Tuscany & Sardinia

Tuscany & Sardinia

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Tuscany & Sardinia

14 Days

Visiting: Florence, Siena & San Gimignano, Pisa & Lucca, Olbia, La Maddelena, Alghero, Castelsardo & Tempio Pausania, Free Time, Costa Smeralda – The Emerald Coast

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

l-w14ts

From: $2969

NB: Prices correct on 26-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Expect breathtaking landscapes, rich history and unique culture as we explore the best of stunning Tuscany and beautiful Sardinia.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2

We travel through France and into Italy, reaching our overnight hotel in the Parma area in time for dinner.

Day 3 Florence

Location: Florence


We head south into Tuscany and to the historic city of Florence – also known as the ‘Cradle of the Italian Renaissance’. A local guide will show you the highlights of the city during our guided walking tour; at the Piazza del Duomo, which is the centre of religious life in medieval Florence, you will see the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the gilded bronze doors of the Baptistery dedicated to St John.


We continue to our hotel in Montecatini Terme for a two-night stay.

Day 4 Siena & San Gimignano

Location: Siena & San Gimignano


Explore the varied Tuscan landscape on our full-day optional excursion.


First, we head to Siena, which is regarded as the most charming medieval city in Italy. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, Siena is brimming with fine examples of Gothic architecture. A local guide will lead you along a maze of streets until you reach the Piazza del Campo in the heart of the city, known worldwide for the famous Palio horse race.


The journey continues through the afternoon as we visit San Gimignano, famous for its towers which earned the city the nickname of ‘Manhattan of the Middle Ages’.

Day 5 Pisa & Lucca

Location: Pisa & Lucca


After leaving Montecatini, we travel to Pisa, a vibrant city animated by the rich history exuding from its walls. Piazza dei Miracoli is a wide expanse of green lawn on which stands four world-famous masterpieces of medieval art: the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Camposanto, the Baptistery, and the Duomo. Why not learn more about the city’s fascinating history on our optional walking tour?


We continue to Lucca, home of the 45-metre-high Guinigi Tower. The imposing walls of Lucca, standing 12 metres high and 4 kilometres long, feature a beautiful tree-lined avenue – perfect for strolling along and admiring the stunning city views.


Later in the afternoon, we head to Livorno, where we will board the overnight ferry to Sardinia.

Day 6 Olbia

Location: Olbia


This morning, we disembark in Olbia and enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Piazza Margherita, in the heart of Olbia, invites you to linger under the shade of trees. From here, we recommend visiting the granite-paved Corso Umberto – the promenade of Olbia which boasts many shops, cafés and boutiques.


We later head to our hotel for a five-night stay.

Day 7 La Maddelena

Location: La Maddelena


Join our optional excursion by coach to the harbour town of Palau, where we board the ferry to La Maddalena. The island of Caprera, connected by a bridge to La Maddalena, is the true enchantment of the Archipelago National Park. Giuseppe Garibaldi’s home and burial place is definitely worth a visit, not just for historical curiosity, but for the pleasant atmosphere that emanates from a place that was certainly much loved. The island is home to a succession of picturesque bays and beaches.


There will be time at leisure for lunch, followed by a scenic drive along one of the most beautiful, panoramic roads in Europe to La Maddalena’s ancient harbour. La Maddalena is the only inhabited town on the archipelago. The historic centre is a delightful maze of narrow streets sloping down to the sea. Enjoy some time at leisure before we sail back to Palau and return our hotel.

Day 8 Alghero

Location: Alghero


This morning, we head to Alghero, nicknamed ‘Little Barcelona’, on our optional excursion. The seaside village of Alghero is the capital of the Riviera del Corallo, which is renowned for the largest amounts of precious red coral. The Capo Caccia promontory and its lighthouse constitute one of the icons of the city.

Day 9 Castelsardo & Tempio Pausania

Location: Castelsardo & Tempio Pausania


Our included excursion takes us first to Castelsardo, a small town situated on the summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic position dominating the harbour. The castle and fortifications were built in during the 12th century. Today, it is considered an important commercial centre for characteristic craftsmanship.


Afterwards, we enjoy some time in the stone town of Tempio Pausania, which is known for the extraction and transformation of cork and granite – there is even a museum dedicated to cork machines!

Day 10 Free Time

Location: Free Time

Enjoy a leisurely day in resort to relax and explore at your own pace.

Day 11 Costa Smeralda – The Emerald Coast

Location: Costa Smeralda – The Emerald Coast


Today, we explore the beauty of the Costa Smeralda in north Sardinia. This wild and undulating region has one of the most indented coastlines of the island. It is a succession of pink granite headlands, covered with maquis scrub and overlooking the emerald-coloured waters from which it takes its name.


We later head to Olbia port and board the ferry for the overnight sailing to Livorno.

Day 12

We disembark in Livorno and head north through Italy to our overnight hotel in central France.

Day 13

We continue to into northern France and to our overnight hotel.

Day 14

Return home.

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at the 3-star Hotel Piccadilly, or similar, in Montecatini Terme. On Sardinia, you will stay for five nights at the 3-star Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania, or similar.

On overnight sailings, accommodation will be in a two-berth en suite inside cabin. Meals are not included on board the ship.

Overnight stays in France and northern Italy will be in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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