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Britain & Ireland

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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price
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direct on 0844 824 3535
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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 discount price


Classical Cities of Italy
10 Days By Coach & TGV - 5% Discount

Holiday Highlights
• Bustling Venice • Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance • World Heritage city of Rome • Assisi's ancient monuments
Venice

Tour the classical cities of Italy and uncover an abundance of history and architecture. From romantic Venice and magnificent Rome, to the unique Leaning Tower of Pisa and renaissance Florence, this trip encapsulates some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and inspiring centres. With this Shearings coach/tgv holiday.

Classical Cities of Italy - Tour Itinerary


DAY 1: UK to Paris
Dover, Calais, then to Paris for our overnight stay.

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 the outskirts of Venice for dinner and two nights at the 4* Hotel Albatros. (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 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 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 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 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 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 north of the city close to the town of Domodossola. (B,D)

DAY 9: Lausanne to Paris
A passing morning transfer to Lausanne station in Switzerland for the TGV train back to Paris, through the spectacular scenery of the Alps. In Paris your coach will take you to your overnight hotel in Northern France. (B,D)

DAY 10: Northern France to UK
Calais, Dover, then home. (B)

Optional Excursions • Venice Canal Cruise • Walking Tour of Siena, Assisi & Milan


Classical Cities of Italy
2012 Departures - Tour Code ETITCE

• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Departs: Tuesday

Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

Date
Price Date Price
May 8
£1099
£1045
August 21
£1019
£969
May 22
£1099
£1045
September 4
£1019
£969
June 5
£1099
£1045
September 18
£1099
£1045

 

Single supplement £189
Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a standard room




To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535

and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter