Easter Explorer in Tuscany

Celebrate Easter in Tuscany, one of Italy's most captivating regions, where rolling vineyards, medieval hilltop towns and a beautiful coastline create an unforgettable backdrop.

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New for 2027 - Celebrate Easter in Tuscany, one of Italy’s most captivating regions, where rolling vineyards, medieval hilltop towns and a beautiful coastline create an unforgettable backdrop. Staying in the elegant spa town of Montecatini Terme, discover Renaissance Florence, enjoy included visits to Volterra, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca and Pisa and soak up traditional Italian Easter celebrations.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

2 nights bed & breakfast enroute

6 nights half board

Welcome drink on arrival in resort

Excursions to Florence, Volterra, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca & Pisa

Free time in Montecatini Terme

Optional excursion to Viareggio

This tour may be unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility.

Day 1

We travel to our overnight hotel in France.

Day 2

Welcome to Italy! We continue our journey to our hotel in Montecatini Terme, one of Italy's largest spa towns. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and settle in for a week of adventure.

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Good Friday

A full day of sightseeing takes us to the unique cities of Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is one of Tuscany's most beloved cities, enclosed by historic walls. On Good Friday, a traditional procession takes place as a heavy wooden crucifix is carried through the town's streets. We also travel to Pisa, a lively, bustling city famous for its Leaning Tower, one of the most photographed sights in the world!

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Day 4

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Volterra, a dramatic hilltop town blessed with sweeping views across the Tuscan countryside. Its compact historic centre unfolds as a charming maze of narrow cobbled streets leading to the Piazza dei Priori - one of Tuscany's best-preserved medieval squares. Volterra flourished in the Middle Ages thanks to its alabaster production; examples of this delicate craftsmanship can be admired in churches and cathedrals throughout the region.

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Easter Sunday

There's plenty to explore on our excursion to Florence today, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Highlights include the awe-inspiring Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, the churches of Santa Maria Novella and the library of San Lorenzo, which holds a magnificent Michelangelo exhibition. On Easter Sunday, the famous five-hundred-year-old traditions of 'Esplosione del Carro', a traditional fireworks show, occurs outside of Florence's Duomo; a successful display will supposedly guarantee a good harvest, stable civic life, and good business for everyone.

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Easter Monday

Explore Montecatini Terme, a famous spa town known for its 'healing' thermal waters, in your own time today. Whether you're looking for a relaxing thermal spa experience, exploring traditional Italian restaurants, or luxury brand shopping, this Tuscan town ticks all the boxes! Alternatively, why not join us for an optional excursion to sparkling coastal resort of Viareggio? Known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea', this charming destination offers the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and history. Stroll along endless stretches of golden sand or explore the lively seafront, lined with inviting shops, cafés, and seafood restaurants. A favourite retreat since Napoleonic times, it continues to captivate visitors with its timeless appeal.

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Day 7

Step back in time with a visit to medieval Siena. Enjoy free time to explore its stunning architecture, art and traditions unchanged since the 12th century, including the Gothic cathedral and the world's oldest bank, Monte dei Paschi. We continue to San Gimignano, a UNESCO-listed hilltop town known for its honey-coloured buildings, rolling vineyards, and iconic medieval towers-the 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages'.

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Days 8 & 9 We bid 'a

We bid 'arrivederci' to Italy and return home with an overnight stop along the way.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Biondi 4*, Montecatini Terme, Italy

Hotel Biondi offers classic-style rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi in public areas. It also features a garden with a terrace, an indoor pool and a Tuscan restaurant.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Medway Services	Moto Medway, M2 (between J4 & J5) ME8 8PQ
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
South Mimms Services	Welcome Break South Mimms, M25 (J23) EN6 3QQ
Thurrock Services	Moto Thurrock, M25 (between J30 & J31) RM16 3BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA