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Discover Medieval Italy - our choice
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The exquisite beauty of medieval Italy unfurls before you on this marvellous tour of the historic, honey-coloured highlights of Tuscany and Umbria. Your hotel in Chianciano Terme will be a 3 diamond hotel of our choice.
Included highlights worth £95
Siena and San Gimignano Visit
Assisi City sightseeing with local guide
Lake Trasimeno Scenic drive
Orvieto Visit cathedral
Todi Visit
Arezzo Visit
Pienza and Montepulciano Visit and wine tasting
Florence Visit
Pisa Square of Miracles
Included In The Price
Flights: UK - Pisa - UK
Accommodation in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Pisa - Montecatini.
Fly to Pisa where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Montecatini Terme. The rest of the day is free for you to get acquainted with this charming spa town. (D)
DAY 2: Montecatini - San Gimignano - Siena - Chianciano.
Today we drive into the heart of Tuscany. First stop is San Gimignano, a hill top medieval town with more towers than churches, uniquely situated among vineyards, olive groves, and delightful countryside. Then Siena, without a doubt Tuscany's most beloved and inviting city. A walk through its narrow streets lined with medieval palaces into the Piazza del Campo, which is shaped like a fan, is truly a memorable experience. In the afternoon we continue south to the spa town Chianciano, your base for the next five nights. (B, D)
DAY 3: Assisi - Lake Trasimeno.
This morning enjoy a half-day excursion to pink-stoned Assisi. The birthplace of St Francis, Assisi is home to myriad fine historic monuments, most notably the St Francis Basilica, where the Saint is buried and which is best known for its exquisite frescoes by Giotto. From here, we drive to stunning Lake Trasimeno, one of Umbria's best-loved beauty spots. (B, D)
DAY 4: Orvieto and Todi.
Another day sampling the delights of Umbria's rich cultural past, with a full day excursion to spectacular Orvieto, which sits astride a volcanic rock and is crowned by a magnificent Duomo, lavishly decorated with intricate mosaics, sculptures and frescoes. Later onto charming, medieval Todi. (B, D)
DAY 5: Arezzo.
Today a visit to one of Tuscany's jewels, the honey-coloured town of Arezzo, with its sloping Piazza Grande, fresco-painted church of San Francesco and 1st century Roman amphitheatre. (B, D)
DAY 6: Pienza - Montepulciano.
A chance to spend the morning relaxing in elegant Chianciano and enjoying its stylish shops, parks and spas at your leisure. In the afternoon travel to Pienza, a fine Renaissance town known for its cathedral and stunning central Palazzo. From there to Montepulciano, a hilltop town famed for its ruby-red wine, where you can enjoy a tasting session and linger in its captivating main square to admire the Renaissance palaces and duomo. (B, D)
DAY 7: Chianciano - Florence - Pisa - Montecatini.
Morning journey to Florence, the capital city of Tuscany and 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. Traffic is banned in part of the historic centre, so visitors can wonder at leisure and admire its timeless beauty. Then to Pisa to visit the famous Square of Miracles, dominated by the iconic 'Leaning Tower'. Continue to Montecatini and round off your tour in style with an optional dinner and evening out. (B)
DAY 8: Montecatini - Pisa - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL
Your 3 diamond hotel in Chianciano Terme will be allocated on arrival.
Chianciano Terme
Located in south-eastern Tuscany halfway between Lake Trasimeno to the east and the Val d'Orcia to the west, Chianciano is surrounded by gentle hillside country. Already known for the healing powers of its springs during Roman times, today it is one of Italy's best-known spas. The town itself is elegantly built and, as well as the expected good choice of shops, cafés and restaurants, it also has an old medieval area which is still surrounded by ancient walls.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week on the Tuscan Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £410
After your leisurely tour, why not stay on for a relaxing week in either of the hotels on the Tuscan Riviera. On day 8 (Sun) of your tour you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice for a week's stay before returning to Pisa airport for your flight to the UK.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week on the Tuscan Riviera - 7 Extra nights from £410
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View Holiday PhotosPiccolo Mondo
A fine, centrally located hotel situated in a quiet residential area, but still within walking distance from the buzz of the resort. All the amenities of both Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio are within easy reach, which combined with the nearby towns of Lucca and La Spezia, offer you the choice of what to do and where to go, or you can simply stay put and enjoy a sun-soaked beach holiday.
Location: Approximately 400 metres from the beautiful expanse of sandy beach. 200 metres from the resort's shops, restaurants and cafés.
Facilities: Restaurant; bar; parasols; reading room; internet access; lift.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; garden view; air-conditioning; satellite TV.
Options: Single room (on request).
Official category: 3 star. -
View Holiday PhotosDune
Occupying a great position only 50 metres across the road from the promenade and the wide sandy beach, this is a modern, comfortable hotel within easy reach of restaurants, cafés and bars, and is an excellent holiday base.
Location: At one end of Lido di Camaiore, across the road from the beach. 700 metres from the resort and its facilities including shops and open-air cafés that line the promenade.
Facilities: Swimming pool; lounge/bar; buffet breakfast; restaurant; tennis court; lift; minibar and safety deposit boxes in bedrooms.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with private facilities; balcony; sea view; air-conditioning; satellite TV.
Options: Single room; half board.
Official category: 4 star.
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