b"TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ITALYFROM/TO MilanPARISLYON 1 1Turin Venice 3 Uncover Rome with a tour of itsLucca famous attractions and best-kept 3 Florence secrets, including lunch in the Pisa neighbourhood of Trastevere.3 Rome ITALY Explore the cities of Tuscany. Discover the charms of Renaissance Florence, see the Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail iconic Leaning Tower in Pisa, and visit the walled city of Lucca.YOUR ITINERARY Stay on Murano island in Venice,a city of romance and enchanting Days 1-4 - London and Rome culture, which we discover on a Meet at London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to Lyonguided tour. for the night. On Day 2, we journey to Milan for the train to Rome, aEnjoy dinner at the Palazetto treasure trove of historic and cultural delights. We check into our hotelPisani, a Venetian Palace for three nights. Enjoy a guided tour on Day 3, discovering the incredibleoverlooking the grand canal, on Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain, a Baroqueour final night in Venice.masterpiece. We pause en-route for ice cream at Giolitti, the oldest WHAT'S INCLUDED gelateria in Rome. On Day 4 we're introduced to some of Rome's lesser- known gems. We visit the Quartiere Copped district, where a blend of Baroque, ancient Greek, Art Nouveau, and medieval structures give theUK Tour Manager throughoutarea a whimsical quality. We continue to the Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo. This is one of Rome's most unique churches; dramatic frescoesFirst and Standard Class rail line the circular walls inside, each depicting the death of a martyr. Finallytravel, Standard Premier Class on we visit bohemian Trastevere, known as Rome's 'foodie' neighbourhood,Eurostar journeyswhere we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon is free.Complimentary luggage service Perhaps visit Vatican City and see the Sistine Chapel, with its superb frescoes painted by artists including Michelangelo and Botticelli.11 nights' hotel accommodationDays 5-7 - Florence, Pisa and Lucca 18 meals including 11 breakfasts, We travel by rail to Florence, the Renaissance capital of the world, for1 lunch and 6 dinnersthree nights. This afternoon, our guided tour includes the Duomo withAll tour excursionsits iconic red-tiled dome, and the Ponte Vecchio, a 14th-century bridge home to 43 jewellers' shops. On Day 6 you're free to explore Florence.YOUR HOTEL The city is home to a fifth of the world's Renaissance art, including 1,700 masterpieces in the famous Uffizi Gallery. Otherwise, you could visit theDays 1-2Boboli Gardens. Designed for the Medici family, they opened in 1766 andOvernight stay in Lyon4feature splendid fountains and statues. On Day 7 we travel by rail across Tuscany, where rolling hillsides and olive groves line our route. We arriveDays 2-5in Pisa, famous for its leaning tower, where our guided tour includesHotel Massimo d'Azeglio, Rome4the Field of Miracles. Here we see the Leaning Tower and the marbleDays 5-8 Duomo. Later we continue to Lucca - a place of true beauty. The heart ofStarhotel Michelangelo, Florence4the walled city is filled with charming piazzas, churches, and art galleries, linked together by cobbled streets and intricate passageways, and weDays 8-11have time here to explore.Hyatt Centric Murano, Venice4Days 11-12Days 8-12 - Venice, Turin and London Overnight stay in Turin4This morning we travel by rail to the 'Floating City' of Venice. We transfer to our hotel on the island of Murano, where we stay for three nights,Max 25 peoplebefore heading to a local restaurant for dinner. On Day 9 we enjoy a guided tour of Venice, beginning in St Mark's Square, which is dominated by the Basilica di San Marco and Doge's Palace. This afternoon, and on2021 TOUR DATESDay 10 you're free to soak up the atmosphere of this romantic city. For a bird's eye view of the city, climb the Campanile di San Marco, whichMay162,995 Sep122,995offers incredible vistas over the buildings clustered around the centreJun132,995 Oct32,895and the shimmering lagoons further out. Or, you could take a gondola ride through Venice's iconic labyrinth of waterways. On the evening of Day 10 we head into the heart of Venice for a farewell meal in a splendidTour Code: IEG| per person based Venetian palace - a truly remarkable end to our adventures in Italy. Weon 2 sharing. Deposit from 450 per leave Venice on Day 11, travelling by rail to Turin for the night. On Dayperson. Supplement for solo travellers 12, we continue to Paris by rail, for the Eurostar for London St Pancras. from 1,050.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 63Visit your local Travel Agent"