Picturebook Italy

Picturebook Italy

Experience the best of Italy over two glorious weeks.

Your holiday at a glance

Day 1 Local departure then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Lake Garda for a 4-night stay. B,D
Day 3 Lake Garda. B,D
Day 4 Venice. B,D
Day 5 Verona. B,D
Day 6 To Siena then south to Fiuggi near Rome for a 3-night stay. B,D
Day 7 Rome. B,D
Day 8 Sorrento or Capri. B,D
Day 9 To Florence then overnight in Montecatini, Tuscany. B,D
Day 10 To Pisa then to Lake Maggiore, for a 2-night stay. B,D
Day 11 Borromean Islands and Lake Maggiore. B,D
Day 12 To the French Alps for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 13 To the Paris outskirts for an overnight stay. B
Day 14 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Lake Garda  (included) & 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.
Venice (optional). A maze of ornate bridges, weaving canals and elegant Byzantine and  Renaissance architecture is waiting to be explored in this 118-island ‘carnival’ city.
Verona (optional, included on Silver Service). Celebrate the history of Romeo and Juliet’s nostalgic city, and see the famous ‘Arena’ amphitheatre and Juliet’s balcony.
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.
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.
Sorrento (optional) or 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.
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.
Pisa (included). We visit Pisa, known for its famous Leaning Tower. An optional guided sightseeing tour is available.
Lake Maggiore and 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.

Your hotels
You’ll stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Centrale in Torbole or similar on Lake Garda; three nights at a 3-star hotel in the spa town of Fiuggi; overnight at a 3-star hotel in Montecatini, Tuscany, two nights a 3-star hotel on Lake Maggiore overnight at the 3-star Novotel Chambery in France. Overnight stops in the northern France and Paris area will be in city-style hotels

14 days from £849

What’s Included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 13 night's accommodation with breakfast & 11 evening meals
• 5 excursions and visits

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits.
• Porterage in all hotels
• Smaller, more personal group
• EXTRA included excursion: Verona

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions

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Executive Coach- Tour ref: 14IPB
Jun 20	849	Sep 19	849
Supplements
Single Room	199

Silver Service - Tour ref: 14IPBV
Apr 18	919	Aug 3, 15, 31	999
May 9, 23, 30	979	Sep 19	999
Jun 29	995	Oct 3	949
Jul 25	995
Supplements
Single Room	199