b"FROM TURIN 1YOUR ITINERARY 1 TO NICE ITALYLucca FlorenceDays 1-3 - London, Turin and Montecatini Terme Viareggio 7 MontecatiniAfter meeting at our London St Pancras Departure Office, we take thePisa San GimignanoEurostar to Paris, continuing by rail to Turin for the night. On Day 2 weSienacontinue to Florence and transfer by coach to Montecatini, where weITALYstay for seven nights. Day 3 is free in Montecatini, an attractive spa town famous for its thermal waters. The extravagant 18th century Tettuccio Terme spa is certainly worth a visit, not only for its healing waters but also for its beautiful Liberty architecture. Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Days 4-5 - San Gimignano, Chianti, Pisa and Lucca TOUR HIGHLIGHTSToday takes us into the Tuscan countryside, through ochre-coloured hills and past secluded farmhouses. We arrive in San Gimignano, a walledDiscover Florence, the 'Jewel of village known for its thirteen towers which rise up into the skyline. This afternoon we venture to Castello di Meleto for a guided tour. The castlethe Renaissance', with its narrow is located in the beautiful Chianti region, at the end of a pathway linedstreets and handsome squares, with cypress trees and laurel bushes. We enjoy a cookery demonstrationand Siena, a beautifully preserved using typical Tuscan produce before dinner and a tasting of the wines formedieval city.which the area is famous. On Day 5 we travel by rail to Lucca, where youSpend time in Chianti, with ahave time to explore. A stroll along the top of the ancient ramparts is ancookery demonstration, wine excellent way to discover the true charm of the city. We enjoy lunch in atasting, and dinner at the elegant local restaurant, before continuing to Pisa, where a guided tour includesCastello di Meleto.the Field of Miracles. We see the iconic Leaning Tower, famous for itsVisit Lucca, where we're treated jaunty angle, and the white marble Romanesque Duomo. to a wonderful local lunch in one of the city's historic restaurants, Days 6-7 - Florence and Montecatini and Pisa, where we see the world-We travel by rail to the beautiful city of Florence - 'the Jewel of thefamous Leaning Tower.Renaissance'. We enjoy a guided tour of the city's treasures, including the Duomo with its red-tiled dome, and the Ponte Vecchio - a 14th-centuryHead to the hills for a visit bridge. Your afternoon is free to explore Florence. Labyrinthine streetsto medieval San Gimignano, and squares are only part of the city's charm; much of the beauty of theencircled by 13th-century walls.city is found indoors, with one fifth of the world's Renaissance art kept and displayed in Florence's galleries, churches, and palaces. Day 7 is freeWHAT'S INCLUDED in Montecatini. You could take the funicular railway to Montecatini Alto, the medieval old town. Here, you can admire views across the TuscanUK Tour Manager throughouthills, and stroll amongst the town-houses, historic churches, and town walls, before choosing a caf in which to enjoy lunch.First Class rail travel, Standard Premier Class on Eurostar Days 8-10 - Siena, Nice and London journeysWe travel to medieval Siena, whose Duomo boasts statues by DonatelloComplimentary luggage serviceand Michelangelo. The city's most famous sight however, is the Piazza del Campo - a grand, shell-shaped piazza. We enjoy a guided tour before9 nights' hotel accommodationfree time to stroll among the terracotta-roofed houses, or perhaps17 meals including 9 breakfasts, 1 sample some local produce. The city is famous for ' Sienese panforte', alunch and 7 dinnersdesert similar to Christmas cake, packed with fruits and nuts. On Day 9, we transfer to Viareggio for a rail journey along the coast, taking in trulyAll tour excursionsstunning scenery on the way to Nice, where we spend the night. On Day 10 we take the train to Paris for the Eurostar home. YOUR HOTELS Days 1-22021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Overnight in Turin 4Days 2-9Apr121,795 Jun7, 142,095 Sep132,145 Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale, 191,895 21, 282,145 202,095 Montecatini4May31,995 Jul122,095 Oct41,995 Days 9-10 10, 172,045 Aug302,095 Overnight in Nice 3242,095 Sep62,195Tour Code: TUS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 320 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 350. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 55Visit your local Travel Agent"