Italy's Treasures - Art, Food & Wine of Italy
Mixed Board Basis 10 nights from $3,499 per person
Overview
A 12-day small group escorted tour of some of the most beautiful Italian regions, with time to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Begin in the picture-perfect Italian Lakes, continue to the coastal gems of Portofino and Cinque Terre. Then you can relax in a Tuscan villa for four nights, spending your days exploring the spectacular cities of Florence and Siena, and enjoying some gastronomic fun with a Tuscan cookery lesson and wine-tasting. The finale is Venice – the unique City of Canals (CL)
Highlights
- Explore the spectacular scenery of the Italian Lakes region, visiting tiny historic islands and enjoying local wine and specialties
- Boat ride to glamorous Portfino, followed by train ride to the picturesque string of fishing villages Cinque Terre
- Four night stay in a traditional Tuscan villa to relax and enjoy this beautiful region
- Walking tour of the treasures of Florence, followed by free time to explore its historic streets
- Discover beautiful Siena on a guided walking tour, and soak up the atmosphere of the Piazza del Campo – venue of the world famous Palio horse-race
- Visit a traditional winery enjoy a Tuscan cookery lesson, followed by a lunch of local specialities and wines
- Explore the porticoes of Bologna on a walking tour, taking in the medieval towers and dramatic cathedral
- Whilst in Venice, take a boat trip to the centre of glass-making Murano Island, and enjoy a walking tour around the highlights of this unique city