10-Day Break

Day 1 – Fly to Milan where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Milan or Brescia area.
Day 2 – Siena (included). No visit to Italy is complete without seeing this beautiful city. The Piazza del Campo is perhaps the most attractive in Italy. B,D
Day 3 – Assisi (optional). Famed for its close association with St. Francis, the famous Basilica, where St. Francis is buried, really is a must-see. B,D
Day 4 – Rome (included). We visit the ‘eternal’ city. An optional guided tour by coach and on foot is a fantastic way to see the spectacular sights and enjoy the ambience of one of Europe’s great cities. B,D
Day 5 – Florence (included). We travel north to Florence. Steeped in the culture of the Renaissance, Florence’s fine art and architecture is astounding. Our optional guided sightseeing tour begins at Piazza Michelangelo for a panoramic view over the city and continues on foot in the centre where you can discover the highlights of this cultured city, including the Ponte Vecchio. B,D
Day 6 – Pisa and Lucca (included). To Pisa, where the famous Leaning Tower seems to defy gravity. Explore the so-called ‘Field of Miracles’ where time seems almost to have stood still since the 12th century, with all the cream stone edifices almost gleaming in the calm light. Next we visit Lucca, which, despite its imposing Renaissance walls, retains the layout founded by the former Roman colony in 180BC. B,D 
Day 7 – Verona (included). This ‘classical’ city is home to a wealth of historic buildings, including Juliet’s romantic balcony and the mighty Roman Arena (now used for opera). Join our optional sightseeing tour to reveal the history of this magnificent city and take time to take a coffee in one of the many cafés in Piazza Bra, overlooking the Arena. B,D
Day 8 – Venice (optional); Lagoon Cruise (optional). The magnificent buildings, surrounded by bridges and canals, are a sign of the city’s former (and continued) wealth and prosperity. See the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square, the Doges’ Palace and stroll through the town to the Rialto Bridge. Join our optional Venice lagoon cruise, which gives you great views from the water and sails past the famous islands and the Lido, Venice’s seaside resort and home of the International Film Festival. B,D
Day 9 – Lake Garda Tour (optional). We will travel along the shores of this magnificent lake, visiting picturesque villages and small towns, including delightful Sirmione, enjoying a cruise across the lake. B,D
Day 10 – Return flight from Milan. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Accommodation

You’ll stay for one night at a city-style hotel in the Milan or Brescia area, then for three nights in Chianciano Terme at the 3-star Hotel Mizar or similar.

Overnight in Montecatini Terme will be at a 3-star hotel, such as the Hotel Impero, then finishing in Lake Garda you will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Adria and Resort in Toscolano Maderno, or similar.

Extras
Optional Excursions.
Single Room Supplement: £149
Travel Insurance from £43.95

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing.