Your Holiday Itinerary
8-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onwards overnight towards Italy
- Day 2 – Afternoon arrival at our hotel in Tuscany for a five-night stay. D
- Day 3 – Lucca and Pisa (optional). We begin in the beautiful, walled town of Lucca, famous for its quaint narrow lanes and lovely piazzas. Hidden behind imposing walls, the town still follows the layout set by the former Roman colony founded in 180BC. The afternoon is spent in Pisa, famous, of course, for its Leaning Tower. Seeing really is believing when regarding this unique landmark. There will be time at leisure to discover the sights of this spectacular city. B,D
- Day 4 – Elba (optional). We head to Piombino for the ferry to Elba. Lying only 10 km. from the mainland, Elba is the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago, with an area of 224 sq. km and was the place to which Napoleon was famously exiled in 1814. Visit the historical town of Portoferraio, where you can see the Medici Fortress and the Palazzini di Mulini (Napoleon’s winter residence). Our tour will allow you to sample island life and admire the breathtaking history and scenery of this beautiful island. B,D
- Day 5 – Florence (included); Guided Sightseeing in Florence (optional). The Renaissance city of Florence is a living museum. Explore the endless historic sights, see the shops in and around the centuries old Ponte Vecchio, or even have your portrait painted by one of the street artists who usually gather in the square next to the medieval Duomo (cathedral). Get more out of your day in Florence by joining our local guide on a fascinating sightseeing tour. Travel by coach up to the hills for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside, then return to the city, where your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the delightful streets of Florence, pointing out the major sights. B,D
- Day 6 – Cinque Terre (optional). We stray off the beaten tourist track, and explore the Cinque Terre (literally meaning “five lands”). The Cinque Terre is made up of the five villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, each offering breathtaking views of the coastline. Over centuries, man has carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible ‘modern’ development with paths, trains and boats connecting the villages. We head firstly by coach to La Spezia to join the train to Riomaggiore, from where we take a one kilometre walk through the stunning ‘Via dell’ Amore’ to Manarola. Rejoining the train, we head to Monterosso, with time here before we return to La Spezia, via a leisurely cruise along the coastline, stopping in Portovenere. B,D
- Day 7 – Free time before leaving for the overnight journey north. B
- Day 8 – Arrive Calais and return home. B,D
B=Breakfast D=Dinner
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 £65;
- travel insurance from £39.95.
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Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by Executive Coach
- 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- 5 evening meals
- 1 Included excursion
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
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, on holidays of 12 days duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point! Provided you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points, from only £49.99 per car, we’ll pick you up from your home and return you back.
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.
Tour Dates
Italy'S Versilian Coast, Cinque Terre & Elba (8 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 8IVCV/1
16 April 2010 - £399.00
05 July 2010 - £479.00
05 November 2010 - £399.00
15 April 2011 - £419.00
29 April 2011 - £429.00
Italy'S Versilian Coast, Cinque Terre & Elba (8 Days)
Tour Ref: 8IVC/1
04 June 2010 - £409.00
06 September 2010 - £409.00
01 October 2010 - £379.00
03 April 2011 - £399.00
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