Picturebook Italy
A grand tour of Italy’s majestic cities and sights – from the beautiful shores of Lake Garda, the canals of Venice, and the cobbled streets of Siena, to the majesty of Rome and the stunning Bay of Naples and Sorrento. And that’s all before exploring Renaissance Florence, Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower and the captivating Lake Maggiore on this magnificent holiday taking in the best that Italy has to offer.
Tour Includes
- 11 or 13 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 9 or 11 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
12 days from £1,589pp
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 12 or 14 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.
Continue south to Lake Garda for a three-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
A full-day included excursion along the shores of Lake Garda visiting some of the picturesque villages on its shoreline. We travel along the eastern side of the lake where we visit Malcesine, dominated by Monte Baldo, a 2218-metre-high mountain.
We continue to Garda, the principal town of the area. Spend time exploring the narrow streets of the old village or relax in one of the many cafés. We also see the ancient fortified town of Sirmione, from where you can take an optional cruise around the peninsula, which lasts approximately 30 minutes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding area from the lake itself.
Includes Breakfast
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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| Sirmione Peninsula Cruise | 2026 From £30 | 2027 From £32 | 2028 From £34 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Join our optional excursion to Venice. Venice is renowned for its beauty, architecture and its artwork. It 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 main 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. Perhaps take a ride on a gondola, with your expert gondolier steering you through the busy waterways of Venice (at own cost) or maybe sit back and relax at Harry’s Bar with one of their famous Bellini cocktails, the choice is yours.
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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| Venice | 2026 From £72 | 2027 From £78 | 2028 From £80 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We leave Lake Garda and call in at Siena, a picturesque, Tuscan medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Piazza del Campo is one of the most famous squares in the world on account of its beauty and architectural integrity. It is also the place where the famous horse race, the Palio di Siena, is run. Continue to the Fiuggi or Anagni area near Rome for a three-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Join our optional visit to the popular Neapolitan resort town of Sorrento, where you can spend the full day exploring at your leisure. If you wish to be introduced to all Sorrento has to offer, then join our optional Taste of Sorrento excursion, where you can combine your visit to Sorrento with a guided walking tour of the town and a visit to a Limoncello factory. As part of our optional excursion, dinner is included in a local restaurant in Sorrento tonight.
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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| Taste of Sorrento Guided Walking Tour and Local Dinner | 2026 From £73 | 2027 From £80 | 2028 From £82 |
| Sorrento and Local Dinner | 2026 From £46 | 2027 From £50 | 2028 From £52 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Today you have the full day to discover the Italian capital city of Rome on our included excursion. The Historic Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with wonderful palaces, churches, basilicas, Roman ruins, monuments and fountains. It has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere. There will be ample free time for you to explore this wonderful city at your leisure. To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour. The sightseeing tour takes place on both coach and foot and will introduce you to the city’s wonderful sights, including the mighty Colosseum (entrance not included) and the Trevi Fountain. Note: Although Rome is a relatively compact city, we would remind you that this is a walking tour, not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, and we would recommend you wear suitable shoes for the day.
Includes Breakfast
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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| Rome Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2026 From £45 | 2027 From £49 | 2028 From £51 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We leave our hotel and travel to our overnight stay in the Montecatini Terme area, Tuscany. En route we visit the Renaissance city of Florence. There will be time at leisure to 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). To get the most from your visit, join our optional guided sightseeing tour with local guide. The tour starts by coach and takes us up the hills behind the city, to Piazza Michelangelo. Here you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside. Once you have taken your photos the coach will take you back to the city, where your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the delightful streets of Florence, pointing out the major sights. See the Santa Croce church, the burial place of Michelangelo, the famous statues in Piazza della Signoria and also the magnificent Santa Maria Duomo.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
This morning we leave our hotel and head north pausing at the beautiful city of Pisa, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower. There will be time at leisure for you to explore all the city has to offer. The area around the Leaning Tower is geared more towards tourists, so you will find lots of small souvenir kiosks selling all kinds of merchandise with the leaning tower motif. Pisa is also famous for its biscotti biscuits and bakeries all through the town sell different varieties. To introduce you to the most important sights why not join our optional guided walking tour? The tour starts at the Piazza dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles. The piazza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains the city’s most famous sights. The Leaning Tower or Torre Pendente has to be the most legendary of them all. Later today we travel to Lake Maggiore for a two-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Join our optional excursion to the southern shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore and the lakeside town of Baveno, from where we board a boat for a cruise out to the picturesque Borromean Islands with their landscaped gardens and parks. We visit Isola Bella, which was completely transformed by its occupants, and its palace and gardens (entrance included) are the epitome of opulence and luxury. We also visit Isola dei Pescatori, a complete contrast to Isola Bella, but equally captivating.
