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Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Treasures of Italy
Coach Tours - 14 Days, Grand Tourer

Holiday Highlights
• Rome, the Eternal City • Stylish resort of Sorrento
• Historic Montecassino • Emerald Isle of Capri
Holidays Rome, Sorrento & Capri

Treasures of Italy - Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to Northern France
Dover, Calais, then on to our overnight hotel in the Reims area of northern France.
DAY 8: Sorrento
A chance to relax and enjoy this wonderful resort or join our optional excursion for a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast, a stunning stretch of coastline that provides breathtaking views of the magnificent scenery, crystal blue waters, cliffs, coves, golden beaches and pretty villages with colourful buildings that tumble down to the sea below. (B,D)
DAY 2: Norther France to Lake Lucerne
Travelling into Switzerland for a night in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Lucerne. (B,D)
DAY 9: Sorrento to Orvieto
We head north after breakfast, via Montecassino Abbey and war graves, to the old town of Orvieto, perched atop a volcanic rock and with a funicular to the town centre and its cobbled streets and cathedral. We stay 2 nights at the charming Hotel Oasi dei Discepoli 3*. (B,D)
DAY 3: Lake Lucerne to Montecatini
We take a scenic drive into Italy and through the St Bernard Tunnel to the country’s leading spa resort for a two-night stay at the Hotel Plaza 4*. (B,D)
DAY 10: Orvieto
A chance to explore this charming old town further or join our optional full day excursion to Assisi, birthplace of St Francis, which includes a guided walking tour. (B,D)
DAY 4: Montecatini
A chance to relax and enjoy a day in Montecatini, which boasts nine spas, broad leafy avenues and a funicular up to the old town, from where you can enjoy spectacular views. A full day optional excursion to Pisa and Lucca, two of Tuscany’s main attractions, is offered as an alternative. (B,D)
DAY 11: Orvieto to Tabiano
Northwards to Parma for an optional guided walking tour of the city, before heading on to Tabiano, a peaceful spa town set in idyllic Tuscan countryside, for a night a the Hotel Ducale 3*. (B,D)
DAY 5: Montecatini to Rome
In the morning we travel to the wonderful city of Rome, to arrive for lunchtime. Free time in the afternoon allows you to explore the city’s main sights, decide between the Vatican, St Peter’s Square, the huge Colosseum, the beautiful Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain, where you can toss in a coin for good luck. An optional Rome by night tour is offered in the evening. Tonight we stay at the Hotel Aris Garden (4*).(B,D)
DAY 12: Tabiano to Mulhouse
Continuing north we head to the medieval town of Mulhouse in France for an overnight stay, via the Gothard Pass (weather permitting) and town of Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where you can join the optional boat trip to the famous Borromean Islands and wine tasting. (B,D)
DAY 6: Rome to Sorrento
Heading south via Pompeii, the town frozen in time when Vesuvius erupted in AD79, an entrance fee to the site is payable locally, and an optional guided walking tour is available. We then drive to the pretty town of Sorrento for three nights at the Tirrenia Hotel, or similar 3*. (B,D)
DAY 13: Mulhouse to Northern France
A drive to northern France for our final overnight hotel. (B,D)
DAY 7: Sorrento
Sorrento is undoubtedly one of Italy’s best holiday resorts and, with its old town, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic shopping. A full day included excursion takes you by boat to the enchanting isle of Capri, with its jagged rocks rising dramatically out of the blue Bay of Naples waters. Also included this evening is a lively Neapolitan folklore Tarantella show. (B,D)
DAY 14: Northern France to UK
Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
Optional Excursions • Amalfi Coast • Assisi • Rome by night • Lucca & Pisa • Pompeii Archaelogical site

Treasures of Italy by Grand Tourer Coach - 2010 Departures
14 Days - Tour Code ECITATS

• 13 nights room & breakfast, 12 dinners
• Grand Tourer coach trave
l • Shearings Tour Driver
• Departs: Sunday Dep Code: A
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date
Price Date Price
May 9
£1079
£1026
July 4
£1049
£997
May 23
£1079
£1026
August 29
£999
£950
June 6
£1049
£997
September 12
£1049
£997
June 20 £1049
£997
September 26
£1079
£1026
Single Room Supplement £269


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter