ITALY
6 DAYS
Vernazza
Highlights of Tuscany & the Italian Riviera With the sea on one side and the white peaks of the Apuan Alps on the other, Viareggio is a fabulous base for our tour that takes in the very best of Tuscany and the stunning coastal scenery of the Italian Riviera.
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PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Viareggio Driver’s Day Off
Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Viareggio. Once a fishing village, Viareggio is now a thriving resort with a long beachside promenade and shops, with plenty to explore. Day 3 Cinque Terre Today we travel to La Spezia where we meet our full day guide for a journey into the colourful world of the Cinque Terre . These quaint fishing villages can only be visited by boat or train due to their location on the rugged coastline. We travel by boat to Monterosso via Porto Venere and Vernazza. Monterosso is the largest of the Cinque Terre villages & we enjoy time at leisure here, before returning by train to Levanto . Day 4 Lucca This morning, we enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of beautiful Lucca , which gives us an introduction to one of the oldest cities in Tuscany. The elegant Old Town is still enclosed by its ancient city walls and is home to a maze of narrow cobbled streets, stunning churches, chapels and Lucca Cathedral. After our tour we have time at leisure to explore before making our way to a wonderful farmhouse in Montecarlo, Fattoria il Poggio , for a fantastic 4-course lunch with wine! Day 5 Portofino We spend today visiting the most fashionable and stylish resorts of the Italian Riviera. We travel to the popular seaside resort of Santa Margherita, where we enjoy a boat ride along the coast to the chic and famous resort of Portofino. Here, we spend time at leisure before returning by boat to Santa Margherita. (NB: we may visit a different town depending on the departure point of the boat trip.) Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
In an idyllic seafront location on Viareggio’s elegant promenade, the Grand Hotel Royal is a landmark in the historic coastal resort alongside designer shops, bars, cafés and offering breathtaking views over the sea. With a high standard of furnishings and décor, spacious and airy guest rooms are well- equipped for a comfortable stay with TV, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee-making facilities included. The stylish restaurant offers a delicious Tuscan menu with plenty of choice and the cocktail bar is the perfect place to relax. The hotel is surrounded by luscious gardens and features an outdoor swimming pool and outdoor bar. • Lift • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge (approx. 2kms) Grand Hotel Royal Viareggio Viareggio, Tuscany plus
Hotel President Viareggio, Tuscany
This lovely, smart and elegant hotel boasts an ideal seafront location in Viareggio’s centre with plenty of bars, cafés and shops within easy walking distance. Privately owned and with just fifty rooms the President enjoys a warm family-run feel yet with high standard furnishings and décor. The spacious reception area leads into a comfortable lounge bar which is a delightful area in which to enjoy a coffee and relax. All bedrooms are nicely furnished with private facilities and vary in size and view. Coaches can drop off and pick up outside the hotel. • Lift • Full hot and cold buffet breakfast • Choice of two fixed menus each night (choice to be made day before) • ¼ wine and ½ water included with evening meal • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
INCLUSIONS
• Return short sea crossing • Full day guide of Cinque Terre • One way boat trip (La Spezia-Monterosso) • One way train journey (Monterosso-Levanto)
• 90-minute guided tour of Lucca • Lunch at Fattoria il Poggio with wine • Return boat trip (Santa Margherita-Portofino)
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
Portofino
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