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Christmas in Rome and Pompeii by Express Coach
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Christmas in Rome and Pompeii by Express Coach
8 Days Starting in Fiuggi, Italy and ending in France
Visiting: Fiuggi, Rome, Frascati, Pompei, France
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w8crp
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Festive and New Year, Foodie and Wine Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
Tour Overview
Experience the magic of Christmas in Italy with our "Christmas in Rome and Pompeii by Express Coach" tour. Begin your journey with an overnight coach ride to the charming spa town of Fiuggi, where you'll stay for five nights in a comfortable 3-star hotel. Explore the historic wonders of Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. On Christmas Eve, enjoy a scenic excursion to Frascati, famous for its villas and white wines, and savor local delicacies. Spend a relaxing Christmas Day in Fiuggi with a festive lunch. On Boxing Day, delve into history with a visit to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, sightseeing, and festive cheer, all while traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 21 - Through the night travel to Italy
Location: Fiuggi
Accommodation: Overnight coach journey
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel through the night on our overnight express coach.
Day 2 : Dec 22 - Early afternoon arrival
Location: Fiuggi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel, 5 nights
Meals Included: Dinner
We arrive in Fiuggi and have time to settle into our hotel, where we stay for five nights.
Day 3 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dei Pini or Villa Laura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Known as the 'Eternal City' of the Roman Empire, Rome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with ancient buildings around every corner. The city has an immensely rich history and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of the world’s most-visited capitals.?Packed with attractions, and with something for absolutely everyone, we’re guaranteed to enjoy our time in this famous city. We’ll be able to enjoy free time to explore to our heart’s content, so we can see some of the city’s best-known attractions. Take the time to discover St Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel or Trevi Fountain, the choice is yours.
Day 4 : Christmas Eve Frascati
Location: Frascati
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dei Pini or Villa Laura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We journey through the scenic countryside on our optional excursion, to the town of Frascati, located to the south east of Rome. Frascati is known for its villas and also the famous white wines. Whilst here, we include a short visit to a pergolato, where we can sample some of the local produce.
Day 5 : Christmas Day
Location: Fiuggi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dei Pini or Villa Laura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a relaxing Christmas Day in the beautiful spa town of Fiuggi, and tuck into our included festive Christmas lunch.
Day 6 : Boxing Day Pompeii
Location: Pompei
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dei Pini or Villa Laura
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you can join our fantastic included excursion to Pompeii, engulfed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79, where the inhabitants of this small town were literally frozen in time. Entrance to the site is not included and payable directly on the day. To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided walking tour? We see a remarkable excavation site and outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement. This will provide an unprecedented opportunity to see how people lived two thousand years ago. Accompany your expert guide around the town, walking along roads with indents from the passing of chariot wheels, and discovering the remains of homes, shops and public baths.
Day 7 : Dec 27 - Afternoon departure for through the night travel
Location: Fiuggi
Accommodation: Overnight coach journey
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Fiuggi and begin our overnight journey through Italy and into France.
Day 8 : Dec 28 - Arrive in the UK
Location: France
Return home.
What's Included
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach is included for the journey.
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Porterage at Hotels
Porterage at hotels is included.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers at the destination are not included.
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Entrance to Pompeii
Entrance to the Pompeii site is not included and is payable directly on the day.
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Hotel Dei Pini or Hotel Verdi, in the spa town of Fiuggi.Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned motorcoach, with travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK included in your coach holiday price.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for five nights at a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Hotel Dei Pini or Hotel Verdi, in the spa town of Fiuggi.
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Is there an option to join a guided tour in Rome?
Yes, there is an optional guided city tour available in Rome.
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What can I expect during the visit to Pompeii?
During the visit to Pompeii, you can join an optional guided walking tour to explore the remarkable excavation site and outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement. You will have the opportunity to see how people lived two thousand years ago, walking along roads with indents from chariot wheels and discovering the remains of homes, shops, and public baths. Alternatively, you can explore the excavations at your own pace, but entrance to the site is not included and is payable directly on the day.
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What activities are included on Christmas Day?
On Christmas Day, you can enjoy a relaxing day in the spa town of Fiuggi and tuck into an included festive Christmas lunch.
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Is there an opportunity to sample local produce during the tour?
Yes, during the excursion to Frascati, there is a short visit to a pergolato where you can sample some of the local produce, including the famous white wines.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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