Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys has introduced a brand new ultimate Italian itinerary featuring a journey on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a stay in a beautiful Tuscan villa-style hotel with a cookery class, two-night city stays in Venice and Rome and a seven-night Amalfi and Sicily cruise on board the majestic four-masted Star Clipper.
Set off from London Victoria for Folkestone onboard the British Pullman and, once in Calais, join the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient Express for an overnight journey to Venice with all meals and stunning views of the mountains and countryside of Europe. Upon arrival in Venice you’ll transfer to your hotel where guests spend two nights and enjoy free time to explore the ‘Floating City’.
It’s then onwards to Florence by rail for a four-night stay in a beautiful Tuscan villa-style hotel just outside the city including a half-day tour of Florence, a full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca and a Tuscan cookery lesson with a local chef as well as free time to relax by the pool or explore the Tuscan hills.
Next stop is Rome for a two-night stay before embarking on a seven-night Amalfi and Sicily cruise onboard the four-masted sailing ship, Star Clipper. This cruise is round trip from Rome and calls in Lipari, Messina, Amalfi, Sorrento and Ponza. Upon arrival back in Rome, it’s time to disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
The 15-night trip departs 10th August 2023 on board the British Pullman with a delicious lunch; overnight journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with breakfast, lunch and dinner; two nights in Venice in a four-star hotel; rail travel from Venice to Florence; four nights in a Tuscan villa-style hotel with breakfast, one dinner and a cookery class; excursions to Florence, Pisa and Lucca; rail travel from Florence to Rome; two nights in Rome in a four-star hotel; the seven-night cruise with all meals; and overseas transfers.
For further information and reservations, call Fred. Holidays Rail Journeys on 0800 038 1665 or visit http://www.fredholidays.co.uk