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 Maggiore & The Borromean Islands | 2026 From £55 | 2027 From £60 | 2028 From £62 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
To northern France for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.
Continue south to Lake Garda for a five-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
A full-day, included excursion along the shores of Lake Garda, visiting some of the picturesque villages on its shoreline including Sirmione, from where you can take an optional cruise on the lake.
Includes Breakfast
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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| Sirmione Peninsula Cruise | 2026 From £30 | 2027 From £32 | 2028 From £34 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Join our optional excursion to Venice with its maze of ornate bridges, weaving canals and elegant Byzantine and Renaissance architecture.
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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| Venice | 2026 From £72 | 2027 From £78 | 2028 From £80 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
After breakfast, we have an included excursion to the second-largest city in the Veneto region, Verona. This beautiful Roman city is situated alongside the River Adige and is the setting for William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Verona was a Roman city, and many Roman ruins have been preserved, notably the Arena. Most of the historical sites to see today date from the past 800 years. Verona's military importance has also left city fortifications and an excellent castle. To introduce you to the city’s array of spectacular sights, why not join our optional guided walking tour. 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 (entrance included on the walking tour), home to the prestigious Verona Opera Festival, which dominates the main square. 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 buildings and personalities that will allow you to appreciate to the full the charming nature of this fine old historic town. You will have time at leisure to browse amongst the shops or take a coffee break in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra overlooking the Arena.
Includes Breakfast
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 Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2026 From £51 | 2027 From £55 | 2028 From £57 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Spend your final day on Lake Garda, relaxing and enjoying some last minute sightseeing.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We leave Lake Garda and call in at Siena, a picturesque, Tuscan medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Piazza del Campo is one of the most famous squares in the world on account of its beauty and architectural integrity. It is also the place where the famous horse race, the Palio di Siena, is run. Continue to Fiuggi or Tivoli area near Rome for a three-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
A day of choices today with two different optional excursions available. You may wish to join our optional visit to the popular Neapolitan resort town of Sorrento where you can spend the full day exploring at your leisure. The town and area have been a popular holiday resort for over 2000 years with all nationalities and is the perfect place to watch the world go by. If you wish to be introduced to all Sorrento has to offer then join our optional Taste of Sorrento excursion, where you can combine your visit to Sorrento with a guided walking tour of the town and a visit to a Limoncello factory. Limoncello is the signature lemon liqueur of the area, and our visit will include a short tour of the factory and orchard along with a sampling of this famous drink. The choice is yours! As part of our optional excursion, dinner is included in a local restaurant in Sorrento tonight.
