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Discover Tuscany + Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
15 DAYS FROM £1219
Discover Tuscany on a leisurely tour of one of Italy's loveliest regions before joining a cruise of the sparkling Mediterranean.
Highlights
Venice City sightseeing, canal boat ride & glass-blowing demonstration
Florence Full day excursion including walking tour with local guide
Lucca & Pisa Excursion
Tuscan Countryside & Chianti Tasting Half day excursion with wine tasting
Bari
Katakolon for Olympia
Santorini
Mykonos
Piraeus for Athens
Corfu
Dubrovnik
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Venice area.
Fly to Venice where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Venice area for an overnight stay. (D)
DAY 2: Venice (included sightseeing) - Montecatini.
The day begins with our included sightseeing tour of the amazing city of Venice, including a ride along the Giudecca Canal and a glass-blowing demonstration. We then drive to the delightful spa town of Montecatini.
(B, D)
DAY 3: Florence. Included sightseeing.
The Tuscan capital simply overflows with wonderful Renaissance art and architecture. Our full-day excursion includes a guided tour taking in the sightseeing highlights, such as Piazza Santa Croce, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo. (B, D)
DAY 4: Lucca and Pisa.
After a morning at leisure, enjoy an included half-day excursion to historic Lucca, famous for its magnificent churches and medieval fortifications, and as the former home of composers Boccherini and Puccini. The excursion also includes a visit to Pisa dominated by the 'Square of Miracles', and the famous 'Leaning Tower'. (B, D)
DAY 5: Montecatini. At leisure.
The day is yours to relax. Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the exquisitely beautiful city of Siena and the typically Tuscan town of San Gimignano? (B, D)
DAY 6: Tuscan countryside & Chianti tasting.
Our included half-day excursion gives you a chance to experience the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, as well as visiting a vineyard and tasting some of the region's rich red wine. In the evening why not enjoy some typical local cuisine at our optional Tuscan dinner? (B)
DAY 7: Montecatini. At leisure.
Perhaps spend the day exploring Montecatini further or simply relax amongst the lovely surrounds. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Vinci, the former home town of Leonardo da Vinci. (B, D)
DAY 8: Montecatini - Venice.
Transfer to Venice to embark your cruise ship, MSC Musica. (B, D)
DAY 9: Bari.
Facing the Adriatic, on the edges of the plateau of the Terra di Bari, Bari is divided into two main parts marked out by the Corso Vittorio Emanuele: the old city, a network of medieval streets and monuments, where visitors will lose themselves in the beauty of the impressive Romanesque-Pugliese structures, and the quarters which were developed after 1820 and characterised by perfectly straight streets and squares. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Katakolon.
Katakolon on Greece's Peloponnese is the gateway to ancient Olympia, which was not only the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it was also a sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus. Highlights of an optional excursion to Olympia include the ruins of the spectacular Temple of Zeus and the vast stadium, built to hold 45,000 spectators. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Santorini, Greece - Mykonos, Greece.
Santorini is a beautiful crescent shaped island with sheer cliffs that rise out of the sea. Visit Thira town thought by many to be the lost city of Atlantis. Take a walk through the streets, with their characteristic white houses, with blue domed roofs and wonderful views over the sea. In the evening the ship docks at the fascinating Greek island of Mykonos famed for its cosmopolitan nightlife and Greek hospitality. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Piraeus (for Athens), Greece.
After breakfast why not join an optional sightseeing tour of the Acropolis and Athens? The tour includes a visit to the Parthenon and the Acropolis museum, followed by a tour of the city by coach. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: Corfu.
This picturesque island is a popular holiday destination, and is known for its splendid beaches. The Old Town of Corfu has many colourful shops and lovely arcades and the surrounding countryside is filled with rich orange and olive groves. (B, L, D)
DAY 14: Dubrovnik.
Noted for its imposing buildings, squares and fortified walls, Dubrovnik is Croatia's best preserved medieval city. It lies on the rugged southerly coast beside olive and pine bordered shingle beaches. (B, L, D)
DAY 15: Venice - UK.
Early morning arrival in Venice is a wonderful lasting memory. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Discover Tuscany
Your choice of Montecatini hotels
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View Holiday PhotosGrand Hotel Plaza
This elegant hotel with its beautiful and classic décor, boasts a reputation for quality and a warm, friendly ambience.
Location: In the centre of town, close to shops, bars and restaurants and some of the towns many spas.
Facilities: Swimming pool; sun terrace; gardens; 3 restaurants; large lounge area; American bar; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; hairdryer; satellite TV; air-conditioning; safety deposit box.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star. -
View Holiday PhotosSettentrionale & Esplanade
Two elegant adjacent, liberty style buildings, managed by the owner's family since 1926, offering excellent food, good service and friendly staff.
Location: Positioned in the centre of Montecatini with shops and thermal baths nearby, and about 300 metres from the famous square of Piazza del Popolo.
Facilities: Swimming pool; garden and terrace; restaurant; large lounge; bar; lifts; telephone and safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; hairdryer; TV and air-conditioning.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star.
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
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View Holiday PhotosMSC Musica
Your cruise ship, the Italian owned MSC Musica, was built specifically for MSC Cruises and launched in June 2006. This elegant ship has been designed with unmistakeable Italian style décor, fully equipped with the highest quality materials and luxurious amenities to guarantee you cruise in comfort. On board, you will find a long-standing dedication to hospitality and service, in a warm and friendly environment.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Sun deck; 2 swimming pools; 9 bars; 2 poolside bars; theatre; shopping gallery; fitness centre; spa area; hairdresser; beauty centre; foreign exchange; laundry service; library and internet café.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. There are 4 restaurants on board, serving the finest international cuisine with a number of Italian speciality choices as well. Main dining is in two restaurants, however, in addition there is 1 cafeteria and 1 à la carte restaurant.
Cabins
All cabins have twin or double beds; some cabins may have upper bunks for additional travelling companions; air-conditioning/heating; TV; telephone; radio; minibar; safe; shower and wc. Your holiday price includes a category 2 inside cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
2 Twin/double inside lower deck cabin
3 Twin/double inside upper deck cabin
4 Twin/double outside lower deck cabin
6 Twin/double outside lower deck cabin with balcony
11 Twin/double outside upper deck cabin with balcony
Tipping
It is customary to tip staff on board that give a personal service. In order to help, a sum of approximately 6 euros per person will be added as a fixed amount to your cashless account on a daily basis. This gratuity will be shared amongst the staff. This is of course discretionary and should you wish to make adjustments, you may do so by contacting the guest reception desk at any point during your cruise.
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