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7-Day Tour - 2009 Departures
- Day 1 – Local departure then onwards overnight to Italy.
- Day 2 – Afternoon arrival in Fiuggi, near Rome, for a 4-night stay.
- Day 3 – Pompeii and Montecassino (optional, included on Silver Service); Pompeii Guided Sightseeing (optional). Join us as we visit the monastery of Montecassino. It was destroyed during WWII then rebuilt. We then continue to Pompeii where, in 79AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town in a suffocating layer of stones and ash (entrance at additional cost). Join our optional guided sightseeing tour of Pompeii. B
- Day 4 – Rome (included); Guided Sightseeing (optional) Discover the ‘eternal city’ with some time at leisure and an optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot to introduce the city’s spectacular sites. B
- Day 5 – Sorrento (optional) or Capri (optional). We travel to Sorrento, one of the most popular resorts on the Neapolitan Riviera. Pick up some souvenirs from the shops and stalls, or enjoy some Italian cuisine in one of the many trattoria. Alternatively, you can join our optional visit to Capri. Visit the town’s main square, the ‘Piazza Umberto’, and the gardens of Augustus, which overlook the Faraglioni Rocks. Enjoy the views across the Marina Piccola. A guided tour of the island is also included. B
- Day 6 – Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north. B
- Day 7 – Arrive Calais and return home.
9-Day Tour - Extra Leisure - 2009 Departures
- Day 1 – Local departure then onwards overnight to Italy.
- Day 2 – Afternoon arrival in Fiuggi, near Rome, for a 6-night stay.
- Day 3 – Pompeii and Montecassino (optional, included on Silver Service); Pompeii Guided Sightseeing (optional). Join us as we visit the monastery of Montecassino. It was destroyed during WWII then rebuilt. We then continue to Pompeii where, in 79AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town in a suffocating layer of stones and ash (entrance at additional cost). Join our optional guided sightseeing tour of Pompeii. B
- Day 4 – Rome (included); Guided Sightseeing (optional) Discover the ‘eternal city’ with some time at leisure and an optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot to introduce the city’s spectacular sites. B
- Day 5 – Sorrento (optional) or Capri (optional). We travel to Sorrento, one of the most popular resorts on the Neapolitan Riviera. Pick up some souvenirs from the shops and stalls, or enjoy some Italian cuisine in one of the many trattoria. Alternatively, you can join our optional visit to Capri. Visit the town’s main square, the ‘Piazza Umberto’, and the gardens of Augustus, which overlook the Faraglioni Rocks. Enjoy the views across the Marina Piccola. A guided tour of the island is also included. B
- Day 6 – Rome (included); Vatican and the Sistine Chapel tour (optional). Another visit to Rome, giving you the chance to join our optional Vatican and the Sistine Chapel tour. Escorted by a local guide, you will see the awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo’s famous chapel ceiling.
- Day 7 – Castel Gandolfo and Frascati (optional). We pay a short visit to the small town of Castel Gandolfo (home of the Pope’s summer residence), overlooking Lake Albano, where you can enjoy a stroll around the charming streets before we travel to the attractive, historic hill-town of Frascati. Dominated by the majestic Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati is famous for its wine. Head for one of the town’s many ‘cantine’ where wine is sold by the litre from giant wooden barrels. B
- Day 8 – Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north. B
- Day 9 – Arrive Calais and return home.
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
7-Day Tour - 2010 Departures
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then travel onwards overnight to Italy.
- Day 2 – Afternoon arrival in Fiuggi, near Rome for a four-night stay.
- Day 3 – Pompeii and Montecassino (included); Pompeii Guided Sightseeing (optional). Join us as we visit the monastery of Montecassino. It was destroyed during WWII then rebuilt. We then continue to Pompeii where, in 79AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town in a suffocating layer of stones and ash (entrance at additional cost). Join our optional guided sightseeing tour of Pompeii. B
- Day 4 – Rome (included); Guided Sightseeing (optional). Discover the ‘eternal city’ with some time at leisure and an optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot to introduce the city’s spectacular sites. B
- Day 5 – Sorrento (optional); or Capri with Guided Tour (optional). We travel to Sorrento, one of the most popular resorts on the Neapolitan Riviera. Alternatively, you can join our optional visit to Capri. Visit the town’s main square, the ‘Piazza Umberto’, and the gardens of Augustus, which overlook the Faraglioni Rocks. A guided tour of the island is also included. B
- Day 6 – Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north. B
- Day 7 – Arrive in Calais and return home.
