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New Year in an Italian Villa & Tuscany

Explore the beauty of some of Italy's most enchanting cities

Experience Italy's rich heritage in Winter

Imagine exploring the ‘Romeo and Juliet' city of Verona before staying in an Italian Villa over the New Year. Experience stylish Milan, the romance of Venice, stay in the medieval Tuscan town of Lucca and visit Renaissance Florence.

  • Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach

  • A complimentary wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners with a welcome drink in Milan 15 meals including buffet breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L) and 6 evening meals (D)

  • Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available) 8 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)

  • Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available) ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager Local guides as described in the itinerary

  • ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described

Tour itinerary

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Hand Selected Experiences

These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.

Verona

UNESCO World Heritage City

Explore this UNESCO world heritage city of Romeo and Juliet, and home to one of Europe’s best preserved Roman amphitheatres, the Arena, at your own pace.

Venice

Walking Tour & Visit St Mark's Basilica

Travel by private boat along the canals of Venice to enjoy a walking tour with a local guide, and visit St Marks Basilica, before 'My Time' to to meander through the myriad of narrow, water lined streets and alleys spanned by humped back bridges.

Vicenza

UNESCO World Heritage Site

A local guide will join us for a walking tour to discover the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will see Piazza dei Signori, with its ‘Torre di Piazza’ clock tower, flanked by Palladio’s striking Basilica Palladiana, the medieval law courts, and Palladio’s last work and masterpiece, Teatro Olimpico.

New Year's Eve

Celebrate 'Italian style'

A grand evening celebrating the New Year 'Italian style' at Hotel Luppis, our Italian Villa hotel.

Lucca

Walking Tour

Enjoy a guided walking tour to discover the typically ‘Tuscan’ town of Lucca – a medieval walled city, filled with palaces, churches and ancient houses.

Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Visit Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery in the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli.

Olive Oil Tasting

In a Tuscan Farmhouse

Sample regional wines, olive oil and delightful produce in a Tuscan farmhouse.

Florence

Walking tour & visit Accademia Gallery

Our included guided walking tour will orientate you and bring this truly beautiful city to life. Afterwards, we have included entrance for a self guided visit to the famous Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s ‘David.

San Gimignano

Fairytale ‘Town of Towers’

Enjoy 'My Time' in the fairytale ‘town of towers’ San Gimignano, famous for its 13th and 14th century Tuscan towers. Exploring the pedestrian walkways of this hilltop town is an absolute delight!

Dates and Prices

* Dates, prices, itineraries and hotels shown may be subject to change on specific departures. Please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.

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Tour Suitability

  • Our Christmas, New Year and Northern Lights tours travel throughout the European winter months. The weather can get cold, and roads and pathways can be slippery. When outdoors, please take extra care when navigating slippery surfaces.
  • We recommend sturdy waterproof shoes with good grip (hiking shoes, rather than sneakers), thick socks, a woollen beanie, thermal underclothes, gloves and sunglasses. Walking poles can be helpful to give you more confidence, if desired. Layering some light clothes is advisable, as you will often come in from the picturesque cold to warm spaces inside, so layering enables you to adjust to each environment for your optimal comfort. You will also be very comfortable when travelling as your modern touring coach is fitted with heaters and double glazed windows. Once you arrive at your hotel you will be greeted with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
  • Thinking about what to wear? Please read our blog on Wardrobe essentials: https://www.albatrosstours.com.au/news-nest-travel-blog/wardrobe-essentials-for-a-winter-wonderland-tour-in-europe/

Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.

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