Florence, the Renaissance city- Gorious Tuscany
Tours Pace 2
Italian Splendours
Italy
from £1,349 per person 10 2 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £54 if not required-
VIP on selected European tours
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Half board
Discover historic cities and beautiful scenery as you visit some of Italy's most iconic sights including Rome, Florence and the Bay of Naples
The perfect introduction to Italy's natural delights and architectural treasures, this exciting tour takes in some of its most iconic sights such as the historic cities of Rome and Florence, the stunning landscapes of Tuscany and the beautiful bay of Naples. If you're a first-time traveller to Italy or would like to see its most famous attractions on a single visit, this great-value tour is ideal.
Including...
10 nights in hotels
20 meals: 10 breakfasts and 10 dinners
- Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch and additional cancellation rights on overseas holidays for over 50s, or a price reduction if not required (cover is subject to medical questions)
- Return flights and transfers
- Saga tour manager
- Welcome drink reception
- Porterage at all hotels
Excursions and visits
- Scenic tour through rural Tuscany and Umbria
- Guided tour of Florence
- Visit to Siena
- Villages of Lazio tour
- Panoramic tour of Rome
- Panoramic tour of the Neapolitan Riviera
Use of audio headsets on guided tours.
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Day 1 UK-Pisa
After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly to Pisa. Stay three nights in Città di Castello, an elegant historic city surrounded by 16th century walls which sits on the flood plain of the River Tiber in Umbria. Stay in the centre at the locally-rated 4-star Hotel Tiferno. A welcome drink and dinner is included tonight. D.
Day 2 Rural Villages
Enjoy an orientation walk this morning. Later, discover the pretty scenery of the countryside, also visiting the medieval town of Arezzo. B,D.
Day 3 Florence
An included excursion takes you to Florence, whose timeless treasures have captured the imagination of many celebrated authors. B,D.
Day 4 Fiuggi
Travel to the hill-town of Fiuggi, stopping en route in Siena, famous for its shell-shaped central piazza where extraordinary horse races are held. You have time for lunch here. Your four-night stay in central Fiuggi is based at the locally-rated 4-star Hotel San Giorgio. B,D.
Day 5 Fiuggi
Spend today at leisure, perhaps exploring Fiuggi independently. Or perhaps join the optional excursion to Tivoli and Villa d’Este.
Day 6 Lazio villages
Enjoy an included morning tour of the Lazio region and its villages, then spend the afternoon at leisure. B,D.
Day 7 Rome
Today's highlight is an included morning panoramic tour of the capital. Wherever you turn, Rome's streets are filled with masterpieces from almost every age including the magnificent Roman Colosseum. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the Italian capital further. B,D.
Day 8 Caserta
In the morning travel to Caserta, via the rocky hill of Montecassino, where you can explore the abbey. Stay for three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel dei Cavalieri situated in the heart of Caserta. The hotel overlooks the piazza and is a short distance from the Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your final three dinners will be served at your hotel. B,D.
Day 9 Neapolitan Riviera
Enjoy an included tour of the Neapolitan Riviera. Drive along the coast from Naples to Sorrento, the cliffside town which offers spectacular views over the Bay of Naples. B,D.
Day 10 Caserta
Relax at the hotel or perhaps go exploring independently. Alternatively, join a full-day optional tour to two of Campania's most popular attractions.
Day 11 Caserta-UK
Travel to Naples airport for your return flight and included UK door-to-door travel service. B.
Please note
May 17 and September 13, 2019 departures stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Garden instead on days 1-3 instead.