9-Day Tour - Extra Leisure - 2010 Departures
- Day 1 – Local departure then onwards overnight to Italy.
- Day 2 – Afternoon arrival in Fiuggi, near Rome, for a 6-night stay.
- Day 3 – Pompeii and Montecassino (included); Pompeii Guided Sightseeing (optional). Join us as we visit the monastery of Montecassino. It was destroyed during WWII then rebuilt. We then continue to Pompeii where, in 79AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town in a suffocating layer of stones and ash (entrance at additional cost). Join our optional guided sightseeing tour of Pompeii. B
- Day 4 – Rome (included); Guided Sightseeing (optional). Discover the ‘eternal city’ with some time at leisure and an optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot to introduce the city’s spectacular sites. B
- Day 5 – Sorrento (optional); or Capri with Guided Tour (optional). We travel to Sorrento, one of the most popular resorts on the Neapolitan Riviera. Alternatively, you can join our optional visit to Capri. Visit the town’s main square, the ‘Piazza Umberto’, and the gardens of Augustus, which overlook the Faraglioni Rocks. A guided tour of the island is also included. B
- Day 6 – Rome (included); Vatican and the Sistine Chapel tour (optional). Another visit to Rome, giving you the chance to join our optional Vatican and the Sistine Chapel tour. Escorted by a local guide, you will see the awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo’s famous chapel ceiling.
- Day 7 – Castel Gandolfo and Frascati (optional). We pay a short visit to the small town of Castel Gandolfo (home of the Pope’s summer residence), overlooking Lake Albano, where you can enjoy a stroll around the charming streets before we travel to the attractive, historic hill-town of Frascati. Dominated by the majestic Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati is famous for its wine. Head for one of the town’s many ‘cantine’ where wine is sold by the litre from giant wooden barrels. B
- Day 8 – Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north. B
- Day 9 – Arrive Calais and return home.
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Silver Service
You can travel in armchair comfort for only a little extra. Add a touch of luxury to your holiday - choose to upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel with added benefits.
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expertly-trained coach crews, who are on hand to assist and escort you along the way!
Flight Option
This tour allows you to fly to your destination, allowing you plenty of time to relax and see the sights!
Cruising Tour
This tour consists of an inclusive cruising element, by either river or sea!
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras:
- optional excursions;
- single room supplement £69 (7 days) £89 (9 days);
- travel insurance from £39.95 (7 days) £42.95 (9 days).
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Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by executive coach
- 4 or 6 nights' accommodation with breakfast
- Excursions:
- Pompeii and Montecassino
- Rome (once on 7-day tour, twice on 9-day tour)
Silver Service
Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras
- Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
- Deluxe, reclining seats
- Extra legroom
- Comfortable rear lounge
- Porterage in all hotels
- Smaller, more personal group
Tour Dates
7-Day Tour - Executive Coach - Tour Ref: 7IRP
| May 1 |
£299 |
Sep 13 |
£359 |
| Jun 7 |
£349 |
Oct 4 |
£299 |
| Aug 2 |
£359 |
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7-Day Tour - Silver Service- Tour Ref: 7IRPV
| Apr 24 |
£399 |
Jul 19 |
£449 |
| May 15 |
£419 |
Aug 2 |
£449 |
| May 29 |
£439 |
Sep 4 |
£449 |
| Jun 28 |
£449 |
Oct 11,25 |
£399 |
9-Day Tour - Executive Coach - Tour Ref: 9IRP
9-Day Tour - Silver Service- Tour Ref: 9IRPV
| May 8 |
£539 |
Aug 7,28 |
£549 |
| May 22 |
£549 |
Sep 4 |
£549 |
| Jun 12 |
£549 |
Sep 25 |
£549 |
| Jul 17 |
£549 |
Oct 19,23 |
£499 |
Single Room Saver
If you're travelling alone, look out for holidays with the 'Single Room Saver' symbol - on these tours there's no single room supplements! We offer a maximum of four free single rooms per departure (subject to availability), so book early and save money!
Door to Door
On tours marked with the 'Travel Door-to-Door' symbol, you don't even have to think about getting to you local joining point! We'll pick you up from your home and take you there, then return you back home at the end of your holiday.
Flying Start
On selected popular tours, choose a flying start (fly out and join coach for return
journey), flying return (travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways!
Plus we'll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
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