Venice, Florence & Rome Platinum
8 DAYS FROM £859
Join us for an amazing odyssey through 2000 years of civilisation, as we explore three of Italy's great cultural cities.
All this included
Venice Canal boat ride, orientation & glass blowing demonstration
Ravenna City sightseeing with local guide including entrance to the Basilicas of St Vitalis and St Apollinare the New
Florence Walking sightseeing tour
Assisi St Francis' Basilica
Rome City sightseeing with local guide - St Peter's Square, Roman Forum and Colosseum
Touring by private first-class air-conditioned Platinum Tourer coach
Flights UK - Venice; Rome - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B) and 2 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotel
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Venice area.
Fly to Venice where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in the Venice area for two nights. (D)
DAY 2: Venice.
Venice, a city of unparalleled beauty, is a feast of wonderful sights. Imagine the delightful criss-crossing canals, the gondolas, water buses, arched bridges, palaces and quiet little piazzas. Enjoy the included canal boat ride towards St Mark's Square, an orientation of this enchanting city as well as a visit to a typical Venetian glass blowing demonstration. (B)
DAY 3: Venice area - Ravenna - Florence area.
This morning, drive across the River Po, arriving at the city of Ravenna, situated close to the shores of the Adriatic Sea and at one time an imperial city known as the 'Byzantium of the west'. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour with a visit to the Basilicas of St Vitalis and St Apollinare the New, both adorned with brilliant mosaics from the 6th century. In the afternoon continue your journey across the Apennines to the Florence area for two nights. (B)
DAY 4: Florence.
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis, will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned partly in the historic centre, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire this city's timeless beauty. Don't miss the walking tour with local guide which will take in most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce, the beautiful Piazza Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard, the Loggia dei Lanzi and to top it all the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto 'Campanile'. (B, D)
DAY 5: Florence area - Assisi - Rome.
Continue further south this morning and stop in Assisi, where St Francis was born in 1182. Visit the magnificent Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then on to Rome for three nights. (B)
DAY 6-7: Rome.
The 'Eternal City', a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting and absolutely unique! Your sightseeing with local guide starts in St Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
DAY 8: Rome - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Venice Area: Albatros at Mestre (4*) or Poppi at Mira (4*); Florence Area: Meridiana at Florence (3*) or Holiday Inn (4*); Rome: Parco Tirreno (4*).
Platinum Tourer Highlights
All this included
Extra legroom - seat pitch up to 95cm
Coaches seating 36 passengers
Leather trimmed seats with headrest and retractable footrest
On-board toilet/washroom facilities
Complimentary tea and coffee
Personal audio headsets
Satellite navigation display
Video/DVD and multi-track sound system
Holiday Extensions
View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Ischia - 7 Extra nights from £366
Why not extend your holiday with a relaxing week in the lovely island of Ischia?
You can extend your holiday with a week in any of the hotels in the island of Ischia. If prices for the combination of your choice are not shown on this page, please ask your reservations advisor for details.
On the afternoon of day 8 of your tour (Thu) you will be taken from Rome to the hotel of your choice in Ischia, for a week's stay before transferring to Naples airport for your return flight home.
View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Sorrento - 7 Extra nights from £390
Why not extend your holiday with a relaxing week in Sorrento?
You can extend your holiday with a week in most of the hotels in Sorrento. If prices for the combination of your choice are not shown on this page, please ask your reservations advisor for details.
On the afternoon of day 8 of your tour (Thu) you will be taken from Rome to the hotel of your choice in Sorrento, for a week's stay before transferring to Naples airport the following Thursday for your flight back to the UK.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Ischia - 7 Extra nights from £366
View Holiday PhotosGran Paradiso
Set in its own small garden, this hotel is ideal for those who want to be close to the resort centre yet enjoy a relaxing time in the sun.
Location: Just 150 metres from the resort centre of Casamicciola Terme, the superbly situated Hotel Gran Paradiso offers incomparable views over the harbour and the Bay of Naples. Casamicciola beach is just 200 metres away.
