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Discover Medieval Italy
8 DAYS FROM £469
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
Included highlights worth £70
San Marino City sightseeing
Assisi City sightseeing
Lake Trasimeno Scenic drive
Orvieto Visit cathedral
Todi Visit
Arezzo Visit
Pienza and Montepulciano Wine tasting
Urbino Visit
Included In The Price
Flights: UK - Venice - 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 on tour only (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between the overseas airport and hotel
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Venice.
Fly to Venice and transfer to your hotel in the Venice area for an overnight stay. (D)
DAY 2: Venice - San Marino - Chianciano.
We drive south across the delta of the River Po, arriving close to the shores of the Adriatic Sea for an included tour of the capital of San Marino, Europe's smallest republic. This fascinating clifftop city boasts three fairytale castles and a stunning, impeccably restored centre. In the afternoon, journey west to Chianciano, an elegant Tuscan town with its own thermal spa and handsome parks where we will stay 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 a myriad of 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.
Enjoy a day sampling the delights of Umbria's rich cultural past, with a full day excursion to spectacular Orvieto. Set astride a volcanic rock, Orvieto is crowned by a magnificent duomo, lavishly decorated with intricate mosaics, sculptures and frescoes. Later, head to Todi for a visit to its charming medieval town. (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 we 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 wine tasting session and linger in its captivating main square to admire the Renaissance palaces and duomo. (B, D)
DAY 7: Urbino - Venice area.
Morning journey to Venice area, with a stop at enchanting Urbino, birthplace of Raphael, en route. Stay overnight in the Venice area and round off your tour in style with an optional dinner and evening out in Venice. (B)
DAY 8: Venice - UK.
Transfer to Venice airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL
Your 3 diamond hotel in Chianciano Terme will be allocated on arrival.
Accommodation on Tour
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL
Your 3 diamond hotel in Chianciano Terme will be allocated on arrival.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Lake Garda - 7 Extra nights from £220
After your leisurely tour, why not stay on for a relaxing week by beautiful Lake Garda? You can extend your holiday with a week in either of the hotels in Lake Garda. 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 Venice airport for your flight home.
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Lido di Jesolo - 7 Extra nights from £110
After your leisurely tour, why not stay on for a relaxing week by the popular beach resort of Lido di Jesolo? You can extend your holiday with a week in either of the hotels in Lido di Jesolo . 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 Venice airport for your flight home.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Lake Garda - 7 Extra nights from £220
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View Holiday PhotosSplendid Palace
Located in an idyllic setting amidst old lemon groves with spectacular views over Limone and across the lake to Malcesine.
Location: Situated 300 metres up the hill from Limone village centre.
Facilities: Two swimming pools with free sunbeds and parasols, one overlooking the lake and one close to the lake, indoor pool with whirlpool and sauna; pool bar; restaurant; sun terrace with bar service; lounge bar; TV area; lifts; live music weekly; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; balcony; lake view; air-conditioning (Jun-Aug); TV; telephone.
Options: Single room with balcony and lake view; junior suite with jacuzzi.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offers: A choice of local wine, beer or soft drinks, all on draught, included during dinner; complimentary afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits (from 4-5pm); candlelit Gala dinner and live music once a week; complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for all bookings made before 28 February 2008. -
View Holiday PhotosVilla al Mulino
Set in the centre of the resort of Garda this attractive hotel was once part of an old watermill and has retained its traditional atmosphere, whilst offering a good choice of modern amenities.
Location: 400 metres to the shingle beach and 200 metres to shops, bars and restaurants.
Facilities: Swimming pool with free sunbeds and parasols; pool bar; restaurant; TV room; lifts; evening entertainment programme and live music four times a week.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower; wc; TV; hairdryer and air-conditioning (27 May-12 Sep, 2pm-9am only). Note. Guests may at times be allocated rooms with balcony.
Options: Single room; balcony guaranteed.
Official category: 3 star.
Add a week in Lido di Jesolo - 7 Extra nights from £110
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View Holiday PhotosKennedy
A pleasant and friendly hotel on the main shopping street very close to the beach.
Location: The sandy beach is only 50 metres away; a selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants are just outside the hotel which itself is situated close to Piazza Milano, at the quieter end of the resort.
Facilities: Swimming pool with sunbeds and parasols; private beach with free deck chairs and parasols; restaurant; terrace snack bar; lounge bar with satellite TV; lift; satellite TV, safety deposit box and air-conditioning (charge) in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc and balcony.
Options: Side sea view.
Official category: 3 star. -
View Holiday PhotosCambridge
With an excellent location on the seafront, the Cambridge is a stylish hotel with a friendly atmosphere.
Location: Set on the golden-sandy beach of Jesolo, 5 minutes walk from the Piazza Mazzini.
Facilities: Swimming pool with small whirlpool; sunbeds for hire and parasols; private section of beach with free chairs and parasols; restaurants; pool bar; snack bar by terrace; lifts; Gala night and live music (Saturday in high season); fridge and safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; balcony; side sea view; air-conditioning (Jun-Aug); hairdryer and satellite TV.
Options: Single room (on request); full board.
Official category: 4 star.
Special offer: 20% discount on green fees for Jesolo golf course.
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