Roman world go by, as you enjoy a taste of what Romans call la dolce vita. This evening, dine at your leisure, perhaps in bustling Trastevere, across the Tiber. Day Seven - At leisure Explore the city at your own pace – be it shopping, sightseeing or simply wandering, gelato in hand, before sitting down to an evening traditional aperitivo before a relaxed dinner, one of the world’s greatest cities is sure to capture and delight at every step.

Day Eight – Drive from Rome via Pompeii to the

Sorrentine peninsula Bid “Arrivederci, Roma” and board the coach for the journey to one of Italy’s most beautiful corners. Pause at extraordinary Pompeii, preserved forever as it was in 79AD, when towering Vesuvius, still a smouldering presence above, erupted with such devastating consequences. After the fascinating opportunity to step back in time, journey on to your welcoming hotel, nestled in the hills above the blue bay of Naples. Rest and relax after the day and enjoy dinner.

Day Nine – At leisure or optional day trip to

Capri Enjoy the surroundings of the hotel, with its sun-kissed terrace, or journey to Sorrento’s bustling harbour to cross by boat to the beautiful Isle of Capri, Mediterranean treasure and hideaway haunt of poets and artists down the years. On arrival, a minibus will take you to the picturesque village of Anacapri on the slopes of Mount Solaro. There will also be time for those who wish to take a chair lift to the summit of Solaro (payable locally). You’ll explore the island’s main town, with its chic, designer stores, before returning to the mainland and the hotel.

Day Ten – At leisure or optional Positano and

Amalfi Coast cruise Enjoy a last full day, perhaps heading down into bustling Sorrento by local bus or relaxing on the hotel’s terrace. A last, very special optional tour offers the chance to board a small boat for the breath-taking cruise on blue waters beneath the towering crags of the Bay of Salerno. Call in to pretty Positano for an included lunch, and perhaps take a dip in the warm water, before returning to the hotel for a last dinner. Day 11 – Return to the UK Make the short transfer to Naples Airport, to fly home at the end of a wonderful Italian escape.

your hotels

Etrusco Arezzo Hotel, Arezzo nights 1-4

Positioned just steps from the gates of the city, this hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the medieval town. A relaxed restaurant serves international and local dishes, and a welcoming bar with a gazebo area encompasses couches and tables. Well-equipped guestrooms, with marble bathrooms, feature TVs, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Romoli Hotel Roma, Rome nights 5-7

A pleasant hotel set in a leafy location with views over Appia Antica Regional Park and just 15 minutes from the centre of Rome. The roof offers an expansive terrace and there is a breakfast room and 24-hour bar. Air-conditioned guestrooms with balconies, have mini-bars, safes, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Royal Hills Sorrento, Sorrento Peninsula nights 8-10

With a hilltop setting and views of the Gulf of Naples, this family-run hotel promises a delightful stay. A casual restaurant is where breakfast is served, and there is a bar and rooftop terrace, which both look out over the garden and are dotted with sun lounges. Relaxed guestrooms include bright furnishings, TVs, safes, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

Etrusco Arezzo Hotel

Romoli Hotel Roma