An Italian Adventure - Shakespeare's Verona to Sicily's Shores
An Italian Adventure - Shakespeare's Verona to Sicily's Shores
An Italian Adventure - Shakespeare's Verona to Sicily's Shores
16 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Verona, Preganziol, Montecatini Terme, Rome, Vico Equense, Naxos, Catania
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Tour code:
SEIGT
Tour Overview
Start this incredible journey with a walking tour of Verona to see some of the glorious city’s finest attractions including Juliet’s Balcony before heading to the floating city of Venice. Discover highlights including St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge before heading to Bologna. Travel through Tuscany's beautiful countryside to the spa town of Montecatini Terme, and from here discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Head to the Lazio region, and the ancient city of Rome to discover iconic landmarks such as Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and the Spanish steps. Your next destination is the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where a guided tour of Pompeii, buried beneath hot ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted, brings this well-preserved ruined city to life. You'll also have the chance to admire the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and cruise to the island of Capri, before ending this epic tour on the island of Sicily for views of Mount Etna.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Verona
Location: Verona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Marco
Today you will fly to Verona and transfer to your hotel. After time to settle in, we'll get together for a welcome drink.
Day 2 Verona - Venice
Location: Preganziol
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
This morning we will start with a guided tour of Verona to see some of the glorious city’s finest attractions including Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman arena. This afternoon we will transfer to Venice.
Day 3 Venice
Location: Preganziol
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Today's the day you'll get to explore Venice, with famous highlights including St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. In the evening we'll head to a local restaurant in Treviso for an authentic dinner.
Day 4 Bologna - Montecatini
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
This morning we'll head off into northern Italy and Tuscany's glorious countryside. Our journey takes us through Bologna, where we'll stretch our legs on a sightseeing tour ending with a taste of delicious ice-cream at the famous Sorbetteria Castiglione.
Day 5 Pisa
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
From our base in Montecatini Terme, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is within reach. After your visit, the rest of the day is all yours or you may want to join an optional excursion to Lucca this afternoon.
Day 6 Florence
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tamerici & Principe
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
Today, you'll visit the 'art city' of Florence for a tour. This afternoon, there is an optional excursion to the Uffizi gallery with 'skip-the-line' admission and guide.
This evening, you'll get to enjoy an open-air performance at the renowned Montecatini Opera Festival.
Day 7 Orvieto - Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Palladium
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
We're heading south today, to the region of Lazio and Rome. The impressive fortress town of Orvieto is ours to explore on the way to our hotel in Rome.
Day 8 Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Palladium
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
Let's set off and explore the magnificent sights of Rome on a guided tour. Highlights include the beautiful Spanish Steps and the ornate Trevi Fountain. This afternoon is yours to do as you please in Rome.
Day 9 Rome - At Leisure
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Palladium
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
Today you'll get to explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel on an exclusive skip-the-line two-hour guided visit.
Day 10 Pompeii - Sorrento Peninsula
Location: Vico Equense
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sporting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
A full day of exploration begins with a visit to Montecassino Abbey before we arrive at the ruins of Pompeii for a guided walking tour. Later, we'll arrive in the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where our hotel is centrally located.
Day 11 Sorrento Peninsula - At Leisure
Location: Vico Equense
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sporting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Today you can relax at your hotel, or join an optional excursion. It's just a short boat journey across the Bay of Naples to Capri, so if you want to add this glamorous island to your sightseeing list, today's optional excursion is a must.
Day 12 Sorrento Peninsula - At Leisure
Location: Vico Equense
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sporting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Today you can relax at your hotel, or join an optional excursion and discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Day 13 Pizzo Calabro - Sicily
Location: Naxos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BLD
We're leaving mainland Italy now, and heading to Sicily. On the way we'll stop at a seaside resort in Calabria for lunch. A short ferry ride takes us to Messina, with an onward drive to Taormina.
Day 14 Taormina
Location: Naxos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Taormina sits on a sheer cliff, perched above beautiful beaches and close to Mount Etna, so just imagine the views you'll see on today's tour. There's plenty of free time too, so spend the afternoon making your own discoveries.
Day 15 Giardini Naxos - At Leisure
Location: Naxos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
You've seen Mount Etna from afar, so maybe now's the time to see Europe's highest volcano close up on our optional excursion. Once here head off on a 16-seater jeep adventure with an Alpine Guide for amazing views of this majestic mountain. Later we'll gather together to enjoy some wine tasting and a dinner at a restaurant close to Mt Etna.
Day 16 Catania - Uk
Location: Catania
Meals Included: B
Today you'll transfer to the Sicily's Catania Airport for your return flight to the UK.
What's Included
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
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Return flights from London
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15 nights in 4-star hotels
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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25 meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners and welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
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15 nights in 4-star hotels
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25 meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners and welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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