Immerse yourself in the poetic beauty of the Tuscany hills amidst the winding vines of its world-class wineries and stunning shores. This marvellous region really is intoxicating – with colourful houses clambering up steep coastal cliffs, and characterful villages infusing countryside trails, Tuscany is a cultural marvel and a perfectly preserved illustration of Italian style.
Please note: Your guide will accompany you on all days when you have excursions, they will not accompany you on free days.
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Depart the UK on your flight to Pisa where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Montecatini to relax and unwind, spending the afternoon at leisure.
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Embark on your train bound for Florence and spend the day exploring the architectural wonders of this cultural centre with a fluent English-speaking guide. Marvel at the artistic flair of the paintings on display in the museums here, appreciating the masterful aesthetic range conceived of by the local artists of time past which earned Florence the moniker: “the cradle of the Renaissance.”
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Spend the day at leisure exploring the stunning spa town of Montecatini, revered for its curative thermal waters since at least the 16th century. There are also plenty of memorable local walks to enjoy, with the nearby Bosco Delle Panteraie forest and the geological gem of Grotta Maona with its oversized stalagmites reaching down from the cave ceiling to explore.
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After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be travelling to Lucca where broad, tree-lined pathways stand tall along the tops of the 16th and 17th-century ramparts overlooking the Serchio river. Later you’ll be transferred to Pisa where you’re bound to be bowled over by the beauty of the leaning tower and the ancient streets which adorn this charming city.
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Relax in Montecatini, and perhaps take an optional excursion to a Chianti Winery to indulge in the wines this region is so famous for (at an additional cost). Pistoia and Prato are both accessible by train if you wish to visit some lesser-visited gems of Tuscany.
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Today you’ll visit the city of Siena with your travel guide who’ll lead you through this incredible architectural marvel - from the artistic cobbled alleyways and fabled fountains to the famous Piazza Del Campo, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful. You’ll also have the chance to visit the central cathedral which houses statues hand-sculpted by none other than the Renaissance masters: Michaelangelo and Donatello. All in all, this is a truly awe-inspiring place to explore.
In the afternoon you’ll continue your tour with a visit to the hill town of San Gimignano with its well-preserved tower houses and encircling borders which date back to the 13th century, forming an unforgettable skyline. After a walk around the town you’ll be treated to a tasting of world-famous Tuscan wines, complemented with a range of stunning culinary delicacies to create a symphonic sensory experience for you to enjoy.
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Spend the day at leisure exploring Montecatini, exploring the sights at your own pace and tantalising your tastebuds with delectable local cuisine, or join an optional excursion to Cinque Terra a series of picturesque centuries-old seaside villages.
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Transfer to the airport in Pisa for your return flight to the UK.
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The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. The schedules of the domestic airlines in country are subject to frequent changes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. The driving times listed are point to point and do not include the duration of excursions or stops en route. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
It is your responsibility to check your passport validity. To enter Italy your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive and have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. Sources of information include; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Please note that final flight details will be confirmed on your final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure. Check in baggage is included with your flight. You will not receive an E-ticket, all you need to do is present your passport and online check-in boarding pass to the staff at the desk. If you wish to arrange Airport car parking or accommodation at preferential rates, we recommend you book this in advance with Holiday Extras on 0333 188 0407, quoting HX313.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
All our tours feature a “Tour Pace” to help find the right holiday for you. To travel on any of our tours requires unaided mobility and the ability to stroll around the sights, climb stairs and get on and off coaches and boats. The tour pace of Tuscany, Florence and Siena is rated Easy Going. A good level of fitness is required as you may be on your feet for approximately four hours in a day, though this will be interspersed with regular breaks and will vary from day to day. You will be walking around the sights, getting on and off coaches, trains and boats and climbing steps and modest hills and streets, that maybe cobbled. You will stay in variety of hotels throughout the tour. Our guides will always endeavour to provide the highest level of service and assistance; however, they cannot be expected to cater for customers who are unfit to complete the itinerary
The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR). We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as souvenirs, laundry, any meals not included in the itinerary as well as drinks and any additional snacks. Approximately £200- £300 per person will be sufficient for the duration of the tour. It is a good idea to try and maintain a supply of small notes and change in the local currency for tipping or small purchases.
Tipping
It is customary to tip your guide and driver at the end of your tour, this is at your discretion, but we recommend you allow approximately €2 per person per day. Optional excursions are at an additional cost.
The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 15, and the maximum will be 25. If in the unlikely event there are less than 15 people booked on your tour date, we will endeavour to reduce any disruption to your holiday and try to operate your tour with lower passenger numbers. If we are not able to operate your departure date, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This tour does not operate as a fully escorted program. Your English-speaking guide will be with you on all scheduled excursion days, however, on free days when there are no planned activities, your guide will not accompany you. This allows you the flexibility to explore at your own pace and indulge in personal interests. You will still have access to a local team member who can assist you in case of emergencies on your free days.
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist between the UK and Italy. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Dinner (when included) will be taken at the hotel.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way.
Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information
On your arrival in Pisa you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Europlan holding a sign displaying: “Mercury Holidays”. The Mercury Holidays/ Europlan representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your national guide will be on hand 24 hours a day should you have any queries, however if you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:
Europlan – Ground Services Only Contact Number (08:30am-7pm): 0039 045 6209248 Email Address: groups@europlan.it
If you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:
Europlan: Address: Via Gabriele D’Annunzio, 11, 37011 Bardolino VR, Italy Contact number: 0039 045 6209444 Email: groups@europlan.it
Emergency contact information: Please find below the 24 hour emergency contact details for Europlan: 0039 339 6840935
