Tuscany, The Cinque Terre & The Riviera of Flowers
Enjoy the simple pleasures of Italy on this classic tour. Combine the rustic and scenic delights of Tuscany with a relaxing stay on the glorious Riviera of Flowers - starting with the city of Pisa and its leaning tower. Find your sanctuary in the spa town of Montecatini Terme – a centre for wellbeing and relaxation, where we discover the enchanting villages of the Cinque Terre on our included excursion. Enjoy your time in Florence – an open air masterpiece of art and architecture, and the secret city of Lucca, returning to our spa retreat at the end of each day. We take a picturesque rail journey along the coast to our favourite seafront hotel in Diano Marina for the perfect end to our Italian experience.
Your Tour Includes
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- TGV from Paris to Turin and Nice to Lille
- 4 nights’ half board accommodation at the Hotel Reale, Montecatini Terme
- 4 nights’ half board accommodation at the Hotel Palace, Diano Marina
- Free time in the resorts of Diano Marina and Montecatini
- Services of our experienced Tour Manager
Itinerary
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Overview
We take the Eurostar service from London to Paris, where we change trains and join the TGV to Turin in northern Italy.
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After a leisurely breakfast we take the train to Pisa, on a route that offers tantalizing views of the Mediterranean Sea while passing through lovely resorts scattered along the coast. Our coach takes us from the station into the historic centre of Pisa, known as the ‘Piazza dei Miracoli’ which translates to ‘Square of Miracles’, where you will find the Baptistery of St John, the cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower. After some free time to admire the surroundings, we travel by coach to Montecatini Terme for our four-night stay.
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Enjoy a day at leisure in Montecatini Terme – Italy’s most famous spa town, tucked away in the heart of Tuscany. It has a wonderful air of the belle époque period about it, with stunning architecture and a central park. The historic funicular railway takes you up to the hill town of Montecatini Alto for panoramic views of the area. There’s also a small castle, three churches and a large square with plenty of cafés.
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Today we explore one of Italy’s most enchanting coastal regions, the Cinque Terre. These five villages perch on sheer cliffs which overlook the sea and are surrounded by hills and vineyards. We explore two of the villages. From La Spezia we are then taken by boat to the ancient fishing village of Monterosso, considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre. You can take a dip in the azure sea and enjoy a delicious Liguarian lunch (not included) in one of the restaurants, before we continue to Vernazza to explore the narrow lanes and steep stairways known as ‘Carruggi’. We return by rail along the coast to La Spezia, before returning by coach to our hotel.
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The capital of Tuscany, Florence, is our destination by rail today. Regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, Florence is like an open air museum, so the best way to explore is by walking through the cobbled streets, freely admiring the piazzas and palazzos which were designed by illustrious artists such as Brunelleschi and Michelangelo. You can join our guided tour to get your bearings and see some of the main sights, before spending the afternoon at leisure.
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Lucca is arguably one of Tuscany’s best-kept secrets, hidden by ancient ramparts and gardens that surround the old city. Explore Anfiteatro Square; climb the Guinigi Tower which has an ancient oak tree growing on top; wander along the typical antique dealers’ street; and remember to try the local Bucellato; sweet bread filled with raisins and aniseed. In the afternoon we return to Pisa and take the train to Genoa and a coach transfers us to Diano Marina for a relaxing four-night stay in our seafront hotel.
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For the next three days you can relax and soak up the sun in Diano Marina. Enjoy miles of sandy beach, coastal walks and the old town. You can even visit the nearby medieval village of Cervo – with its combination of cobbled alleys, terraces, arches and rooftops, it’s a delightful place to explore.
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After checking out of our hotel we are taken by coach to Nice and join the TGV to Lille for our Eurostar connection to London.
Single Room Supplement from £230.00 (10 days).
Accommodation
Hotel Palace
This lovely 4-star family-run hotel is perfectly located overlooking the sandy beach in Diano Marina, and close to the old town and seaside promenade. Certified as eco-friendly, this small hotel has just 48 bedrooms and is lovingly looked after by its owners and friendly, welcoming staff. Enjoy stunning sea views form its restaurant and terraces accompanied by good food and wine.
Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wifi
General
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Hotel Reale
Hotel Reale is ideally located in the centre of Montecatini, situated just 550 yds from Centrale railway centre. This hotel hosts air-conditioned rooms, a private bathroom with toiletries and a hair dryer. Outside, there's a swimming and a hot tub with seating. Inside the hotel you will find a reception area and a restaurant.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wifi
General
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano
We have hand-picked a quality 3-star hotel which offer everything needed for a comfortable overnight stay, including a bar, restaurant and swimming pool.
Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wifi
General
- Guest Lounge
- Lift
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Lift
- WiFi Available
