Northern Italy including Cinque Terre
Northern Italy including Cinque Terre
Northern Italy including Cinque Terre
8 Days Starting and ending in Milan
Visiting: Milan, Parma, Santa Margherita Ligure, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Lake Maggiore
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Northern Italy, including the enchanting Cinque Terre, with our meticulously crafted tour. Begin your adventure in the fashion capital, Milan, where a Local Specialist will guide you through its iconic landmarks, including the majestic Cathedral and the renowned La Scala Opera House. Delight your senses with visits to a prosciutto factory near Langhirano and a cheese factory in Montechiarugolo, offering a taste of Italy's rich culinary heritage. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cinque Terre on a scenic cruise, showcasing the vibrant colors and rugged landscapes of this UNESCO-listed site. Throughout your journey, enjoy the comfort of luxury air-conditioned coaches, cherry-picked hotels, and the expertise of a professional Travel Director. From the historical streets of Genoa to the serene shores of Lake Maggiore, this tour promises a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and gastronomic delights, making it an unforgettable Italian escapade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Starhotels Tourist
Accommodation Name: Starhotels Tourist Milan
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Embrace the glamour of Milan, your introduction to the sights and sounds of northern Italy. Spend the day exploring this stylish city, home to many of the most renowned fashion houses in the world. Later, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception, evening orientation drive and hint of the friendship and adventures to come.
Day 2: Discover Fashionable Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Starhotels Tourist
Accommodation Name: Starhotels Tourist Milan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wander through the sophisticated streets of Milan joining your Local Specialist on a tour that will reveal the city's iconic and unexpected highlights. See the Gothic Cathedral, glass-domed Galleria and La Scala Opera House, one of the finest opera houses in the world. Then it's time to pound the pavements and see Milan your way. Your Travel Director will share their personal favorites. Don’t miss an opportunity to join today’s Optional Experience visit to Lake Como for a cruise past some of the region’s most glamorous lakeside properties.
Day 3 : Journey To Parma
Location: Parma
Accommodation: Novotel Centro
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving sophisticated Milan behind, today is the day to treat your taste buds. Gourmands will adore our Dive Into Culture visit to a prosciutto (ham) factory near Langhirano. There’s time for a photo stop at Torrechiara fortress, perched high above the Parma Valley, before arriving at a family-run caseificio where we’ll learn the ancient craft of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production – perfected since the 1600s. On arrival in Parma, continue your day of tasting and feasting, deepening your knowledge of Parma’s foodie heritage at an Optional Experience dinner of local specialties paired with Italian wine.
Day 4 : Onwards To The Italian Riviera
Location: Santa Margherita Ligure
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Locanda Dell'Angelo/B&B HOTELS Park Hotel Suisse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Beyond its obvious attraction as a haven for foodies, Parma is also a fascinating historic center which you’ll come to discover this morning with your Local Specialist. Learn all about its history as a Roman settlement and medieval trading hub, including such sights as the Piazza Garibaldi, the site of a Roman Forum 2,000 years ago. You’ll have some free time for lunch perhaps indulging one last time in the city’s legendary cuisine, before heading to Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera. Slow it right down this evening, taking in the tranquil seaside setting as you walk along its pretty promenade, with an evening to do as you wish.
Day 5: Admire Colorful Cinque Terre
Location: Cinque Terre
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Locanda Dell'Angelo/B&B HOTELS Park Hotel Suisse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we explore the dramatic coastal setting of UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre on an included full-day excursion. The deep blue Ligurian Sea provides a stunning backdrop for the expanse of pastel pinks, yellows and oranges that cling to the rugged seaside cliffs. Starting in Porto Venere, we’ll travel along the coast by boat, joining a Local Specialist who will share how the region’s isolated position protected it from pirates in years gone by. This evening we’ll enjoy dinner with our fellow travelers, sharing stories of the magnificent cliffside villages we’ve spent the day admiring.
Day 6 : Off To Genoa And Lake Maggiore
Location: Genoa
Accommodation: Simplon
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon Baveno
Meals Included: Breakfast
Based on the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean, the maritime city of Genoa is also the birthplace of Columbus and your first stop today as you join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour to view the city’s majestic Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Visit Via Garibaldi, the historic center of Genoa lined by ancient palaces, and enjoy time for lunch in the city center, perhaps sampling some of the local focaccia before continuing to Lake Maggiore. Set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, the scenic shores of this lake are your home for the next two nights, as they are for many well-heeled locals. Later, you have the opportunity to explore Lake Orta on an Optional Experience with a Local Specialist to delve into the delights of the Italian Lake District.
Day 7 : Lake Maggiore Your Way
Location: Lake Maggiore
Accommodation: Simplon
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon Baveno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Lap up gentle lakeside living during a full day spent at leisure in this picture-perfect setting. Spend the day relaxing or take an alpine train journey to see the magnificent panoramic views of the north. This evening, we cross the tranquil waters of Maggiore to secluded Isola dei Pescatori to Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience. Join the Cinque family and hear all about the intriguing history of Villa Toscanini situated on a tiny romantic island which was the hideaway of the great Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century.
Day 8: Farewell Italy
Location: Milan
Meals Included: Breakfast
While your holiday has come to an end, the special memories made with new friends will linger long after you return home. Say farewell to your Travel Director as you prepare to take your transfer from your hotel in Baveno to Milan Malpensa airport for your onward journey home.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International round-trip airfare and associated taxes
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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