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Itinerary for: Focus on Italy & Paris (4871T)

Europe	France
Switzerland	Italy
Austria	Dolomites
Cortina	Venice
Assisi	Rome
Montecassino	Pompeii
Capri	Orvieto
Florence	Pisa
Lucerne	Paris

Holiday Itinerary

The most extensive tour of Italy we have that DOESN'T involve flying from the UK. 9 days in Italy and Paris too!

DAY 1: UK - Channel crossing - Brussels.

Join your tour by travelling on our free coach service from London to Calais, where you will be met by your tour director before contining to Brussels for one night.

DAY 2: Brussels - Ulm.

Travel south into the Rhineland then past Stuttgart into Bavaria, with its woods, farms and pretty villages to Ulm, a lovely city located on the banks of the Danube, famed for its cathedral with the world's highest spire. (B, D)

DAY 3: Ulm - Tyrol - Innsbruck - Venice area.

This morning, travel through Fern Pass and grand alpine landscapes to the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck. Next, journey into Italy by way of the Brenner Pass and drive through stunning Dolomites scenery to Cortina before descending to the Veneto plains and into the Venice area for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 4: Venice.

Today, enjoy an included canal boat-ride, followed by a city orientation trip and a chance to watch Venetian glass blowers fashion their delicate objects just as they did centuries ago, at a typical glass blowing factory. Later, why not join the optional gondola experience to glide along the picturesque canals accompanied by a Troubadour serenade. (B)

DAY 5: Venice area - Assisi - Rome.

Drive across the Po Delta and cross the Apennines en route to historic Assisi, the birthplace of the mystical St Francis, where you can marvel at the magnificent Basilica before continuing to Rome, one of the world's greatest cities. (B)

DAY 6: Rome.

Known as the 'Eternal City', Rome is a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and absolutely unique. Today's included sightseeing trip with a local guide starts in St Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)

DAY 7: Rome - Montecassino - Pompeii - Sorrento.

Head to Montecassino for a visit to its spectacular Abbey, perched high on a peak overlooking a valley, before heading to Pompeii, an incredible ancient city preserved for centuries under lava ashes from the volcano. Enjoy an included site tour with a local guide before continuing to the Bay of Naples for two nights in Sorrento. (B)

DAY 8: Sorrento and Capri.

Cruise across the bay to the lovely island of Capri today, an isle dotted with rose-tinted rocks, beautiful coves of translucent blue-green waters. To really admire the island's unique beauty, join the optional island tour. (B, D)

DAY 9: Sorrento - Orvieto - Florence area.

This morning retrace part of the route by passing Rome, for a stop in Orvieto in Umbria to visit its black basalt and yellow limestone cathedral. Next enjoy the quite extraordinary beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Overnight in the Florence area. (B, D)

DAY 10: Florence.

A Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis, Florence is an enthralling city. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty. Enjoy the included city sightseeing walk with a local guide before this afternoon's included excursion to Pisa to admire the legendary Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles. This evening enjoy an optional Tuscan dinner. (B)

DAY 11: Florence area - Bologna - Lugano.

Leave Florence today for Bologna to see the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers and the lovely Piazza Maggiore. Continue to Switzerland's subtropical resort of Lugano for one night. (B)

DAY 12: Lugano - Lake Lucerne.

Journey to the picturesque Swiss resort of Lugano. After lunch, drive up to and through the St Gotthard tunnel and descend to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Lucerne. This afternoon's included excursion takes in the covered wooden bridge and Lion Monument - a masterful stone sculpture in honour of the heroic Swiss guard of Louis XVI. Later, why not join the optional excursion by funicular and cable car to the 6,227 foot summit of Mount Stanserhorn? (B, D)

DAY 13: Lake Lucerne - Paris.

Travel through green pastures laden with picturesque chalets of rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers to France and continue amidst some of the country's most famous vineyards to Paris for two nights. (B)

DAY 14: Paris.

Paris is a fascinating city famed for its chic culture, high fashion, art and gastronomy. Today's included sightseeing with a local guide takes in many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Boulevard St Germain, Eiffel Tower, Opéra, Champs Elysées and Rue de Rivoli to name just a few. (B)

DAY 15: Paris - Channel crossing - UK.

Say farewell to Paris and head to the Channel port where your tour ends. After a short Channel crossing, join your coach service to London. (B)

Accommodation on Tour

Brussels: Holiday Inn Garden Court (3*); Ulm area: Tulip Inn at Gunzburg (3*); Venice area: Poppi at Mira (4*); Rome: Princess (4*); Sorrento: Astoria (3*); Florence area: Meridiana (3*); Lugano: Acquarello (3*); Lake Lucerne area: Pilatusblick at Kriens or Loewen at Lungern (3*); Paris: Campanile Issy Les Moulineaux (2*).

