Tuscany with Alan Mason
6 Days
From £2,995
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Join one of Europe's top garden designers as you explore several stunning Tuscan gardens, visit Cinque Terre and marvel at the architecture in Lucca, all from your base in Viareggio

Tuscany is one of Italy's most beautiful regions and during this six-day tour, you'll explore historic cities, spectacular seaside scenery and some of Italy's most enchanting gardens and villas.

Based at a four-star hotel in the elegant coastal resort of Viareggio, you'll enjoy breakfast and dinner each day. Revel in the company of Alan Mason, who will accompany you for the duration of the tour, as well as give a talk during the evening at your hotel.

Discover the atmospheric streets of Lucca, one of Tuscany's best-preserved medieval cities, before visiting the magnificent Villa Torrigiani, famed for its lavish Baroque gardens, ornamental ponds, secret pathways and dramatic façade.

Journey by boat along the rugged coastline of the Cinque Terre, where colourful fishing villages cling to steep cliffs above the sparkling Ligurian Sea, and soak up the glamour of Portofino, with its pastel harbourfront, elegant boutiques and sweeping coastal views. Here, visit a stunning Italian Riviera garden filled with exotic Mediterranean planting, terraces and breathtaking sea panoramas.

You'll also travel into the Tuscan Hills. Discover the magnificent Villa Reale di Marlia, home to beautifully landscaped parkland, ornate fountains, formal gardens, woodland walks and the remarkable open-air Green Theatre. While in this stunning location, indulge in a traditional Tuscan wine tasting and lunch - a great way to end a beautiful journey through one of Italy's most picturesque regions.

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Reasons to book

Expert Insights

Garden designer and former Channel 4 presenter Alan Mason joins you for the duration of the tour, offering expertise and giving a talk

Lovely Lucca

Wander the medieval streets, ancient city walls and charming piazzas in Tuscany’s beautifully preserved Renaissance city

Wine Tasting

Enjoy authentic Tuscan wines and regional cuisine surrounded by rolling hills and idyllic countryside scenery

Glorious Gardens

Explore magnificent historic villas, ornate fountains and beautifully landscaped gardens across the region and Italian Riviera

Chic Cinque Terre

During a boat trip, cruise past colourful cliffside villages and dramatic coastal scenery along Italy’s breathtaking Ligurian coastline

Grand Hotel Royal

The Grand Hotel Royal, with its unmistakable turrets is located in a desirable position, in front of the sea
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You'll be joined by

Alan Mason
Garden Designer and Former Presenter

Alan Mason is one of Europe's top garden designers. A founder member of the Professional Gardeners' Guild, he became Britain's youngest head gardener when he took charge of the French-style gardens at Bramham Park in Yorkshire.

He has created and restored many gardens throughout Europe including Manoir du Hilguy and Harlaxton Manor. The garden that Alan made in France at Manoir, Port de Roche was generally considered to be amongst the top private gardens in France.

He presented TV gardening programmes for 15 years, including his own series, Gardens without Borders, which explored the gardens of Europe on Channel 4. He also presented on Le Manoir, the making of his garden in France.

Price includes

  • No single supplement on single rooms
  • Five-nights' at the Grand Hotel Royal, Viareggio, including breakfast
  • Three-course dinner (including wine, water and coffee) each evening
  • Welcome drink and sweet and savoury canapes on arrival at the hotel
  • Lunch and wine tasting at a Frattoria in the Tuscan Hills
  • All visits and guided tours/private tours as per itinerary
  • Talk with Alan Mason on one evening
  • Alan Mason will accompany you for the duration of the tour
  • Services of a professional Italian tour guide/horticultural expert
  • All coaching in Italy as per the itinerary , journeys by boat, train and private transfers
  • City Taxes and Eco Tax
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Pisa with British Airways
  • Return transfers from Pisa Airport to the hotel

FLIGHT TIMES -

British Airways

LHR - PSA 24/05/27 08:20 - 11:35

PSA - LHR 29/05/27 16:55 - 18:10

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - No solo supplement for a single room

Please note this information is indicative and subject to change.

