European tours
Explore the rich history and culinary delights of Italy
Lake Garda, Venice & Verona Seven nights/eight days from £989pp* Departures from April to October 2023
This tour is a wonderful blend of some of the inest sights in northern Italy. Firstly,
Lake Garda, with the snow-capped Dolomite mountains in the background; then Venice, a unique city full of cultural delights such as the Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica and the Grand Canal; lastly, Verona, one of the most romantic cities you will ind.
Your tour includes
● Return lights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers
● Seven nights in a choice of three- to four-star superior accommodation, inclusive of local taxes, with breakfast and dinner (stays at Hotel Portici and Antico Borgo are on a B&B basis)
● The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager Your included experiences
● Guided tours of Venice and Verona
● Visits to a selection of villages on Lake Garda, the Dolomites and a tour of a local vineyard with wine-tasting
Opt for the Signature tour, which also includes:
● An enhanced wine-tasting experience, with additional wines and a superb rustic lunch in a traditional restaurant
● Absorb Verona’s breathtaking atmosphere over aperitivo against a memorable backdrop of its extraordinary amphitheatre
● Cruise Venice’s iconic canals in the style and elegance of yesteryear, aboard a traditional gondola
Sicily
Seven nights/eight days from £1439pp* Departures from April to October 2023
Dominated by Mount Etna with abundant sunshine and unspoilt landscapes, Sicily is a beautiful part of Italy with a character all of its own. Ruled by dierent civilisations for millennia, there are many archaeological riches to explore, from Piazza Armerina’s stunning Roman villa, Monreale’s cathedral and Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples.
Your tour includes
● Return lights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers
● Seven nights in four-star accommodation, inclusive of local taxes, with breakfast and dinner, plus one lunch in a rural restaurant
● The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager Your included experiences
● Three guided tours, including the Valley of the Temples, the Roman villa in Piazza Armerina and Monreale Cathedral
● Visits to Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna and Syracuse
● Enjoy Sicilian food at a local agriturismo restaurant
Opt for the Signature tour, which also includes:
● A visit to Palermo’s vibrant markets in the company of a knowledgeable local – taste the delicious street food and discover the heritage of some of the inest lavours of Sicily
● Sample the unique wines of Mount Etna and enjoy an unforgettable lunch amidst the glorious surroundings of an historic winery
● Relax and unwind while soaking up the spectacular views of Taormina over a typical aperitivo