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Splendours of Italy & Southern France
A I x - E N - P R OV E N C E
train to France
Genoa Portofino
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Santa Margherita Cinque Terre Pisa Florence Montichiello Pienza Montepulciano
Splendours of Italy & Southern France 16 Days
A unique itinerary that combines lauded landscapes, delightful villages, history, wine, art and culture. Beginning in stunning Florence we move southeast to Montepulciano to explore its maze of boutiques and wine tasting cellars. We wander across postcard-perfect meadows dotted with pastel farmhouses in the Val dOrcia. The refined city of Siena is our next stop before we continue to the hilltop village of Volterra, famed for its Roman and Etruscan ruins. Our stunning walks to Portofino and along the Cinque Terre are sure to be a highlight before we cross into France. In the Côte dAzur we are based for three nights in the tiny hamlet of Villefranche sur Mer from here we will walk around the famed St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. We then explore the gardens and spectacular views from the peaceful hillside village of St Agnès. In splendid Aix-en-Provence we follow the story of two of the worlds greatest impressionists Cézanne and Van Gogh before ending our inspirational journey in Arles.
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Colle de Val dElsa
Volterra Siena
One trip so many highlights!
iTiNerarY aNd HiGHliGHTS
day 1 day 2 (Fri) arrive in Florence. Welcome dinner. Morning tour of Florence and transfer to arezzo for lunch at the setting of La Vita é Bella. Travel to Montepulciano. Walk from 16th-century Chiesa di San Biagio to Montichiello (3.5 hours). afternoon free. Wine tasting of the local vino nobile. Morning tour of Pienza. Walk the Val dOrcia to Bagno Vignoni (3.5 hours). Morning tour of Siena; afternoon free in this enchanting city. visit Monteriggioni enroute to fascinating Volterra, with its Etruscan, Roman and medieval history. Travel to Pisa, then the Cinque Terre to walk La Via dellAmore (Lovers Walk) (4 hours). Walk from Santa Margherita to glamorous Portofino (1.5 hours). optional boat to san Fruttuoso monastery. Train to Genoa; free time in this unEsCo-listed city. Train along the spectacular Italian Riviera coast into France; travel on to Villefranche sur Mer. visit Beaulieu sur Mer and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Easy afternoon walk; scenic picnic; visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (3 hours). Travel to St Agnès. visit the magnificent Serre de la Madone garden (2.5 hours). Walking tour of old Nice. Train to Aix-en-Provence. Aix morning market; afternoon strolling the landscapes immortalised by Cézanne (2.5 hours). visit Les Baux de Provence a village hewn from sheer cliffs. Wine tasting at Chateau Estoublon; travel to Arles (2.5 hours). Trip ends after breakfast in arles (sat).
San Quirico dOrcia Bagno Vignoni
Splendours of Italy & Southern France
Avignon Les Baux de Provence Arles Lac Zola Aix-enProvence Marseille
france
train from Italy
St Agnès Gorbio Villefranche sur Mer Le Tholonet Nice Menton Cap Ferrat
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Trip deTailS
GRAdE CULTURE & dISCOVERy / EASy WALK Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, transport and sightseeing. Accommodation 14 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night Feature stay. Meals 15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PEIF. Trip dates starts Florence, finishes arles 2008 2009
Start 11 apr 02 May 23 May 05 sep 26 sep Finish 26 apr 17 May 07 Jun 20 sep 11 oct Start 10 apr 01 May 22 May Finish 25 apr 16 May 06 Jun
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day 9 day 10 day 11
day 12 day 13 day 14 £2495 £3 day 15
Price from Florence optional carbon offset payment:
HiGHliGHT eXperieNCe We take a walk amidst the coves and mansions of one of Europes most exclusive addresses st-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. a highlight is our visit to the opulent villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
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download detailed Trip notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/peif
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