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Picturebook Italy

14 days from £799

The best of Italy over two glorious weeks.

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14-Day Break

  • Day 1 – We break up our journey with an overnight stay in northern France.
  • Day 2 – We arrive in beautiful Lake Garda and stay for four nights. B,D
  • Day 3 – Lake Garda & Cruise (optional). A full-day excursion along the shores of Lake Garda. We will stop at some of the picturesque villages on this shoreline, including Sirmione, from where we take a private boat to Gardone. B,D
  • Day 4 –Venice (included). AA maze of ornate bridges, weaving canals and elegant Byzantine and Renaissance architecture is waiting to be explored in this 118-island ‘carnival’ city. B,D
  • Day 5 – Verona (optional, included on Silver Service). CCelebrate the history of Romeo and Juliet’s nostalgic city, and see the famous ‘Arena’ amphitheatre and Juliet’s balcony. B,D
  • Day 6 –Siena (included). We call in at Siena, Tuscany, a picturesque medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Piazza del Campo is one of the most famous squares in the world. Then we travel south to Fiuggi near Rome for a 3-night stay. B,D
  • Day 7 – Rome (included). The ‘eternal city’ evokes a unique, colourful atmosphere, built on its ancient Roman past. Our optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot will introduce the city’s wonderful sights, including the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and St. Peter’s Square. B,D
  • Day 8 – Sorrento & Capri (optional). Sorrento is a popular resort on the Neapolitan Riviera, sporting fantastic views, great shops and delectable cuisine, or you have the option to travel to Capri for a guided sightseeing tour, then spend time exploring the island’s beautiful Gardens of Augustus. B,D
  • Day 9 – Florence (included). The Renaissance city of Florence is rich in architectural splendour. See the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). An optional guided sightseeing tour is also available. Then overnight in Montecatini, Tuscany. B,D
  • Day 10 – We visit Pisa, known for its famous Leaning Tower. An optional guided sightseeing tour is available. Then to Ispra, Lake Maggiore, for a 2-night stay. B,D
  • Day 11 – Borromean Islands (optional). We travel around the southern shores of Lake Maggiore to the lakeside town of Baveno, where we board a boat for the short transfer to the picturesque Borromean Islands.B,D
  • Day 12 – During our journey home, we spend a night in the French Alps. B,D
  • Day 13 – We make a further stop and stay overnight in the Paris area. B
  • Day 14 – We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Huw Williams

I love history and art and have visited many cities. But I keep coming back to Italy because no other country on earth offers such an extraordinary concentration of historic buildings and works of art – and there is always something new to see. They don’t call it ‘La Dolce vita’ for nothing!.

Huw Williams, Marketing Director

Tour includes...

  • Travel by executive coach
  • 13 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
  • 11 evening meals
  • 5 excursions and visits:

Silver Service

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  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group
  • EXTRA included excursion:

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On this tour travelling by executive coach there are no single room supplements.*

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* We offer a maximum of four free single rooms per departure subject to availability.

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