Tuscany & the Italian Riviera 6 Night Tour 7 days/6 nights - Collette Join us as we travel across the Italian countryside, over the rolling hills of Tuscany and to the enchanting Italian Riviera. Relax with a 3-night stay in a Tuscan estate and savour the sprawling vineyards and charming medieval hill towns of the region.throughout your journey, discover a land rich in history, culture and cuisine. HIGHLIGHTS Relax with a 3-night stay in a Tuscan estate and Savour the sprawling vineyards and charming medieval hill towns of the region. Enjoy an interactive pasta-making demonstration. Choose to explore the iconic sites of Florence or its lesser-known treasures. Visit Siena, Pisa, and Lucca. Spend time at one of the oldest wineries in Tuscany. Spend a day exploring the Cinque Terre s rugged coastline by train and boat. Take a boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to visit glamorous Portofino. Revel in a 3-night stay on the stunning
Riviera. Itinerary Day 1 Italy - Tuscan Estate - Tour Begins Set out to experience two of Italy's great regions. Begin your trip with a relaxing 3-night stay in a traditional Tuscan estate.* Prior to enjoying an authentic Tuscan dinner expertly paired with wines produced on site, experience an interactive pasta-making demonstration with the winery s chef.meals: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Paggeria Mediceaborgo Di Artimino Day 2 Tuscan Estate - Florence - Tuscan Estate In Florence, the Cradle of the Italian Renaissance, join a local guide for a walking tour of this fascinating city and see Florence s Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. Then, the choice is yours! You may select either the world-famous Uffizi Gallery where a local expert will bring to life some of the most important works from the Renaissance period; or, perhaps you ll choose the Leonardo da Vinci Museum where a local expert will introduce you to the world of this brilliant engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. Next, gather together for an informative explanation of Florentine gold and the interesting techniques behind it at a local gold shop. Later, enjoy time at leisure to relax or discover this thrilling city on your own.meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Paggeria Mediceaborgo Di Artimino Day 3 Tuscan Estate - Siena - Tuscan Winery - Tuscan Estate A scenic journey through Tuscany s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the lovely medieval city of Siena. Delight in its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to explore the medieval corners of Siena with its small speciality shops and outdoor cafés. Then it s on to one of the oldest wine estates in the Siena region. Sit down with a family member to hear about their wine and taste their creations along with other local products. Return to your countryside estate. Perhaps you ll explore its Medici Villa. Tonight, a local musician will serenade you at dinner. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Paggeria Mediceaborgo Di Artimino. Day 4 Tuscan Estate - Lucca - Pisa - Italian Riviera As you head towards Italy s picturesque Riviera, make a stop in the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century Renaissance walls. A guide takes you on an informative tour including a visit to the Cathedral of San Martino and the Piazza Napoleone. Next, visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, view the Duomo (Cathedral) and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Continue on to the Italian Riviera, your home for three spectacular nights.meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Grande Albergo Sestri Levante.
Day 5 Italian Riviera - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera Spend a day exploring the Cinque Terre with its rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards. Travel by rail through this nearly inaccessible string of fishing villages nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Your Tour Manager is on hand to help plan your day and make the most of your time in these five towns.meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Grande Albergo Sestri Levante Day 6 Italian Riviera-Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino-Italian Riviera Travel to the seaside town of Santa Margherita Ligure for a boat ride** to glamorous Portofino. Take in the town s colourful harbour, dotted by fishing boats and yachts, set against a backdrop of pastel-coloured buildings. Return to Santa Margherita Ligure for free time to peruse its charming streets and boutiques. Tonight, cap off an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Grande Albergo Sestri Levante. Day 7 Italian Riviera - Tour Ends Today you depart for home. INCLUDES 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners 6 nights accommodation- including a 3-nights stay in a Tuscan estate and on the stunning Italian Riviera Services of a Collette tour manager Sightseeing as per itinerary All on-tour transportation Hotel baggage handling and tipping The Collette Chauffeur - return airport transfers - up to 40km driver from major Australian International airports. Arrival & Departure transfers in/out of Florence or Pisa EXCLUDES Flights Meals not listed in the Itinerary Travel Insurance Visas and immunisations Airport or departure taxes, Transfers Customary end-of-trip gratuities Any incidental charges.
FACILITIES 4-star accommodation Hotel Paggeria Mediceaborgo Di Artimino Grande Albergo Sestri Levante TRAVEL PERIOD 2018 Departure Dates May - November 2018 BOOKING ESSENTIALS Once your MyDiscoveries Voucher has been purchased you can either call Collette directly on 1300 792 195 or wait to be contacted by Collette to get you booked onto your preferred tour dates. When booking in your travel dates, make sure you have your travel voucher number, traveller names (as they appear on their passport) and details of any special requirements (e.g. vegetarian etc). Once your booking dates are confirmed, Collette will send you a confirmation email and will follow up with your travel documents (including air tickets). If MyDiscoveries are unable to book you onto your preferred dates, the MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee applies which allows us to offer you a full refund. We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. FINE PRINT Offer valid on new bookings only made until 31/11/2017. Offer can expire earlier due to space or inventory availability. Offer is only available on select departures. Savings amount will vary by tour and departure date, and is only available on select departures. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Offers are not valid on group, existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. Rates are land only, per person, on the share basis indicated in the voucher you have purchased and include internal airfare where applicable. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our
airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Please note all our holidays are subject to availability at time of booking. Should your dates not be available please note the My Discoveries Booking Guarantee applies. The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets. If you need to cancel after you have booked your tour date for any reason prior to the day of departure, the Cancellation Fees are as follows: After your seat reduction date has passed, a non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. You may purchase a cancellation waiver directly from Collette to allow you to cancel up to the day before departure without penalty. If you need to cancel your trip after travel has been confirmed, the travel operator may impose cancellation fees. In addition, MyDiscoveries will charge a $100 per person cancellation fee. We recommend taking out travel insurance as soon as you have booked your travel dates so you have protection against emergency cancellations that might be needed. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS Passports are required at your own expense for travel outside of Australia. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity beyond the return date from the destination. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry into the country. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate embassy or consulate for specific information and entry requirements. IMPORTANT Collette recommend that our guests take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visa. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. They also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked.
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