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The Spectacular Italian Riviera
Departing 4th June & 24th September 2019
Explore this spectacular coast with visits to Santa Margherita, the marvellous market at Ventimiglia, wine tasting at Isolabona and a boat trip to beautiful Portofino. Your hotel has a beach front location in the resort town of Diano Marina – with shopping and evening entertainment. A visit to this region would not be complete with time spent in Monte Carlo.
Departing 4th June & 24th September 2019
From £959 per person sharing
Price Includes:
- Return flights from Belfast International to Nice with easyJet
- Airport taxes & security charges
- 1 piece of checked in 23kg baggage
- 7 nights’ accommodation at the 4* Hotel Bellevue et Mediterranee, Diano Marina
- Italian style breakfast and 3 course evening meals
- 3 full day tours exploring the region
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Optional Extras
Single room supplement – £168 per person
Flight times
Belfast – Nice 1.55pm – 5.30pm, Nice – Belfast 6.00pm – 7.40pm
Offer updated 29/11 /18 tsa-tvs
The Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast
Departing 22nd June, 27th July & 7th September 2019
7 nights / 8 days
£959 per person sharing (June)
£979 per person sharing (July & September)
The Sorrento Peninsula is renowned for stunning scenery, romantic sunsets and rich cultural and historic towns and villages. Based in the relaxed atmosphere of Sant’Agata – only a short distance from the centre of Sorrento, you will visit the ‘dream’ island of Capri, tour the stunning Amalfi coast and be guided through the history of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
Price Includes
- Return flights from Belfast International Airport to Naples with EasyJet
- Airport taxes and security charges
- 1 piece of checked in 23kg baggage
- 7 nights accommodation in the 4* Hotel Delle Palma, Sant’ Agata on the Sorrento Peninsula
- Italian style breakfast and 3 course evening meals
- City taxes at your hotel
- 3 full day tours exploring the region
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Optional extra Single room supplement – £160
Flight times: (correct at time of print) Outward 3:00 pm – Arrives 7:20 pm Return 7:55 pm – Arrives 10:30 pm
Offer updated 29/11/18 tsa -tvs
Tuscan Riviera
Departing Dublin
30th April, 21st May & 24th September 2019
5 nights/6 days
£689 per person sharing
Hilltowns, vineyards and pretty frescoed churches wait to be discovered. See for yourself the spectacular picture postcard of Tuscany as you travel through rolling hills and lush groves of olives, vines and citrus trees. Glimpse medieval walled hilltop towns, where the pace of life hasn’t changed since the middle ages and take advantage of our fantastic excursions to the medieval towns of Lucca and Siena, the World Heritage site of portovenere in the Gulf of Poets and Pisa with it’s famous leaning tower.
Price Includes
Return flights from Dublin to Pisa with Ryanair
Airport taxes and security charges
1 piece of checked in 20kg baggage
5 nights’ accommodation at the Hotel Nuova Sabrina – Marina di Pietrasanta
Italian style breakfast and 3 course evening meals
City taxes at the hotel
3 full day tours exploring the region, including an English speaking local guide
Optional extra
Single room supplement – £50
Flight times: (correct at time of print) Outward 9.45 am – Arrives 1.30 pm Return 11.50 am – Arrives 1.40 pm
Offer updated 28/11/18 tsa-tvs
Beautiful Lake Como
Departing 17th April, 19th June & 2nd October 2019
7 nights £879pp
With it’s spectacular coastline, sprawling mansions and glorious sunshine, it’s no surprise that Lake Como in Italy has been drawing in an A-list crowd for decades. Crystal clear lakes are framed by majestic snow capped peaks and emerald green slopes are encircled by ancient villas and quaint little lakeside villages.
