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Tuscany & Rome<br />
On this two centre tour we sample the scenery, culture and history of Tuscany from our base in the<br />
spa town of Montecatini before heading to Rome to explore the highlights of this beautiful city.<br />
Hotel Real Montecatini Terme HHH<br />
Five nights Half Board<br />
The Hotel Real is a great example of<br />
a typical Tuscan building located in<br />
a central but quiet location, 250<br />
metres from the main spa and<br />
magnificent parks and 600 metres<br />
from the funicular to Montecatini<br />
Alto. The en-suite rooms all have air<br />
conditioning, satellite TV, safe,<br />
telephone and hairdryer.<br />
Best Western Hotel Universo Rome HHHH<br />
Two nights Half Board<br />
The Hotel Universo is in the heart of<br />
Rome, occupying a building dating<br />
back to King Umberto l. Located<br />
near to the Opera house and<br />
Baracchini Palace. The en-suite<br />
rooms have recently been refurbished<br />
and are completely sound proofed.<br />
They have satellite TV, telephone,<br />
minibar, safe, and hairdryer.<br />
Dates & Prices<br />
7 – 14 September 2013 8 Days<br />
Twin per person £1095<br />
Supplements<br />
Single Room £135<br />
Price Includes<br />
F Door to Door service F Airport Transfers and transfer from Montecatini to Rome (by<br />
coach) F Return flights F Porterage F Five nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel<br />
Real Montecatini F Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel Universo, Rome<br />
F Return rail journey to Florence and guided walking tour F Excursion to Pisa and Lucca<br />
with guided tour of Pisa F Scenic tour of the Chianti region with a visit to Vineyard<br />
F Guided tour of Rome F Services of a professional Tour Manager<br />
NEW FOR<br />
2013<br />
Half<br />
Board<br />
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to the airport for your flight to<br />
Pisa where our local coach will collect us and take us to our hotel in the resort of<br />
Montecatini with time to settle in before dinner.<br />
DAY 2: Following breakfast we will take the short walk to the railway station to board<br />
the train to Florence. Our local guide will introduce you to the many delights this city<br />
has to offer. Florence has many museums, palaces and churches which house some<br />
of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. You will have plenty of time to explore the<br />
city further, wander the ancient streets or maybe just sit and relax and enjoy the sights<br />
and sounds of this enchanting city before catching the train back to Montecatini.<br />
DAY 3: After breakfast we visit Pisa where we have included a guided tour. The tour<br />
will take in the many sights of the city including the Leaning Tower. You will have<br />
plenty of free time to further explore the city has many castles, churches and<br />
monasteries all scattered on top of the hills along the river and its ancient streets.<br />
After lunch we continue our excursion to Lucca, a colourful and wealthy town, a real<br />
jewel in the Tuscan crown. One of the first sights of the town are the walls which<br />
surround it. Lucca also boasts some of Italy’s finest medieval and Renaissance<br />
architecture.<br />
DAY 4: A free day in Montecatini to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or maybe<br />
take a ride on the Funicular railway to Montecatini Alto, a typical medieval village<br />
where you can enjoy the spectacular views over the new town. The delightful Piazza<br />
Giusti has plenty of bars and cafes where you can sit and relax.<br />
DAY 5: Today we have included a leisurely scenic tour to the Chianti Region. This<br />
region of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful as well as one of the best known<br />
areas of Italy. We have included a visit to San Gimignano, a small walled hill town<br />
famous for its medieval architecture and towers which can be seen for miles around.<br />
We will have time for lunch before continuing for an included guided visit to the<br />
vineyard Castello Vicchiomaggio a Greve where you will be invited to sample the<br />
famous Chianti Wine.<br />
DAY 6: Today we leave Montecatini and travel towards Rome stopping at Perugia en<br />
route for lunch and a little free time to explore this hill city. Enjoy the breathtaking<br />
views over the Umbrian Hills and maybe indulge in a little Perugian chocolate. We<br />
continue our journey to Rome arriving in time to settle in before dinner.<br />
DAY 7: Following breakfast our local coach will take us on a panoramic tour of the<br />
city & our local guide will introduce you to the delights of the Eternal City of Rome.<br />
The afternoon is free to further explore, with maybe a visit to the Vatican City, the<br />
Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain. Or simply wander the winding streets and marvel<br />
at the magnificent monuments and architecture of this living museum that is Rome.<br />
DAY 8: Morning is free to explore a little more of the city or maybe a chance to do a<br />
little last minute shopping before our transfer to airport for our return flight to the<br />
UK and your Door to Door service home.<br />
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