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3-CITY BREAK: PISA, GENOA & MILAN

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Guided, Supported, Escorted and Independent Self-guided Walking Holidays
INDEPENDENT by-TRAIN ITINERARIES
4 nights from €445 pp 3-Star hotel MAR to OCT
Self-guided city visits to Pisa, Genoa and Milan.
Where: Italian Cities Region: northern Italy
View photos of your resort villages. Airport: Genoa or Pisa
FLY-TRAIN, AIRPORT TRANSFER (0h45), start any day
Prices in Euros
Self-guided city visits to Pisa, Genoa and Milan. This holiday offers you the possibility to stay in the calm of a mediterranean seaside town and visit 3 of north-west Italy's most interesting cities. Full-day walking tours in each of the 3 cities.

What's included | B&B in charming family run 3-Star hotel on the Italian Riviera |> transfer on arrival from Genoa |> Trip Guide with travel details |> self-guide city visit itineraries |> Detailed daily itineraries for each of the city visits |> Train timetables and practical tips for using the trains |> train travel for each city visit.


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Day trips to Milano, Genova and Pisa # see the Leaning Tower of Pisa # walk through the fashion district of Milano # Genova, city of culture 2004 # Stay on the Italian Riviera # City visit by day, mediterranean promenade by night.

HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS & DETAILS View photos of your resort villages.

 We are continually refining and adding to our portfolio of Short-Breaks in Italy. All our short breaks are presented with photos and descriptions taken and selected by us personally to give an impression as true to the reality as we can, in partnership with local family run hotels and guest houses. These are genuine Short Breaks researched and chosen by people living locally.

 This is NOT an unverified 'web portal' or online directory - we select only those places that satisfy our criteria for price, quality, charm and location. The places to stay presented here are particularly suitable for accommodation only short-breaks. Places to stay have been carefully selected so that you can reach them easily - ideal for long weekends and short break holidays when short transfer times are important.

 We are continually refining and adding to our portfolio of Short-Breaks in Italy. All our short breaks are presented with photos and descriptions taken and selected by us personally to give an impression as true to the reality as we can, in partnership with local family run hotels and guest houses. These are genuine Short Breaks researched and chosen by people living locally.

 This is NOT an unverified 'web portal' or online directory - we select only those places that satisfy our criteria for price, quality, charm and location. The places to stay presented here are particularly suitable for accommodation only short-breaks. Places to stay have been carefully selected so that you can reach them easily - ideal for long weekends and short break holidays when short transfer times are important.

 We are continually refining and adding to our portfolio of Short-Breaks in Italy. All our short breaks are presented with photos and descriptions taken and selected by us personally to give an impression as true to the reality as we can, in partnership with local family run hotels and guest houses. These are genuine Short Breaks researched and chosen by people living locally.

 This is NOT an unverified 'web portal' or online directory - we select only those places that satisfy our criteria for price, quality, charm and location. The places to stay presented here are particularly suitable for accommodation only short-breaks. Places to stay have been carefully selected so that you can reach them easily - ideal for long weekends and short break holidays when short transfer times are important.

 We are continually refining and adding to our portfolio of Short-Breaks in Italy. All our short breaks are presented with photos and descriptions taken and selected by us personally to give an impression as true to the reality as we can, in partnership with local family run hotels and guest houses. These are genuine Short Breaks researched and chosen by people living locally.

 This is NOT an unverified 'web portal' or online directory - we select only those places that satisfy our criteria for price, quality, charm and location. The places to stay presented here are particularly suitable for accommodation only short-breaks. Places to stay have been carefully selected so that you can reach them easily - ideal for long weekends and short break holidays when short transfer times are important.

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TRIP DETAILS

Day 1: Transfer day, to the Ponente Riviera.
The ideal travel plan is to fly to Genoa and back from Pisa, taking advantage of the many flight options from London Stansted. Alternatively, for those needing to fly in and out of Pisa, take an early flight to arrive in Pisa no later than 2pm in the afternoon to allow a comfortable transfer by train to Genoa. We meet you in Genoa and take you to your hotel on the Riviera. Evening in the resort town. View photos of your elegant 3-Star hotel on the Riviera.

