Abercrombie & Kent
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Italy: Cinque Terre & Jewels of the North
Experience all the charm and magic of Italy’s elegant northern provinces, from exquisite food and wine to unique landscapes and cultures to some of the country’s most distinguished cities.
10 nights from $14,795 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Italy: Cinque Terre & Jewels of the North
Day 1 Milan, Italy
Arrive in cosmopolitan Milan, where you are met andtransferred to your hotel. This evening, gather for cocktailsand a welcome dinner.
Drive to beautiful Lake Como and cruise its sparkling watersby private boat, taking in views of the many luxurious villason the lakeshore. Go ashore for lunch at a restaurant in thevillage of Bellagio before returning to Milan for the evening.
Milan is Italy’s wealthiest city and the heart of its fashionindustry. First tour its historic center and view the majesticDuomo. Then, visit the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazieto view Leonardo Da Vinci’s incomparable mural, The LastSupper. After time for lunch at leisure, continue to your hotelin Turin.
Explore the fascinating city of Turin. After Italy was unifiedas a nation in 1861, Turin was named the capital of thefledgling state. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest of itskind in the world and second only to Cairo in importance.Tour Piedmont’s wine country, enjoying lunch and a winetasting in the town of Barolo.
Descend to the sunbathed Ligurian coast and the small portof Sestri Levante. Join an expert to learn the art of makinglocal pesto, then savor a delicious lunch, on a savory Chef’sTable experience.
Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Cinque Terre (“FiveLands”), exploring these scenic villages built along the steepcoastal cliffs of Liguria on the Italian Riviera.
Cross the Apennines to Emilia-Romagna, a region knownas the breadbasket of Italy. In Parma, visit a maker of theirfamous cheese, followed by a tasting and a lunch of localproducts. Continue to Modena, where you visit the FerrariMuseum and see the company’s testing track. Finish with aculinary walking tour of Bologna before checking in to yourhotel.
Immerse yourself in the secrets of Italian cuisine during apasta cooking class in this center of the culinary arts. Afterlunch, continue to Venice and gather in the bcaro (wine bar) of your hotel for a Scenic Sundowner.
Explore the Venetian Lagoon with stops at the charmingisland of Burano and Venissa Wine Estate, the only vineyardin Venice. Learn how a one-of-a-kind terroir formed by adelicate balance of fresh and saltwater yields grapes used tomake a white wine with the characteristics of a red, whichyou sample. Later, behold the wonderful architecture ofSt. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, timeless hallmarksof Venice.
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Make Your Own Venetian Carnival Mask, starting with a presentation followed by a hands-on workshop.
Savor a Guided Foodie Experience, sampling the local-favorite tastes of “Hidden Venice.”
Indulge in a Spa Experience at your hotel, enjoying a choice of treatments and unwinding in expert hands.
This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departureflight.
Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours
Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours
Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours
Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours
Today you will be met by your local English-speaking guide for a full day excursion by private motor-boat to explore the Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Venice lies in the centre of a vast lagoon that stretches for about 30 miles from north to south, studded by numerous small islands, mostly deserted. This amazing environment is what drove the Venetians to establish their city here, a perfectly secure and inaccessible little world. Enjoy the beauty of a ride across the waters of the lagoon; visit the island of Murano, where glass has been made for over 700 years and where you can see the age-old techniques of glass blowing still in use today.
Continue to Torcello, to see the breathtaking mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria dell’Assunta, the oldest building on the lagoon. After a leisurely lunch (payable locally) you reach the island of Burano, a quaint and colourful fisherman island famous for its lace and charming architecture.
Highlights:
Many people pass through Bologna, Italy, on their way elsewhere, which is a shame—it merits a stop of at least a day.
Sometimes called "Bologna the fat," this city 65 mi/105 km north of Florence is a great place to indulge yourself: Many consider it the gastronomic capital of Italy.
Italians say that Turin (Torino), the major city of the western Alps, seems more French than Italian. Its wide boulevards in a grid pattern and its 17th- and 18th-century architecture do bear more resemblance to Paris than Florence. A stroll about the city center provides architectural enthusiasts examples of Renaissance, baroque, turn-of-the-century and modern buildings. The city is also distinguished by miles/kilometers of 18th-century colonnades.
Turin is the capital of Piedmont, a region that even Italians consider to have the best food in Italy. Many years of French occupation have left a mark on Piedmontese cuisine, which includes more cheese dishes and sauces than is common in traditional Italian cooking. The Piedmontese are an independent-minded people who have invented their own style of cuisine that is neither French nor Italian, but incorporates the best of both. Turin also has a well-deserved international reputation for its coffee and claims to have invented chocolate, or at least gianduiotto, the delicious confection made from chocolate and hazelnut. Temptation beckons in every window, so it is best to leave your diet at home.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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