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

Classical Cities of Italy By TGV - 10 Days Holiday Highlights • Bustling Venice • Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance • World Heritage city of Rome • Assisi's ancient monuments

Classical Cities of Italy - Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to Paris Dover, Calais, then to Paris for our overnight stay.	DAY 6: Assisi and Siena A chance to explore the hilltop Umbrian town and birthplace of St Francis, founder of the Franciscan religious order here in the 13th century. We also visit the historic city of Siena. Optional walking tours are offered in both locations. (B,D)
DAY 2: Paris to Venice A journey on the TGV train to Milan, before a coach trip across Italy through the plains of Veneto to Venice for dinner and two nights at the 4* Hotel Albatross. (B,D)	DAY 7: Rome A guided tour of the Eternal City takes in all the main sights, before leaving the afternoon free for you to explore at your leisure. From the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum, to the impressive Vatican City and Spanish Steps, the amount of amazing sights in this wonderful city is endless. (B,D)
DAY 3: Venice A free day for you to explore this wonderful city at your leisure, after a guided walking tour. Some of the many wonderful memorable sights of the ‘Queen of the Adriatic’ include bustling St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the romantic Bridge of Sighs and the famous Rialto Bridge. An optional cruise along the city’s many canals is also offered. (B,D)	DAY 8: Chianciano to Milan Today we travel to the cosmopolitan city of Milan. Free time is offered, or join a guided city tour. Shop ‘til you drop or discover the wonderful ancient cathedral. We spend a night at the 4* AS Hotel, Lomazzo on the outskirts of the city. (B,D)
DAY 4: Venice to Pisa to Incisa A journey to the striking city of Pisa and the famous leaning tower, Knights’ Square, many churches and museums. We then travel to Incisa, south of Florence for one night at the 3* Hotel I Ciegli. (B,D)	DAY 9: Milan to Paris A morning transfer to Milan station for the TGV train back to Paris, passing through the spectacular scenery of the Alps. In Paris your coach will take you to your overnight hotel in northern France. (B,D)
DAY 5: Florence to Chianciano A day’s sightseeing in the wonderful city of Florence, where a guided walking tour is included, and its sights such as Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. We then head to the south of Tuscany and the 3* Hotel Mizar (or similar), our base for three nights. (B,D)	DAY 10: Northern France to UK Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
Optional Excursions • Venice Canal Cruise • Walking Tour of Siena • Walking Tour of Assisi

Classical Cities of Italy 2010 Departures 10 Days - Tour Code ETITCB
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners • Return TGV Travel Paris to Milan • Shearings Tour Manager • Departs: Tuesday 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 4	£899 £855	July 27	£919 £874
May 18	£919 £874	August 10	£919 £874
June 1	£919 £874	August 24	£919 £874
June 15	£919 £874	September 7	£919 £874
June 29	£919 £874	September 21	£899 £855
July 13	£919 £874
Single room supplement £194 TGV First class supplement £74

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

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