b'DiscoveriesExperience an authentic taste of Tuscany, from the grand WondersRenaissance city of Florence to beautiful Siena, where we9 DAYS from 1,599ppare based in the historic spa resort of Montecatini Terme. 1,499 ppof Tuscany YOUR ITINERARYDay 1. London to Turin FROM PARISYour holiday begins at London St Pancras, meeting our Tour Manager and1group before boarding the Eurostar to Paris. After changing trains, weTurincontinue to Turin where we transfer to our accommodation for the night.TO PARIS ITALYDay 2. A morning in Turin and onwards to Montecatini Terme Viareggio FlorenceAfter breakfast theres time to explore Turin. This afternoon, we continue our1 Ventimiglia 6Lucca 6 Montecatinijourney south, travelling to Florence by rail. From here, we change trains to theSaint Raphal Pisahistoric spa resort of Montecatini Terme for six nights. SienaDay 3. Montecatini Terme at leisureA free day is chance to explore Montecatini Terme, known for its thermal springs and the 18th-century Terme Tettuccio. You could also visit MontecatiniWHATS INCLUDED:Alto, using the funicular railway which runs late into the evening and has great views over the valley. The Old Town here has a central piazza, surrounded by 8 nights 4-Star hotel ancient buildings, pavement cafs and a church.accommodationDay 4. An excursion to Florence, the Jewel of the RenaissanceEurostar StandardToday is a highlight of our tour - a day trip to the Renaissance city of Florence. Standard Class railtravelSCF Travelling by train, a local guide meets us on arrival and introduces us to Santa All rail and coach travel throughout Maria Novella square, the Duomo, the medieval centre, and Palazzo Vecchio.your tourWe also see the Uffizi courtyard and end at the 14th-century Ponte Vecchio. The afternoon is at leisure before we return to Montecatini Terme. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finishDay 5. Discovering charming Lucca and exploring Pisa Breakfast each day, 6 dinnersWe travel by rail to Lucca for a free morning to explore the medieval walled city. Highlights include the Duomo, frescoed churches, striking piazzas, andAll guided tours and excursionsthe Piazza Anfiteatro, a former Roman amphitheatre. After lunch, we continue by rail to Pisa to explore at your own pace. You could visit the Leaning Tower and marble Duomo in the Field of Miracles, and enjoy Pisas Old Town.Super excursions in an amazing partDay 6. A day to relax in Montecatini TermeYou are at leisure to continue exploring Montecatini Terme. Among the Art of the world. Nouveau buildings of the historic centre is the early 20th-century PalazzoTour Code: TYS| per person based onRichard, 2024 Comunale, which hosts Montecatini Contemporary Art gallery. If you havent2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers already discovered it by cableway, you could visit the medieval Old Town offrom 360.Montecatini Alto or hop on a train to the coastal resort of Viarregio.2025 Departures: Day 7. Sightseeing in Siena APR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP, OCTFLORENCE We travel by coach to ancient Siena, where a local guide takes us to the church of San Domenico and past the stunning Duomo. We then continue to the shell-LEANING TOWER OF PISA MONTECATINI ALTO SIENA shaped Piazza del Campoone of Europes best-preserved medieval squares. After our tour, you are free to continue sightseeing at your own pace. Everyday Traveller RatedDay 8. Overnight in Cte dAzur 1 2 3 4This morning we say ciao to Tuscany as we travel by coach to Viareggio on the coast. From here we take the train to Ventimiglia, close to the French border, following the scenic coastline most of the way. On arrival, we are transferredSecure your place nowto the resort of Saint-Raphal on the Cte dAzur, where we spend the night. with a 350pp depositDay 9. Homeward bound For more information on We leave Saint-Raphal this morning and join our train to Paris. In the Frenchdates and prices,capital, we join the Eurostar back to London where your holiday concludes.visit greatrail.com/TYS16Call 01904 527168 to speak to our team ITALY 17'