b"YOUR ITINERARY10 DAYSFROM ITALYDays 1-2 - London to Turin and Monteriggioni 2,495We travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris then by rail to2023 DEPARTURES IN:Turin for a night. We dine together in Turin. After a relaxed morningMAR, MAY, SEP, OCTwe take the train to Poggibousi then on to Monteriggioni, a wonderful medieval fortress town - our base for seven nights. Peacefully situated below the castle walls, in lush gardens, with a swimming pool and panoramic views, we stay at Il Piccolo Castello. We dine at our hotel. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Days 3-4 - Monteriggioni, Montepulciano and Pienza Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch in a Today youre free to explore Monteriggioni at your own pace. SetMontepulciano farmhouse.behind an imposing fortress wall, on a gentle hill - surrounded byTake a steam-hauled journey to olive groves and vineyards - Monteriggionis medieval buildingsa village festival to marN the fi rst are remarNably well\x10preserved. +ere youll fi nd the \x14\x16th centuryolive oils, wine or trues \x10 7uscan Monteriggioni Castle, and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Youtreasures prized for centuries.could also visit 6iena, Must \x14\x18\x10\x15\x13 minutes away by car. 'inner is served at our hotel. On Day 4 we travel to Montepulciano, an elegant hill- Enjoy a chocolate experience in town set in an iconic Tuscan landscape of rolling hills, Cypress treesPerugia, home of Baci chocolates.and vineyards. After a guided tour we have free time in the medieval village, known for its Vino Nobile - one of Tuscanys most treasuredTour the Basilica of Saint Francis red wines. We then visit a local farm for a wine tasting and traditionalof Assisi with a Franciscan monk.lunch. After lunch we visit the delightful village of Pienza admiring itsEnjoy a guided walking tour of the buildings and magical views of the Val dOrcia. We dine at our hotel.Renaissance city of Florence.Days 5-6 - Assisi & Perugia, Monteriggioni WHAT'S INCLUDEDThis morning we visit Assisi by coach. Here we visit the famous Basilica with a Franciscan monk as our guide. We continue to Perugia,Expertise of a UK Tour Manager a beautiful old town, perhaps best-known as the home of Baci orfrom start to fi nishKiss chocolates. Here we enjoy time at a chocolate laboratory with anFirst and Standard Class Rail explanatory talk and tasting. We return to our hotel for dinner. Dayand all transfers, Eurostar 6 is free to enjoy Monteriggioni at your own pace, possibly relaxingStandard Premierby the pool at your lovely hotel or exploring the town or nearby area independently. You could take a walk along the medieval walls, whereComplimentary luggage serviceyou can enjoy beautiful views of the Chianti region, or relax in the9 nights' 4-Star accommodation central cobbled square, Piazza Roma. This is part of the historical Chianti area, so why not visit a wine cellar where you can taste full- 19 meals including 9 breakfasts, bodied wines which pair perfectly with local cheese, olives and honey. \x14 lunch and \x1c dinnersAll tour excursionsDays 7-8Steam train to village festival, FlorenceToday we take a unique, steam-hauled excursion to a Tuscan village festival. We travel onboard the Treno Natura, on a line exclusive to this historic train, to experience the excitement and tradition of a small village festival which celebrate local harvests. Festivals vary from a true tour in beautiful &rete 6enesi to village celebrations ofFROM TURIN 1the local wine harvest, the chestnut season or fi rst batch of new olive1 TO COTE DAZURoils. (ach departure date visits a di erent festival. Please checN forFlorencedetails when booking. On Day 8, we take the train to the Renaissance city of Florence. We enjoy a guided walking tour of the citys treasures,Livorno 7 Monteriggioniseeing the beautiful Duomo and the elegant Ponte Vecchio. With free time to explore you could stroll beside the beautiful green-blue ArnoSiena PerugiaRiver, passing the Palazzo Pitti and Basilica di Santo on the south bankPienza Assisiof the city - or visit the Boboli Gardens, a lovely viewpoint. Instead,ITALYenMoy the many e[amples of 5enaissance art, overfl owing in the citys galleries, museums or palaces. We return to Monteriggioni for dinner. Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail CoachDays 9-10 - Cote DAzur and LondonOn Day 9 we transfer to Livorno where we take the train toTour Code: TNS|per person based on 2 Ventimiglia, via Genoa. From Ventimiglia we transfer to our hotel onsharing. Deposit from 450 per person. the &ote '$]ur for the night. 2n 'ay \x14\x13 we transfer to 1ice stationSupplement for solo travellers from 545.For the latest guidance on entry and travel by rail to Paris to join the Eurostar to London St Pancras. requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details \x16\x1a"