£1,680 (deposit £200). This includes: air travel (economy class) with British Airways (aircraft: Boeing 737); hotel accommodation; breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine, water, coffee; all tips; all state and airport taxes; hire of radio guides for better audibility of the lecturer; the services of the lecturer and the actor. Single supplement £195 (2011), £230 (2012) (double room for single occupancy). Price without flights £1,540 (2011), £1,520 (2012).

Price if participating in the Florence Music Festival in 2011: £1,710; single supplement £240 (includes an extra night, but not flights, which are included in the festival price).

A delightful, recently renovated 4-star hotel in a very central location. Rooms are stylishly decorated and have either a bath or a shower. Dinners are at nearby restaurants.

There is a lot of walking on the tour, which would not be suitable for anyone with difficulties with everyday walking or stair-climbing. Average distance by coach per day: 34 miles.

We regret that applications from people aged 81 or over at the time of the tour will not be accepted.

This tour will operate with between 10 and 19 participants.