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ITALY TOURING
Tuscany Lake Maggiore
ITALIAN INDULGENCE 13 DAYS *
$
ROME – PERUGIA – TUSCANY – LUCCA – LIGURIAN RIVIERA – LANGHE REGION – From 6949 per person twin share 18
LAKE MAGGIORE – SONDRIO – TRENTO – VENICE
13 DAYS | ROME TO VENICE
Day 1: Rome (D) Day 10: Lake Maggiore (BL)
Arrive independently in Rome and transfer to your hotel Leave dry land behind and set sail for the Borromean TRAVEL TYPE: Small group coach
where you will meet the group and later enjoy a delicious Islands. There will be time to wander the terraces of the DEPARTS: Selected Mondays, Thursdays and
dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rome. ornate baroque garden on Isola Bella and discover the Saturdays (15 Mar – 1 Nov 25)
Day 2: Rome to Perugia (B) pretty harbour of Isola dei Pescatori. The rest of the day
Following breakfast, travel to awe-inspiring Assisi, is at leisure. HIGHLIGHTS
the birthplace of St Francis. After getting to know the Day 11: Lake Maggiore to Sondrio via Lake Como (B)
famous hilltop town a little better on an orientation tour, Today, the tour continues to the shore of stunning Lake • Cook up an Italian feast in a Tuscan villa
continue to Perugia – the medieval capital of the Umbria Como. Passing lakeside villages draped in opulence, • Hunt for truffles in Piedmont
region. Spend tonight in Perugia. receive a rare insight into how the rich and famous live. • Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting near Asti
Day 3: Perugia to Tuscany (BD) After a stop to taste some local wine, arrive at Sondrio, INCLUDES
Continue to Siena: a magnificent Gothic city bursting for an overnight stay.
with fabulous architecture. After exploring the town Day 12: Sondrio to Trento (BD) • 12 nights boutique accommodation
centre, travel to tonight’s idyllic accommodation: This morning, the journey continues to Lake Molveno, • Meals as specified
a country villa hotel set amidst the rolling Tuscan which lies at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Continue • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
countryside. Enjoy a group dinner, indulging in superb to Trento for a walking tour and meet in the evening for a • Boat transfer to Borromean Islands
local cuisine. Spend the next two nights in rural Tuscany. farewell dinner. Overnight in Trento. • Experienced driver and tour leader
Day 4: Rural Tuscany (BL) Day 13: Trento to Venice via Verona (B) • Travel by premium air-conditioned mini coach
Learn Italian culinary secrets today as you prepare a Fair Verona beckons today. After taking in the city Not suitable for children under 13 yrs.
classic Tuscan lunch. The rest of your day is at leisure. highlights on an orientation tour, board the mini-coach
Day 5: Rural Tuscany to Lucca via Florence (B) one last time for the journey to our show-stopping finale:
Travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance the floating city of Venice.
and home to treasured masterpieces. A local guide will (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Austria
bring the city alive as you stroll through the streets on
a walking tour. In the afternoon, continue onto Lucca. Switzerland
Spend the next two nights in Lucca. Sondrio
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Day 6: Lucca (B) Slovenia
Spend the morning at the famous Leaning Tower of Lake Maggiore 2 Lake 1 Trento
Pisa. Later in the afternoon, return to Lucca, where the Como
rest of the day and night is at leisure.
Day 7: Lucca to Ligurian Riviera (B) Verona Venice
It’s time to experience the glitz and glamour of the Italian Croatia
Riviera. Continue to Camogli and the glittering village
of Portofino, before settling in Ligurian Riviera. The
evening is at leisure to stroll along the beachfront which 1 Langhe Region
is lined with pastel coloured houses and elegant hotels. France 1 Ligurian Riviera
Overnight in Ligurian Riviera.
Portofino
Day 8: Ligurian Riviera to Langhe Region (BD)
Travel inland to Piedmont, a region of rich red wines Florence
and gourmet cuisine, before continuing on to the village Lucca 2
of Barolo. A treat is in store for the sweet-toothed at
a distillery near Asti, where you’ll sip regional liquors 2 Rural Tuscany
complemented by handmade nougat. End another
memorable day of touring with a sumptuous dinner. 1 Perugia
Overnight in the Langhe Region. Assisi
Day 9: Langhe Region to Lake Maggiore (B)
This morning, join a truffle hunt with a local farmer. Later,
travel to the captivating Lake Orta before continuing to Corse
Lake Maggiore, the final stop on today’s scenic journey. START/FINISH
Spend two nights at Lake Maggiore. OVERNIGHT 1 Rome
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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