Heart of Italy

Heart of Italy

9 days from only £449

Our resort base in the town of Fiuggi is the perfect location from which to explore some of the highlights of Italy in a nutshell! Discover the eternal city of Rome and Vatican city, Renaissance Florence with the impressive 'Duomo', and the pretty resort of Sorrento on the Neapolitan Riviera.

Holiday highlights
• Rome, The Eternal City
• Florence, ‘City of Art’
• Hilltop Montalcino

Optional excursions
• Pompeii
• Montecassino
• The Isle of Capri

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Dover, Calais and then a drive through the night towards Italy.
Day 2 Across Switzerland and the Lombardy Plain to reach Tuscany and the spa town of Chianciano.
Days 3 to 7 A chance to relax and enjoy the scenery from your base in the heart of the beautiful rural Tuscan countryside, with its many cafes and bars and a weekly market in the town’s main square. Benefit from our included excursion programme.
Day 8 Departure after breakfast to travel north overnight.
Day 9 Calais, Dover, then home.

Included excursions
Rome - A full day to explore the endless sights of this wonderfully romantic city, commencing with a guided city tour. Take time out at leisure to discover the Vatican city, St Peter’s Square, the huge Colosseum, the beautiful Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain, where you can toss in a coin for good luck, the choice is yours.
Florence - A day’s sightseeing in the wonderful city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and its sights such as Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the colourful Ponte Vechhio.
Mantalcino and Sant’ Antimo - Set within a full circuit of walls surrounded by beautiful countryside, Montalcino is a classic Tuscan hill town. The authentic Tuscan flavour is then continued with a visit to enjoy the peace and spirituality of Sant’ Antimo’s unique abbey.

Hotel Mizar, Chianciano
Situated in the heart of Chianciano, the modern Hotel Mizar is close to the main square, Piazza Italia, and promises a warm, friendly welcome for all.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, including hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar and telephone
• Bar
• Lounge
• TV room
• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and choice of menu for dinner
• Garden
• Rooftop terrace
• Swimming pool
No. of rooms: 70 Lifts: 2 Official rating: 3 stars
On selected departures this tour may stay in an alternative hotel of the same standard in Chianciano.

Whats included
• 6 nights room & breakfast, 2 nights overnight travel
• 3 included excursions
• Grand Tourer coach travel