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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| Sorrento and Local Dinner | 2026 From £46 | 2027 From £50 | 2028 From £52 |
| Taste of Sorrento Guided Walking Tour and Local Dinner | 2026 From £73 | 2027 From £80 | 2028 From £82 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Today you have the full day to discover the Italian capital city of Rome on our included excursion. The Historic Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with wonderful palaces, churches, basilicas, Roman ruins, monuments and fountains. It has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere. There will be ample free time for you to explore this wonderful city at your leisure. To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour. The sightseeing tour takes place on both coach and foot and will introduce you to the city’s wonderful sights, including the mighty Colosseum (entrance not included) and the Trevi Fountain. Note: Although Rome is a relatively compact city, we would remind you that this is a walking tour, not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, and we would recommend you wear suitable shoes for the day.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2026 From £45 | 2027 From £49 | 2028 From £51 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We leave our hotel and en route to our overnight stay in the Montecatini Terme area, Tuscany, we visit the Renaissance city of Florence, which is rich in architectural splendour. To get the most from your visit, join our optional guided sightseeing tour.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2026 From £41 | 2027 From £44 | 2028 From £46 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
This morning we leave our hotel and head north pausing at the beautiful city of Pisa, home to the world famous Leaning Tower. There will be time at leisure for you to explore all the city has to offer. The area around the Leaning Tower is geared more towards the tourists so you will find lots of small souvenir kiosks selling all kinds of merchandise with the leaning tower motif. Pisa is also famous for its biscotti biscuits and bakeries all through the town sell different varieties. To introduce you to the most important sights why not join our optional guided walking tour? The tour starts at the Piazza dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles. The piazza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains the city’s most famous sights. The Leaning Tower or Torre Pendente has to be the most legendary of them all. Later today we travel to Lake Maggiore for a two night stay
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisa Guided Sightseeing | 2026 From £38 | 2027 From £41 | 2028 From £43 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Join our optional excursion to the southern shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore and the lakeside town of Baveno, from where we board a boat for a cruise out to the picturesque Borromean Islands with their landscaped gardens and parks. We visit Isola Bella, which was completely transformed by its occupants, and its palace and gardens (entrance included) are the epitome of opulence and luxury. We also visit Isola dei Pescatori, a complete contrast to Isola Bella, but equally captivating.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands | 2026 From £55 | 2027 From £60 | 2028 From £62 |
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
To northern France for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Please note that early and late season departures may feature a sail past the Borromean Island. Full details will be advised on your final documents.
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Accommodation
12-day tour
You will stay for three nights at a 3-star hotel in the Lake Garda area such as the Hotel San Giorgio or Club Hotel La Vela; three nights at a 3-star hotel in Fiuggi or Anagni , south of Rome; overnight at a 3-star hotel in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany; then two nights at a 3-star hotel on Lake Maggiore such as the Hotel Alpi in Baveno or Hotel Intra in Verbania.
14-day tour
You will stay for five nights at a 3-star hotel in the Lake Garda area; three nights at a 3-star hotel in Fiuggi or Anagni area, south of Rome; overnight at a 3-star hotel in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany; then two nights at a 3-star hotel on Lake Maggiore.
Overnight stays in northern France/Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Hotel La Vela
The Hotel La Vela is situated only 200 metres away from the lakeside at Torbole and the resort’s numerous restaurants, shops and bars. The hotel a warm welcome and good cuisine and service. A walk of around 45 mins along the lake front takes you to the popular resort of Riva del Garda, with its excellent shops and lakeside cafés and bars.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower
- Telephone
- Balcony
Service
- Bureau de Change
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Free WiFi (Public Areas)
- Iron at Reception
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Intra Hotel
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Laundry Service
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Splendid Sole
The Splendid Sole Hotel in Manerba del Garda offers a modern wellness centre with an indoor pool and hot tub, the right place to spend your wellness holiday on Lake Garda. It is the perfect reconciliation between the beauty of nature and the indispensable pleasure of pampering yourself. Spend your holiday on Lake Garda among splendid olive groves and wonderful beaches. This property is 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. Hotel Splendid Sole is near the Natural Park of Manerba del Garda, 900 yards from the lake shore.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
Travel Options
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.
The pinnacle of luxury coach travel
Exclusive to Leger Holidays, these exceptional vehicles blend state-of-the-art features with sophisticated design, offering business-class comfort on the road. Try Luxuria once, and you’ll never look back – the journey will stay with you long after the holiday ends.
With just 31 spacious seats, enjoy a calm, unhurried atmosphere from the moment you step on board – because true comfort means more space, more privacy, and more time to relax. You’ll also benefit from a choice of seating, allowing you to travel in a way that suits you...
