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Southern Tuscany & Umbria Free Bar Break

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Known for its breath-taking rolling landscapes, glorious medieval towns and amazing culinary experiences, idyllic Tuscany is a truly delightful destination for a memorable tour. Our superb hotel offers a wonderful base from which to explore, together with a free bar package each evening.

Grand Hotel Excelsior, Chianciano Terme ****

The family run 4 star Grand Hotel Excelsior enjoys a fantastic location close to the Piazza Italia, in the heart of the new town of Chianciano Terme.

• Traditionally furnished en-suite bedrooms • Television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Rooftop pool & terrace (open mid May – September, weather dependent) • Lift

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Hotels may change you a tax during your tour which is beyond the control of Edwards Coaches and is entirely at the discretion of each hotel.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Further highlights

Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Following our Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

We continue our journey to our next overnight hotel. (B, D)

Day 3

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO CHIANCIANO TERME

We complete the journey to our resort of Chianciano Terme, one of the most admired thermal bath destinations in Europe, arriving in time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 4

MONTEPULCIANO & PIENZA

This morning we travel to Montepulciano, famous for its excellent wines. The small town is packed with charm and its winding main street, the Corso, climbs up to the main square on top of the hill. In the afternoon we visit nearby Pienza, surrounded by the hills of the Val d'Orcia. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is considered to be the capital of Pecorino cheese. (B, D)

Day 5

ORVIETO & WINE TASTING

Today we visit the medieval grand hill town of Orvieto in Umbria, set above fields streaked with vines, olive groves and cypress trees. After free time here we make our way to the nearby Bindella Wine Estate for a wonderful tasting session with a selection of wines and accompaniments. (B, D)

Day 6

CHIANCIANO TERME

Enjoy a day at leisure you to relax in resort. Perhaps visit the thermal baths or one of the museums, or simply enjoy strolling around the town. (B, D)

Day 7

SIENA

This morning we travel to Siena, possibly Italy's loveliest medieval city. Here we have a guided walking tour to help us explore the central piazza, Il Campo. We then enjoy free time at leisure to explore further. A visit to the impressive Gothic Cathedral is recommended. (B, D)

Day 8

CHIANCIANO TERME TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 9

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

We continue our journey to our final overnight hotel. (B,D)

Day 10

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Published hotel information

Known for its breath-taking rolling landscapes, glorious medieval towns and amazing culinary experiences, idyllic Tuscany is a truly delightful destination for a memorable tour. Our superb hotel offers a wonderful base from which to explore, together with a free bar package each evening.

Grand Hotel Excelsior, Chianciano Terme ****

The family run 4 star Grand Hotel Excelsior enjoys a fantastic location close to the Piazza Italia, in the heart of the new town of Chianciano Terme.

• Traditionally furnished en-suite bedrooms • Television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Rooftop pool & terrace (open mid May – September, weather dependent) • Lift

grandhotelexcelsior.it

Hotels may change you a tax during your tour which is beyond the control of Edwards Coaches and is entirely at the discretion of each hotel.

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

Possible coach joining points

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

  • Bristol Aztec West — Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
  • Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
  • Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
  • Clackett Lane Services — Clackett Lane Services, TN16 2ER (Anticlock)
  • Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
  • Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
  • Extra Services Cobham EB — Extra Services Cobham Eastbound, M25 Jct 10-9
  • Leigh Delamare Eastbound — Leigh Delamare Services Eastbound Before J17
  • Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
  • Maidstone Services — Maidstone Services, Junction 8 - M20
  • Membury Services EB — Membury Services Eastbound (M4 J15/14) RG17 7TZ
  • Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
  • Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
  • Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
  • Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
  • Reading Services — Reading Services, Junction 11-12, RG30 3UQ
  • Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
  • Stop 24 Svcs (M20 J11) — Stop 24 (Westenhanger) Services (M20 J11)

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
17 September 2027Coach joining point — confirm with us

Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover.

10 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £1,259
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