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Best of Croatia & Italy
14 Days - Coach Tours Grand Tourer

Holiday Highlights
· Venice · Split · Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
· Walking Tour of Rome · Walking Tour of Florences


Venice

Best of Croatia & Italy - Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to N. France
To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais, and then onwards to our overnight hotel in northern France.
DAY 8: Dubrovnik to Ancona
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Dubrovnik, or join the optional excursion to the pretty village of Trsteno just along the coast from Dubrovnik, where you can enjoy the wonderful Renaissance botanical gardens, before we travel on to the small town of Mali Ston to visit the oyster beds. We then travel to Split for our evening sailing across the Adriatic towards Italy. We enjoy dinner and stay overnight on board the ferry. (As there is no access to the ferry overnight you will need an overnight bag with any essentials you might require.) (B,D)
DAY 2: N. France to Lake Como
Onwards heading south through France and Switzerland, and in to Italy, to the shores of stunning Lake Como and dinner and an
overnight stay at the Hotel Continental in Como (3*). (B,D)
DAY 9: Ancona to Rome
After breakfast on board ship, we disembark in Ancona, before journeying across Italy to the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome. On arrival, we have an included city tour, visiting some of the many highlights, before heading to our two night stay at the wonderfully located Hotel Donna Laura (4*). (B,D)
DAY 3: Lake Como to Venice
We continue our journey across Italy today, leaving the Alps behind, and heading across the Veneto plains to the awe inspiring city of Venice, where you will see some of the many bridges and palaces as you explore this network of canals and waterways. We stay overnight in Venice Mestre in the Hotel Albatross (4*). (B,D)
DAY 10: Rome
At leisure in Rome - simply wandering through the bustling city centre you will discover that every corner of this beautiful place beholds a wonder of history or architecture. There is also the opportunity to join an optional half day visit to the unforgettable Vatican and Sistine Chapel. (B,D)
DAY 4: Venice Mestre to Opatija
Crossing over the border in to Slovenia, we take the opportunity to visit the Lipica Stud Farm, where the horses for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna are trained. Travelling onwards, we pass in to Croatia, and the beautiful seaside resort of Opatija, and the Grand Hotel for our overnight stay (4*). (B,D)
DAY 11: Rome to Florence to Montecatini Terme
Leaving the eternal city behind, we travel northwards to the city of Florence, regarded as the intellectual and artistic centre of Italy, blessed with a multitude of treasures, including the
Duomo, the peculiar Ponte Vechhio bridge, the Piazza della Signora, and the famous Uffuzi Gallery. Enjoy an included city tour, before we head to Montecatini Terme, a pleasant spa town, for our overnight stay at the Hotel Grande Bretagne (4*). (B,D)
DAY 5: Opatoja to Split
Continuing through the beautiful Croatian countryside, we reach the ancient port of Split, idyllically located on the Adriatic coast. There is an optional city tour, and time at leisure in the city, before we head to the Hotel Marjan for our
overnight stay (3*). (B,D)
DAY 12: Montecatini Terme to Basel
Leaving Italy behind, we head northwards through the Alps, to our overnight stay at the Hotel Alexander in Basel (3*). (B,D)
DAY 6: Split to Dubrovnik
South along the coast, passing stunning scenery every step of the way, we make our way through beautiful countryside to the city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO heritage site, located in the south of the country. We then head to the Hotel Tirena for our two night stay (3*). (B,D)
DAY 13: Basel to N. France
Through France, passing the changing scenery and distinct wine regions, as we head to northern France for our last night. (B,D)
DAY 7: Dubrovnik
At leisure in Dubrovnik, with an included city tour as we discover some of the highlights of this wonderful city. (B,D)
DAY 14: N. France to UK
To Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover, and then onwards home. (B)
Optional excursions · Walking Tour of Venice · Vatican & Sistine Chapel · Rome by Night · Optional Kvarner Bay Cruise

Best of Croatia & Italy - 2007
Tour Code ECEERA
13 Nights Room & Breakfast, 12 Dinners
WA Shearings Tour Driver
Grand Tourer Coach Travel
Departs: Sundays Returns: Saturdays
 
WA Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
April 8 £1009
£939
August 26 £1056
£983
April 22 £1009
£939
September 9 £1056
£983
May 6 £1009
£939
September 23 £1038
£966
May 20 £1032
£960
October 7 £1019
£948
June 3 £1032
£960
October 21 £1009
£939
July 17 £1056
£983
 
Single Room Supplement £258


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