Bagni di Lucca, Northern Tuscany
Our Classic Walking and Sightseeing holidays to Bagni di Lucca in northern Tuscany
offer great walking and visits to some of the most famous cities in Italy.
Guided walks pass peaceful river valleys,
rich woodland and tiny hilltop communities. Sightseeing visits include the elegant
city of Florence, centre of the Renaissance and Pisa with its famous
leaning tower.
The spa town of Bagni di Lucca
is ideally located for a relaxed
exploration of this wonderful
landscape.
- NEW 3-star hotel in the spa
town of Bagni di Lucca
- Visits to the great Italian cities of
Florence and Pisa
- Two-centre option with
Bonassola
Detailed information
| Classic Walking
& Sightseeing Programme Details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we
offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
ITINERARY ONE
Weeks of 20 April; 4, 18 May; 1, 15, 29 June; 7, 21 September; 5 October 2008
Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: enjoy walks above the Lima Valley to traditional
Tuscan villages; a perfect introduction to this corner of
Italy.
Day 3: explore the village of Coreglia then walk through
the wooded hillsides and deep valleys to the medieval
town of Barga with its splendid 12th century cathedral.
Day 4: spend a day sightseeing in Lucca, one of Italy’s
most perfect walled towns, and Pisa with its famous leaning tower.
Day 5: explore the Orecchiella Natural Park, an unspoilt
habitat for wildlife and flowers, beneath the slopes of
the Pania di Corfino.
Day 6: free day - perhaps take an organised excursion
to the magnificent city of Florence.
Day 7: experience walks in the high Apuane mountains
around Monte Matanna for panoramic views over these
impressive peaks, down to the coast.
Day 8: departure day
ITINERARY TWO
Weeks of 27 April; 11 May; 8, 22 June; 14, 28 September 2008
Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: discover the gently rolling countryside around
Bagni di Lucca soaking up the warm ambience of this
part of Tuscany.
Day 3: walk over fertile hills, dotted with cypress trees
and old farmhouses from the charming hill village of
Lupinaia.
Day 4: take a full day excursion to Renaissance Florence,
with its famous Uffizi gallery, the elegant Ponte Vecchio
and glorious cathedral.
Day 5: walk along ancient cobbled tracks to the villages
of Roggio and Campocatino, both set high in the Apuane
Alps.
Day 6: free day - perhaps visit Lucca where Tintoretto’s
‘Last Supper’ can be seen in the cathedral.
Day 7: visit the Grotta del Vento and then through the
verdant foothills to the charming village of Fornovalasco
or Monte Forato.
Day 8: departure day |
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks
at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the
views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information
will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks
will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday. Please allow €80
(approx £55) per week for local transport, excluding your free day.
Maps
Your leaders will of course carry all the necessary maps. However if you would
like one for your own personal enjoyment then the best map of the local area is
the 1:25,000 Carta Dei Sentieri E Rifugi Sheet 101 / 102 entitled 'Alpi Alpune'.
Maps can be obtained by mail order from The Map Shop, Tel: +44(0)1684 593146.
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| Footpath
Information |
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Easier Walks: 4 to 7½ miles on stony mule tracks and footpaths. 330ft to 1,100ft of ascent. |
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Harder Walks: 6½ to 9 miles with some steeper ascents on rougher terrain. 900ft to 2,500ft of ascent. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sun 20, 27 April 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
£1,099 |
£899 |
| Sun 4, 11 May 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
£1,099 |
£899 |
| Sun 18 May 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
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| Sun 1, 8, 15, 22 June 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
£1,099 |
£899 |
| Sun 29 June 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
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| Sun 7, 14, 21, 28 September 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
£1,099 |
£899 |
| Sun 5 October 2008 |
£699 |
£499 |
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Single room supplement: £10 per night
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
18°C |
8°C |
6 |
92mm |
| May |
22°C |
11°C |
8 |
107mm |
| June |
25°C |
14°C |
9 |
92mm |
| September |
25°C |
15°C |
7 |
70mm |
| October |
21°C |
11°C |
6 |
82mm |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday 'with flight' you will
arrive at Pisa airport. The onward journey to the hotel by coach takes around
1½hours.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 21/08/2007 (provisional)
British Airways
Gatwick - Pisa
Out 08:00 - 11:10
Return 11:55 - 13:05
Jet 2
Manchester - Pisa
Out 09:55-13:20
Return 13:50-15:20
Manchester flight supplement: on request.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making your own travel arrangements
By Air: The nearest, and most convenient, airport is at Pisa. If you are making your own arrangements you may want to consider one of the following options:
www.ryanair.com flights from Bournemouth Doncaster Stansted, Liverpool & Glasgow Prestwick.
www.easyjet.com flights from Bristol & Gatwick.
www.jet2.com flights from Belfast, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle & Edinburgh.
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.
www.thomsonfly.com flights from Coventry, Doncaster, Manchester, Glasgow, Bournemouth & Gatwick.
To reach the hotel from Pisa:
 Our Airport Hoppa service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests booking their own flights. All prices are per person for single journeys, allowing you to mix and match different transfer options. Transfers must be pre-booked no later than 5 weeks before departure - we will then confirm all the details approximately 3 weeks before your holiday.
From Pisa Airport
- by hoppa transfer £65 single
- by transfer coach* £20 single
*The HF Holidays coach is timed to connect with the
flight times above.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 & 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals
- Services of two HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 or 10 guided walks or sightseeing visits.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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Enjoy a sightseeing tour around Northern Tuscany on our Explorer Tour holiday.
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| Where you'll stay |
HOTEL CORONA
Situated in the centre of
the spa town of Bagni
de Lucca, this three-star
hotel was originally an
18th century palace and
retains its elegant style
and relaxed ambience. The hotel has 20 0ensuite
bedrooms and an excellent restaurant with
views over the rose terrace to the river below.
Roberto, the enthusiastic owner and chef,
enjoys cooking simple dishes using fresh local
ingredients. Guests have free use of the Hotel
Regina’s swimming pool at the at the far end of
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Two Centre Option
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Bagni di Lucca / Bonassola
With flight: £1,099
No flight: £899
Price includes transfer between resorts via Pisa Airport.
To book this Two Centre holiday click
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