Price Includes
- Return flights from Belfast to Milan with Ryanair
- Airport taxes and security charges
- 1 piece of checked in 20kg baggage
- 7 nights’ accommodation at the 3* Hotel Britannia Excelsior
- All-inclusive package including buffet breakfast, packed or buffet lunch and 4 course buffet dinner
- Open bar from 10:00am to 11:30pm serving hot and cold drinks, local beers, wines, spirits, sparkling wine and soft drinks
- Entertainment most evenings
- Private boat tour of the Lake with a stop in Bellagio
- Full day excursion to Lake Maggiore with optional extra to visit the islands
- Bernina Express with a visit to St. Moritz
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Optional extra, Single room supplement – £105 Not Included: Italian Tourist tax collected by the hotel on arrival, approximately 4.00 euro per person per day
Flight times: (correct at time of print)
Outward 6:30 am – Arrives 9:55 am, Return 10:20 am – Arrives 11:55 am
All inclusive package : The classic all-inclusive at the Hotel Britannia Excelsior includes drinks at the bubbles bar from 10.00am until closing at midnight (last order 11:45pm) and drinks (except spirits) at the lido and infinity pool until 6:00pm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also included in the Queen Victoria restaurant, lunch and dinner at the lido’s pizzeria, and 20% discount in all of the other restaurants of the resort.
offer updated 28/11/18 tsa-tvs
BEST SELLER:
Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express Tour
7 nights from £1089pp
From Dublin
Take this escorted tour to stunning Lake Como and experience one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys on the Bernina Express, through the Swiss Alps to St Moritz
- Seven nights at hand-picked four-star hotels, with breakfast and dinner
- Visit to St Moritz in the heart of the Swiss Alps
- Travel on the stunning Bernina Express, one of the world’s most spectacular alpine railway journeys
- Visit to Lake Maggiore with its Mediterranean ambience, azure-blue waters, spectacularly surrounded by green hills and exotic colourful flora
- Guided tour of Bergamo, northern Italy’s most enchanting medieval town
- Visit to Switzerland’s Lugano, stylish, alluring and elegant
Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio, acknowledged as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages- Private visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello and its inspirational gardens
- Escorted by an experienced tour manager
- Return flights Dublin to Milan
Date Hotel Price
25 Apr 2019 Grand Hotel Cadenabbia £1099
28 May 2019 Regina Olga Hotel £1179
13 Jun 2019 Grand Hotel Cadenabbia £1169
20 Aug 2019 Regina Olga Hotel £1159
12 Sep 2019 Grand Hotel Cadenabbia £1139
03 Oct 2019 Grand Hotel Cadenabbia £1089
Please note these flights are operated by Ryanair. We recommend you add around £20 pp extra to prebook your seats, that allows us to check you in and provide you with your printed boarding passes well in advance.
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room.
Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement. Lake view rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement.
The price includes seven nights half-board, return flights, airport departure taxes, return transfers, all tours as mentioned, one way journey on the Bernina Express in standard class, boat to Bellagio, guided tours of Bergamo and guided tour of Villa del Balbianello and the services of a tour manager. Where hotels feature a swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting.
Prices/availability updated 29/11/18 tsa-riv
Umbria, Perugia & Assisi
7 nights Flying from Dublin
18 Sept 2019 £1039
Italy's rich mix of archaeological treasures, fine art and architecture, hearty cuisine and mountainous Mediterranean landscape has long proved irresistible to visitors. Unreservedly romantic and deeply influenced by religion, it's capable of stirring emotion in a way that's unrivalled worldwide. And despite possessing these attributes in abundance, Umbria slips under the radar. Its unique position as the only region in Italy that doesn't border another country or the sea ensures it remains one of the country's most authentic areas.
