Itinerary Details
Florence Arrival
Private Transfer to Tuscan Hotel
Welcome to Italy! After landing at Florence Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities. A private transfer will escort you and your luggage to your Tuscan hotel.
Day at Leisure
Spend the rest of the day completely at leisure to rest and relax or explore the local surroundings on your own.
4-Night Stay: Villa Cappugi, Pistoia
One of the most popular 4-star hotels in Pistoia, Villa Cappugi is a conference and leisure hotel, thanks to its meeting rooms, a park with swimming pool, tennis courts and five-a-side football pitches: a functional and relaxing residence, with classic-style, spacious and comfortable rooms.
City tax NOT included - to be paid at the hotel
Siena - Chianti Classico - San Gimignano
Travel to Siena
Travel to Siena through the Tuscan rolling hills and Chianti Vineyards. Explore the maze of narrow streets and alleys around the Piazza del Campo, one of Europe's oldest and most spectacular public squares famous for the Palio bareback horse race.
Medieval San Gimignano
Visit Medieval San Gimignano famous for the original towers. The center of town is named "Medieval Manhattan" where you may enjoy pottery shops, small museums and one of the best Italian gelatos on Piazza della Cisterna.
Florence Cradle of Renaissance Tour
Michelangelo Square
No matter what time of day, you will find that Michelangelo Square truly offers a stupendous panoramic view overlooking Florence. Don't be surprised if you also see it written as Piazzale Michelangiolo, this is from the archaic Florentine pronunciation and most definitely the one you see on street signs or the brown and white signs that indicate historic landmarks. In any case, however you spell it, it is one site that should not be missed.
Walking Tour of Florence
Take a guided walking tour of Florence that includes Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Signoria Square and the Church of Santa Croche. The tour concludes with a visit to the Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo's famous 'David' statue.
Leather Gilding Demonstration
Go to a local leather goods store to learn about the Florentine art of leather gilding and enjoy a demonstration of this art form.
Florence at Leisure
Take some leisure time to explore the captivating city of Florence. Be sure to see the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno and the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II. There is also plenty of shopping to do at many unique boutiques.
Pisa - Lucca
Piazza dei Miracoli
Visit Piazza dei Miracoli, commonly known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a freestanding bell tower famous for its nearly 4 degree lean; the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa's Cathedral Square, which also includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.
Walking Tour of Lucca
Take a guided walking tour of Lucca, where one of the most famous opera composers, Giacomo Puccini was born and raised. This is an incredibly well-preserved city with 16th century ramparts so thick they were able to be converted into a narrow city park. The tour will end at the Roman Arena located in Lucca's most picturesque district.
Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera
Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre (Five Lands), a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers sweeping sea vistas. Stops may be made in the picturesque villages of Rio Maggiore Vernazza and Monterosso where locals through the centuries have developed fishing activities and cultivating on terraces for the production of white wine and basil used for the authentic "green pesto sauce".
2-Night Stay: Tigullio Royal Hotel, Rapallo
A refined and elegant 4-star hotel, the Hotel Tigullio Royal is located on the central seafront of Rapallo, in the heart of the beautiful Ligurian Riviera: let yourself be conquered by the view offered by our rooms, the courtesy and professionalism of our staff and our rich breakfast in the morning that will make your stay unforgettable.
A few meters from the beach and from the boats to Santa Margherita and Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Portovenere and the Cinque Terre, it is the ideal solution for leisure and business stays in Liguria.
City tax NOT included - to be paid at the hotel
Portofino - Santa Margherita
Departure
Travel to Portofino
This morning, travel by boat to Portofino.
Portofino at Leisure
Today is completely at leisure in the beautiful resort town of Portofino, located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbor, and is known for the colorfully painted buildings that line the shore. Boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants line the tiny streets. Diving, hiking and beach-going are popular local pastimes, and there are even some historic sites like the Church of St. Martin (Divo Martino) and the Castello Brown hilltop fortress.
Santa Margherita - Milan - Stresa
Milan City Tour
Embark on a city tour of Milan, a metropolis in Italy's northern Lombardy region and global capital of fashion and design. Home to the national stock exchange, it’s a financial hub also known for its high-end restaurants and shops.
Duomo di Milano
Stop in at Duomo di Milano, a breathtaking cathedral that tells a story of faith and art spanning over six centuries. The cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete: construction began in 1386, and the final details were completed in 1965. It is the largest church in the Italian Republic.
La Scala
Visit La Scala, an historic opera house in the heart of Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as il Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala.
2-Night Stay: Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa
Overlooking the shores of Lake Maggiore and located in a privileged corner of the center of Stresa, right in front of the Borromean Islands, the Regina Palace Hotel is today the symbol of the prestige of other times enriched by the history and elegance of every era it has lived. The building expresses its character in every detail, its obsessive attention to the uniqueness of the numerous decorations and eclectic furnishings.
City tax NOT included - to be paid at the hotel
Stresa - Lake Maggiore
Departure
Lake Maggiore Cruise
Spend the day cruising the Maggiore Lake and visit the Borromean island of Isola Bella for a tour of its stunning 17th century palazzo and extravagantly landscaped gardens.
Isola Bella at Leisure
Enjoy time at leisure on the island of Isola Bella, one of Italy's most spectacular islands with incredible gardens. It incidentally plays host to the annual Stresa music festival.
Milan Departure
Private Transfer to Milan Airport
Your vacation ends after breakfast with a private transfer to Milan Airport. We hope you had a wonderful vacation and wish you a safe flight on your journey home. We can’t wait to hear all about your trip! Check in with us on any of our social media and website to share your pictures and stories.
