Romance Italy & Cinque Terre Villages
Your Journey
Milan
Arrival by international flight in Milan; begin exploring Italy's fashion and financial capital. Milan sightseeing led by the tour escort: Milan Cathedral (Duomo), one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world (photo stop). Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the world's oldest shopping arcade with luxury boutiques (shopping stop). Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous opera houses in the world (photo stop). Sforza Castle, a historic fortress once home to Milanese rulers (walking orientation). Overnight in a standard room at a 4* hotel, Milan or similar.
Milan to Pisa
Breakfast at the hotel. A scenic day combining historic port cities and coastal villages. Drive from Milan to Genoa (148 km, approx. 2 hrs 30 min). Genoa sightseeing led by the tour escort: Piazza Matteotti, one of the main squares (walking orientation); Palazzo Ducale, former residence of the Doges (photo stop); Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa's main cathedral (photo stop); Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, a historic street of Renaissance palaces (walking orientation); Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa's main opera house (photo stop). Drive from Genoa to Levanto (80 km, approx. 1 hr 30 min). Cinque Terre Villages, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Monterosso al Mare, the largest village, famous for beaches and vineyards (drive pass); Vernazza, a colourful fishing village with a natural harbour (walking orientation); Corniglia, the only village not directly by the sea, perched on a cliff (drive pass); Manarola, one of the most photographed villages (walking orientation); Riomaggiore, the southernmost village, known for its steep streets (drive pass). Train from Levanto to La Spezia. Drive from La Spezia to Pisa (79 km, approx. 1 hr 30 min). Overnight in a standard room at a 4* hotel, Pisa or similar.
6 more days in the full programme.
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Request the full programmeIncluded
- Accommodation in 4* hotels (standard rooms): 2 nights Milan (hotel), 1 night Pisa (hotel), 2 nights Rome (hotel), 1 night Florence (hotel), 1 night Venice Mestre (Antony hotel) or similar
- All bus transfers as per the itinerary
- Comfortable coach with all costs included (fuel, tolls, parking, ferry, VAT, road taxes)
- English-speaking tour escort
- 1 x train from Levanto to La Spezia
- 1 x water taxi transfer
- 7 x breakfast at the hotel
Not Included
- Flight tickets
- Tips for the bus driver and guide (paid locally, amounts advised with your quote)
- Visa application costs
- Local guides
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions
- Anything not mentioned under the package inclusions