- Enjoy a guided tour of Perugia, capital of Italy's beautiful Umbria region and formerly one of the 12 Etruscan cities
- Wander medieval Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis and home to the incredible basilica dedicated to his name
- Cross into Tuscany to explore the timeworn, narrow streets of hilltop Cortona
- Take the ferry across Lake Trasimeno to the time-capsule island of Maggiore
- See Spoleto's ancient Roman and Romanesque architecture, as well as its formidable hilltop fortress
- Sample the spoils of the verdant Umbrian countryside at a local producer of Sagrantino di Montefalco wine
- Descend deep under Umbria's undulating landscape to explore the enchanting Frasassi Caves
- Journey through the history of one of Umbria's oldest towns, Gubbio, on a land train tour of the sights
- Take the funicular up a volcanic rock-face to the hidden town of Orvieto, a former Etruscan stronghold boasting one of Italy's finest cathedrals
- Visit a 101-year-old chocolate factory and learn the story behind the iconic Perugina Baci chocolate
- Taste traditional fare at a rural restaurant
- Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with hotel transfers
- Seven nights in four-star accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes, with breakfast (a three-night hotel dining option is available)
- The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager
Offer updated 10/11/18-tsa-riv
Hidden Italy:
Padova, Vicenza & Mantova
5 nights from Dublin
02 May £769
17 Sept £789
Uncover the unseen gems of the breathtaking Veneto and beyond: astonishing architecture, cities steeped in history with deep cultural connections, and some of Italy’s best wines.
The mere mention of the Veneto conjures up images of Venice, the ‘floating city of canals’, but there is so much more to discover in this northeastern region. The lush plains of the Po are dramatically offset by the rugged peaks of the Dolomites rising majestically to form the northwestern border, while the mirror-like Adriatic to the south embraces the gently curving Venetian coast. To the west is picturesque Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, surrounded by pretty villages on its flower-laden banks.
- Stay in medieval Castelfranco with fantastic views of the walled old town
- Experience extraordinary Vicenza, both ancient and modern, and the best place to view Palladio’s architectural masterpieces – complimentary museum pass included
- Visit atmospheric Mantova, the inspiration for artists, poets and composers
- Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Sigurtà Park and see an Italian interpretation of an English garden
- See the enchanting riverside town of Bassano del Grappa in the foothills of the Prealps, and sample its famous liqueur
- Tour Villa Sandi, the palatial headquarters of a renowned Prosecco producer, and its impressive underground cellars
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Brenta Canal and see the elegant Venetian villas of the elite
- Visit ancient Padova with its astonishing array of architectural styles and the famed university where Galileo once taught
- Return travel from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers
- Five nights in centrally located four-star accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, plus breakfast
- The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout
Offer updated 10/11/18 tsa-riv
Puglia, Lecce, & Vieste - Undiscovered Italy
7 nights flying from Dublin
2019
20 May £1099
17 Jun £1119
16 Sep £1109
14 Oct £879
Puglia, little-known, ruggedly beautiful, fringed by the sea – where the magnificent architecture of Lecce and Bari, coastal charm of Vieste, ‘hobbit’-like conical trulli and local cuisine offer a delightfully different experience of Italy. Blessed with abundant sunshine and fringed by the bountiful waters of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Puglia is a land of plenty. One of the most fertile regions of Italy, it produces more olive oil than the rest of the country combined, most of its fish, 80 per cent of Europe’s pasta and more wine than the whole of Germany. Unsurprisingly, its natural riches have attracted a host of invaders throughout history – ancient Greeks colonised the area in the 8th century BC, then came the Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, Spanish and Bourbons, before Puglia became part of unified Italy in 1861. Each culture has left a distinct footprint, from the local dialect peppered with Greek expressions to the Moorish ambience of the narrow streets of Bari, where traders’ wares spill out onto the cobbled streets. It is this melding of cultures that makes Puglia – the ‘heel’ of Italy’s great ‘boot’ – delightfully different.
