Christmas with the Countess Luppis
Christmas with the Countess Luppis
Christmas with the Countess Luppis
5 Days Starting in united and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Pasiano di Pordenone
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SXGOU
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 30
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This year you are invited to spend Christmas with the Countess Luppis in her home, an elegant boutique hotel. You'll head off to explore nearby Venice, an extraordinary city of palaces, bridges and canals, which is even more magical during the festive season. A further highlight is the chance to also explore Padua, known as the setting for Shakespeare's famous comedy The Taming of the Shrew.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Venice
Location: Pasiano di Pordenone
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner, D
You'll fly to Venice today. On arrival we'll transfer you to your lovely boutique hotel in Pasiano di Pordenone, on the border between the regions of Veneto and Friuli. This is the residence of the Countess Luppis.
This evening join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink before dinner.
Day 2 Christmas Eve, Venice
Location: Pasiano di Pordenone
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Today we're going to head to the extraordinary floating city of Venice for a guided tour. We'll see famous landmarks, starting in St Mark's Square, which is dominated by the Church of St Mark and is Venice's focal point. We'll also see the magnificent Doge's Palace and cross the Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal, where we can watch gondolas glide beneath us. The city is a mesmerising sight at any time of the year but it is even more magical when it is illuminated by sparkling lights.
We'll also see the city from the water as we board a boat and take in some of these incredible sights as we cruise the famous canals.
Day 3 Christmas Day, Pasiano Di Pordenone
Location: Pasiano di Pordenone
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BLD
It's Christmas Day, so enjoy a leisurely morning before we gather for a local Italian festive lunch at the hotel. After we've eaten we'll enjoy some festive games.
Day 4 Boxing Day, Padua
Location: Pasiano di Pordenone
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Enjoy breakfast in the elegant surroundings of the hotel before we set off on a trip to Padua. The city is known as the setting for Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew and is thought to be the oldest in northern Italy. On a tour we'll see highlights including the 13th century Basilica of St Anthony, a place of pilgrimage for generations.
Day 5 Venice - Uk
Meals Included: B
After breakfast the Countess Luppis will bid us farewell as we transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 nights in a 4-star boutique hotel which is home to the Countess Luppis
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Meals
9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 Christmas Day lunch with wine, 4 dinners including a welcome drink
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides
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Return flights from Gatwick
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A dedicated Just You representative to greet you at selected UK airports
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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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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4 nights in a 4-star boutique hotel which is home to the Countess Luppis
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9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 Christmas Day lunch with wine, 4 dinners including a welcome drink
What's Not Included
Accommodation
- Hotel Villa Luppis
- The Hotel Villa Luppis is located in 12 acres of gardens between the regions of Veneto and Friuli. This elegant boutique hotel in the style of a country house, was formerly a Benedictine monastery, and is owned by and home to Countess Luppis. Facilities include a gourmet restaurant, piano bar, swimming pool, tennis court, gym and wellness area. Guest rooms feature private facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning, mini-bar and period furnishings.
Excursions Included
- Tour the floating city of Venice
- Guided tour of Padua
Optional Excursions
N/a
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the maximum group size?
Max Group Size Is 30
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, Return flights from Gatwick
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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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