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For centuries the grand tour was the required finale to the education of a northern European gentleman and Italy was the essential destination in any grand tour of Europe . Today , a touring holiday to Italy is an equally desirable and enriching experience . Not only do you experience the diversity of the Italian countryside , landscapes and horizons but you will cherish the variety of flavours of the Italian way of life . The travel options we offer provide numerous ways of travelling to and in Italy .
The incomparable cities Venice Florence and Rome These cities hardly need an introduction , and whether you ’ ve visited them before or never at all , they hold a unique place in everyone ’ s mind . From the reputedly decadent beauty of Venice , with its bobbing gondolas , Byzantine and Gothic architecture and shimmering light to the Renaissance treasures of artistic and cultural Florence at the heart of Tuscany and then the grand finale in the Italian capital , Rome , with its outstanding monuments and sites , capturing the history of Italy and Europe from the Romans to the 20th Century .
We include
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venice .
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Hotel Helvetia and Bristol in Florence .
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Hotel d ' Inghilterra in Rome .
• Scheduled flight with British Airways from London to Venice , returning from Rome to London .
• First class rail travel from Venice to Florence and from Florence to Rome .
( Cheaper options are available in Florence , eg the Brunelleschi , in Venice , eg the Hotel Bisanzio and in Rome , eg the Hotel Mascagni ).
From about £ 2,865 per person IT01
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Three lakes and Venice A leisurely touring holiday of the northern Italian lakes culminating in a stay in Venice . You start at dramatic Lake Como and then move on to the small lake of Iseo known for its natural scenery before arriving at the lush shores of Lake Garda . Each lake has its own character and the water�side locations of our hotels on the lakes make for an enchanting ambience . Finally , you experience the uniqueness of Venice and a stay in our hotel right on the Grand Canal and within easy walking distance of all the sights .
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• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni at Bellagio on Lake Como .
• Two nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Albereta near Lake Iseo .
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Villa del Sogno at Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda .
• Two nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Ca ' Sagredo in Venice ( this can easily be extended by adding our extra and touring night price ).
• Scheduled flight with British Airways London to Milan , returning from Venice to London .
• Private transfer in Venice from Piazzale Roma to hotel and back to airport
• Hire of a group A car for for eight days from Milan to Venice .
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Hotel Luna Baglioni ; top right Helvetia and Bristol ; bottom right Hotel d ' Inghilterra
Top left Villa Serbelloni ; top right L ' Albereta ; bottom lVilla del Sogno and Hotel Ca ' Sagredo
Phone 01392 441275 to make a reservation or to discuss your holiday plans 15