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Tuscany, Umbria and the Isle of Elba – Premier Collection

Name: Tuscany, Umbria and the Isle of Elba – Premier Collection
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 97920

Discover Italy's magnificent central region, blending some of the world's most famous cities with captivating smaller towns.

Embrace two of Italy’s most beloved central regions on a Premier Collection escape to enchanting Tuscany and Umbria, the ‘Green Heart of Italy’. Fly first to Pisa, where you’ll meet your friendly, local tour manager, before heading to the charming town of Colle di Val d’Elsa. Your first full day in Italy will be free to spend as you see fit, and you’ll have the opportunity to start your exploration with an optional excursion to Siena. The following day will showcase the Tuscan coast and the picturesque Isle of Elba, the island on which Napoleon spent his first exile. Here, you’ll tour the French Emperor’s summer residence at San Martino, ahead of a panoramic tour of the Tyrrhenian Coast. Next will be an excursion into idyllic Umbria, taking in the hilltop towns around Lake Trasimeno and medieval Orvieto.

You’ll then have a full day at leisure to unwind and make the most of the hotel’s first-class amenities and its nearby towns. A memorable experience awaits on your sixth day as you’ll visit Florence, the elegant ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. Amongst the city’s majestic landmarks, the world-famous Accademia will be a particular highlight, with a vast array of Renaissance artwork and relics. Complete your Tuscan exploration with an optional tour of Volterra, one of the region’s most picturesque hilltop towns, and a final included excursion to San Gimignano, the ‘City of Fine Towers’.

Price

from £2007 /pp

was £2229
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

11 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £288.66 per month.

Relais Della Rovere, Colle di Val D’Elsa

Stay in a converted 12th-century Benedictine monastery surrounded by parkland

Soak up the scenery and Napoleonic history of the Isle of Elba on a panoramic tour

Visit Orvieto's Cathedral and take in its frescoes, artworks and treasured relics

Explore San Gimignano, the ‘City of Fine Towers’, and admire its unique skyline

Start your Premier Collection escape with a flight to Tuscany, where you’ll be greeted by your friendly, local tour manager and transferred to your four-star hotel base for the week, the Relais della Rovere. This remarkable hotel was built on the site of a former Benedictine monastery, which was previously home to Pope Julius II.

Once you’ve checked in, you’ll be free to spend the rest of the day at leisure in the hotel’s grounds.

It’s your first day in Tuscany, and you’ll be free to spend however you see fit. If you’d prefer to ease yourself into your holiday, a few hours soaking up the views from the hotel’s sun terrace or cooling off in its outdoor swimming pool is the ideal choice.

For a more structured day, you can also join an optional tour of nearby Siena. This enchanting hilltop town is renowned for its fan-shaped square, Piazza del Campo, and you’ll explore its centuries-old landmarks alongside an expert local guide. At the piazza’s southern end is a spectacular Gothic town hall, Palazzo Pubblico, which has served Siena for more than 800 years. Also of interest is the 14th-century Torre del Mangia, looking out over the surrounding countryside.

Later, explore the town and its winding cobbled streets at your own pace before heading back to the hotel for dinner.

Have breakfast at the hotel this morning and head west to the port town of Piombino, ahead of a full-day excursion to the Isle of Elba, the Tyrrhenian outpost where Napoleon spent 10 months in exile in 1814.

After a short ferry crossing, you’ll disembark at the island’s largest town, Portoferraio. From here, visit San Martino, where you’ll tour the French Emperor’s summer residence. A particular highlight here is the Demidoff Gallery, which houses several portraits, etchings, and frescoes that tell the story of Napoleon’s exile. You’ll also see the Egyptian Room, with its papyrus plants and North African décor, and the Love Knot Room, which was designed as an ode to the Little Corporal’s love for his second wife, Maria Luisa.

After exploring Villa San Martino, you’ll be driven north along the island’s prettiest coastal roads. Stop to soak up the scenery at La Paolina, a beach named after Napoleon’s sister, with its turquoise waters and typical Mediterranean flora. You can then find lunch in the nearby town of Marina di Campo, on the island’s south coast, before continuing to two of Elba’s most picturesque bays, Golfo Stella and Porto Azzurro. This afternoon, visit Porto Azzurro’s charming seaside villages before heading back to Portoferraio for the ferry crossing.

Later on, you’ll be served dinner back at the hotel.

Today will be entirely at leisure, and once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll be free to spend the rest of the day as you see fit. If you’d prefer a more relaxing day, the hotel’s grounds offer ample room to unwind in the Tuscan sun, and you can cool off with a dip in the outdoor swimming pool.

If you’d rather continue exploring, the nearby Sentierelsa Trail takes you to spectacular woodlands, waterfalls and natural pools. Back in Colle di Val d’Elsa, you’ll find plenty of trattorias and cafés to try local delicacies

Venture into Umbria, the historic ‘Green Heart of Italy’, after breakfast this morning on today’s included tour. Your first stop will be Lake Trasimeno, the country’s fourth largest lake and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Perhaps best known as the site of Hannibal Barca’s resounding victory over the Roman army, the lake is now a popular travel hotspot for casual tourists and nature enthusiasts alike.

