Italy's Adriatic Riviera including Bologna & San Marino

Italy's Adriatic Riviera including Bologna & San Marino

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$1419

$1331

Italy's Adriatic Riviera including Bologna & San Marino

8 Days Starting and ending in Bologna

Visiting: Bologna, Gabicce Mare, Ravenna, San Marino, Metropolitan City of Bologna

Tour operator:

Travel Department

Tour code:

2083

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, 3-Moderate

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Walking

From: $1419 $1331 including Flights from the UK Operator discount: -$88

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Your Guided Group Holiday To Italy's Adriatic Riviera Join us for the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, history and independent exploration on this 7-night escorted Italy tour. Your hotel in the delightful town of Gabicce Mare is a fantastic base to explore all this sun soaked region has to offer. As part of your vacation, we’ll arrange day trips to some of the most interesting historical sites in the area. Take a full day trip to Bologna, considered by many to be the food capital of Italy, and explore the fantastic traditional food markets and the Gelato Museum on a guided walking tour. We’ll also visit the world’s oldest republic, San Marino; and the last capital of the western Roman Empire, Ravenna. During your time at leisure, sun worshipers can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Italy's Adriatic coast, or you can ask your guide for recommendations of local attractions and activities that would interest you.

Highlights

  • Discover Italy & its stunning Adriatic Riviera on this 7-night guided holiday.

  • Stay in the charming seaside town of Gabicce Mare on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

  • Sample the local flavours of Italy with a day trip to the food markets of Bologna & the Gelato Museum.

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ravenna & learn its fascinating history on a guided walking tour.

  • Explore the world’s oldest republic on a full day trip to the tiny country of San Marino.

  • Enjoy plenty of free time to soak up the sun in Gabicce Mare or explore some of the other nearby coastal towns.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Bologna

Location: Bologna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon arrival in Bologna, we will be met by our local representative and transferred by coach to our hotel located in Gabicce Mare on Italy's Adriatic Coast.

Day 2 : Free Time In Gabicce Mare

Location: Gabicce Mare

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is free to enjoy as we please.

Get to know Gabicce Mare, with its sandy beach, cafes and restaurants. If feeling energetic, perhaps take a walk up the hill to Gabicce Monte, to enjoy beautiful views over San Bartolo Natural Park and the rolling hills of the Marche countryside.

Day 3 : Tour Of Ravenna

Location: Ravenna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We’ll enjoy a full day excursion to Ravenna today, which is most famous for its extensive Christian and Byzantine mosaics with UNESCO world heritage status. We’ll savour a guided walking tour of this historic city and last capital of the western Roman Empire, before having the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing and shopping of our choice.

Day 4 : Gabicce Mare

Location: Gabicce Mare

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy another day at leisure in the lovely coastal town of Gabicce Mare, and its surroundings. Our guide will be happy to suggest attractions and sightseeing activities to suit our interests.

Optional Excursion to Urbino & Pesaro
Enjoy an optional full day excursion to include the walled hilltop village of Urbino and visit the coastal resort of Pesaro for a walking tour. This excursion is subject to minimum numbers.

Day 5 : Full Day Excursion To Bologna

Location: Bologna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we’ll depart by coach to begin our full day excursion to Bologna, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. We’ll begin our visit with a walking tour of the traditional food markets which the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is famous for, before enjoying some time at leisure.

In the afternoon, we’ll join our guide for a walking tour around the historic centre where sights include Piazza Maggiore with Neptune's fountain and St Petronio's Basilica.

We’ll transfer back to our hotel in the afternoon with a visit to the Gelato Museum included on route.

Day 6 : Explore Italy's Adriatic Riviera At Your Own Pace

Location: Gabicce Mare

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We’ll have another free day to do as we wish, may this be relaxing in the hotel or doing a bit of shopping or some more sightseeing. Why not take a stroll on the beach or enjoy an al fresco lunch while looking out onto the Adriatic? As always, our expert guide will be happy to suggest local attractions and activities.

Day 7 : San Marino

Location: San Marino

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4* Star

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Trip to San Marino

Following breakfast, we’ll set off for an excursion to the Republic of San Marino, the oldest republic in the world! We’ll enjoy a guided walking tour as we discover hilly San Marino's narrow, quirky streets, and historic sights before taking a short cable car ride to the top of Mount Titano, which offers spectacular views of the countryside.

Day 8 : Depart Italy

Location: Metropolitan City of Bologna

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to say 'arrivederci' to Italy. Transfer from our hotel, with guide assistance, for our flight home.

What's Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Accommodation

    4*

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals – Half Board

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Moderate itinerary likely to have some early starts, longer days and coach journeys, including walking tours of 2-4 hours possibly on uneven terrain with stops. You should have reasonable health and mobility.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4* Star

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Will there be a guide to meet us when we arrive at our destination?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide.

  • I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?

    We have holidays suitable for varying levels of mobility. We want to ensure that you make the correct choice when booking a holiday with us. If you have any concerns about the suitability of a tour, please contact us and discuss this with one of our experienced sales staff.

  • What is the activity level for my holiday?

    In order to ensure you chose the right holiday for you, we rate all our holidays with an activity level. This will help you to determine how suitable a particular holiday is for your needs.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents (tickets and Itinerary) will be provided to you approximately 10 days prior to your departure.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    Yes, all passengers must have travel insurance for Travel Department holidays. We would suggest you pay special attention to any exclusion clauses and excess on your insurance policy to ensure you are happy with your cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate insurance for the holiday you are booking.

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Wednesday - Wednesday

May 07, 2025 - May 14, 2025
$1419 $1331

Operator discount: -$88

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May 21, 2025 - May 28, 2025
$1444

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Operator discount: -$214

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$1544

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Operator discount: -$50

Including UK Flights

Prices last published on 22-Dec-2024

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    Travel Department requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel department charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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