PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Continue into Italy and to our overnight hotel.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Pisa
Today we head to Pisa for a guided tour. Here you can see the 'Field of Miracles' – the historic centre of the town – and the famous leaning tower. Perhaps spend time in the central shopping area, which is centred around the Corso Italia.Pisa is also famous for its biscotti biscuits and bakeries all through the town will sell different varieties. Continue to our 4-star hotel in Montecatini Terme for seven nights.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Lucca
We head to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca on our included excursion.We include a guided walking tour of the city, before free time for you to explore at your leisure.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Concert at Teatro del Silenzio
Enjoy a leisurely day in Montecatini Terme, with lunch included at our hotel.Tonight, we enjoy the highlight of our tour as we take our seats for the Andre Bocelli concert at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico. Bocelli’s concert is an extraordinary way to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by enchanting hills whilst being entertained by his music and incredible tenor voice.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Montecatini Terme
Enjoy a free day in the pretty spa town of Montecatini. Explore the shops and restaurants, relax in the squares and gardens, or perhaps take the funicular to Montecatini Alto and admire the stunning views.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Siena & San Gimignano
Enjoy an optional full-day guided excursion, first to the picturesque Tuscan town of Siena, centred around the Piazza del Campo. The town centre is listed by UNESCO as one of the world's most significant historic sites.We continue to the charming, hill-top town of San Gimignano, with its beautiful views over the Tuscan countryside.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Volterra; Food & Wine Tasting
We include an excursion to Volterra, known for its well-preserved medieval ramparts.During the day, we include a tasting of local delights and wines at a typical Tuscan country estate.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Cookery Class
This morning we enjoy a short cookery class and demonstration, together with light lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Florence
We leave Montecatini and make our way to the Renaissance city of Florence. We include a guided walking tour, which will reveal many of the stories behind the buildings and personalities that have shaped the history of this magnificent city. You will later have time at leisure to explore the endless historic sights, see the shops in and around the centuries-old Ponte Vecchio, or even have your portrait painted by one of the street artists who usually gather in the square next to the medieval Duomo.We continue to our overnight hotel in northern Italy.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11
To northern France for an overnight stay.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 12
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast