DATES: 19th – 25th September 2022
DURATION: 6 nights / 7 days
HOTEL: Hotel Internazionale, Bologna – Website https://www.hotelinternazionalebologna.com/
MEALS/DRINKS: Breakfast daily, Welcome Drink, 1 x light lunch on Day 5 & 3 dinners in local restaurants excluding drinks
ITINERARY:
DAY 1
Private coach transfer to London Heathrow to take British Airways flight to Bologna
On arrival group to be met by local tour manager and transfer to hotel (approx. 30 minutes) for check in for 6 nights
Rest of day at leisure
Welcome drink and dinner at a local restaurant included
DAY 2
After breakfast transfer by coach to Ravenna famous for its vast collection of mosaics
On arrival meet Full Day guide for a walking tour of the city’s main sights with combined admission ticket for: Archiepiscopal Museum (Chapel of Sant’Andrea and the Ivory Throne), Neonian Baptistery, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Lunch at leisure (not included)
Evening at leisure.
DAY 3
After breakfast transfer by coach to Ferrara, a city brought to prominence by the D’Este Family
On arrival meet Full Day guide for a walking tour of the city’s main sights including: the 14th century Este Castle with its lavish private chambers and the Renaissance Diamanti Palace that houses the National Picture Gallery
Lunch at leisure (not included) followed by the continuation of walking tour including entrance to the Palazzo Schifanoia with its impressive early Renaissance frescoes and the Romanesque Ferrara Cathedral with its marble bell tower
Return to Bologna and dinner at a local restaurant included
DAY 4
Half day sightseeing in Bologna with local guide
Walking tour of the city centre with visit included to the the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna to view the likes of Raphael, Guido Reni and the Carracci family
Afternoon at leisure
Evening at leisure
DAY 5
After breakfast transfer to Modena, for a day of super-cars and balsamic vinegar!
Firstly, visit the town of Maranello where a visit to the Ferrari Museum will be included. Even if you’re not interested in fast cars this museum portrays the very interesting history of early motoring and the ‘Prancing Horse’ at first-hand with all its highs and lows over the years
Depart Maranello and proceed the short 20-minute transfer to the balsamic vinegar producer of Leonardi (since 1871) at Magreta. Here there will be a guided tour, balsamic tastings and a light lunch of delicious local cold cuts, Parmesan cheese and Lambrusco wine
Evening at leisure
DAY 6
After breakfast transfer to Parma, the city of Giuseppe Verdi, and a prosciutto-tasting
On arrival meet guided for a Half Day walking tour
A back-stage tour of the Teatro Regio opera house in the centre of Parma is included with exclusive access to the costume and scene-making departments, changing rooms, the stage as well as the foyer, the main auditorium and the orchestra pit
Depart Parma and proceed the short 30-minute transfer to Traversetolo and the Rosa dell’Angelo ham-producer. Here there will be a tour and tasting of their various delicious ham-based products
Return to Bologna and dinner at a local restaurant is included.
DAY 7
Morning check out of hotel and transfer to Bologna Airport for return flight to London Heathrow
On arrival private coach transfer back to Beaconsfield
FLIGHTS: BRITISH AIRWAYS
Please see below options:
O/B: LHR/BOLOGNA 07.40/10.50 OR 14.30/17.45
I/B: BOLOGNA/LHR 11.40/13.00 OR 16.40/17.55
PRICE PER PERSON: £1275.00
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £135.00 – single bedded room – possible upgrade to double bedded room subject to availability and supplement
PLEASE NOTE: The above costs are based on a minimum of 30-35 paying guests
INCLUDED:
- Private UK airport coach transfers
- Return Economy flights
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals & drinks – Breakfast daily, Welcome Drink, 1 Light lunch and 3 Dinners
- Itinerary & entrance fees
- Local Tour Manager
- Local guides as specified
- Gratuities
- VOX headsets
- Two free places based on twin occupancy (single room supplements not included)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals & drinks not specified
- Travel Insurance
- Optional excursions
- Porterage
- All items of a personal nature
Please contact David Webster to place your booking
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