Heart of Italy

Heart of Italy

9 days from only £449

Our resort base in the town of Chianciano is the perfect location from which to explore some of the highlights of Italy in a nutshell! Discover the eternal city of Rome and Vatican city, Renaissance Florence with the impressive 'Duomo', and wonderful Tuscan scenery.

Holiday highlights
• Rome, The Eternal City
• Florence, ‘City of Art’
• Hilltop Montalcino

Optional excursions
• Hidden Tuscany
• Visit to Assisi
• Vatican & Sistine Chapel
• Walking tour of Florence

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Depart UK - Across to Calais and then a drive through the night towards Italy.
Day 2 Arrive Chianciano - Across Switzerland and the Lombardy Plain to reach Tuscany and the spa town of Chianciano. (D) 
Days 3 to 7 Chianciano - A chance to relax and enjoy the scenery from your base in the heart of the beautiful rural Tuscan countryside, with its many cafes and a weekly market in the town’s main square. (B,D)
Day 8 Depart Chianciano - Departure after breakfast to travel north overnight. (B)
Day 9 Arrive UK - Calais, Dover, then home.
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Included excursions
Full day Rome - A full day to explore the endless sights of this wonderfully romantic city. Take time out at leisure to discover the Vatican city, St Peter’s Square, the huge Colosseum, the beautiful Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain, the choice is yours.
Full day Florence - A day’s sightseeing in the wonderful city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and its sights such as Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the colourful Ponte Vechhio.
Half day Mantalcino and Sant’ Antimo - Set within a full circuit of walls surrounded by beautiful countryside, Montalcino is a classic Tuscan hill town. We also enjoy a visit to Sant’ Antimo’s unique abbey.

Hotel Mizar, Chianciano
Situated in the heart of Chianciano, the modern Hotel Mizar is close to the main square, Piazza Italia, and promises a warm, friendly welcome for all.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, including hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar and telephone
• Bar
• Lounge
• TV room
• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and choice of menu for dinner
• Garden
• Rooftop terrace
• Swimming pool
No. of rooms: 70 Lifts: 2 Official rating: 3 stars
On selected departures this tour may stay in an alternative hotel of the same standard in Chianciano.

Whats included
• 6 nights half board, 2 nights overnight travel
• 3 included excursions