The first part of your tour will introduce three delightful hilltop towns, Castiglione del Lago, Magione and Città della Pieve. Your first stop, Castiglione, is centred on an ancient fortress, the Rocca del Leone, which promises spectacular views over vast Trasimeno and the Umbrian countryside around it. After some time to explore the town under your own steam, continue to picturesque Magione.

Here, you’ll see the majestic Castello dei Cavalieri di Malta, a fortress and abbey built by the legendary Knights Hospitaller in the 12th century, and a number of Baroque churches. Peruse the shopfronts, cafés and trattorias of this hilltown before heading on to the third and final lakeside town, Città della Pieve. Famed for its red-brick buildings, this artists’ haven is the perfect place to spend a few hours.

Later, continue to picturesque Orvieto for a tour of its most notable landmarks, including the 13th-century Palazzo del Capitano Popolo and the town’s clock tower, Torre del Moro Orvieto. The visit’s major highlight will be the Duomo di Orvieto, which was built to house a sacred Christian relic, the Corporal of Bolsena, in the 13th century and still displays it to this day. While here, you’ll also enjoy memorable views of the building’s intricate rose window and golden mosaic reliefs.

Dinner will be served back at the hotel this evening.

After breakfast, head out on an excursion to elegant Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. For many, this city is the most striking in Italy, and today you'll see the magnificent Florentine skyline, dominated by the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Start your tour at the Basilica of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli were laid to rest, and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge, which was spared in WWII for its timeless beauty. You’ll also see the Uffizi, where Botticelli’s famous Birth of Venus can be admired, amongst the city’s Renaissance treasures ahead of some time to explore the world-famous Accademia.

Here, you can find Michelangelo’s fabled statue of David alongside the masterpieces of several other Florentine artists, with entry to the museum’s vast collection of artworks and exhibits. Learn more about the seminal works of the Renaissance as you observe the paintings of Giotto di Bondone, Botticelli and Paolo Uccello. Another highlight of the Accademia is the Gipsoteca, and you can enjoy an insight into the artistic movements of 19th-century Italy as you admire its magnificent plaster busts and statues.

Later this afternoon, you’ll have some time at leisure to make the most of Florence before heading back through the Tuscan countryside.

It’s your final full day, and you can spend the morning however you see fit once you’ve had breakfast. If you’d like, you can opt to travel west for an optional excursion to Volterra, one of the most celebrated hilltop towns in Tuscany and a treasure trove of traditional Etruscan architecture. Here, amongst the historic alabaster buildings, you’ll see traditional Etruscan architecture, and you’ll be shown around the town’s pretty landmarks on a guided tour. Look out for Volterra’s ancient Roman theatre and the Palazzo dei Priori, the oldest public building in Tuscany.

This afternoon, rejoin your fellow travellers as you travel to hilltop San Gimignano, the ‘City of Fine Towers’. Watched over by 14 medieval towers, the city’s UNESCO-listed old town is enclosed by 13th-century walls, and you can take in the sights under guidance. Starting at the town’s focal point, the Piazza della Cisterne, you’ll also see the impressive Duomo di San Gimignano, with its many frescoes and religious artworks.

This evening, head back to the hotel for dinner and make the most of a final night in Tuscany.

Palazzo Pubblico and Torre Del Mangia, Piazza Del Campo, Siena

Trasimeno Lake, near Passignano, Perugia Province, Umbria

Bird's eye view of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the city of Florence, Italy

View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge showing buildings, the rest of The Arno River in the background, and a faint full moon in the sky

Shot of the upper half of the David of Michelangelo Statue in Florence

Take part in an optional excursion to hilltop Siena, with its well-preserved medieval architecture and grand Duomo

Marvel at Italy’s fourth largest lake, Trasimeno, and discover the delightful towns of Castiglione del Lago, Magione and Città della Pieve

Experience Florence’s Renaissance wonders on a city tour and see the centuries of Italian art at the acclaimed Accademia

Join an optional tour to visit Volterra, one of Tuscany’s most picturesque hilltop towns

