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Discover Tuscany
8 DAYS FROM £495
The genteel spa town of Montecatini is your base for the leisurely touring holiday in one of Italy's loveliest regions. Your hotel in Montecatini will be a 3 diamond hotel of our choice.
Included Highlights
Included highlights worth £70
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 Excursion with wine tasting
Included in the Price
Flights: UK - Venice - UK
Accommodation on tour 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 overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Venice area.
Fly to Venice and transfer to your hotel in the Venice area for an overnight stay. (D)
DAY 2: Venice (including 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. You will be notified of your 3 diamond hotel on arrival. (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 and 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 - UK.
Transfer to Venice airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL
Your 3 diamond hotel in Montecatini will be allocated on arrival.
Accommodation on Tour
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL
Your 3 diamond hotel in Montecatini will be allocated on arrival.
Holiday Extensions
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Add 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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Add 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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Splendid 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. -
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Villa 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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Kennedy



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. -
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Cambridge




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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