Florence Siena and Tuscany 4th October 2014 7 Nights Half Board Departs Humberside Just reduced to £499 pp call 01652 682000 to book! Day One Fly to Italy and transfer to Chianciano Terme and your hotel. Day Two Spend the day relaxing at the hotel, or explore the surrounding area. Our Tour Manager will be happy to suggest places to visit and things to do. Day Three Siena, our destination on todays included excursion, is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in Europe - its centrepiece the shell-shaped piazza where the traditional Palio horse race is held each year. From here, we head to spectacular, hill-top San Gimignano, with its beautiful towers, medieval walls and cathedral. Day Four Our first optional excursion offers a wonderful introduction to the Eternal City, Rome. Discover the Vatican, St Peters Basilica, Michelangelos sublime Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Afterwards, youre free to soak up the atmosphere of the city that gave us la dolce vita. Day Five On our second optional excursion well travel to ancient Perugia in neighbouring Umbria. Stroll its famous people-watching street, the Corso Vannucci, and see its cathedral and medieval centre before heading on to Assisi, birthplace of Italys patron Saint, and home to Umbrias greatest glory - the magnificent Basilica. Day Six Revel in the wonders of Florence, Italys beautiful Renaissance capital, on our first included excursion. See the magnificent Florentine skyline, explore Santa Croce and cross the medieval Ponte Vecchio. For art lovers, the Accademia houses Michelangelos peerless statue of David, and the Uffizi, Botticellis exquisite Birth of Venus (gallery entry is payable locally). Day Seven On todays optional excursion youll discover the delights of Chianti-shire, a region of rolling hills and walled towns usually bathed in golden sunlight. Visit ancient Castelnuovo Berardenga; beautiful, fortified Monteriggioni; and Radda in the regions very heart. Youll also have opportunities for wine tasting and sampling local delicacies at two working Chianti vineyards. Day Eight Transfer back to the airport for check-in and your flight home.
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