Walking in Tuscany
- Return flights
- 7 nights half board in a 4-star hotel
- 11 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Leisurely Touring
St Lucia: Island in the Sun with 5 Nights Extension
From £4,173
Duration 14 Days
Departures from: Nov 2024 - Nov 2026
From £4,173
Duration 14 Days
Departures from:
Nov 2024 - Nov 2026
Tour Overview
If you're looking for the ultimate Caribbean retreat, put St Lucia – a paradise isle where natural beauty abounds – right to the top of your list! Admire the island's famous towering twin volcanoes, the Pitons, learn how to rustle up traditional Creole cuisine and taste exotic fruit and local rum. You can try out your bartering skills with a visit to the markets in its capital, Castries, or maybe head off on a whale-watching cruise. Enjoy a thrilling safari by land and sea, with rainforests, waterfalls and the chance to snorkel in crystal-clear waters just some of the highlights, and then get away from it all as you soak up the sun on stunning white-sand beaches.
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Relax & Discover
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All Breakfasts
Your Holiday Includes
- Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- Return flights from London
- Use of an airport lounge in the UK
- 12 nights in a 3-star hotel plus 2 night in flight
- 15 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners including welcome drink & dinner & farewell dinner
- Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Taste of St Lucia
- Soufriere safari by land & sea
- Enjoy Creole flavours with lunch at a working coco plantation
Itinerary
Day 2 St Lucia Tour
Join your Holiday Director for an included tour of St Lucia today, which begins with a drive through rural countryside before enjoying a short walk through the Lushan Country heritage site, discovering the various trees, plants and some species of birds. In the Creole house see how local dishes are made with an opportunity for a tasting. The drive on to the distillery passes through the countryside during which your guide provides an insight to the history and culture of the different communities. The distillery tour at St. Lucia Distillers is more than a lesson in how rum is made, you gain an insight into the role it played in the community as well as an opportunity to visit the carnival room for your own mini carnival experience. The culmination of the distillery visit is the tasting bar, where you can put your tasting skills to the test on these internationally award-winning rums. Last but not least is a stop at Marigot Bay with time to just sit and enjoy a drink, while soaking up the atmosphere. Meals included: BDay 3 Rodney Bay - at Leisure
Discover more of the Rodney Bay area at your own pace today or spend your time relaxing in the Caribbean sun.Alternatively, join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia's capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We'll visit the local market, where you can try out your bartering skills as you shop for souvenirs, and we'll also see the process of silk-screening and watch a sculptor at work. There's the chance to enjoy some duty-free shopping before we head back to the hotel. Meals included: B
Day 4 Rodney Bay - at Leisure
Today you could join our optional dolphin and whale watching excursion. During this exciting boat trip, you can also look out for many other types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia. Alternatively, spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. Later, you could choose to join our optional sunset catamaran cruise. On this two-hour trip, you'll enjoy canapés and a rum punch or two, while taking in the lovely views. Meals included: BDay 5 Land and Sea Safari
Today we include a thrilling land and sea safari which takes us down the west coast to Soufriere. As we travel in an open-air Jeep we'll enjoy fascinating detours through small villages along the outskirts of the rainforest. If you're feeling thirsty along the way, don't worry, the vehicle will be well stocked with soft drinks and beer. We'll visit the Sulphur Springs and Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, before heading to a working coco plantation for lunch. Experience a selection of local dishes including a variety of rice dishes, salads and steamed vegetables, and try their traditional chicken dish and spicy creole fish. You will also learn about plantation life on the island and how the coco beans are traditionally dried and polished. Our return journey is made by boat, so top up your tan or relax in the shade and admire the gorgeous views of the Caribbean coast. There's a stop for snorkelling, and the boat will navigate Marigot Bay, which you may recognise as the setting for many films, including Dr Dolittle. Meals included: B,LDay 6 Rodney Bay - at Leisure
Why not spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. Meals included: BDay 7 Rodney Bay - at Leisure
Reduit Beach, just along from Rodney Bay, where the Bay Gardens Resort sister hotel is located, is simply stunning with gently shelving, clear waters and soft sand. Why not head here for a day at leisure. The hotel's free shuttle bus operates hourly from 0930 and only takes ten minutes. This evening gather with your travelling companions for an included farewell dinner. Meals included: B,DDays 8 - 12 Rodney Bay - at Leisure
Your time from here is free for you to relax or explore what the beautiful island of St Lucia has to offer. If you'd like to see more of the north of the island, we offer an optional excursion on the morning of day 9. We'll start our explorations at the Vigie Lighthouse for marvellous views over Castries Harbour, then we'll pass the old British Military Barracks, and take the winding road leading up to the Morne Fortune hill. We'll journey through a lush landscape and various small villages to the sleepy fishing town of Gros Islet and then explore Cap Estate, with its secluded beaches. The tour ends at Pigeon Point National Park, formerly a pirates' hideout and the site of one of the strongest fortifications on the island. Explore the remains of Fort Rodney and head up to Signal Peak for spectacular panoramic island views. Meals included: BDay 13 St Lucia to UK
Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Meals included: BAdditional Information
Please note: Please note: If extending your holiday, the Holiday Director for the main tour will not accompany you on the days of the tour extension. A tourist tax of €3.00 per person, per night is applicable and required to be paid locally at the hotel.Accommodation (as specified or similar)
Bay Gardens Hotel
The Rodney Bay Gardens hotel is a boutique tropical retreat situated in the heart of Rodney Bay Village. Ideal for island explorers but also sets the scene for complete tranquility. During the days you can relax by the pool, where you’ll have a choice of 2 outdoor pools, or you can explore the surrounding areas where you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to white sandy beaches, fantastic scenery and restaurants and bars.
