Renaissance & Riviera - 12 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Rome - step back in time on a tour of the mighty Colosseum and Italy's historic capital
- San Gimignano - see the famous towers of this medieval Tuscan hill town, set in the heart of the Chianti wine region, and go wine tasting at a local vineyard
- Florence - roam around this beautiful Renaissance city, taking in highlights such as the iconic cathedral
- Pisa - visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Lucca - stop to visit the enchanting Tuscan town of Lucca set within imposing Renaissance walls
- Cinque Terre - follow a spectacular coastal trail to discover five fascinating fishing villages in pastel hues, which cling to the cliff face
- Montecatini - spend two nights in this pretty Tuscan spa town, famous for its thermal waters and beautiful fountains
- Parma - visit a local producer to sample tasty Parma ham and Parmesan cheese
- Lake Como - spend two nights by this beautiful lake, which is a playground for the rich and famous
- Milan - take in the highlights of the fashion capital on a morning tour, including the extravagant gothic Milan Cathedral
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Trip includes
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Milan Duomo and St Mark's Basilica
- 11 nights 3 - 4 star hotels
- 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Rome airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Guided city tour of Rome, Florence, Milan, Verona and Venice with local English speaking guides
- Full day excursion to Cinque Terre, including the Cinque Terre day pass
- Wine tasting at a vineyard in Tuscany's Chianti Region
- Food tasting in Parma
- Visit to the Grappa Museum with Grappa tasting
- Escorted by an English speaking tour leader
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Venice private water taxi transfer to hotel
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Itinerary
Monday. Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at Rome airport you will be met and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the capital. This evening at 19:00, meet your tour guide and other members of the group for a welcome dinner.
This morning we step back in time on a guided tour of this historic capital. Our first stop is the Roman Forum, the former religious, political and commercial centre of ancient Rome. Continue to the mighty Colosseum, where gladiators would battle to the death for glor...
Rome - San Gimignano - Florence. We bid farewell to Rome today and head north to San Gimignano, a little town nestled in the Tuscan Hills which is famous for its medieval towers and wonderful panoramic views of the Chianti region. Italy's Chianti region is famous for ...
Known as the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, the small historic city of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its narrow cobbled streets are filled with architectural masterpieces, wonderful sculptures and world class museums. This morning we take a walking tour ...
Florence - Pisa - Montecatini. After breakfast we bid farewell to Florence and make our way to Pisa to visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and take photos of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then there's time to enjoy lunch and have a stroll around the city before w...
From Montecatini we embark on a full day excursion to beautiful Cinque Terre, where we can explore the five captivating, pastel hued fishing villages, which cling to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Cars have been banned in Cinque Terre for over 10 years but a qu...
Montecatini - Parma - Lake Como. We travel north to Lake Como today, stopping en route in Parma, an attractive riverside city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Parma is famous for its Parmesan cheese and Parma ham and we will visit a local producer to sa...
Located in the shadow of the snow-capped Alps and surrounded by tree-clad hills, picturesque Lake Como has an idyllic shoreline dotted with enchanting lakeside towns and lavish villas, which are home to the rich and famous. Today is free to independently explore and t...
Lake Como - Milan - Verona. From Lake Como we drive to the fashion capital Milan, where we take in the highlights of the city on a walking tour. Visit the La Scala Theatre, the famous Quadrilateral fashion district and the city's magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then the...
Verona - Venice. This morning we'll enjoy a walking tour of the old centre of Verona, which was the setting of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. We will see the impressive Roman Arena, the Basilica of San Zeno and the Arco di Gavie, which is a fine example of Roman an...
This morning we take in the delights of Venice on a walking tour, marvelling at the glorious Venetian architecture, as we wander along the waterways and down the winding narrow streets of the island. Highlights include the beautiful Rialto Bridge, which spans the Gran...
Friday. Our Italian adventure comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. If you wish to spend longer in Venice, post tour accommodation can be arranged upon request.
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