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ITALY • EUROPE<br />
Sirmione, Lake Garda<br />
Basilica of St Francis, Assisi<br />
Spotlight on Veneto<br />
Spotlight on Umbria<br />
NEW TOUR<br />
Duration • 8 days & 7 nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Spotlight tour • From £1,695 (incl. flights)<br />
Duration • 7 days & 6 nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Spotlight tour • From £1,595 (incl. flights)<br />
Although this historic region of Italy is best known for Venice, Veneto<br />
has so much more to offer. On this single-centre tour, you will visit<br />
three of Veneto's other worthy cities: Verona, Padua and Vicenza.<br />
Embark on cultural excursions and rural expeditions whilst based for<br />
the week in an 18th-century villa in Castelfranco Veneto.<br />
Day 1: Fly to Verona<br />
Fly to Verona and stay for 7 nights at Hotel Alla Torre in historic<br />
Castelfranco Veneto. (N)<br />
Day 2: Padua & Cantina La Mincana Winery<br />
Spend the day touring Padua, famous for its Renaissance frescos.<br />
Continue to the Cantina La Mincana Winery (or similar) for lunch and<br />
wine tasting before returning to the hotel. (B, L)<br />
Day 3: Isola della Scala & Lake Garda<br />
Transfer to Isola della Scala for a course in risotto. Continue with a<br />
boat trip on beautiful Lake Garda and a guided tour of Sirmione. (B,L)<br />
Day 4: Day at leisure<br />
The day is yours to spend how you wish. Perhaps relax at the hotel or<br />
take an optional excursion to Venice by train. (B)<br />
Day 5: Verona & Vicenza<br />
Enjoy a full-day tour of two of Veneto’s two most beautiful cities. Take<br />
in highlights such as Juliet’s House, Verona Arena and Piazza delle Erbe<br />
in Verona; and Teatro Olimpico and the Villa Rotonda in Vicenza. (B)<br />
Day 6: Prosecco hills & Villa Emo<br />
Take a tour of the rolling Prosecco hills followed by wine tasting and<br />
lunch. In the afternoon, visit the sumptuous Palladian Villa Emo. (B, L)<br />
Day 7: Bassano del Grappa & Asolo<br />
Visit Bassano del Grappa in the Alpine foothills. Tour the city and visit<br />
one of the celebrated grappa distilleries. Continue to the walled city of<br />
Asolo for a tour. (B)<br />
Day 8: Fly to London (B)<br />
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />
Umbria is often overlooked by tourists who favour its better-known<br />
neighbour, Tuscany. Yet this rural region is no less interesting<br />
nor scenic to explore, with its sweeping hills, deep valleys and<br />
characterful, historical settlements. This new Spotlight tour is based<br />
in the Umbrian capital of Perugia, with day tours to the very best the<br />
region has to offer, both historically and culturally.<br />
Day 1: Transfer from Rome to Perugia<br />
Fly to Rome and transfer to Perugia staying 6 nights at Hotel San Gallo<br />
Palace. (N)<br />
Day 2: Perugia<br />
Enjoy a morning walking tour of Perugia, the capital of Umbria.<br />
Highlights include the ancient walls and Rocca Paolina. After lunch, visit<br />
Casa del Cioccolato and sample some of Italy’s finest chocolate. (B)<br />
Day 3: Full-day tour of Assisi<br />
Embark on a full-day tour of Assisi, including the 13th-century Basilica<br />
di San Francesco, built to house the body of Italy’s patron saint, Francis<br />
of Assisi. Return to Perugia late afternoon. (B)<br />
Day 4: Day at leisure<br />
Today, you are free to enjoy Umbria’s charming capital at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 5: Trasimeno Lake & cookery class<br />
Transfer to beautiful Trasimeno Lake for a lesson in Italian cuisine and<br />
traditional cooking. Your class is followed by a three-course lunch with<br />
wine. In the afternoon, stop in Castiglione del Lago before returning to<br />
the hotel. (B, L)<br />
Day 6: Bevagna, Spello & Montefalco<br />
Visit three of Umbria’s most historic towns: Bevagna, famous for its<br />
medieval workshops; Spello, with its medieval walls built atop Roman<br />
foundations; and Montefalco, known as 'the balcony of Umbria' for its<br />
stunning views. (B)<br />
Day 7: Fly to London (B)<br />
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />
Guideline prices for <strong>2022</strong>-23<br />
Tour code: VVG<br />
Guideline prices for <strong>2022</strong>-23<br />
Tour code: UMB<br />
Low season from £1,695<br />
Guide price month: Oct<br />
High season from £1,795<br />
Guide price months: Jun – Sep<br />
Low season from £1,595<br />
Guide price month: Oct<br />
High season from £1,795<br />
Guide price month: Sep<br />
Single supplement from £285<br />
Single supplement from £235<br />
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people<br />
sharing a twin / double room. For up-to-date prices on all departure dates, please visit<br />
our website. All prices are subject to availability.<br />
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people<br />
sharing a twin / double room. For up-to-date prices on all departure dates, please visit<br />
our website. All prices are subject to availability.<br />
Departure dates<br />
07 May – 14 May 22<br />
18 Jun – 25 Jun 22<br />
09 Jul – 16 Jul 22<br />
27 Aug – 03 Sep 22<br />
24 Sep – 01 Oct 22<br />
08 Oct – 15 Oct 22<br />
06 May – 13 May 23<br />
17 Jun – 24 Jun 23<br />
08 Jul – 15 Jul 23<br />
26 Aug – 02 Sep 23<br />
23 Sep – 30 Sep 23<br />
21 Oct – 28 Oct 23<br />
Departure dates<br />
14 May – 20 May 22<br />
11 Jun – 17 Jun 22<br />
03 Sep – 10 Sep 22<br />
17 Sep – 13 Sep 22<br />
15 Oct – 21 Oct 22<br />
13 May – 19 May 23<br />
10 Jun – 16 Jun 23<br />
02 Sep – 9 Sep 23<br />
16 Sep – 12 Sep 23<br />
14 Oct – 20 Oct 23<br />
No single supplement on selected group tour departure dates (limited availability)<br />
No single supplement on selected group tour departure dates (limited availability)<br />
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3411 2135 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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