Hotel facilities include:
- Hotel restaurant
- Hotel Bar
- Swimming pools
- Sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols
- Reception with currency exchange
Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace with views of the lush gardens, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, cable television, mini fridge.
The Rodney Bay Gardens hotel is a boutique tropical retreat situated in the heart of Rodney Bay Village. Ideal for island explorers but also sets the scene for complete tranquility. During the days you can relax by the pool, where you’ll have a choice of 2 outdoor pools, or you can explore the surrounding areas where you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to white sandy beaches, fantastic scenery and restaurants and bars.
Hotel facilities include:
Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace with views of the lush gardens, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, cable television, mini fridge.
Hotel facilities include:
- Hotel restaurant
- Hotel Bar
- Swimming pools
- Sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols
- Reception with currency exchange
Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace with views of the lush gardens, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, cable television, mini fridge.
Optional Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.
St Lucia - Exploring the Northern part of St Lucia and Pigeon Island
If you want to see more of the north of the island, then this optional excursion is absolutely ideal. We'll start our explorations at the Vigie Lighthouse for marvellous views over Castries Harbour, then we'll pass the old British Military Barracks, and take the winding road leading up to the Morne Fortune hill. We'll journey through a lush landscape and various small villages to the sleepy fishing town of Gros Islet and then explore Cap Estate, with its secluded beaches. The tour ends at Pigeon Point National Park, formerly a pirates' hideout and the site of one of the strongest fortifications on the island. Explore the remains of Fort Rodney and head up to Signal Peak for spectacular panoramic island views.
Half day – Moderate Walking - Explorer
Half day – Moderate Walking - Explorer
If you want to see more of the north of the island, then this optional excursion is absolutely ideal. We'll start our explorations at the Vigie Lighthouse for marvellous views over...
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise
On this two-hour sunset catamaran cruise you'll be served canapés, sparkling wine and a rum punch or two, while taking in the lovely views.
On this two-hour sunset catamaran cruise you'll be served canapés, sparkling wine and a rum punch or two, while taking in the lovely views. ...
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Dolphin and Whale Watching
During this exciting boat trip you can
look out for the many types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia including whales and dolphins.
look out for the many types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia including whales and dolphins.
During this exciting boat trip you can
look out for the many types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia including whales and dolphins.<...
look out for the many types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia including whales and dolphins.<...
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St Lucia - Shopping in Castries
Join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia's capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We'll visit the local market, where you can try out your bartering skills as you shop for souvenirs, and we'll also see the process of silk-screening and watch a sculptor at work. There's the chance to enjoy some duty-free shopping before we head back to the hotel.
Join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia's capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We'll visit the local market, where you can try out your bartering...
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FAQ'S
- How is the booking process
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You can request a brochure, check availability and book online 24 hours a day/7 days a week at www.travelsphere.co.uk. Booking one of our holidays is easy online.
If you prefer to speak to someone to make your booking you can call us on 01858 415100. Calls may be recorded to ensure a high level of customer service. When you are ready to book please have the following information to hand:
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You will be given a booking reference, please quote this whenever you contact us. If you book by telephone you will be asked for your email address so that we can send you details of all the relevant documentation for your booking; which will include: your confirmation invoice, holiday information, final travel documents and a health questionnaire.
- Do we take deposits ?
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Each booking must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit payment. In most cases we will charge the following deposit per person but the actual amount will be made clear at the point of booking:
- UK HOLIDAYS - £150
- EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS - £200 PER PERSON
- WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS - £250 OR 10%
- WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
- OCEAN CRUISES - £250 OR 10% WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.
You can use your debit or credit card to confirm your booking instantly. All major credit cards are accepted and there is no charge for paying by debit/ credit card, by cheque or bank transfer.
- What is our Cancellation Policy
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Each booking must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit payment. In most cases we will charge the following deposit per person but the actual amount will be made clear at the point of booking:
- UK HOLIDAYS - £150
- EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS - £200 PER PERSON
- WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS - £250 OR 10%
- WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
- OCEAN CRUISES - £250 OR 10% WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
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