25 EUR	Name: EVENING CITY SIGHTSEEING Location: BRUSSELS Details: See the main sights of this city which has something for all tastes and interests. Visit the beautiful Grand Place with its 17th century guild houses. End the evening with a visit to a typical Brussels historical cafe to enjoy a glass of old fashioned Belgian beer.
20 EUR	Name: LORELEI AND ITS CASTLES Location: RHINE RIVER Details: Cruise down the most legendary section of the mighty Rhine passing the Lorelei Rock. Hear the story (and maybe the song) of the Lorelei. Travel through the Rhine's narrow gorge, and see its castles, steep fjord-like mountains, half timbered wine villages and terraced vineyards perched high above you. This cruise will be a highlight of your cultural voyage along the Rhine Valley. The Rhine between Bingen and Koblenz has been declared a protected UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
42 EUR	Name: BY NIGHT AND CAFFE FLORIAN Location: VENICE Details: Enjoy a motorboat ride along the impressive Giudecca Canal with a commentary of the most important sights. A leisurely walk to St. Mark's Square, past famous buildings, small bridges and inner canals will take you to the historical Caffe Florian with its orchestra playing Italian and international old favourites. You will be served two drinks of your choice ? beer, soft drink, glass of wine, hot beverage or ice cream.
40 EUR	Name: GONDOLA SERENADE Location: VENICE Details: This is one of the highlights of any European holiday - a gondola ride through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
25 EUR	Name: DISCOVER THE VENETIAN LAGOON Location: VENICE Details: By private boat cross the lagoon to the picturesque fishing island of Burano with its gaily painted houses. See lace makers at work; then there's time to explore this unforgettable island on your own before returning to Venice.
47 EUR	Name: VENETIAN DINNER Location: VENICE Details: Enjoy a leisurely walk to St. Mark's Square, passing famous buildings, small bridges and inner canals. The ITD will take you to a typical Venetian restaurant for an aperitif before your four-course dinner including wine, mineral water and coffee.
52 EUR	Name: TREASURES OF ROME BY NIGHT AND DINNER Location: ROME Details: A night tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares: Piazza Barberini, Triton Fountain, Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, and Trevi Fountain. Finish the evening with a meal in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music included.
52 EUR	Name: VATICAN MUSEUM AND SISTINE CHAPEL Location: ROME Details: A tour around the Vatican museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangelo's "Last Judgement".
47 EUR	Name: TIVOLI WITH DINNER Location: ROME Details: Tivoli is infinitely rich from all points of view, and its enchanting Villa d'Este gardens are undeniably one of the masterpieces of the Italian water gardens and UNESCO world heritage site. Europe. (Entrance fee not included). Enjoy dinner with wine accompanied by music in a local restaurant.
50 EUR	Name: CASTELLI ROMANI WITH DINNER Location: ROME Details: Drive through the ancient villages in the Alban Hills, a landscape of rare beauty, myths, legends and history. Take pictures of the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. Then to Frascati where one of the famous local white wines is included with your dinner in a tavern.
26 EUR	Name: SORRENTO FLAVOURS Location: SORRENTO Details: Enjoy an evening out dining in a typical restaurant. Mixed starter, choice of pizza or pasta, dessert, wine, mineral water and coffee or tea or the famous Sorrento lemon liquor included.
26 EUR	Name: TARANTELLA Location: SORRENTO Details: A cheerful evening with music and sparkling wine. Watch a performance of the intriguing Tarantella, a 17th-century Neapolitan folk dance that was thought to cure the bite of the tarantula.
27 EUR	Name: SORRENTO MUSICAL Location: SORRENTO Details: Enjoy an evening of Neapolitan songs and dances presented on stage with a continuous change of scenery. Included is free flowing wine, spumante or soft drinks that are served before and after the show on a beautiful terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples and the port of Sorrento.
45 EUR	Name: CAPRI ISLAND TOUR Location: SORRENTO Details: This romantic island, one of the jewels of the Mediterranean, has always inspired artists and poets. Once the "In" place for Roman emperors, today it is a rendezvous for the jet set. Take a chair lift to Monte Solaro for a breathtaking view of the entire Bay of Naples or visit Capri Miniature if the chair lift is closed.
50 EUR	Name: TUSCAN FLAVOURS Location: FLORENCE Details: A lovely typical meal in the Tuscan countryside. La Certosa Restaurant is situated in front of the Charterhouse of Florence, which was built in the 13th century and formed from the old chemist of the Monks. The historical residence enjoys an enchanting and privileged panoramic position.
22 EUR	Name: SCENIC LAKE CRUISE Location: LUCERNE Details: An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The area is rich in historical associations, particularly the William Tell legend.
43 EUR	Name: MOUNT STANSERHORN Location: LUCERNE Details: A trip up the Stanserhorn mountain for breathtaking views is an experience not to be missed. The Mt. Stanserhorn Railway is a combination of an old-time funicular, which has romantic 100-year-old carriages with fringed curtains, and a modern aerial cable car, which takes you to the 6,300 ft. peak in about 30 minutes.
45 EUR	Name: SWISS FOLKLORE EVENING Location: LUCERNE Details: Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will meet at your after-dinner folklore party are real experts. They entertrain you with merry melodies on the accordation and traditional dances, while you sample cheese fondue and a drink of your choice.
65 EUR	Name: CABARET SHOW Location: PARIS Details: A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to a typical cabaret show. A magical evening, either at the Nouvelle Eve situated in the heart of Pigalle or at the Paradis Latin built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel or at the Lido de Paris located on the famous Champs Elysees. A glass of champagne is served during the show.
60 EUR	Name: VERSAILLES-SUN KING'S PALACE (MON-FRI) Location: PARIS Details: Historic Versailles is the beautiful, restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays.On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
65 EUR	Name: VERSAILLES-SUN KING'S PALACE (SAT-SUN) Location: PARIS Details: Historic Versailles is the beautiful restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays.On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
57 EUR	Name: FAREWELL DINNER AND MONTMARTRE Location: PARIS Details: Start the evening with a visit to Montmartre, the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church. After a panoramic view of the city, enjoy a memorable four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine.

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