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T reasures of N orthern T uscany

Discover timelessly alluring Northern Tuscany, on this relaxing all rail holiday. Stay in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Montecatini for a glorious summer break. The region embodies the very best of Italy with picturesque landscapes striped with vineyards and olive groves, memorable skylines of medieval cities, galleries and churches bursting with fine Renaissance art, extraordinary traditional cuisine and beautiful coastlines.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Stay in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site thermal spa town of Montecatini-Terme ★ ★ Take a stroll along the sparkling coastline at Viareggio ★ ★ Explore Pisa and see the amazing ‘Leaning Tower’ ★ ★ Enjoy free time in Montecatini and take the funicular railway to the hilltop village of Montecatini Alto ★ ★ Discover the many famous sights of Florence including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio ★ ★ Take a guided tour of Lucca’s maze of narrow cobbled streets and unique oval piazza ★ ★ Glorious scenic rail journeys through the Tuscany countryside ★ ★ Gala dinner on last evening in Montecatini

Fares From £1595

followed by Vin Santo and Cantucci ★ ★ Free time in the elegant city of Turin

Also included in your Tour Fare:

★ ★ Dinner every evening ★ ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ ★ Hotel porterage

DAY 1 From London aboard Eurostar to Paris, then direct by TGV express to Turin where we have a welcome evening meal at our city centre hotel. (D) DAY 2 Travelling through Tuscany, our scenic rail journey brings us to the beautiful spa town of Montecatini- Terme and our centrally located hotel. We can take an afternoon stroll around the elegant resort to discover the central park, its four springs of healing waters and the many Liberty-style spas, reminiscent of a bygone era. (B,D)

Florence

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DAY 3 Back on the rails this morning we make our way to the coast to visit Viareggio , a thriving resort with a sparkling harbour and long beachside promenade lined with shops and cafés. We might like to enjoy lunch at one of the many fine seafood restaurants here before we make an afternoon visit to Pisa , an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its leaning tower , one of Italy’s most recognisable buildings. The neighbouring Cathedral is also one of the most beautiful in Tuscany and will undoubtedly astound us with its grandeur and detail. (B,D) DAY 4 We spend today at leisure in Montecatini Terme , the largest of Tuscany’s spa towns. In July 2021 Montecatini and its thermal baths proudly became a UNESCO

World Heritage Site . Famed for its rejuvenating thermal waters and a firm favourite with the rich and famous. We can follow suit and soak our troubles away in one of the many health spas on offer, or perhaps take the funicular railway to the hilltop village of Montecatini Alto. Here, we’ll be spoilt for choice with exquisite churches, an art academy containing 150 marvellous works, and unrivalled views of the landscape to admire. (B,D) DAY 5 We travel by rail today to Florence undisputedly the star of Tuscany, and the city’s bold terracotta Duomo defines one of the most iconic skylines in all of Italy. The city may be small, but with so much treasure packed into the Renaissance palaces, wonderful churches and incredible galleries, it really takes some exploring. A

Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, Lucca

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Train Travel Through Rural Tuscany

Montecatini Alto

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