Seven nights’ mixed-board accommodation at the four-star Relais della Rovere, Colle di Val d’Elsa
Seven breakfasts and four dinners
Visit to the Isle of Elba
Excursion to Orvieto and Lake Trasimeno
Trip to Florence
Entry to the Accademia
Afternoon visit to San Gimignano
Return flights to Pisa
Ferry crossing from Piombino to the Isle of Elba
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Premier Collection tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2192.00 pp	8 dates available
Aberdeen	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2210.00 was £2455.00
Aberdeen	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Aberdeen	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2286.00 was £2539.00
Aberdeen	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2282.00 was £2535.00
Aberdeen	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2282.00 was £2535.00
Aberdeen	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Aberdeen	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Aberdeen	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2192.00 was £2435.00
Belfast City George Best	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2192.00 pp	8 dates available
Belfast City George Best	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Belfast City George Best	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2268.00 was £2519.00
Belfast City George Best	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2300.00 was £2555.00
Belfast City George Best	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2300.00 was £2555.00
Belfast City George Best	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2300.00 was £2555.00
Belfast City George Best	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Belfast City George Best	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Belfast City George Best	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2192.00 was £2435.00
Bristol	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2043.00 pp	8 dates available
Bristol	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2043.00 was £2269.00
Bristol	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2178.00 was £2419.00
Bristol	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2183.00 was £2425.00
Bristol	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2273.00 was £2525.00
Bristol	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2223.00 was £2469.00
Bristol	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Bristol	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2219.00 was £2465.00
Bristol	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2138.00 was £2375.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2120.00 pp	8 dates available
Edinburgh	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2214.00 was £2459.00
Edinburgh	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Edinburgh	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Edinburgh	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Edinburgh	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
Edinburgh	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2250.00 was £2499.00
Edinburgh	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2250.00 was £2499.00
Edinburgh	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2120.00 was £2355.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2192.00 pp	8 dates available
Glasgow	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2237.00 was £2485.00
Glasgow	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2219.00 was £2465.00
Glasgow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2250.00 was £2499.00
Glasgow	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2282.00 was £2535.00
Glasgow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2318.00 was £2575.00
Glasgow	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Glasgow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2322.00 was £2579.00
Glasgow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2192.00 was £2435.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2048.00 pp	9 dates available
London Gatwick	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2048.00 was £2275.00
London Gatwick	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2165.00 was £2405.00
London Gatwick	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2165.00 was £2405.00
London Gatwick	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2210.00 was £2455.00
London Gatwick	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2178.00 was £2419.00
London Gatwick	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2255.00 was £2505.00
London Gatwick	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2219.00 was £2465.00
London Gatwick	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2102.00 was £2335.00
London Gatwick	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 27 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2102.00 was £2335.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2093.00 pp	8 dates available
London Heathrow	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2138.00 was £2375.00
London Heathrow	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2147.00 was £2385.00
London Heathrow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2187.00 was £2429.00
London Heathrow	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2223.00 was £2469.00
London Heathrow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2214.00 was £2459.00
London Heathrow	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2286.00 was £2539.00
London Heathrow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2286.00 was £2539.00
London Heathrow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2093.00 was £2325.00
London Stansted	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2007.00 pp	9 dates available
London Stansted	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2120.00 was £2355.00
London Stansted	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2138.00 was £2375.00
London Stansted	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2138.00 was £2375.00
London Stansted	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2219.00 was £2465.00
London Stansted	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2138.00 was £2375.00
London Stansted	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2183.00 was £2425.00
London Stansted	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2160.00 was £2399.00
London Stansted	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2007.00 was £2229.00
London Stansted	20 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 27 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2061.00 was £2289.00
Manchester	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2160.00 pp	8 dates available
Manchester	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2160.00 was £2399.00
Manchester	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2178.00 was £2419.00
Manchester	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2214.00 was £2459.00
Manchester	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2309.00 was £2565.00
Manchester	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2237.00 was £2485.00
Manchester	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2282.00 was £2535.00
Manchester	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2259.00 was £2509.00
Manchester	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2196.00 was £2439.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - October 2027	from £2205.00 pp	8 dates available
Newcastle	07 Apr 2027 Wednesday 8 days 14 Apr 2027 Wednesday	from £2318.00 was £2575.00
Newcastle	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2223.00 was £2469.00
Newcastle	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2331.00 was £2589.00
Newcastle	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 09 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2358.00 was £2619.00
Newcastle	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2358.00 was £2619.00
Newcastle	08 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 15 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2349.00 was £2609.00
Newcastle	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2349.00 was £2609.00
Newcastle	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £2205.00 was £2449.00

Relais Della Rovere, Colle Di Val D’Elsa, Exterior

Relais Della Rovere, Colle di Val d’Elsa Colle di Val d’Elsa Surrounded by parklands and beautiful Tuscan countryside, the hotel is in a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, which was once the home of Pope Julius II.

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8 days from £2,282 pp

was £2,535 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

7 airports
Excursions & Visits

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Meals

14 included

Explore

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Guests on half-board arrangements will be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice will be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.

An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy.

The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time. While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.

Please be aware that for departures in March and April, the swimming pool at this hotel may not yet be open, as hotels across Italy traditionally open their pools from May onwards in line with the warmer season. Similarly, air conditioning is not typically activated until May in Italian hotels, in accordance with local custom and regional regulations. During the spring months, daytime temperatures are generally mild and pleasant, though we recommend packing a light layer for cooler evenings. We hope this does not cause inconvenience and that you enjoy the wonderful spring atmosphere Italy has to offer at this time of year.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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