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Slip away this Festive season
Christmas in Sorrento & New Year in Lake Garda by Luxuria
Enjoy a fabulous twin-centre holiday to Italy during the festive season! We spend the most wonderful time of the year in charming Sorrento and embark on incredible excursions, including a scenic drive along one of the most spectacular roads in Europe, the Amalfi Drive, and a guided walking tour of Sorrento itself. We then travel north to ring in the New Year in beautiful Lake Garda – with magical memories guaranteed!
Tour Includes
- 14 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 12 evening meals including a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
- A Christmas Day lunch
- Local joining points
15 days from £3,399pp
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Continue into northern Italy and to our overnight hotel near Parma.
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Includes Dinner
This morning we begin our journey south, passing Bologna, the home of the famous Bolognese sauce, and the Tuscan capital of Florence.
We continue past the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome and later Naples, Italy’s third-largest city, before arriving at our hotel in the centre of Sorrento for a six-night stay.
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Today we enjoy the magical festive atmosphere in lively Sorrento. We include a short guided walking tour with some local tastings this morning.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps taking the opportunity to sip an apéritif in the Piazza Tasso with its spectacular Christmas tree.
This evening, we’ll continue the celebrations with a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at the hotel.
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Included Highlights
Merry Christmas! Today is at leisure for you to explore Sorrento. A popular holiday resort for over 2,000 years, soak up the enchanting atmosphere as you wander the narrow streets and enjoy a tasty Christmas lunch at the hotel.
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Includes Lunch
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Today’s included excursion takes us along one of the most spectacular roads in Europe, the Amalfi Drive. Winding along the cliff tops, expect breathtaking panoramic views at every bend. We will pause above the beautiful town of Positano, before continuing on to Amalfi. This is the largest and most popular town of this coastline, boasting medieval architecture and colourful façades.
We then continue to Ravello, which is considered by many to offer the best views of the area. It is therefore no surprise the town has been an inspiration for artists and gardeners for years!
Please note: this excursion is operated by a local coach.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today we visit the historic town of Pompeii at the foot of Mount Vesuvius on our optional excursion. In 79AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius engulfed the inhabitants of this small town in approximately 6 metres of stone and ash where they were literally frozen in time. Painstaking excavations, which are still ongoing, began in the 18th century and have uncovered a remarkable hidden city.
Accompany your expert guide around the town, walking along roads with indents from the passing of chariot wheels and discovering the remains of homes, shops and public baths (entrance to the ruins is included). Later, we also include a light lunch in a restaurant at Pompeii.
Please note: this excursion is highly recommended and extremely popular, and therefore must be booked in advance. The cost is from £84 per person (for 2026). Please ask for details when booking this holiday.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Pompeii with Lunch | 2026 £84 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Enjoy a day at leisure or join our fantastic optional excursion as we sail across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri. Walk in the footsteps of Gracie Fields as you explore the maze of streets and piazzas, as well as the main square in Capri town with its pretty white church. With spectacular scenery in all directions, it’s easy to see why this tiny island is known as a playground of the rich and famous.
Please note: this excursion is highly recommended and extremely popular, and therefore must be booked in advance. The cost is from £132 per person (for 2026). Please ask for details when booking this holiday. This excursion is operated by a local coach and local ferry.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Capri | 2026 £132 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
We leave the Neapolitan Riviera this morning as we head north towards our overnight hotel in Montecatini Terme. En route, we enjoy some free time to visit the beautiful town of Orvieto.
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We leave Montecatini Terme and travel northwards, pausing at the vibrant city of Bologna for some free time. Our journey then continues to the shores of Lake Garda for a four-night stay in the picturesque resort of Riva del Garda.
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After breakfast, we have an included excursion to the second largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. Why not make the most of your time here by joining our optional walking tour?
Verona is a beautiful city and famed as the setting for Shakespeare's romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The many charms of the city will be brought to life as you walk through its streets accompanied by a local guide. Admire the 1st-century Arena, home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square (entrance not included).
Verona boasts an abundance of fine palaces, churches and monuments, which adorn its alleyways and squares. Our informative guide will reveal many of the fascinating stories behind the history of the nature of this fine old historic town.
You will have free time during the afternoon to explore at leisure. Browse the shops or take a coffee break in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra, overlooking the Arena. We return to the hotel for a Gala Dinner and ring in the New Year in true Italian style!
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Verona | 2026 £32 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Enjoy a relaxing day and perhaps take an optional cruise on Lake Garda – the ideal way to blow away the cobwebs.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Lake Garda Cruise | 2027 £26 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Today, why not join our wonderful optional excursion to the unique city of Venice, the largest city in the Veneto area. Venice is one of the most interesting cities in the world. It mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout the 118 islands, and the magnificent buildings, surrounded by bridges and canals, are a sign of the city's former wealth. It has remained virtually the same for 600 years, which adds to its fascinating character and retains its romantic charm.
Venice is the world’s only pedestrian city, which makes it easy to explore on foot. Be sure to see some of the famous sights such as the Doge’s Palace, the symbolic seat of Venetian power and the enclosed Bridge of Sighs.
A visit to St. Mark’s Square, the principle public square of Venice, is also a must. It is dominated at its eastern end by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, a superb example of the Romanesque-Byzantine style. It was built in the 10th century to house the body of the St. Mark the Evangelist.
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Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Venice | 2027 £64 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
We leave Lake Garda and travel north to our overnight hotel in northern France or Belgium.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Michelangelo, located in the heart of Sorrento, and four nights at a 4-star hotel in the centre of Riva del Garda, such as the Hotel Sole or Hotel Portici.
Overnight stays in France and Italy will be in city-style hotels.
Hotel Michelangelo
The 4-star Hotel Michelangelo is situated just a 5-minute stroll from the centre of Sorrento. It has a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and roof terrace. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, air-conditioning and hairdryer.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
Service
- Bureau de Change
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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