Glorious Florence & the Venice Carnival 2014

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Italy at its best - by train

10 Days from £1,198

Tour code: 4BOW | Countries visited : Italy

Experience a captivating train ride to Italy from London, travelling down through France and crossing the border to Milan, before arriving in Florence. With Florence as a base, you can spend the day wandering around some of Italy's most stunning architecture, particularly the Basilica of Santa Croce and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge which stretches over the River Arno. There are a number of lively squares which are perfect for relaxing with a pizza and a glass of wine at lunch time, and numerous shops where you can browse for souvenirs. From Florence, continue to Venice for a free day of exploring its narrow streets and canal bridges before the captivating Venice Carnival begins the following day. People in bright, colourful costumes and masks fill the streets and piazzas bringing Venice to life, and street entertainment is in abundance at carnival time.

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Key features:
  • Overnight stay in Mulhouse
  • Florence including guided city tour
  • Venice
  • Venice Carnival
  • Excursion to Pisa and Lucca
  • Turin
  • Optional excursion to Viareggio Carnival (Feb 20 departure)
Included:
  • Return rail travel
  • 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • 5 dinners
  • Guided tour of Florence
  • Excursion to Pisa & Lucca
  • Time to enjoy the Venice Carnival
  • The services of a Tour Manager
  • Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £300
Average Group size: 35
Transport Used: Train
  
 
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A Fantastic Holiday in Glorious Florence and the Venice Carnival

The focal points of this incredible tour are two of Italy's most exciting cities. Florence is a true city of culture where one-fifth of the world's Renaissance art is thought to be kept. The city is full of charming narrow streets and gorgeous town squares, such as the Piazza della Signoria - a hive of activity and the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and some people-watching. Venice is a city of romance and beauty where getting lost is a true pleasure. The floating city is perfect for exploring on foot, or by using the unusual public transport network of Vaporetti - water buses. After visiting the fascinating sights of glorious Florence and the Venice Carnival, travel a different route back to London, giving you the opportunity to see even more of the beautifully diverse scenery of Europe. Your experienced Tour Manager will accompany you for the entire duration of your trip to deal with all of the travel arrangements. They are very knowledgeable about each of the cities that you will visit during your trip, will be able to suggest interesting sights to see and recommend museums and galleries to visit during your free time. This tour really gives you a taste of Italy and its highlight is definitely the Venice Carnival, which will leave you with some unforgettable memories.