Cox & Kings Europe 2013 Brochure - Travel Club Elite

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One of Italy’s most atmospheric and beautiful cities, Florence
contains a spectacular array of Renaissance art and architecture
within its compact and vibrant centre. Some of the sights of note
include the Duomo, the bell tower, the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and
the Boboli gardens. The city also offers the finest culinary traditions
of Tuscany, in particular olive oil, meat dishes and chianti wine.
villa Cicolina
4-star • 4 Days / 3 Nights from £565
Villa Cicolina is situated on a hill just outside
the ancient town of Montepulciano amid
much history and varied landscapes. Over
the centuries, patrician families transformed
the villa into their country residence, leaving
their legacy in the frescoes, coats of arms
and paintings. Situated nearby are the historic
cities of Siena and Perugia and the well-known
vineyards of Chianti.
The hotel has large private gardens, which
enclose a swimming pool and jacuzzi, and
is surrounded by olive groves. There is an
extensive wine cellar where you can try wine
tasting, while cooking classes are available at
the hotel’s restaurant. The 11 guestrooms are
located over three floors.
Travel between Nights Price Single Extra night
PP Supp Twin
04 Apr – 25 May 3 £565 £335 £95
26 May – 10 Sep 3 £595 £335 £95
11 Sep – 31 Oct 3 £565 £335 £95
Per person price includes 3 nights at the Villa Cicolina, flights from London Gatwick
with British Airways and easyJet to Pisa, breakfast daily and 4 days car hire in category
B vehicle. Regional flights are available with Jet2. London Heathrow and London City
flights are available with an supplement.
San Biagio Church, Montepulciano
Villa Cicolina
Relais Santa Chiara
4-star • 5 Days / 4 Nights from £515
Located very close to the medieval hill town of
San Gimignano, this elegant hotel is situated on
a hill overlooking the Tuscan countryside and
offers 41 air-conditioned guestrooms each with
a satellite television, radio, minibar and en suite
facilities. There is an attractive garden terrace,
which centres on a freeform swimming pool
and a separate heated mini pool.
Other facilities include a bar, lounge and
breakfast room, while a variety of fine
restaurants are located within walking distance
in the San Gimignano for dinner.
Travel between Nights Price Single Extra night
PP Supp Twin
23 Mar – 31 Mar 4 for 3 £530 £250 £80
01 Apr – 26 Apr 4 for 3 £515 £250 £80
27 Apr – 24 May 4 for 3 £550 £250 £90
25 May – 11 Sep 3 £630 £280 £110
12 Sep – 05 Oct 3 £595 £280 £110
06 Oct – 19 Oct 4 for 3 £550 £250 £90
20 Oct – 03 Nov 4 for 3 £515 £250 £80
Per person price includes 3 or 4 nights at the Relais Santa Chiara, flights London
Gatwick with British Airways and easyJet to Pisa, breakfast daily and 4 to 5 days car
hire in category B vehicle. Regional flights are available with Jet2.London Heathrow and
London City flights are available with an supplement.
Palazzo San Lorenzo
4-star • 4 Days / 3 Nights from £495
This 4-star property is set in the charming
medieval village of Colle di Val D’Elsa, halfway
between Siena and Florence. Built in 1635
and originally used as a hospital, it was fully
renovated in 2010.
It has 48 rooms and suites, each with parquet
flooring, air conditioning, a flatscreen television,
internet access and minibar. The spa contains
an indoor heated swimming pool with a sauna
and Turkish bath. The restaurant, Sopra le Mura,
in the old chapel of the palace, serves the best
Tuscan cuisine and a selection of wines.
Travel between Nights Price Single Extra night
PP Supp Twin
06 Jan – 27 Mar 3 £495 £260 £65
02 Apr – 23 Apr 3 £505 £260 £80
24 Apr – 25 May 3 £525 £260 £85
26 May – 10 Jun 3 £525 £260 £85
11 Jun – 31 Aug 3 £505 £260 £80
01 Sep – 12 Sep 3 £525 £260 £85
12 Sep – 10 Oct 3 £525 £260 £85
11 Oct –31 Oct 3 £505 £260 £80
01 Nov – 28 Dec 3 £590 £260 £65
Per person price includes 3 nights at the Plazzo San Lorenzo, Flights from London
Gatwick with British Airways and easyJet to Pisa, breakfast daily and 4 days car hire
in category B vehicle. Regional flights are available with Jet2. London Heathrow and
London City flights are available with an supplement.
Relais Santa Chiara
Palazzo San Lorenzo
Castello del Nero
Castello del Nero
5-star • 5 Days / 4 Nights from £795
Castello del Nero, a 5-star luxury boutique
hotel and member of the Leading Hotels of
the World, is located in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa,
the heart of the Chianti area. A magnificent
12th-century castle, it is a typical example of
a noble residence in the Tuscan countryside.
The 50 rooms and suites are unique and all
offer the services and comforts of the most
luxurious hotels. Rooms and suites have been
painstakingly restored, refurbished with elegance
and completed with state-of-the-art technology.
Health and well-being facilities include an ESPA
spa, an outdoor heated swimming pool, two
tennis courts and a gym.
Travel between Nights Price Single Extra night
PP Supp Twin
26 Mar – 31 Mar 4 for 3 £795 £480 £175
01 Apr – 25 May 4 for 3 £795 £480 £175
26 May – 31 May 4 for 3 £830 £480 £175
01 Jun – 30 Jun 4 for 3 £975 £630 £220
01 Jul – 31 Aug 4 for 3 £995 £655 £220
01 Sep – 30 Sep 4 for 3 £975 £630 £220
15 Oct – 31 Oct 4 for 3 £795 £480 £175
01 Nov – 06 Jan 14 4 for 3 £795 £480 £175
Per person price includes 3 nights at the Castello del Nero, flights from London Gatwick
with British Airways and easyJet to Pisa, breakfast daily and 5 days car hire in category
B vehicle. Regional flights are available with Jet2. London Heathrow and London City
flights are available with an supplement.