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Where will my Holiday Director meet me?

For flight inclusive holidays

On the majority of our Flight-Inclusive package holidays you will be escorted by a knowledgeable Holiday Director. Please be aware of the following:

On some of our Flight-Inclusive package holidays your Holiday Director will meet you at your UK airport, on others they will meet you at your overseas airport or in your resort.

If you choose to fly to your destination from a regional airport your Holiday Director may not be travelling with you.

Your Holiday Director may not accompany you on your homeward transfer to the airport but they will advise you of the arrangements made on a Flight-Inclusive holiday.

For land only holidays

Make your own way to the hotel for check-in after 3pm, full address details can be found in the Itinerary Summary located in your final documents. Details of your Welcome Meeting with your Holiday Director will be confirmed on arrival.

Please check Day 1 of your holiday itinerary for any additional instructions. If you need any assistance on your day of arrival, please contact our team on the emergency contact number in your final documents.

Tipping

Tipping your guides and drivers

Tips are not included in the cost of your holiday and are at your discretion, but we would recommend that you budget £4 per person per day for your Holiday Director for the duration of your tour. We would suggest around £2-3 per person per day if you would like to tip your Coach Driver and £3-4 per person for Local Sightseeing Guide.

Italy

Italy Destination Guide

Culture, Traditions and Etiquette

Layering is key: Temperatures vary from warm days to cool evenings.

Modest dress: Respect local customs, especially when visiting religious sites, you should cover up legs, arms and chest area.

Taking photos: Always ask permission before taking photos of local people.

A note on cappuccinos in Italy: these are strictly a breakfast drink and generally unavailable after 11am. To avoid raising eyebrows, order a Caffè Macchiato instead.

Shops and restaurants: Always greet staff when entering shops, cafes, or restaurants with buongiorno (morning) or buonasera (afternoon/evening)

Tuscany Weather Guide

Tuscany has a classic Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny, especially inland, while spring and autumn are mild with some rainfall, and winters are cool and damp.Useful Italian phrases:

Hello/Goodbye - Ciao (chah-oh)

Yes - sì (see)

No - No (no)

Good morning. (used until lunchtime) - Buongiorno (bwohn-johr-noh)

Good afternoon. Used from 2-5pm -.Buon pomeriggio (bwon po-meh-reej-joh)

Good evening. Used from 2-3pm until late - Buonasera (bwoh-nah-seh-rah)

Good night - Buonanotte (bwoh-nah-noht-teh)

Please - Per favore (pehr fah-voh-reh)

Thank you - Grazie (grah-tsee-eh)

You're welcome - Prego (preh-goh)

Do you speak English? - Parla inglese? (pahr-lah een-gleh-zeh?)

I'll have… - Predo.. (Pren-doh)

How much does it cost? - Quanto costa? (kwahn-toh koe-stah?)

Where is the bathroom? - Dov’è il bagno? (doh-VAY eel ba-nyoh?)

Walking in Tuscany - Frequently Asked Questions

There is a swimming pool at Hotel Villa Cappugi which is typically open between June and 10th September. Swimming Caps must be worn in the pool, these can be purchased at reception. Pool towels can also be rented at a cost of €3 per person per day. (Prices are subject to change). 

Discover Puglia - Frequently Asked Questions

What the timings for the Capri optional excursion?

Times can slightly vary but generally transfer from the hotel is at at 7.30am/ ferry around 8.15am. Return - leaving Capri at 17.30