Heart of Italy by Express Coach

Based in quaint Chianciano in Tuscany, we’ll discover the highlights of one of the most attractive areas of Italy. From Rome, the Eternal City, to Renaissance Florence with it’s impressive Duomo, uncover some of Italy's most famous destinations. We'll also have the chance to visit the beautiful town of Assisi and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Siena's historical centre as well as dipping our toes into the picturesque Lake Trasimeno. This is one not to be missed.

9 days from £719pp

Single Room Supplement from £129pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 6 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Overview

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel by Express Coach overnight towards Italy.

Overview

Travel across to Switzerland, through the Lombardy Plain, to Tuscany and the spa-town of Chianciano.

Includes Dinner

Overview

Tuscany is filled with incredible sights, and we’ll delve into the region’s hidden delights today with an optional excursion to the town of Cortona.

This beautiful Tuscan town has something for everyone, with its wonderful heritage, stunning medieval architecture and amazing atmosphere. Wander along the narrow streets, admire the pretty plazas and town squares, and why not visit some of the town’s many attractions?

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Hidden Tuscany

2023 £21.00

2024 £22.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

Today, we enjoy a full day to explore the endless sights of this romantic city.

Known as the 'Eternal City' of the Roman Empire, Rome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historical centre. Rome has an immensely rich heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of the world’s most-visited capitals.

Packed with historical attractions and with something for absolutely everyone, we are guaranteed to enjoy our time in this famous city.

We will be able to enjoy free time to explore to our heart’s content, so we can see some of the city’s best-known attractions.

Take the time to discover St Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel or Trevi Fountain, the choice is yours.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Rome

Optional Excursions

Rome Guided Walking Tour

2023 £28.00

2024 £29.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

Today's optional excursion will see us exploring the exquisite town of Assisi, famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. This town boasts many fascinating sights, and we’ll get to explore many of them during our time here.

Spend time discovering the Franciscan structures of Assisi, which have been designated as a UNESCO site since 2000. These include the stunning Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, as well as the Church of San Pietro, the Santa Maria Maggiore, and Assisi Cathedral.

Assisi also has two medieval castles to admire and a Roman amphitheatre. The Temple of Minerva is another must-see - this ancient Roman building has been beautifully preserved.

After our time in Assisi, we will enjoy a leisurely drive to the magnificent Lake Trasimeno, allowing us to take in the astounding scenery of this part of Italy.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Assisi and Lake Trasimeno

2023 £26.00

2024 £27.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

Join our full-day excursion to Florence, capital of Tuscany.

Florence is a wonderful city, with amazing architecture and a huge number of historical sights. While at leisure, you can choose to see such sights as the Piazza della Signoria where the Fountain of Neptune is located, as well as a replica of Michelangelo’s David statue - the original is housed within the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.

There’s also the gothic Florence Cathedral, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Archeological Museum, the Museum of the History of Science, and many other sights.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Florence

Optional Excursions

Florence Guided Walking Tour

2023 £27.00

2024 £28.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Overview

Today we include an excursion to charming Siena.

With the city’s historical centre a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siena is one of Italy’s most-visited tourist attractions and is famous for its beautiful attractions. We’ll explore its wonderful heritage and culture, and will get the chance to visit a number of its most popular sights at leisure.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Siena

Overview

After breakfast, we begin our journey north and travel through the night.

Includes Breakfast

Overview

Return home.

Accommodation

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £129

You will stay for six nights at the Hotel Mizar in Chianciano, or similar. 

Mizar

Mizar

Location: Viale Lombardia 43 , Chianciano Terme,

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Safe Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
Accessibility
  • Disabled Rooms Available
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
  • Room Service Available
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Reviews

4 Out of 5 ( 10 Reviews )

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Quality

4.1 / 5

Value for Money

4 / 5

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Mrs d lovett, 3 days ago

The tour in itself was well organised with plenty to see.the hotel grand ambasciatori is labelled as a four star. More like a 2 star. The staff are amazing & very attentive. Rooms were adequate however the food was not up to standard. Vegetables were in short supply and when served in small portions tasted like tinned veg. Soggy & bland. The queue in the dining room was not organised and there we’re people everywhere.

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Ada Chim, 27 days ago

Jim and Ash are great driver. But our tour-guide in Florence arrived late making the whole coach (even people not joining the to tour) was forced to wait an extra 20mins.

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R Davis, 0 years ago

Stunning trip down through Italy, with visits to main attractions such as Rome and also hidden beauties such as Cortona. Highly recommend doing this trip to Tuscany.

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Heather, 0 years ago

Excellent drivers very informative. Excursions meant long days but well worth it. Could have spent more time in some areas and less in others. A trip to the local vineyard would have been nice.

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