Grand Tour Of Italy

Itinerary

Description

Italy is renowned for its scenic vistas, fascinating history and unique architecture, and is home to some of the world’s greatest works of art. Combined with a Mediterranean climate and delicious food and drink, it’s no wonder that the country is one of Europe’s most popular destinations! On this grand tour we enjoy many of Italy’s highlights, immersing ourselves in the country’s captivating culture while visiting wonderful cities. Experience remarkable Venice with its trademark canals, historic Florence, the capital of Rome and the beautifully-preserved hilltop city of Siena on this fantastic trip!

Coach Itinerary

Day 1

Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2

Travel onwards to our overnight hotel in northern Italy, with dinner included.

Day 3

We continue on to our hotel in Montecatini Terme, stopping en-route in Pisa, famous for its leaning tower.

Day 4 – Siena

We leave Montecatini and travel via Siena, a beautifully-preserved hilltop city surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, best known for its Palio horse race which takes place each summer in the Piazza del Campo. We continue south to our hotel on the outskirts of Rome where we stay for two nights.

Day 5 – Rome

A day in Rome awaits us, where we start with a guided city tour. Highlights of Italy’s capital city include the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Vatican City, an independent state within Rome and seat of the Catholic Church. The rest of the day is free to explore the city at your own pace and choose a restaurant for an early dinner before we return to our hotel.

Day 6 – Florence

We head to Florence, undoubtedly one of Italy’s most charming cities. Just some of the city’s highlights include the Palazzo Vecchio, Giotti’s Bell Tower and the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s lovely ‘Old Bridge’, which is still occupied by gold and silversmiths today. Afterwards we travel to our hotel in the Verona area, our base for the next two nights.

Day 7 – Venice

We explore Venice with a guided walking tour. This city is a floating work of art replete with locals lounging back in sunny piazzas with a spritz in hand. Boasting wonderful attractions, highlights include St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and of course the gondolas that ply their trade up and down the canals.

Day 8

Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included. 

Day 9

Continue to Calais for our return ferry home.

Air Itinerary

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel and ferry crossings
• First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
• 6 nights at selected 4-star hotels in Italy with breakfast plus 3 dinners
• Excursions to Rome & Venice
• Guided city tour of Rome
• Guided walking tour of Venice
• En-route visits to Pisa, Siena & Florence
• Fully escorted by a tour manager

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• First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
• 6 nights at selected 4-star hotels in Italy with breakfast plus 3 dinners
• Guided city tour of Rome
• Guided walking tour of Venice
• En-route visits to Pisa, Siena & Florence
• Fully escorted by a tour manager

Flight Information

*Air holiday prices are correct at the time of publication but are subject to fluctuation and availability. Other regional airports may be available and the final price will depend on your chosen airport, airline and flight time. This will be advised at the time of booking.

One piece of checked-in hold luggage PER PERSON is included however; the weight allowance does vary between airlines. Please ask for details.

Hotel transfers may be in shared vehicles. You may also have to await passengers arriving on other flights; for your convenience we will do our utmost to keep the waiting time to a minimum.

Holiday operated by Just Go! Holidays under ATOL No.10889

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Booking Flights

Please note the following information when booking flights.

• We will need passenger names (First and Last name only) and dates of birth as per passport. These names MUST match with your passport (please add in the “notes” section of the booking process)
• Please note the flights will be booked in the names given to us during the booking and that changes to names will incur a charge from the airline which will be passed on to you, along with a £25.00 Just Go! amendment fee. (If you do not enter a full name during the booking process one of our reservations staff will contact you following your booking)
  
  
• Are you travelling on a British passport? (If not please let us know)
  
  
• Do you or any of you party require assistance at the airport
  
  
• Luggage will be booked as per the flight terms above. Where hold luggage is included this will be the airline minimum usually 15 or 20kg per person.
  
  
• Flight times will be given with final documents approximately two weeks prior to departure.  (Flights booked outside the hours of 0600-18:00 customers will be contacted.)
  
  
• Flight arrivals/departures are grouped for transfers and passengers may have to wait up to an hour on arrival for incoming/delayed flights.
  
  
• Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable once they are booked by our air department.
  
  
• All passengers are responsible to do their own on-line check-in

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Accommodation

Selection of Hotels

We’ll stay in a selection of 4-star hotelsin Italy. Each hotel features comfortable en-suite rooms as well as a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotels will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotels will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.