Day 2: Milan (Milano) City Visit.
- 1st class train travel to Milan (2h30). - Independent, self-guided walking itinerary to discover the 'best' bits of Milan. - Visit the Duomo, the Castello, the fashion district around via Monte Napoleano, and the canal district of Navigli. - Return by train to your resort village on the Riviera. Full day: independent, self-guided sightseeing itinerary.Our Comment: Perhaps more famous for it's fashion houses and football teams, Milano is still a very beautiful and interesting city to explore - definately a great day out. View photos of Milano.

Day 3: Genoa (Genova) City Visit.
- Train travel to Genova (0h40). - Independent, self-guided walking itinerary to discover Genova. - Visit Piazza Ferrara, Genova's old town, the 'porto antico', and the 'Acquario di Genova', Europes largest aquarium. - Return by train to your resort village on the Riviera. Full day: independent, self-guided sightseeing itinerary. Our Comment: Genova is the epitamy of the 'beauty and the beast', a city of many facets - mountains, sea, busy port and vibrant historic centre. One of our favourites. View photos of Genoa (Genova).

Day 4: Pisa City Visit.
- 1st class train transfer to Pisa (2h25). On arrival in Pisa, drop your luggage off at your 3-Star hotel in the centre of Pisa. - Independent, self-guided walking itinerary to discover Pisa. - Visit the historic centre of Pisa, climb to the top of the Leaning Tower, and admire the majestic skyline of the distant Appenines as you walk along the banks of the river Arno. - Return at leisure to your hotel to end your holiday with an overnight stay in Pisa. Full day: independent, self-guided sightseeing itinerary. Our Comment: More of a big village rather than a city, Pisa has to be one of the more pleasant and comfortable cities to walk around and enjoy. The Piazza di Duomo with it's quite unique collection of architectural masterpieces is something not to be missed. View photos of Pisa.

Day 5: Transfer day, from Pisa.
Transfers to Pisa airport are quick and easy. The airport is just 10 minutes by taxi from the hotel - taxi fare costs around 10 euros (not included). Take a later flight back and give yourself more time to explore Pisa.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Visit and explore 3 beautiful and contrasting Italian cities. You will be staying in a resort town on the Ponente Riviera and each day's itinerary will start and finish at your hotel. Walk straight out from the hotel, to the nearby railway station just 5 mins away, and take the train for your city visit. Return back to your hotel early evening to the welcoming 'calm' of the Riviera coast. Each of the city visit itineraries suggest what we consider to be the 'best bits' of the city, from which you can choose, using our independent, self-guided route guides supplied. Ideal for those who'd like a 'taste' of 3 Italian Cities in a single short break, staying by the sea, and within the structure of a variety of self-guided walking itineraries. Extend your stay Stay an extra night or two in Pisa and visit Lucca (0h25 by train from Pisa), and Florence (1h10 by train from Pisa).

To book:
Check Send us your enquiry and we'll get back with availability and a quotation. or email Email your enquiry and we'll get back with availability and a quotation. or call +44 (0)845 0944 669
NOTE:
1. Prices in 'euros' and based on 2 people sharing a double room, otherwise a single supplement applies. Prices for bookings during the winter months can be up to 20% less. Flights and transfers not included unless specified.
2. The hotels, guest houses and B&Bs presented represent some of the more charming places to stay and are very well situated for exploring the surrounding towns, cities and countryside - always within easy reach of a regional airport. Having visited virtually all hotels in each of the places presented, we believe these hotels offer the best combination of price and quality available.
3. If you have particularly beautiful photographs of this area showing it's true character and atmosphere, please forward them to us for inclusion on our site - photos@xtrallusion.com
4. If you are the owner of charming holiday accommodation in a special location, whether it be a hotel, B&B, 'albergo', 'agriturismo' or self-catered apartments - send us an email with details and we'll consider adding it to our list - web@xtrallusion.com
5. FLY-TRAIN holidays: fly to the recommended airport and take a train to the place you will be staying for your Short Break. Airport transfer times are generally less than 1 hour by train.
6. FLY-MEETU holidays: fly to the recommended airport where we will meet you on your arrival at the nearest airport or mainline railway station, and take you to your hotel either by car or mini-bus.
7. FLY-DRIVE holidays: these short-breaks are typically in places that are not served by regular public transport or areas deserving further independent exploration under your own steam. Therefore, we thoroughly recommend that you arrange car-hire at your point of arrival in Italy, or use your own car if driving down.
8. All our Short Breaks can be extended by as many days as you wish - please ask for a quotation.
9. Tour itieraries have been chosen for their special interest and locations which endear many of us to return.

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