Saturday A leisurely start and we make our way to the 4 star Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel for 1 night.
Sunday We catch the Eurotunnel after breakfast and make our way through France to the 4 star Hotel Mercure Lyon Est Chaponnay.
Monday Into Italy and we pass Turin and Bologna before we see the Adriatic Sea and our hotel in the resort of Cattolica.
Tuesday The morning is free in resort and then we can enjoy lunch at our hotel. Then a short journey to breathe in the rustic, earthy essence of the spectacular Guerrieri Winery and Farm, a 220 year old, 207 hectare product of the unique micro-climate found in the hills of Le Marche. Stroll among the experimental vineyards and olive groves surrounded by the sweet scents of the nearby rose and lavender bushes. A guided tour of the wine cellars and their very own olive oil mill is delightfully topped off with a tasting of their signature still, sparkling and dessert wines, as well as extra virgin olive oil.
Wednesday From the white-pebble, cliff-backed bays along the Adriatic, to sloped hill towns and the high-rise mountain ranges of Monti Sibillini, our 1-hour Adriatic Coast Cruise is a great experience. We then spend the afternoon in the trendy beach town of Rimini, a delightful hidden gem packed full of Roman relics, photogenic porticoes and dazzling mosaics.
Thursday To the fairy-tale Gradara Castle, one of the best preserved Renaissance sites in Italy, standing at an impressive altitude of 142 metres above sea level. Then on to Urbino, an idyllic hill town which boasts the dual honour of being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the great Renaissance artist Raphael. Follow the narrow, cobbled lanes and immerse yourself in the smorgasbord of Renaissance art and history, perfectly painted against the backdrop of its medieval heritage.
Friday A free day to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Saturday We return through Switzerland and our overnight hotel is the 4 star Novotel Mulhouse Sausheim.
Sunday To Calais and we return home.
ALL INCLUSIVE IN RESORT – We have breakfast plus a 3 course lunch and dinner included. On days when we are not around at lunchtimes we are provided with a lunch box. All soft drinks, draught beer and local wine is included 24 hours a day.