Tuscany and Italian Riviera
Florence, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Cinque Terre, Sestri Levante, Portofino
10 Days 9 Nights
9 breakfasts 4 lunches 2 dinners
Florence and Tuscany’s medieval hill towns combined with the luxurious Italian Riviera coastline are the perfect mix for a Spectacular Italian Journey.
This itinerary will only be available as a private travel option for 2024
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Day 1
Benvenuti a Firenze!
Join us this evening for our Welcome Dinner
Day 2
UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Capital of Tuscany, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and this fabulous city takes your breath away with it’s history, art and architecture. We will explore and absorb the magnificence of this city. Via a golf cart overview tour and a food stroll walking tour
Day 3
Today we are off to the Tuscan countryside and the lovely town of Lucca. This off the beaten path, this magical medieval walled city warms your heart and allows you to experience authentic Italian perfection. Full of history, culture, architecture and excellent local food.
On our transfer to Lucca we will make a short stop in Pisa and then enjoy a farm to table lunch experience among the dreamy Tuscan landscape.
Day 4
Free Day in Lucca
So many choices to enjoy this day. You can relax, explore the city, with its charming alleys, beautiful churches and piazzas. Stroll, bike or hike the city walls while admiring the beautiful parks and views of the Tuscan hills. Have a long leisurely lunch. It’s your day to relax as you wish.
Day 5
Today we explore the magnificent medieval Tuscan towns of Siena and San Gimignano
Rising out of the luscious Tuscan countryside is the medieval hilltop town of Siena Duomo di Siena is among the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy and Piazza del Campo, with it’s medieval architecture, is considered to be one of the great squares of Europe. San Gimignano another delightful Tuscan town with its 14 remaining medieval towers in a walled city with impressive views of the surrounding valley.
We will have a lovely leisurely winery lunch experience at a family owned winery in the Tuscan countryside that will live in your memory long after you return home.
Day 6
Today we are off the the Italian Riviera! On our way from Lucca we will do a wonderful tour of 3 of the villages of the charming and colorful Cinque Terre. We will enjoy a fabulous lunch with a view, prior to heading to the Riviera Coastal town of Sestri Levante
Day 7
Free Day.
Lying on the Ligurian Sea the spectacular town of Sestri Levante will
melt your heart and immerse you in Italian culture with all the charm typically found in European coastal fishing villages. Baia del Silenzio, which is right outside your hotel room, is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Surrounded by colorful buildings. wide shopping boulevards and pretty piazzas.
If you love the beach, just step outside your seaside room and enjoy. You can also stroll the colorful streets lined with beautiful shops and restaurants. Later in the day don’t forget the Italian custom of Apertif in one of the many local cafes
Day 8
Today we board a private boat to travel along the Ligurian Coast. We will stop in pretty Portofino, fabulous San Frutuosso, and colorful Camogli. Together we will enjoy a seaside lunch with a spectacular view in an off the beaten path gem.
Day 9
Free Day another day to explore the beautiful town of Sestri Levante, enjoy the stunning seaside, or a leisurely lunch and don’t forget to pick up your souvenirs and personal mementos.
Join us for laughs, memories and a fabulous Farewell Dinner
Day 10
Arrivederci! Today we pack up our beautiful memories, enjoy our final Italian Breakfast
then transfer to airport. Alla Prossima! To the Next Time!