Discover your own personal Renaissance on this seven-day sojourn through Italy. Starting and ending in Florence, you’ll travel to Cinque Terre and explore the colourful villages of its famous national park, before stopping in Pisa to check in on that perpetually precarious tower. Your journey then continues in the Tuscan countryside, where you’ll explore medieval towns and stroll through vineyards with a glass of vino in hand.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Guided walking tour of Florence. Visit to Cinque Terre National Park. Lucca Guided Walking Tour. Wine tasting at agriturismo. Free time in Cinque Terre and in the Chianti Region. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Take a walking tour of Florence, Hike along the dramatic scenery of Cinque Terre, See the leaning tower of Pisa, Explore medieval towns and stroll through vineyards, Spend two nights in the Tuscan countryside, Eat fresh and delicious regional food
How large will the group be?
Max 16, avg 12.
What meals are included in this trip?
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Private vehicle, train, walking.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (6 nts).
Itinerary
Florence
Arrive in Florence at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travellers in the evening at a welcome meeting.
Florence to Cinque Terre
Start the day off with a walking tour of Florence seeing all of the famous sites like the Centro Storico, Giotto’s bell tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and The Uffizi. It’s onwards to the Cinque Terre region. On the way the group will stop in Lucca for a guided walk through this medieval town.
Cinque Terre
Enjoy some breakfast before taking a short train to the village Monterosso for the start of today's hike. Walk through scenic trails, then enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. You could sign up for a food making class, book a boat trip, or hike any of the other coastal and inland paths that will take you all over one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in all of Italy. Spend the morning discovering the five towns within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre, Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza.
Should you opt out of the hike with the group and CEO, the Cinque Terre National Park pass will still be available for you to discover the five towns on your own.
Cinque Terre
A full free day to enjoy the marvels of Cinque Terre. Opt to visit the town of Portovenere or join a pesto-making demonstration in Manarola. You could also spend some time shopping, wine tasting, cafe-hopping, and beach walking if you’re craving more relaxing vibes. Kayaking, boat tours, and hiking are always available.
Cinque Terre to Chianti Region
After breakfast, travel to North Chianti region. En route the group will stop in Pisa briefly to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After, continue driving through the stunning Tuscan area and enjoy an included dinner tonight with the group in North Chianti.
Chianti Region
Wake up in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. In the morning, hike the stunning trails around Villa Pitiana and immerse yourself in the beauty of the region. In the afternoon enjoy an included wine tasting and delicious dinner with the group.
Chianti region to Florence
Travel to Florence by private vehicle. Tour ends upon arrival at the train station.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
