Combine the green rolling hills and medieval towns of Tuscany with the iconic sights of Italy’s capital city in this new tour! Montecatini is perfectly based to explore lesser-known Tuscan secrets such as the compact walled town of Lucca and offers a lovely stylish town centre for a day at leisure. A comfortable drive then takes us down to the breathtaking city of Rome where we visit the main sights and enjoy the gorgeous gardens of Villa D’Este and Hadrian’s Villa which are both located close to our hotel.
St Peter’s Basilica & the Vatican City
Montecatini Alto
Lucca
Hadrian’s Villa
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel, the Ercolini & Savi Hotel in the leafy Tuscan town of Montecatini Terme, in time for dinner.
Day 2 Lucca
We enjoy a morning visit to the stunning walled medieval town of Lucca. Authentic and Italian in nature, Lucca is fully pedestrianised and boasts a vast array of shops, cafés and restaurants. Either have free time for lunch here or continue into the nearby countryside for a visit and blow out lunch at the fabulous Fattoria del Poggio.
Day 3 Montecatini
A day at leisure in lovely Montecatini. Take the funicular up to the compact old town of ‘Montecatini Alto’, perched above the main town on the hillside. Browse Montecatini’s stylish shops or alternatively we may wish to take the local train into nearby Florence.
Day 4 Tivoli
Drive south from Tuscany and arrive at our hotel, the Grand Hotel Duca D’Este in Tivoli, Rome, in time for dinner.
Day 5 Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este Gardens
Following breakfast, we set off by coach with a licensed step-on guide for Tivoli, a summer retreat once beloved of Rome’s ancient and Renaissance elites, to discover its two UNESCO World Heritage highlights. We enjoy a guided tour of Hadrian’s Villa, the remains of an opulent 2nd century estate built and enjoyed by the emperor Hadrian. We explore its crumbled villa, luscious gardens and fountain square as we hear of his pampered life here. We also visit the Villa d’Este Gardens, a 16th century Renaissance masterpiece made up of stunning terraces, fountains, grottoes and ornate pools.
Day 6 St Peter’s Basilica & Vatican Museums
Today brings another excursion into central Rome, this time for a guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. We take in beautiful St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square and visit the Vatican Museums to see their priceless treasures, including Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel – learning their history from our guide along the way. Afterwards, there is free time to relax and stroll as we wish before returning to our hotel.
Day 7 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Hotel
Grand Hotel Duca D’Este
Tivoli Terme
This elegant and traditional hotel stands in pine-fringed gardens in central Tivoli Terme, less than a 10-minute walk from the thermal baths and train station, from where services run to Rome’s Termini station in 30 minutes. The hotel offers an elegant restaurant serving international and classic Italian cuisine and a lounge bar. The 184 tastefully furnished and air-conditioned rooms feature a bath or shower, TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and safe. Guests can enjoy excellent leisure facilities, including an outdoor pool and spa with indoor pool, sauna, gym and wellness treatments (extra charges apply).
• Lifts • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge
BarLiftParking Off Site & Free of ChargeRestaurant
Hotel Ercolini & Savi
Montecatini Terme, Tuscany
A lovely, traditional hotel located in the heart of Montecatini Terme, privately owned and run by its charming proprietor, Signora Luciana, it boasts all the amenities of a modern hotel whilst managing to retain the elegance and grandeur of its past. The hotel has 81 air-conditioned bedrooms and all are equipped with a TV and hairdryer. There is a welcoming lounge and bar where guests can relax and a grand restaurant with excellent food and regional specialities being served; some of the wines even originate from the owner’s own
vineyards. Coaches can drop off and pick up outside the hotel.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
BarLiftParking Off Site & ChargeableRestaurant
Pricing
Hotel Ercolini & Savi
Montecatini Terme, Tuscany
Nights 1, 2 & 3
Grand Hotel Duca D’Este
Tivoli Terme
Nights 4, 5, & 6
Inclusions
• Step-on guide of Tivoli
• Guided tour of Hadrian’s Villa
• Entrance to Villa d’Este Gardens
• Guided Tour of St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
