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9 Days
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From Only £1,099.00
From the charming spa town of Montecatini Terme, explore the Renaissance city of Florence, and the spectacular towns of Lucca, Pisa, and Siena.
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We travel to our overnight hotel in France.
Welcome to Italy! We continue our journey to our hotel in Montecatini Terme, one of Italy's largest spa towns. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and settle in for a week of adventure.
There's plenty to explore on our included excursion to Florence today, one of Italy's most beautiful cities and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Highlights include the awe-inspiring Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, the churches of Santa Maria Novella and the library of San Lorenzo, which holds a magnificent Michelangelo exhibition.
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Volterra, a dramatic hilltop town blessed with sweeping views across the Tuscan countryside. Its compact historic centre unfolds as a charming maze of narrow cobbled streets leading to the Piazza dei Priori - one of Tuscany's best-preserved medieval squares. Volterra flourished in the Middle Ages thanks to its alabaster production; examples of this delicate craftsmanship can be admired in churches and cathedrals throughout the region.
Step back in time with a visit to Siena, a beautifully preserved medieval city. Enjoy free time to explore its stunning architecture, art and traditions unchanged since the 12th century, including the Gothic cathedral and the world's oldest bank, Monte dei Paschi. We continue to San Gimignano, a UNESCO-listed hilltop town known for its honey-coloured buildings, rolling vineyards, and iconic medieval towers-the 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages'.
Explore Montecatini Terme in your own time today. Whether you're looking for a relaxing thermal spa, traditional Italian eateries or luxury shopping, this Tuscan town ticks all the boxes! Alternatively, why not join us for an optional excursion to sparkling Viareggio, Tuscany's largest beach resort? Known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea', this charming destination offers the perfect blend of relaxation, culture and history. Stroll along endless stretches of golden sand or explore the lively seafront, lined with inviting shops, cafés, and seafood restaurants. A favourite retreat since Napoleonic times, it continues to captivate visitors with its timeless appeal.
A full day of sightseeing takes us to the unique cities of Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is one of Tuscany's most beloved cities, enclosed by magnificent and intact walls. Home to many churches, monuments and gardens, the area is just waiting to be explored. We also travel to Pisa, a lively, bustling city famous for its Leaning Tower, one of the most photographed sights in the world!
We retrace our footsteps back to our overnight hotel.
After an early start, we continue home.
Hotel Biondi offers classic-style rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi in public areas. It also features a garden with a terrace, an indoor pool and a Tuscan restaurant.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Medway Services | Moto Medway, M2 (between J4 & J5) ME8 8PQ |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| South Mimms Services | Welcome Break South Mimms, M25 (J23) EN6 3QQ |
| Thurrock Services | Moto Thurrock, M25 (between J30 & J31) RM16 3BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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