Tuscany and the Italian Riviera

What's Included

• Welcome Dinner

  Experience the food culture of northern Italy during a traditional welcome dinner.

• Guided Tour of Turin

  Walk through Turin with an expert guide, uncovering a blend of French and Italian heritage.

• Cinque Terre Exploration

  Spend the day exploring the colorful cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre with a local guide.

• Interactive Pasta-Making Demonstration

  Try your hand at the local culture with an interactive pasta-making demonstration by your hotel’s on-site chef.

• Florence Walking Tour

  Explore Florence during a locally guided walking tour of the city’s iconic sites.

• Olive Oil Tasting

  Join a tasting of different varietals of EVOO produced at a traditional olive mill in Tuscany.

• Chianti Wine Tasting

  Visit a local winery for a taste of the famous Chianti Classico wines.

• Farewell Dinner

  Cap off an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

What's Not Included

• Personal Exploration Time

  The rest of the day is yours to further explore Turin on your own.
  
  

• Free Time in Lucca

  Enjoy some free time to explore the Piazza Napoleone and the rest of the city on your own.
  
  

• Free Time in Florence

  Enjoy time to explore more of Florence on your own before returning to your hotel in the evening.
  
  

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.

Culinaries

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.

Must See

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.

Choice Highlights

Turin Turin, or Torino, is an interesting city in the Piedmont (Piemonte) region of Italy. Famous for the Shroud of Turin, the city has a lot more to offer. From its Baroque architecture to its museums, Turin is a great city for wandering and exploring.

Langhe Wine Country The Langhe Wine Country is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy’s Piedmont region. It is home to a section of DOP wine, which included Cortese, Nebbiolo, and more. The area is also known for its white truffles, as well as its truffle-infused cheese.

Barolo Winery Barolo wine is one of Italy’s most famous reds. It is from the nebbiolo grape, which gives it a lighter shade. As a DOCG wine, the regulations require the grapes to be grown on a hillside.

Italian Riviera The Italian Riviera stretches from the French border to northern Tuscany along the Ligurian Sea. The rocky coast is dotted with small fishing villages overlooking the sea and has many popular beaches and seaside resort towns. Portofino, Santa Margherita, Sestri Levante and the Cinque Terre are all popular places for Italian and international visitors looking for sun and surf in a beautiful setting.

Cinque Terre The Cinque Terre is made up of five small villages that cling to the rocky cliffs of the southern Italian Riviera. Each village has its own unique charms with views over the terraced vineyards and the small beaches of the Ligurian Sea. The villages are linked together by trains, hiking paths, and seasonal boat service. From the north to the south the villages are: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare.

Lucca Lucca is a small town in the northwest of Tuscany. The town is famous for its intact city walls that surround the charming pedestrianized city center. The former wealth of the town can be seen in the elegant palaces and large number of churches that can be found throughout the city. Lucca’s Roman heritage is also visible at sites like Piazza dell’Anfiteatro - a series of apartments built on the old Roman arena. Today visitors are also drawn to the number of high quality shops and cafes.



Tuscan Estate During medieval and Renaissance times, an elite class of Tuscans developed great wealth that allowed them to expand their land holdings beyond the city walls. These rich Tuscans, like the Medici Family, invested in country estates with grand residences, elegant gardens and working farms. Today these Tuscan estates are run as agriturismos with accommodations, restaurants, wineries and other attractions.

Florence Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany and home to countless Renaissance masterpieces. The city developed great wealth during the late Middle Ages and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance that produced great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and many others. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with numerous museums, stunning architecture and charming piazzas. The city offers something for everyone from culture, to great food and excellent shopping (like their famous gold or leather).

Chianti Countryside

Mode of Transport

Travel through Italy's picturesque landscapes, including the Langhe wine country and the Italian Riviera, with local guides and rail transport for exploring Cinque Terre's cliff-side villages.

Accommodation

Stay at the NH Collection Torino Santo Stefano in Turin, NH La Spezia in La Spezia, and Villa Casagrande in Figline, offering comfortable accommodations throughout your journey in Italy.