Hidden Europe: unique experiences in Europe's cities
08/09/2020 · By Katie Shaw
Europe’s cities are treasure troves of culture, teeming with iconic, must-see sights to enthral even the most seasoned of tourists.
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2023 Tour code: SRL23
About the tour
Known as the 'Pearl of the Lake', stunning Sirmione is perched on the southern shores of iconic Lake Garda. On this exceptional tour, we sample Italian wine in the rural wine region of Valpolicella, discover unique culture in Verona and Malcesine and float along the waterways of Venice on an unforgettable gondola ride.
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To ensure you get to London St Pancras in time for our early departure, we recommend an overnight hotel in Kings Cross. After meeting, we then board the Eurostar for Paris. From the French capital, we continue by rail to the handsome French city of Lyon. Arriving in the evening, we check into our hotel for the night before sitting down for our first dinner together.
Please Note: For departures 17/09/2023, 27/09/2023 and 01/10/2023 you will overnight at the Mercure Chambery hotel in Chambery.
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4.3 / 5 · 136 reviews
Maria Dunn
Submitted 25/May
Lovely Place. Weather in Mid May was not good for 50% of the time. Excellent Tour Leader / Manager. We had problems with return of our suitcase. Overall, Very enjoyable holiday and notably, excellent Hotel.
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Mr Dave Hollis
Submitted 24/May
Beautiful place and stayed in a lovely hotel. Our tour manager made the whole holiday enjoyable and stress free
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John Cave
Submitted 23/May
Lovely hotel with great staff. Quiet with delicious food.
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Mr Alistair Young
Submitted 19/May
Interesting and unusual location on a peninsula. Access to the peninsula slightly difficult at times because of narrow bridge across; however, convenient trip to mainland at Desenzano by frequent ferry. Excellent hotel accommodation.
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Frances Mc
Submitted 16/May
It’s one of the most beautiful place I’ve ever been
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JOHN_SHAW
Submitted 16/May
Beautiful location, great hotel and excellent tour manager.
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