Day 1 Short Channel crossing and overnight in Saarlouis.
Day 2 Travel south into Switzerland then onto northern Italy for the overnight.
Day 3 Continue past Milan and Parma to Viareggio for a 5 night stay.
Day 4 A full day at leisure to enjoy this coastal resort, renowned for its Art Nouveau style. The town's museums include one dedicated to the annual Carnival and Puccini's House.
Day 5 Travel to nearby Pisa and see the world famous leaning tower. Continue to the historic town of Lucca, birthplace of Puccini. End the day at a local vineyard for a tour and tasting.
Day 6 A full day exploring the Ligurian coast, taking in Forte dei Marmi, Sarzna and the mediaeval port village of Porto Venere.
Day 7 Start the day with a visit to the impressive town of San Gimignano, famed for its mediaeval towers. Continue to Volterra, considered to be one of the finest preserved hilltop towns of its kind in the region.
Day 8 Depart Viareggio and travel north to overnight in the Mulhouse area.
Day 9 Continue northwards to the Reims area for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.