- Double Seats Designed for two, double seats are great for couples or friends travelling together – offering comfort, connection, and a relaxed way to share the journey.
- Single Seats Offering privacy and comfort, single seats are perfect for solo travellers who prefer a little more personal space.
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Face-to-Face Seats
Face-to-face seats with personal tables are the sociable way to travel, ideal for card games, coffees and conversation.
With a superior average seat pitch – 32% greater than many leading short-haul airlines – Luxuria double seats offer unmatched personal space. Enjoy comfort that’s built in, not added on.
Luxuria Features
Entertainment at your fingertips
Immerse yourself in your own touch-screen TV, offering a world of films, TV shows, music, and games – entertainment designed around you.
The perfect pour
Our crew serves a selection of hot and cold beverages directly to your seat – ideal for staying refreshed throughout your journey.
Relax in unmatched comfort
Recline in spacious, ergonomically designed, armchair-style seating with generous legroom and experience a refined sense of luxury, crafted exclusively for your relaxation.
Stay connected
Keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey with USB ports and plug sockets at every seat – perfect for capturing memories and staying connected with loved ones.
Silver Service
From the attentive service to the carefully considered features, our Silver Service coaches create an atmosphere that is both friendly and memorable, bringing people together. Experience the difference – refined travel, shared moments, and lasting comfort.
- Designed for Socialising A stylish and spacious rear lounge offers a sophisticated and private place to unwind, where conversation flows easily and friendships are made along the journey.
- Privacy Board An innovative privacy screen creates a calm retreat away from the rest of the coach, giving you the choice to enjoy quiet seclusion while you socialise with fellow passengers.
- Tables with Cup Holders Thoughtfully designed cabinets with secure cup holders mean refreshments are always within easy reach, adding both practicality and polish to your travel experience.
Silver Service Features
Deluxe design
Specially designed, luxurious seats enhanced with leather headrests deliver superior support, blending comfort with a premium finish.
Space to stretch out
Enjoy the luxury of generous legroom that goes far beyond standard coach travel, giving you the freedom to settle in with ease and stretch out fully.
Spacious rear lounge
Designed for socialising, the spacious rear lounge offers a stylish retreat with privacy screens, handy tables and cup holders – perfect for relaxing, chatting and enjoying the journey.
Thoughtful touches that make a difference
A carefully maintained interior climate and soft ambient lighting ensure the coach always feels comfortable, welcoming and perfectly suited for a relaxing journey.
Reviews
4.1 Out of 5 ( 116 Reviews )
Reviews
Quality
4 / 5
Value for Money
3.9 / 5
Alan, 9 months ago
The holiday could have been excellent if it had been organised better, The main hotels where we stayed the longest needed to be of better quality and service as they were poor not what people would expect if staying awhile, The coach and staff were not up to the standard on a Luxuria coach which we paid extra for and expected as i have experienced far better on my previous experiences with yourselves, The coach had no hot water or any air conditioning for the whole of the holiday and were not informed until on route, this needed to be sorted as it was like this on the previous holiday and was going out again the next day still faulty which i was informed, As far as the drivers go i got the impression that George and Joan were on their holidays as a couple, not sure who arranged the time schedule but the day that we went to Rome which we were really excited about we were asked to leave at 3-45pm to rush back to a terrible hotel with not even a nice town to spend any time in whilst waiting for dinner, the meal was terrible which just made that day worse we should have had more time in Rome as it was very busy being it a Sunday, George was very pleasant but did almost all the driving not sure if this was safe where as before it was shared, i could go on even more but think this is enough and i will have to give some serious thought before considering another trip with yourselves which is a shame as i really enjoyed my previous holidays.
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Brian Stanners, 9 months ago
Excellent to see Italys many cities
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Mrs K Parles, 9 months ago
Three star hotels are low quality than you would expect. Our tour guides on this holiday were not always available , I have not had this problem on previous leger holidays .
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