Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Venice D Transfer from the airport to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and get acquainted with your fellow travellers. Overnight stay in Venice Mestre Day 2: Venice B Begin your day with a guided tour of Venice, an extraordinary city built on 118 small islands, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Saint Mark’s Square and admire the exterior of the magnificent Basilica. The afternoon is at leisure for you to uncover Venice’s hidden treasures, including forgotten palaces, secret courtyards, and charming alleyways. Day 3: Venice to Verona B Depart for Verona, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its rich architecture spanning Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance periods. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the famous arena built in 30AD. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace. Day 4: Verona to Florence and Montecatini B Travel to Florence, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Discover the city’s highlights on a guided tour, including Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the iconic Ponte Vecchio. End your visit with a delightful wine tasting experience. Transfer to your hotel in Montecatini. Day 5: Cinque Terre Excursion B Head to La Spezia for a boat excursion to the stunning Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the picturesque coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Enjoy stops in Vernazza and Monterosso, then return by train to La Spezia and travel back to Montecatini by coach. Day 6: Pisa and Sienna B Begin your day with a guided tour of Pisa, featuring the iconic Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Proceed to Siena, known for its well-preserved medieval cityscape and the famous Piazza del Campo. Return to Montecatini. Discover the captivating charm of Italy on this unforgettable tour. From Venice’s enchanting canals to Rome’s ancient grandeur, immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking landscapes of this remarkable country. NEW The Grand Italian Adventure: Venice to Amalfi What you’ll see  Discover Saint Mark’s Square and Venice’s hidden treasures  Explore Verona’s Roman arena and wonder at its UNESCO-listed architecture  Visit Piazza del Duomo and enjoy wine tasting in Florence like a local  Experience the breathtaking coastal villages of the Cinque Terre  Marvel at Pisa’s Leaning Tower and snap the photo op, then discover Siena’s medieval cityscape  Wonder at the sights of the Eternal City THIS TOUR EXPLORE Ravello Amalfi Coast 120  Europe Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk