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2011 Easter in Sorrento
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| Coach holiday in Italy - 12 days |
| Sorrento offers a unique blend of scenery, history and culture. Easter is a particularly special time in the city, much awaited by both locals and visitors. During our stay a number of majestic processions will take place in the streets and along the Sorrentine coast, with hooded monks walking silently in front of the statue of Our Lady and the simulacrum of Christ. See these fascinating ancient traditions come alive and join us in 2011 for a unique and unforgettable Easter!
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What’s included?
| Guided sightseeing tour of ‘The Eternal City’ of Rome
Time at leisure in Sorrento, to experience the captivating Easter processions
Visits to Beaune, Florence, Lake Garda, Pisa and Innsbruck
6 nights’ bed and breakfast en-route
5 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast in resort
Signature service... for added comfort
Leather reclining seats – theatre style for improved viewing
Extra legroom
Air conditioned/drinks facilities/wc
Hospitality pack provided
Snack box provided
Travel by Eurotunnel for speedier travel
No change of coach for quicker journey
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Design Your Tour
| Optional full-day to the Roman city of Pompeii, the town frozen in time when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD
Optional full-day to the fascinating Isle of Capri, home to the illuminated Blue Grotto caves
Optional full-day to Pertusa Grotto in Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site blending history, wildlife, beautiful landscapes, fragrant wild plants.
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Tour Details
| Monday – We travel via the Eurotunnel to France before continuing to our overnight hotel in the Reims area for a bed and breakfast stay.
Tuesday – We continue our journey to the capital of the wine region, Beaune for some free time to enjoy the gourmet food, fashion and wine. Our journey continues to our overnight hotel in Switzerland for bed and breakfast.
Wednesday – Today we make our way to the Tuscany region of Italy with a visit to cultural Florence. Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and rich in art and architecture, Florence has many monuments and churches as well as museums and galleries holding world renowned works of art. We then continue to our overnight hotel in medieval Siena for bed and breakfast.
Thursday to Monday – We make our way to Rome where we enjoy a guided tour before travelling to our main hotel in the centre of Sorrento for five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast. There is time at leisure as well as a range of optional excursions, carefully chosen to show you the best of this delightful region.
Thursday and Holy Friday are of great importance in Sorrento with the ‘White Procession’ representing the Our Lady searching for her son followed by the larger evening procession reflecting her in mourning upon discovering her son dead.
Tuesday – After breakfast we leave our resort and make our way to our overnight bed and breakfast stay in the Pisa area. Renowned for its Leaning Tower, Pisa is a delightful city with plenty to see and do in each of its four historical quarters.
Wednesday – Today we enjoy a scenic drive past the crystal blue waters of Lake Garda. We continue to Innsbruck for some free time before making our way to our overnight hotel in the Tyrol area for a bed and breakfast stay.
Thursday – After breakfast we travel to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s best kept secrets and wealthiest countries in the world, for a bed and breakfast overnight stay.
Friday – Sadly our fabulous holiday is coming to an end as we make our way to Calais for the ferry crossing home and return to your joining points. |
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Hotel Dania, Sorrento
| The family run 3-star Hotel Dania enjoys a hillside setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Just a short distance from the centre of Sorrento, the beach and other surrounding places of interest, the hotel is an ideal base and boasts amazing views across the Bay of Naples. The hotel has a lift, outdoor swimming pool, terrace and restaurant whilst bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV, telephone, safe.
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