An all inclusive holiday with like minded people in friendly La Pia hotel Montecatini Tuscany ?-
If you want to visit Italy and do some sketching and painting with expert tuition and helpful advice in a relaxed friendly atmosphere
Visit quiet medieval villages and experience the beauty and mystique of the Tuscan countryside at a leisurly pace.
Bask in the Tuscan sunshine, visit Pistoia and view spectacular art and architecture
Enjoy dining on delicious freshly cooked dishes at a friendly Italian family run
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| Gig tree in a Montecatini garden |
What is included -
1.Seven nights at La Pia Hotel Montecatini - 7 breakfast buffets and 7 delicious four course dinners with wine included . Rooms ensuite.
2. Transfers to/from Pisa airport - flights are not included (-currently price of Ryanair RETURN flight Dublin to Pisa is only €182 - as checked February 2017)
3. Half day guided tour of Montecatini historical Spa.
4.Two full day mini bus excursions to paint/explore in medieval villages including the charming and historic fortress town of Montecarlo
5. Train trip to Pistoia with guided tour and free time to explore this historic and beautiful city.
6. Professional guidance and tuition to suit your requirements from Artist Trudi Doyle with demonstrations..
PACKAGE -€870
Advance bookings before March 1st 2017
€50 off = €820
(No single supplement )
Deposit of €400 secures a place. Balance payable by July 1st 2017
You don't need to be a painter to enjoy this lovely relaxing holiday inTuscany -all are welcome
Itinerary 2017
Day 1. Tuesday 22nd August Arrival at Hotel .
Ryanair Flight at 9.45 from Dublin to Pisa FR 9908 arrives at 13.30. If you are travelling on this flight you will be met by a courier and taken to your hotel by taxi. Settle in to the hotel and meet informally with fellow guests and your tutor fbefore our first freshly cooked dinner menu at the hotel.
Day 2. Wednesday 23rd August - Montecatini -
Breakfast at hotel Morning -To introduce you to Montecatini - After breakfast we will have a guided half day tour of Montecatini and a visit to Tettuccio spa and a welcome drink and light complimentary snack in the historical café, situated inside the Tettuccio building.
You have the option to do some painting with me ( Trudi ) in the afternoon ( or alone )
I will hold a class with a basic introduction to painting outdoors which includes a watercolour demonstration by the Hotel fountain ( When you book this holiday I will provide a list and advice on basic painting equipment for working outdoors.)
Delicious freshly cooked dinner menu at the hotel.
Day 3 Thursday 24th August - Painting in Medieval villages
There are many beautiful medieval villages near Montecatini . We will travel by taxi and spend the morning painting, sketching or just relaxing or walking - your choice -then travel on by taxi to another venue where we have lunch time snack at a local cafe or restaurant. More time to relax sight see walk paint or sketch . Fold up artist chairs provided. The taxi will pick us up later in the afternoon. We will return to Montecatini for a siesta and freshen up before dinner at the hotel.
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| Painting this view of Montecatini Alto |
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| The View |
Day 4. Friday 25th August Montecarlo Breakfast at hotel . Departure by taxi for Montecarlo in the morning - a charming medieval village situated about 15 Km from Montecatini.
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| lunch al fresco at MonteCarlo |
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| Montecarlo |
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| At the fort |
Plenty of small shops and cafes, walks and interesting vistas and streets, Inspirational views , buildings nooks and crannies and streetscapes .
Included -At 4:00 we have an opportunity to visit and explore the picturesque fortress where you can also paint if you wish .Return by Mini bus / taxi. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 Saturday 28th August Painting day/free day
Breakfast at hotel Free day or painting in Montecatini Alta –the historic upper old town . A visit via cable car with spectacular vistas and medieval streetscapes should not be missed - a painters paradise.
Have lunch in one of the charming cafes in the square - your choice – continue painting / go shopping for quirky souvenirs , browse or just relax and people-watch in the cafes Dinner at Hotel
(OR Take the day to visit the beautiful city of FLORENCE - only a short train trip away - this is a optional extra and can be arranged for you if you choose when you arrive the Hotel )
Day 6 Sunday 29th August Pistoia
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Departure by train for Pistoia. The guide will be waiting for us at the train station to take us to the
historical centre, this will be my first visit to Pistoia which has has won the award of capital of the
culture 2017 and I look forward to exploring it .
- Afternoon free to do your own thing – walk around visit or trust your artist's instincts .... the best way to experience Pistoia - its full of beautiful shops ,cafes, art mueusms and historic buildings !
Meet up and return to Montecatini by train for the delicious dinner menu at the hotel - choose your own time to return by train - (train tickets included )
Day 7 Monday 30th Free day
Breakfast at hotel
Morning - Optional Painting in the piazza by the Hotel fountain and Montecatini.
Afternoon free – time for yourself -your choice - continue painting or go shopping - or relax - take the opportunity to swim or avail of curative and pampering treatments in the spa
Day 8 Tuesday 29th. August
Early Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for Pisa airport by bus to arrive at Pisa airport in time to check in for Ryanair flight
PACKAGE €870 per person -(No single supplement )
-Included -
Hotel -Breakfast and lavish evening meals with wine, all Taxi/Mini bus trips and train trip to Pistoia
Professional guidance in the painting medium of your choice , Watercolours, Acrylics , Drawing and on the spot plein air demonstrations and advice at all times if required.
REDUCTION €40 ( $45 / £30) for non painting partners/ friends / family -
Plus REDUCTION of €50 Advance bookings before March 1st 2017
You don't need to be a painter to enjoy this lovely relaxing holiday in Tuscany -all are welcome
To secure a place.
* Deposit of €400 secures a place.
Full payment required by July 1st 2017
Book on line via email- Pay Pal -with Credit card .
