Tuscany and the Italian Riviera

- From $3,899.00 CAD

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coast of the Italian Riviera, a romantic rendezvous with Italia awaits. Discover regal Turin, surrounded by alpine peaks. Spend a day exploring Cinque Terre’s rugged coastline. Relax with a 3-night stay in a Tuscan village and savor the sprawling vineyards and charming medieval hill towns of the region. Enjoy an interactive pasta-making demonstration. Visit Lucca, encircled by a stunning set of 16th century walls. Explore the iconic sites of Florence and the medieval charm of Greve in Chianti. Throughout your journey, discover a land rich in history, culture, and cuisine.

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Journey to Florence for a tour of the "Cradle of the Renaissance."
Explore the colorful cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre.
Discover the medieval village of Greve, the unofficial capital of the Chianti region.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Partake in an interactive pasta-making demonstration.
Taste different varietals of olive oil from an award-winning olive oil mill in the Chianti countryside.
Experience the food culture of northern Italy during a traditional welcome dinner.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Indulge in Turin’s local culture with a bicerin, the traditional coffee drink served in cafés since the 18th century.
Explore two renowned wine regions, Piedmont and Tuscany, to see how local heritage and vineyards intertwine.
Among the locals, stroll the walls of Lucca and enjoy free time to explore the city.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

9 Days
8 Nights

Meals:

7 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners

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Itinerary

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 Collection Torino Santo Stefano
Turin, Italy

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: NH La Spezia
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.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: NH La Spezia
Turin - La Spezia

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 of typical Piedmont wines. After a light lunch continue to La Spezia, the large port city gateway to the Italian Riviera.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Villa Casagrande, Figline
La Spezia - Cinque Terre - La Spezia

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. Tonight, get a bite of the local cuisine during dinner at your hotel.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Casagrande, Figline
La Spezia - 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, Figline
Figline - Florence - Figline

Explore Florence (UNESCO), the “Cradle of the Renaissance” during a locally guided walking tour of the city’s iconic sites. View the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), the only Florentine bridge to survive WWII. Admire the Gates of Paradise and the imposing dome of the cathedral. Wander past Piazza della Signoria and the ornate facade of Santa Croce. Enjoy time to explore more on your own before returning to your hotel in the evening.

Meal included: Breakfast
Figline

Journey through Tuscany’s low-lying hills and dense olive groves to a traditional 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 wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a local winery for a taste of the famous Chianti Classico wines. Then continue to 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
Figline - Tour Ends

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

Meal included: Breakfast