What to expect

Iconic Landmarks

Iconic Landmarks

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Picturesque Towns

Picturesque Towns

Stay in the heart of Montecatini

Charming Cities

Charming Cities

Discover delightful Lucca

About this trip...

A truly ‘must-visit’ destination, this beautiful corner of Italy has solo travellers visiting from all four corners. So, tick off your bucket list exploring the vibrant city of Siena, soak up majestic art in Florence, stroll through ancient Lucca and experience the intriguing Leaning Tower of Pisa! An incredible Italian group tour to share with your fellow solo travellers, made all the more magic at this special time of year.
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes and charges
  • Twin/double room for single use
  • Breakfast daily and 4 dinners (including 2 Tuscan dinners with music) with ¼ bottle of wine and ½ bottle of water with each dinner at the hotel
  • Christmas Day Lunch with ¼ bottle of wine and ½ bottle of water
  • Welcome drink
  • Inclusions as per itinerary: Full Day in Siena, Full Day in Lucca and Pisa, Full Day in Florence
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here
  • Tourist Tax currently €1.40 per person per night payable locally at the end of your stay

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Montecatini
  • Montecatini – Siena– Montecatini
  • Day at Leisure
  • Montecatini – Florence – Montecatini
  • Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini
  • Christmas Day
  • Day at Leisure
  • Departure Day

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Montecatini

Day One: Arrive in Montecatini

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at Pisa Airport, we’ll proceed through immigration, collect our luggage and transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. In the evening we join our other Solos guests for a welcome drink and dinner.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Montecatini – Siena – Montecatini

Day Two: Montecatini – Siena – Montecatini

A full day of sightseeing takes us to the city of Siena with its maze of steep, narrow streets. Nestling in the Tuscan Hills, this vibrant university city is also one of the greatest art centres of Italy, with a profusion of fine architecture. In the afternoon, we return to Montecatini.
  • Breakfast Included
Day Three: Day at leisure

Day Three: Day at leisure

After breakfast, today is free for you to explore Montecatini as you wish. This elegant spa town provides our base for the week and is linked by funicular rail to Montecatini Alto, with splendid views over the Tuscan landscape. Both are charming and surrounded by gently rounded hills quilted with woods, olive trees and vineyards.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Four: Montecatini – Florence – Montecatini

Day Four: Montecatini – Florence – Montecatini

Today, we go to Florence - picturesquely situated on both sides of the River Arno. We will explore the cultural sites and soak up the atmosphere of ‘la Bella’ (the beautiful). We'll stroll across the Ponte Vecchio,  wander through the Piazza della Signoria and marvel at the astonishing abundance of art treasures and magnificent statues this ‘city of art’ is famously known for. In the afternoon we return to Montecatini for a Tuscan dinner.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Five: Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini

Day Five: Montecatini – Lucca – Pisa – Montecatini

Today we visit Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is a colourful and ancient city rich in cultural heritage with an urban centre completely enclosed by fortifying walls. This fascinating city has many churches, monuments and gardens to explore. We’ll then move on to Pisa, where we can see the famous Leaning Tower. In the evening, we return to Montecatini for Tuscan dinner with music.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Six: Christmas Day

Day Six: Christmas Day

At 1pm, we gather together to enjoy a Christmas day lunch at our hotel. The Italian Christmas day lunch last around two hours so come prepared as you will be allowed to really tuck in on Christmas Day. Lunch is the main meal in Italy on Christmas day and is marked with traditional Italian Christmas food and dishes that Italians eagerly await all year.

Please note that dinner is not included tonight and most restaurants in Montecatini will be closed today so it is a good idea to have some snacks in your room in case you feel peckish later.
  • Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Seven: Day at leisure

Day Seven: Day at leisure

After breakfast at the hotel, today is free for you to explore Montecatini as you wish.

  • Breakfast Included

Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

After breakfast, we transfer to Pisa Airport for our return flight home.

  • Breakfast Included

Accommodation

Hotel Biondi Four-star

This simple, traditional style hotel is set in the heart of the thermal town of Montecatini, only a stone’s throw from the famous spas, which can be reached by a pleasant stroll through the park.

Facilities include

Facilities at this hotel include a restaurant and bar. An indoor pool can be enjoyed by hotel guests (not open in winter months).

Room includes

The rooms have a safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, air-conditioning, telephone and a minibar.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
20 Dec 2024 27 Dec 2024 7 £1459.00 Full Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Pisa Airport to your hotel is approximately 1 hour.
Time difference
Italy is one hour ahead of the UK.
Passports and visas

Passport validity requirements
If you are travelling to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.Your passport must be:

  • issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
  • valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

You must check if your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Contact the embassy of the country you are visiting if you think that your passport does not meet both these requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. Check with your transport provider or travel company that your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.

At Italian border control, you may need to:

  • show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if visiting your own property (for example, a second home)
  • show proof of insurance for your trip – check FCDO’s travel insurance guidance
  • show a return or onward ticket
  • prove that you have enough money for your stay. The minimum amount required depends on your accommodation

Check your passport is stamped if you enter or exit the Schengen area through Italy as a visitor. Border guards will use passport stamps to check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area. If relevant entry or exit stamps are not in your passport, border guards will presume that you have overstayed your visa-free limit.You can show evidence of when and where you entered or exited the Schengen area and ask the border guards to add this date and location in your passport. Examples of acceptable evidence include boarding passes and tickets.

Visa requirements
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel:
as a tourist

If you are travelling to Italy and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.

Health Requirements

Compulsory vaccinations: None.At least 8 weeks before your trip:

All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Italy

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Italy, including the Alps and the Dolomites. More information about altitude sickness is available from TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).

Important Information
We include 3 full days of sightseeing: Florence with a guided tour included; Lucca with a guided tour included, an excursion to Pisa and a trip to Siena with a guided tour included. Please note
  • A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, some with early starts.
  • The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change
More to Explore
  • Head up to the charming village of Montecatini Alto (Approx. cost € 7.00 return)
  • Taste the delights of Tuscany with a wine-tasting lunch at a local vineyard (Approx. cost €23) plus transport
  • Climb the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (Approx. cost €20)
*Subject to availability and bookable locally. Prices will be advised locally.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of minimum €35.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Dress Code
Dressing in layers to allow for changes in temperature is recommended as the winter can be quite cool. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart, casual wear for the evenings.

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