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VENICE
BOLOGNA MONTECATINI TERME LUCCA PISA SAN GIMIGNANO
DAY 5
SAN GIMIGNANO · SIENA
COLLODI FLORENCE POPPI AREZZO SIENA
Adriatic Sea
To San Gimignano which stands on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. As we enter the town and climb to the main square it is as though we have returned to the 12th century. We depart late morning for Siena, the second city of Tuscany. Old houses and palaces still line the narrow winding streets of the city. We leave you free to explore this city that never fails to create a picture, in the mind of the visitor, of life in medieval times.
ELBA
TO ROME OR BOLOGNA
ITALY
ROME
DAY 9
ELBA
DAY 6 AREZZO · POPPI · CHIANTI COUNTRY
After breakfast we travel through the Arno Valley to the ancient city of Arezzo, crowning a small hill which rises out of the fertile plain where three valleys meet. The beautiful fan shaped Piazza Grande is surrounded by medieval and Renaissance palaces together with galleries designed by Vasari and from here you can enter both the cathedral and the remarkable Romanesque church of Santa Maria della Piave, with its belfry of 100 holes resembling a giant dovecoat. Our journey now takes us through the Cassentino valley with its high mountains, in places barely leaving room for the river and the road and the thick forest of fir, beech and chestnut. The view broadens into rich agricultural plains as we approach Poppi, dominated by its perfectly preserved castle. This proud and attractive town is the former capital of Cassentino and commands fine views over the Arno valley. This afternoon we travel through Chianti country for a visit to a local winery where we enjoy a tour and tasting before returning to our hotel for evening dinner.
After a leisurely breakfast we take a scenic drive of this beautiful island, with its small inland villages and idyllic beaches.
DAY 10
ELBA
Morning at leisure before we take a half day's drive to Marciana Marina, a colourful little harbour in the north west of the island.
DAY 11
ELBA · LONDON
After breakfast we return by ferry to the mainland and onward to Bologna or Rome Airport for your British Airways scheduled flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick. On arrival our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home to your own front door.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
· Duration 11 days, 10 nights in hotels: 2 Venice, 5 Montecatini Terme and 3 Elba. · VIP Home Departure ServiceTM from your front door to London Gatwick Airport and from London Gatwick or Heathrow Airport to your front door. · Check-in service by Titan staff. · Scheduled British Airways flights from London Gatwick to Venice or Bologna and from Rome or Bologna to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. · Transfers to and from airports. · First class air-conditioned coaching with experienced drivers and the services of a Titan Tour Manager throughout. · Accommodation as specified or of a similar standard. Meals as specified with 10 breakfasts and 9 evening meals including dinner at a local restaurant in Venice and Montecatini Terme. · Excursions as described in itinerary including entrance to Garzoni Gardens and wine tasting at a winery. · Guided city sightseeing tours of Venice and Florence. · Ferry crossing from Piombino to Portoferraio (Elba) and return. · Hotel porterage (1 bag per person). · All airport taxes, security charges and UK Air Passenger Duty of £10 per person. · Airline imposed fuel surcharge. Please note: Due to the medieval layout of many towns and current transport regulations, access is limited and clients are advised that a considerable amount of walking is involved.
DAY 7
COLLODI · LUCCA · PISA
Our first stop this morning is Collodi to visit the gardens of the Villa Garzoni renowned for its fine terraces, pools, grottoes, sculptures, topiary and mazes. We continue to Lucca, one of the most interesting and delightful cities in Italy. Here we visit the cathedral with its fantastic façade, remodelled almost entirely in the 13th century. There is then time to take lunch before departing for nearby Pisa. On arrival, we are free to explore the magnificent cathedral, the baptistery and of course the Leaning Tower. From here we return to our hotel in time for evening dinner.
DAY 8
ELBA
Today we cross by ferry to the island of Elba with its rugged cliffs, sandy bays and tiny coves for a three night stay.
WHAT YOU PAY AND WHEN YOU GO
2008 Departure
April June
Price £1,245 £1,255 £1,275 £1,285 £1,295
4 11
August
£1,295 £1,295 £1,295 £1,295 £1,295 £1,285 £1,275
23 30
May
27
September
14 21 28
3 10 17 24
Supplement per person for single room: . . . . . . . . . . . . £235 Reduction per person sharing triple room: . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Tour reference: IFT
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