SATURDAY A very early morning departure as we travel to Dover and board a lunchtime ferry to Dunkirk, including a meal and soft /hot drink on board. We then continue to the Strasbourg area for bed and breakfast accommodation.
SUNDAY We depart Strasbourg and head to Lido di Jesolo for our five night stay. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival.
MONDAY A day of relaxation in our lovely coastal resort, set on the spectacular Venetian Riviera. Take a stroll by the beach, explore the bustling town centre, or simply relax by the hotel’s lovely poolside area, or private beach.
TUESDAY This morning we head to the medieval walled city of Treviso, with time to stroll around its attractive historic centre or enjoy a cappuccino in one of the elegant cafés. From here we continue towards the Italian Dolomites, where, via funicular access, we visit the stunning privately owned CastelBrando, sitting majestically in the Prosecco hills. After a guided tour of this imposing property, we then enjoy a pizza lunch with a glass of…Prosecco!
WEDNESDAY We commence the day with a visit to the medieval city of Padua, where we can explore the fine piazzas of the historic centre with its diverse architectural styles. In the afternoon we travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vicenza, or ‘city of gold’, known for its trade in precious metals. Enjoy free time to roam the beautiful compact centre with its attractive shops and impressive buildings.
THURSDAY We take the water taxi from Punta Sabbioni, for a day at leisure in Venice. Stunning architecture and labyrinthine passageways await you in this beautiful and compact and car-free city, making it a sheer delight to explore. Enjoy a drink by the Grand Canal while watching the world go by, head to the iconic Piazza San Marco and behold the spectacular architecture of the gothic Doge’s Palace and the Basilicas of San Marco and Santa Maria della Salute. Visit the Rialto Bridge and watch the world go by, or venture further back into the streets and waterways and discover churches, museums, restaurants and shops selling wares unique to the area…and if time allows there is always the option of a Gondola ride for an alternative perspective of this unique city! (N.B. All attractions/activities in Venice are at own cost)
FRIDAY We depart Italy and make our way to the Strasbourg area for dinner, and overnight accommodation.
SATURDAY After breakfast, we continue to Calais where we board the ferry to Dover, and continue homeward.
Please note: at the time of going to print, each municipality in Italy now has the ability to introduce a “stay tax” levied at tourists. This tax broadly ranges from €1-€5 per person per night and is collected on arrival. As we do not know how much this will be, we have not included it in our holiday price, therefore this will be payable directly by each person upon arrival. We will update when have a more accurate cost.
Passport details will be required and there will most likely be an early start due to the ferry crossing.