Grand Tour of Italy

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Embark on a spectacular journey through Italy's most iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes. From soaring Alpine passes to the Renaissance splendour of Florence, the romantic canals of Venice and the ancient grandeur of Rome, each day reveals a new cultural treasure. Stroll through charming piazzas, admire world-famous landmarks and unwind in the elegant spa town of Montecatini Terme. Discover timeless Verona, where love and legend linger and enjoy leisurely days to truly savour la dolce vita. With memorable meals, guided highlights and time to explore at your own pace, this is Italy at its most captivating.

Grand Tour of Italy
Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in the Reims area on a bed and breakfast basis.

Grand Tour of Italy
After breakfast, we travel onwards to our overnight hotel in Basel, with dinner included. Along the way, we stop in the French city of Strasbourg, which sits on the German border and boasts a lovely Old Town with quaint colourful houses and twisting alleys, the canals of Petit France and the magnificent Strasbourg Cathedral. For 227 years, this imposing sandstone structure was the tallest building in the world and at its summit, the views stretch as far as the Black Forest.

Grand Tour of Italy
Our journey continues through breathtaking Alpine scenery as we travel via the historic Gotthard Pass into Italy. En route, we pause in Pisa to admire the iconic Leaning Tower and its striking Romanesque cathedral, before reaching our hotel in the elegant spa town of Montecatini.

Grand Tour of Italy
We travel by coach to Florence, a city that embodies the spirit of the Renaissance and overflows with artistic and architectural splendour. Enjoy our guided walking tour, perhaps step inside the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, admire the intricate detail of Giotto's Bell Tower or simply savour the atmosphere around the magnificent Duomo. Don't miss a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, where gold and silversmiths have sold their wares for centuries in its picturesque riverside shops.

Grand Tour of Italy
Enjoy a day at your own pace in the elegant spa town of Montecatini Terme. Choose to relax at one of the town's historic thermal baths, take a stroll through its leafy parks and piazzas or ride the charming funicular up to Montecatini Alto for sweeping views and a leisurely lunch at your leisure. However you spend the day, it's a perfect opportunity to unwind and soak up the relaxed rhythm of Tuscan life.

Grand Tour of Italy
We leave Montecatini Terme and travel to Rome via Siena in central Tuscany - 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. After time enjoying the square and admiring the medieval brick buildings, we continue south to our hotel on the outskirts of Rome, where we stay for two nights.

Grand Tour of Italy
We explore the Eternal City on a guided tour, allowing you to fully appreciate the rich history and iconic sights. Highlights may include the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the grandeur of St. Peter's Square. Afterwards, there's time to wander at your own pace, enjoy a coffee in a sunlit piazza or visit a favourite museum before an evening at leisure to dine as you wish and soak up Rome's vibrant atmosphere.

Grand Tour of Italy
After breakfast, we head out to enjoy an en route visit to Orvieto on our way to the next hotel.

Grand Tour of Italy
Today we visit Bassano del Grappa, a picturesque town located in the Veneto region of Italy, known for its stunning medieval architecture and the iconic wooden bridge, Ponte degli Alpini. This charming town offers a blend of history and culture, with several museums and art galleries to explore. It is also famous for its production of grappa, a unique Italian spirit.

Grand Tour of Italy
We spend time in Venice, a city renowned for its beauty, architecture and artwork. We enjoy a guided tour of this 'Floating City' with over 400 bridges and 177 canals. Venice is known as the 'City of Bridges' and attracts visitors from all over the world to view its wonderful monuments, houses and squares, such as the Piazza San Marco, which contains St. Marks Basilica. Other highlights include the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and of course the gondolas that ply their trade up and down the canals.

Grand Tour of Italy
We travel to the romantic city of Verona, famed as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. On arrival, enjoy time to explore its atmospheric streets, from the ancient Roman Arena to Juliet's legendary balcony. Wander through elegant piazzas and perhaps pause for a final gelato. In the evening, we gather to share a farewell dinner - a chance to reflect on the journey, savour regional cuisine and toast to the memories made along the way! Afterwards, we head to our overnight stay in Piemonte.

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Travel to our overnight hotel in Grenoble, nestled in the French Alps, where we stay on a half-board basis.

Grand Tour of Italy
After breakfast, we continue to our overnight hotel in Troyes, where we stay on a half-board basis.

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We check out of the hotel and make our way north with a lunchtime stop in Lille before continuing to the ferry port for our afternoon crossing.

Grand Tour of Italy

- Return coach travel & ferry crossings
- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (JG3 rating) (last night with a light evening meal)
- Additional overnight stay on outward & return journey in Switzerland/France (JG3 rating) on a half-board basis
- 9 nights at a selection of hotels in Italy (JG3+ & JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast
- Excursions to Florence, Rome & Venice
- En-route visits to Strasbourg, Pisa, Siena, Orvieto & Verona
- Guided tours of Rome, Pisa, Verona, Florence & Venice
- Scenic drive through the Alps (includes St Gotthard Pass)
- Welcome drink
- Porterage
- Fruit & water in room on arrival
- Services of a tour manager


Grand Tour of Italy

- Excursions to Florence, Rome & Venice
- En-route visits to Strasbourg, Pisa, Siena, Orvieto & Verona
- Guided tours of Rome, Pisa, Verona, Florence & Venice
Selected Hotels in Italy JG4
We'll stay in a hand-picked selection of comfortable hotels throughout Italy, each chosen for its quality, location and warm hospitality. These include the Hotel Adua in Montecatini, the Green Park Hotel, Pamphili, in Rome, Hotel Aosta in Piemonte and either the Hotel Palladio or the Hotel Belvedere in Bassano del Grappa.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.

Selected Hotels in France & Switzerland JG3
We'll also stay in a selection of overnight hotels in Reims, Basel, Grenoble and Troyes.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.