Rome & Tuscany Twin Centre

Rome & Tuscany Twin Centre

8 days from only £799

Enjoy two of Italy’s contrasting highlights on this very popular 7-night holiday. Discover the magical Eternal City of Rome and explore the famous sights, including the Vatican City, followed by four nights in the Tuscan spa town of Montecatini, surrounded by vineyards and olive  groves.

Holiday highlights
• Rome, the Eternal City, including city tour
• Montecatini, Italy’s leading spa town
• Beautiful Tuscan countryside and wine tasting
• Florence’s historic splendour, including walking tour

Optional excursions
• Guided walking tours of Lucca, Pisa, Assisi and Siena

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to Rome - Flight from your chosen airport to Rome and transfer to your hotel, Hotel Aris Garden 4* for two nights.
Day 2 Rome - A full day to explore the endless sights of this wonderfully romantic city tour.
Day 3 Rome to Montecatini - North, via Siena and San Gimigano, to Montecatini for four nights at the Grand Hotel Plaza 4*.
Days 4 to 6 Montecatini - A chance to relax for a few days amongst the beautiful Tuscan countryside, where olive groves and vineyards dot the landscape or enjoy our included excursions as detailed.
Day 7 Montecatini to Rome - South to Rome via Umbrian Assisi. For a further one night stay at the Hotel Aris Garden 4*.
Day 8 Rome to UK - Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight back to the UK.

Included excursions
Rome - Enjoy a city tour and then free time to discover the Eternal City. Explore the Vatican, the Colesseum or discover the Trevi Fountain, the choice is yours.
Florence - From Montecatini we reach Florence by train for a day’s sightseeing and guided city tour in the wonderful city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and its sights such as Piazza della Signoria, and the colourful Ponte Vecchio. 
Lucca and Pisa - A visit to the ancient medieval Tuscan city of Lucca, and Pisa, with its iconic leaning tower. 
Scenic Chianti - A relaxing trip enjoying beautiful Tuscan landscapes and local wine tasting
En Route San Gimignano, Siena & Assisi - Visits to pretty San Gimignano and spectacular Siena are included during the journey to Tuscany. Descending from Tuscany, a visit is included to the Umbrian town of Assisi.

Grand Hotel Plaza, Montecatini
Once the residence of the composer Verdi, the traditional Grand Hotel Plaza provides a charming base for your stay in Montecatini and is located close to the main square, ideal for the resort’s amenities.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, including telephone, safe, satellite TV and hairdryer
• Lift to all floors
• Gardens
• Bar
• Lounge
• Outdoor pool
• Games room
• FREE Welcome drink • Included Tuscan candlelight dinner
• Cookery demonstration
• Restaurant serving continental breakfast and dinner with menu choice and tea/coffee
No. of rooms: 96 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 4 stars

Hotel Aris Garden, Rome
Situated between the airport and Rome city centre, the Hotel Aris Garden is an ideal base for exploring the Eternal City and has a wide range of excellent facilities.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, including air conditioning, TV, hairdryer and minibar
• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and dinner
• Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
• Gym, Beauty and fitness centre
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Bar
No. of rooms: 110 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 4 stars

Whats included
• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Shearings Tour Manager
• Return flights & resort transfers

Whats included
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 2 included excursions
• Grand Tourer coach travel