Itinerary

1. Overnight Flight

   Experience the romance of travel among the elegant palazzos of regal Turin, the rolling hills of Tuscany and along the colorful coast of the Italian Riviera.

   Accommodation: NH Santo Stefano

2. Turin, Italy - Tour Begins

   Welcome to Italy. You’ll make your way to Turin, Italy’s first capital in the 1800s. Settle in for a 2-night stay, admiring the alpine peaks towering in the distance. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties.

   Meal included: Dinner
   Accommodation: Grande Albergo Sestri Levante

3. Turin

   Walk through Turin with an expert guide, uncovering a blend of French and Italian heritage. Wrap up the tour by trying a bicerin – a mix of espresso and chocolate – in one of the city’s cafés, reminiscent of Parisian coffee spots. After getting acquainted with the city, the rest of the day is yours to further explore Turin on your own. This evening, consider an optional excursion to a historic palace after hours, where you will enjoy an aperitif with a local guide.

   Meal included: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Grande Albergo Sestri Levante

4. Turin - La Morra - Langhe Wine Country - Italian Riviera

   Head to Italy’s picturesque Riviera, weaving through the Langhe wine country (UNESCO) along the way. Stop at the hilltop village of La Morra on your way to a local winery, where you will enjoy a tour and tasting. After a light lunch continue to Sestri Levante, perched along the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy an evening on your own to acquaint yourself with the Italian Riviera and perhaps get a bite of the local cuisine.

   Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
   Accommodation: Villa Casagrande

5. Italian Riviera - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera

   Spend the day exploring the colorful cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre* with a local guide. Take in the picturesque, rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards as you travel by rail. Make your way through this seemingly inaccessible string of fishing villages, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

   Meal included: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Villa Casagrande

6. Italian Riviera - Lucca - Figline, Tuscany

   Discover the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century Renaissance walls. Wander with a local guide, delving into the city’s Roman heritage and storied past. Enjoy some free time to explore the Piazza Napoleone and the rest of the city on your own. Continue on through the rolling hills of Tuscany for a 3-night stay** in the village of Figline. This evening, try your hand at the local culture with an interactive pasta-making demonstration by your hotel’s on-site chef.

   Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
   Accommodation: Villa Casagrande

7. Figline - Florence - Figline

   Explore Florence (UNESCO), the “Cradle of the Renaissance” during a locally guided walking tour of the city’s iconic sites. Walk along the glittering storefronts on the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), the only Florentine bridge to survive WWII. You’ll also wander past the Palazzo Vecchio, the Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce. Enjoy time to explore more on your own before returning to your hotel in the evening.

   Meal included: Breakfast

8. Figline - Olive Oil Mill - Greve in Chianti - Figline

   Journey through Tuscany’s low-lying hills and dense olive groves to an award-winning frantoio (olive mill), where olives are pressed each November.*** After learning about the many varieties of trees and oil-making methods, join a tasting of the different varietals of EVOO produced at the mill. Your exploration of the Chianti countryside continues in the village of Greve, surrounded by vineyard-carpeted hills. Cap off an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

   Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner

9. Figline - Tour Ends

   Say arriverderci to Italy as your journey comes to a close.

   Meal included: Breakfast