Facilities: 2 thermal pools; one with free sunbeds and parasols; panoramic sun terrace; lounge; American bar; TV area; restaurant; beauty treatments and massages (charge); lift; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; air-conditioning (mid Jun-mid Sep); satellite TV; safety deposit box and hairdryer.
Options: Sole occupancy (not available 30 Jul-26 Aug); balcony and sea view; full board.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offer: 2 saunas, 2 turkish baths and 1 mud facial mask FREE for stays between 30 Apr-20 May and 17 Sep-22 Oct.
View Holiday PhotosLa Scogliera
The Hotel La Scogliera has a friendly Italian atmosphere with intimate attention to detail. It is built in typical Mediterranean-style with vibrant colours and eye-catching ceramic tiles.
Location: Set 100 metres from a sandy beach in the Bay of San Franceso, the hotel offers fantastic sea views and terraces laden with olive and palm trees, hibiscus and bougainvillaea.
Facilities: Swimming pool (fresh water May-Oct); outdoor thermal water pool with hydro-massage (mid May-Sep); indoor thermal pool with hydro-massage (mid May and Oct only); sunbeds; parasols; lounge; restaurant; weekly candlelit dinner; occasional live music; pool bar serving snacks; lounge bar; TV room with satellite channels; massage; free bus to 'Terme Castaldi' for spa treatment (by appointment) and air-conditioning in bedrooms (15 Jun-15 Sep).
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; balcony or patio; TV; hairdryer.
Options: Side sea view; single room.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offers: 1 mud facial mask FREE for arrivals in May, July and October.
Add a week in Sorrento - 7 Extra nights from £390
View Holiday PhotosMajestic Palace
This attractive hotel is tastefully furnished in a charming traditional-style, and stands in its own well-kept gardens in the elegant residential area of St Agnello.
Location: The nearby Marinella beach terrace is 400 metres away, offering magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The centre of Sorrento is approximately 2 kilometres away, reached by a courtesy bus which runs approximately 6 times a day.
Facilities: Swimming pool; free sunbeds; sun terrace; gardens; restaurant, weekly buffet dinner with occasional piano bar; stylish lounge and snack bar; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep); hairdresser; beauty salon; sauna and jacuzzi; small gym; table tennis; lift; safety deposit box and minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a lower ground floor twin room with private facilities; terrace or patio; satellite TV; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep) and hairdryer.
Options: Single room; upper floor balcony room.
Official category: 4 star.
Note: There are a number of steps within the hotel.
View Holiday PhotosGrand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Enjoying a really desirable position in the centre of Sorrento, this well established hotel is perfect if you like being right in the thick of things. With elegant public areas and well kept colourful gardens, the hotel provides a wonderful base in Sorrento, from which to either relax or explore the town and surrounding area.
Location: In the heart of Sorrento with the main square, Piazza Tasso, shops, bars and restaurants only 50 metres away. Marina Grande and the beach are both easily reached.
Facilities: Panoramic rooftop terrace with swimming pool and snack bar; free sunbeds and towels; lounge; bar; minibar and safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; balcony; air-conditioning (1 Jun-30 Sep) and satellite TV.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star.
View Holiday PhotosVilla Maria
plusA comfortable, central hotel, the Villa Maria has recently been renovated and is elegantly furnished, and has a range of facilities for you to make the most of. It makes an excellent base from which to enjoy and explore Sorrento and its environs.
Location: In Sorrento centre, with all its shops, restaurants and bars on your doorstep. The beach is just a short walk away, and the marina a little further.
Facilities: Swimming pool; sauna; solarium; jacuzzi; restaurant; breakfast buffet; bar; terrace; room service; small gym; safety deposit box; money exchange.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; air-conditioning (May-Sep) and balcony.
Options: Single room (no balcony).
Official category: 3 star.
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