- Guided tour of Lecce, one of Italy's finest baroque towns, often compared to Florence
- Visit Alberobello with the unique trulli houses, set amidst stunning Tuscan-like countryside
- Guided tour of Matera, the amazing medieval cave village and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Guided tour of Bari’s old town, once home to ancient Greeks, Saracens and Normans, with a remarkable Romanesque cathedral
- Tour the beautiful national park and crusader church of Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Europe’s most important medieval pilgrimage sites and where Archangel Michael appeared
- Learn the fascinating craft of pasta-making and enjoy a light lunch at a family-run osteria
- Return travel from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers
- Seven nights in conveniently located 4-star accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, plus breakfast and dinner (three dinners at carefully selected local restaurants)
- Services of our experienced tour manager throughout
Offer updated10/11/18 tsa-riv
Pompeii Capri & the Bay of Naples
7 nights
Departures from Belfast 10 May 2019 & 04 Oct 2019
3 Star hotels from £1049
4 Star hotels from £1159
Highlights
Full-day visit to the stunning island of Capri
Tour of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum with a local guide – entrance fees included
Full-day guided tour of Pompeii and the Naples Archaeological Museum – entrance fees included
Walking orientation tour of Sorrento
Full day tour of the breathtaking Amalfi coast
Return travel from Belfast Intl airports, plus all hotel transfers
Seven nights in a choice of conveniently located 3-star to 4-star superior accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, plus breakfast and dinner.
Services of an experienced tour manager throughout
3 Star hotels: Villa Maria £1049-£1059, La Badia £1149-£1179, Cesare Augusto £1159-£1219
4 Star hotels Vue D'or £1149, Aminta £1279, Grand Hotel Europa Palace £1229-£1309, Mediteraneo £1339-£1459, Michelangelo £1229-£1289.
Offer updated 06/11/18 tsa-riv
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Lake Maggiore, Orta & the Matterhorn
7 nights flying from Dublin
Escorted tour from £1169
Departures:
14 May 2019 & 17 Sep 2019
Return flights from Dublin to Milan, transfers to and from your hotel bases in Stresa, Lake Maggiore.
Seven nights in a choice of conveniently located four-star accommodation including all local taxes, with breakfast and dinner
Programme of daily tours & visits by executive coach.
Expert tour manager, Checked in Luggage
14 May Hotels: The Grand Hotel Bristol £1179. The Regina Palace £1229
17 Sep Hotels: The Astoria Hotel £1169, The Grand Hotel Bristol £1179, and the Regina Palace £1289
Highlights
Cruise to the enchanting islands visiting Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella, with a guided tour of its 17th century baroque villa with entrance fees included
Full day tour travelling through the Simplon Pass to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps seeing the Matterhorn, probably the world’s most instantly recognisable peak
Full day tour to shimmering Lake Como, described by Wordsworth as ‘a treasure the world keeps to itself’
Full day tour visiting Cannobio and Locarno with a journey on the famous Centovalli railway
Visit to one of Italy’s most romantic lakes, charming Lake Orta and the delightful 14th century medieval village Orta San Giulio
Option to join a complimentary guided walk
Escorted by an experienced tour manager
Included excursions are: a boat cruise to Locarno, a journey on the Centovalli railway, a cruise to the Borromean islands with entrance to the villa and gardens, a visit to Lake Como and a panoramic journey to Zermatt
Offer updated 14/10/18 tsa-riv
Classical Italy Tour
8 Days from only £1039pp
Departures from Dublin
15 May 2019 £1039pp
04 Sep 2019 £1059pp
Few places can compare with Italy’s art, architecture, music, design, scenery, food or wine, Tuscany’s striking countryside, the influence of the Renaissance and the world’s greatest ancient civilisation.
Highlights
Magnificent Rome, inspirational Florence and the legendary cities of Siena and Assisi – experience them all on our escorted tour to some of the most magical places in Italy
- Seven nights’ accommodation at excellent quality four-star hotels, including breakfast and four dinners
- Guided tour of historic Rome, home to the Coliseum, the forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps - discover 2,500 years of history
- Guided tour of Siena, one of Europe’s finest medieval cities
- Guided tour of Florence, pearl of the Renaissance with timed visit to the Uffizi, one of the world’s finest art galleries
- Guided tour of Arezzo – one of Tuscany’s most stunningly unspoilt medieval cities, noted for its exquisite tapestries
- Visit to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis
- Discover Tuscany’s stunning countryside
- Escorted by our experienced tour manager
- Return flights to Rome
Offer updated 22/8/18 tsa-riv
