Grand Cities of Italy

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Rest, relaxation & exploration

Experience the magic of some of Europe’s finest cities on this unforgettable, 10-day, two-centre tour that combines leisurely days and balmy evenings with unforgettable tours of ‘must-see, must-do’ Italian gems. From Romeo and Juliet’s ‘fair Verona’ to exquisite Mantova, from incomparable Venice to timeless Florence, and from Tuscan treasures Siena and San Gimignano to the Eternal City Rome, this is Italy at its mesmerising best; full of warmth, charm, fine food and wine – La Dolce Vita indeed.

What does this price include?

Nine nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Riva del Sole, Moniga del Garda and the four-star Hotel President, Chianciano Terme
Return flights to Italy
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

Your Itinerary

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Day One – Fly to Italy

Fly to Italy, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel in Moniga del Garda. Settle into your surroundings, and depending on the time of your arrival, enjoy a first dinner.
Day Two – Included visit to Verona

Your first included excursion is to charming Verona, where you’ll explore its historic centre, fashioned in pink marble. Take a seat in one of the numerous pavement cafes that line the Piazza Bra, opposite the vast Roman amphitheatre, or wander the maze of 13th-century streets that Shakespeare brought to life in his timeless tale of doomed love.

Continue on to Mantova, dubbed the ‘world’s most romantic city’. Surrounded by beautiful lakes, its ancient streets and squares are lined with ornate palazzi, and a skyline of turrets and towers straight out of an Arabian Nights fantasy, Mantova is a delight. Return to Moniga for dinner.
Day Three – Rest and relax

Spend a free day in the hotel and its surroundings, perhaps relaxing on the terrace, with its wonderful views, wandering down to the shore or explore the 10th-century castle above the village. Famed for its rose wine, Moniga is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, and boasts a medieval heart of narrow streets and alleyways. The major towns of Desenzano and Sirmione are a short distance away by bus, taxi or lake steamer, should you wish to head elsewhere for lunch in the sunshine.
Day Four – Included visit to Venice

Today, journey to incomparable Venice and enjoy a walking tour of this breathtakingly beautiful place; with its innumerable bridges, gondolas and water taxis plying their trades on the Grand Canal. St Mark's Square, with its cathedral, clock tower and Doge's Palace is one of the world’s great sights, while close by, joining the palace to the prisons, is the famous Bridge of Sighs. Take a seat in a cafe to watch the world go by, or simply wander through the narrow streets that radiate away from the heart of this endlessly fascinating city.
Day Five – Included visit to Florence

Bidding farewell to Garda’s shores, travel south to Florence. See for yourself the magnificent Florentine skyline, dominated by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and to explore the splendour of Santa Croce and the beautiful Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Florence is also home to the Accademia, which houses Michelangelo’s renowned Statue of David, and to the the Uffizi, where the masterpieces on display include Botticelli’s famous Birth of Venus (entrances payable locally).
Day Six – Included visit to Siena and San Gimignano

Head into the Tuscan hills to Siena, one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities, with its shell-shaped piazza il Campo, home each year to the traditional Palio horse race. After the opportunity for lunch, journey to San Gimignano, to see its beautiful towers, medieval walls and cathedral, before returning to Chianciano for dinner.
Day Seven – Rest and relax

The delights of the hotel and Chianciano are yours to savour today. The spa town boasts a wonderful climate and waters that have drawn visitors from far and wide for centuries. Book a spa treatment, explore the old hill town above or enjoy the many small bars, cafes and restaurants.
Day Eight – Included guided tour of Rome

The last included excursion sees you spend a day in glorious Rome, one of the most fascinating cities on Earth. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour taking in the Colosseum and the Forum, centre of Ancient Rome, the great basilicas of the early Christian Church, and the Baroque fountains into which many a coin has been thrown. In the Vatican City, across the Tiber, the magnificent St Peter’s looks over the vast Square, while the nearby Sistine Chapel houses Michelangelo’s famed frescoes.

Wander through elegant piazzas, delightful gardens and sophisticated shopping streets like the Via Condotti. Relax in a pavement cafe and watch the Roman world go by, and soak up the atmosphere of the city that invented La Dolce Vita, before returning to Chianciano.
Day Nine – Rest and relax

Enjoy a last, restful day in Chianciano, before a final dinner offers a chance to look back over the past wonderful few days.
Day 10 – Fly back to the UK

Bid “Arrivederci” to your Tuscan hosts, and transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

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Hotels

Grand Cities of Italy Touring Hotels

You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

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Further Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Verona, one hour and 30 minutes from Bergamo and two hours and 30 minutes from Venice. On departure the transfer time from the hotel to Rome is approximately two hours and 30 minutes..
Combining hotel transfers

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.
Entrance fees

Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. This applies to excursions that are included in the price of your holiday and to excursions booked as optional extras.
Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access

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.
Itinerary changes

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.
Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Brexit - leaving the European Union

From 1 January 2021, new rules apply on travel within Europe.

Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air.

New rules apply when travelling to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure:

Passport

British passport holders need to have at least six months left on their passport and it needs to be less than ten years old.
These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.

Visa

If you’re a tourist, 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. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.

Border Control

At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You may also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing.

Healthcare Cover

You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will no longer be valid. It’s particularly important you have travel insurance with the right cover if you have a pre-existing medical condition. This is because the EHIC scheme covers pre-existing conditions, while many travel insurance policies do not. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information.

Mobile Roaming

From 1 January 2021, the guarantee of free mobile phone roaming throughout the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will end.
Check with your phone operator to find out about any roaming charges you might get from 1 January 2021.