Treasures of Tuscany Drinks-Inclusive by Express Coach

Treasures of Tuscany Drinks-Inclusive by Express Coach

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Treasures of Tuscany Drinks-Inclusive by Express Coach

9 Days Starting and ending in Italy

Visiting: Italy, Marina di Massa, Pisa, Elba, Florence, Cinque Terre, Lucca

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

ttdi

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Art, Cultural, History

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Tour Overview

Explore the beautiful Tuscan coastline, countryside and cities and discover what makes this region of Italy so popular. Tuscany is renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is bursting with art and architecture. Discover the delights of Florence with it's impressive Duomo, the charms of Pisa with its iconic leaning tower and the colourful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre.

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful Tuscan coastline, countryside and cities and discover what makes this region of Italy so popular

  • Tuscany is renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is bursting with art and architecture

  • Discover the delights of Florence with it's impressive Duomo, the charms of Pisa with its iconic leaning tower and the colourful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Travel Towards Italy

Location: Italy

Accommodation: Overnight coach journey

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel by Express Coach overnight towards Italy.

Day 2 : Arrive Marina Di Massa

Location: Marina di Massa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Dinner

We reach Marina di Massa, where we spend the next six nights.

Day 3 : Pisa

Location: Pisa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Discover the wonderful city of Pisa, known throughout the world for its astounding leaning tower. However, there’s much more available in this city, which is equally as well-known for its amazing architecture and artistic atmosphere.

We will be able to explore the city at leisure, seeing attractions such as the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, the Campo Santo, St. Francis' church and the Palazzo Della Carovana.

Day 4 : Isle Of Elba

Location: Elba

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we enjoy a boat ride to the beautiful Isle of Elba, which is situated off the Tuscan coast.

It's the third largest of Italy’s islands and is home to beautiful, unspoilt and rugged scenery with stunning beaches and a pleasant Mediterranean climate to be found there.

Elba is renowned for its clear, blue sea and beautiful beaches. It’s also famous around the world for harbouring the French Emperor Napoleon in 1814 during his exile.

You will find remnants of its glorious past, from the archaeological findings in its museums to the impressive fortresses and military constructions. This is truly one of Tuscany's most unique destinations.

Day 5 : Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Florence is the capital of Tuscany in Italy and is a wonderful city, with amazing architecture and a huge number of historical sights.

With something for everyone, this excursion to Florence is sure to make for an enjoyable day out. For instance, while at leisure in the city, 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, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Archeological Museum, the Museum of the History of Science, and many other sights.

Day 6 : *Cinque Terre

Location: Cinque Terre

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our optional visit explores the beautiful Cinque Terre, which is made up of five colourful fishing villages and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Connected by a railway line which cuts through the hillside and clings to the cliffs, they offer an insight into the unspoilt Italy of days gone by.



*Please note: this excursion involves lots of walking, hilly terrain and steps.

Day 7 : Lucca

Location: Lucca

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Scandinavia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, you can join us for an optional excursion to Lucca, a city with a long history which goes back to Etruscan and Ancient Roman times.

The city contains marvellous architecture, with Lucca’s defensive walls having been designed by Leonardo Da Vinci.

The area of most interest to visitors is still enclosed within these walls, which have never been breached.

In Lucca, we will find lovely churches with old architecture, such as St Martin's Cathedral, San Michele in Foro and the Basilica di San Frediano, as well as an ancient Roman amphitheatre and the National Museum of Villa Guinigi.

Day 8 : Travelling North Through France

Location: Marina di Massa

Accommodation: Overnight coach journey

Meals Included: Breakfast

We begin our journey through the night, travelling north through France.

Day 9 : Return Home

Location: Italy

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • 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.

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Porterage at Hotels

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Insurance

Accommodation

You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel Scandinavia in Marina di Massa.   

The hotel enjoys a central location in this popular coastal town.

Check out our Q&As

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

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • 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

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

    Low

  • 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

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

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 8 years or above

  • 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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    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

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

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

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

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