Availability

From
Mon, Mon, May 24, 2027
To
Sat, Sat, May 29, 2027
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,995*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room or a single room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £347 for a double room, no supplement for a single room. Deposit 30%. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. No suitable for those with mobility issues. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrival
    Viareggio, Italy

    Fly from London to Pisa. Upon arrival, transfer by coach to the Grand Hotel Royal in Viareggio for your five-night stay. Enjoy a welcome talk from your host and Italian guide with a drink and some sweet and savoury canapes included. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant this

  2. Day
    2
    Lucca
    Lucca, Italy

    After breakfast at the hotel this morning, travel by coach to historic Lucca, one of the oldest cities in Tuscany. Soak up the atmosphere in one of the town squares over coffee before a guided walk in the elegant Old Town with its ancient city walls, maze of narrow cobbled streets, churches and Lucca Cathedral. Then enjoy free time to explore with lunch at leisure, or choose an optional tour of the Botanic Garden with your guide. This afternoon, drive out of Lucca to tour Villa Torrigiani. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant this evening.

  3. Day
    3
    Cinque Terre
    Cinque Terre, Italy

    After breakfast at the hotel this morning, travel by coach to La Spezia and join a boat trip to view the colourful world of the Cinque Terre (the "Five Lands"). These quaint and incredibly scenic fishing villages can only be visited by train and boat due to their location on the rugged coastline. Embark at pretty Porto Venere for coffee en route to Monterosso, the largest of the five Cinque Terre villages, with views of two other picturesque Cinque Terre villages that slope down to meet the sea en route. On arrival at Monterosso, explore the village with your guide or at leisure and discover the array of cafes and restaurants to enjoy lunch (not included; but excellent seafood options). Your return to Viareggio is by train and coach. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant this evening.

  4. Day
    4
    Portofino
    Portofino, Italy

    After breakfast at the hotel this morning, travel by coach to Rapallo and then transfer to private cars for the journey to the chic and famous resort of Portofino. There are many cafes and restaurants with a variety of offerings where you can purchase lunch (not included) and soak up the magnificent views and atmosphere. Stroll in the narrow streets, lined with colourful shops from those selling traditional wares and souvenirs to those selling high-end fashion and goods. Then rejoin the private cars for a transfer to a beautiful garden in a stunning setting, overlooking the Italian Riviera. Return to Rapallo by private transfer or boat and then by coach to Viareggio. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant this evening.

  5. Day
    5
    Tuscan Hills
    Viareggio, Italy

    After breakfast at the hotel this morning, drive to the Tuscan Hills to visit the gardens, villa, museum and clock house of Villa Reale di Marlia followed by lunch and wine tasting included at Frattoria Il Poggi in the Tuscan Hills. Your final night's dinner is served in the hotel restaurant.

  6. Day
    6
    Departure
    Viareggio, Italy

    After breakfast at the hotel this morning, check out (luggage can be stored safely by the hotel concierge). Enjoy some free time to enjoy the hotel facilities or to take a stroll along the beachfront promenade with its shops and cafes until meeting at the hotel to join the coach and transfer to Pisa airport for your return flight to London.

Accommodation

Grand Hotel Royal, Viareggio

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Viareggio, Italy

The Grand Hotel Royal is in the heart of Viareggio, in a prime position, in front of the sea and bordering the large Ponente pine gardens. It has 114 rooms, ranging from classic rooms (which have courtyard views) to sea view rooms and larger suites. Start the day with a buffet breakfast in the elegant restaurant, which later in the day serves typical Tuscan and Italian dishes. The hotel has beautifully manicured gardens and an outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally).

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Availability

From
Mon, Mon, May 24, 2027
To
Sat, Sat, May 29, 2027
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,995*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room or a single room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £347 for a double room, no supplement for a single room. Deposit 30%. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. No suitable for those with mobility issues. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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