Classical Italy

Classical Italy

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Classical Italy

12 Days Starting in Lake Garda and ending in Northern France

Visiting: United Kingdom, Lake Garda, Venice, Siena, Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Lake Maggiore, Borromean Islands, France

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

ci

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

See the best of Classical Italy with included visits to the world famous cities of Siena, Rome, Florence and Pisa. Marvel at the beautiful scenery of Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and the Neapolitan Coast and join our optional excursion to beguiling Venice.

Highlights

  • See the best of Classical Italy with included visits to the world famous cities of Siena, Rome, Florence and Pisa.

  • Marvel at the beautiful scenery of Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and the Neapolitan Coast

  • See the ancient fortified town of Sirmione. This famous town is known for its beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere, and we’ll be able to take in its many sights.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Local Departure

Location: United Kingdom

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we travel to northern France or Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Lake Garda

Location: Lake Garda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or San Giorgio in Riva del Garda

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue south to our resort on Lake Garda for a three-night stay.

Day 3 Lake Garda

Location: Lake Garda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or San Giorgio in Riva del Garda

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our included excursion along the shores of Lake Garda. Heading along the eastern side of the lake, we first visit Malcesine, dominated by the Monte Baldo mountain. We continue to Garda, the principal town of the area.

Spend time exploring the narrow streets of the old village or relax in one of the many cafés. We also see the ancient fortified town of Sirmione. This famous town is known for its beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere, and we’ll be able to take in its many sights. These include the 13th century Scaliger Castle, and the churches of Sant’Anna della Rocca, San Pietro in Mavino and Santa Maria Maggiore. Enjoy an optional cruise around the peninsula, which lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Day 4 Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bristol or San Giorgio in Riva del Garda

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our optional excursion to the beautiful city of Venice, where we’ll find stunning architecture, fascinating history and vibrant culture. Venice is one of the most interesting cities in the world, with its winding canals and reputation for being the birthplace (and adopted home) of many amazing musicians.

Today, Venice is an extraordinary city with lots to discover, from museums to art galleries, monuments to bridges, and everything in between. Some of the most famous places we’ll be able to visit at leisure while in the city include the Doge's Palace and the Clock Tower, as well as the Museum of Natural History and the Venice Academy Gallery. There’s also the Basilica di San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge and the famous Grand Canal.

Day 5 Siena

Location: Siena

Accommodation: Hotel, 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave Lake Garda and call in at Siena. With the city’s historical centre a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siena is one of Italy’s most popular destinations and is famous for its beautiful attractions. We’ll explore its wonderful heritage and culture, and will get the chance to visit a number of its most popular sights at leisure. See the Piazza del Campo, one of the most famous squares in the world and where the famous horse race, the Palio di Siena, is run. Later, we head south to the Fiuggi area near Rome for a three-night stay.

Day 6 Sorrento

Location: Sorrento

Accommodation: Hotel, 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Optional excursion to the Neapolitan resort of Sorrento, where you can spend the full day exploring at your leisure. Join our optional Taste of Sorrento excursion, where you can combine your visit to Sorrento with a guided walking tour of the town and a visit to a Limoncello factory. Limoncello is made with lemon rind, water, sugar and alcohol and is one of the most popular digestifs in Sorrento.

Day 7 Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel, 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you have the full day to discover the Italian capital city of Rome on our included excursion. Known as the 'Eternal City' of the Roman Empire, Rome has an immensely rich heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of the world’s most-visited capitals. Packed with historical attractions and with something for absolutely everyone, we are guaranteed to enjoy our time in this famous city. We will 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 and the Trevi Fountain, the choice is yours.

To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour. The sightseeing tour takes place on both coach and foot and will introduce you to the city’s wonderful sights.

Day 8 Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel, 3-star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave our hotel and travel to our overnight stay in the Montecatini Terme area, Tuscany. En route we visit the Renaissance city of Florence. There will be time at leisure to explore the endless historic sights. Florence is a wonderful city, with amazing architecture and a huge number of historical sights. While at leisure, you can choose to see such sights as the Piazza della Signoria where the Fountain of Neptune is located, as well as a replica of Michelangelo’s David statue - the original is housed within the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.

There’s also the gothic Florence Cathedral and the Palazzo Vecchio. To get the most from your visit, join our optional guided sightseeing tour with local guide. The tour starts by coach and takes us up the hills behind the city, to Piazza Michelangelo. Here you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside. Once you have taken your photos the coach will take you back to the city, where your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the delightful streets of Florence, pointing out the major sights.

Day 9 Pisa

Location: Pisa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sant'Anna or Hotel Intra

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we head to the wonderful city of Pisa. We will see the ‘Field of Miracles’ the historic centre of the town and of course the famous leaning tower, where seeing really is believing, at the towers gravity-defying distance from the perpendicular! We’ll enjoy free time in the city to explore at leisure before continuing to Lake Maggiore for a two-night stay.

Day 10 Lake Maggiore And The Borromean Islands

Location: Lake Maggiore, Borromean Islands

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sant'Anna or Hotel Intra

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our Optional excursion to the southern shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore and the lakeside town of Baveno, from where we board a boat for a short cruise out towards the picturesque Borromean Islands. The islands lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks.

Day 11 Northern France

Location: France

Accommodation: Hotel, city-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

To northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 12 Return Uk

Location: United Kingdom

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Porterage at Hotels

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at a 3-star hotel such as the Hotel Bristol or San Giorgio in Riva del Garda, on Lake Garda; three nights at a 3-star hotel in Fiuggi, south of Rome; overnight at a 3-star hotel in the Montecatini Terme area, Tuscany; then two nights at a 3-star hotel on Lake Maggiore such as the Hotel Sant'Anna in Verbania or Hotel Intra in Verbania.

Overnight stays in northern France/Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 8 years or above

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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