5 Days Italian Landscapes

Itinerary

Day 1: VENICE – BOLOGNA – MODENA AREA – LA SPEZIA

Pass By: Venice, Venice, Veneto
Meet your tour leader at the Piazzale Roma, Venice at 08:30 am, centrally located a few steps from the Santa Lucia Train Station (we kindly ask you to arrive at the mentioned meeting point at least 15 minutes earlier). The tour bus will depart to the city of Bologna. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to visit the highlights of the city, such as the impressive Piazza Maggiore and the Asinelli and Garisenda Towers. Afterwards, the tour will continue to the area of Modena for a tasting of balsamic vinegar, one of the most world-renowned classic Italian products. In the afternoon, we will departure to La Spezia and check-in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant (included). Overnight in La Spezia with dinner included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel The Poet or similar.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel The Poet or similar.

Day 2: LA SPEZIA – CINQUE TERRE – LA SPEZIA

Pass By: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, and later join the tour on the bus to the port of La Spezia, where we will start the boat excursion to one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world: to the Cinque Terre. Arrival by boat at Porto Venere and later continue to Vernazza and Monterosso, the biggest and oldest Cinque Terre village, divided into two parts: the old town, and the new town. In the afternoon, the tour will return to the hotel. In the evening, you can ask your hotel reception for restaurant recommendations to discover Italy’s highly-renowned gastronomy before spending the night in the hotel. Overnight in La Spezia with breakfast included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel The Poet or similar.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel The Poet or similar.

Day 3: LA SPEZIA – PISA – FLORENCE

Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and then head out to Pisa with the tour leader. Upon arrival, visit of the city of the Leaning Tower, a unique work of architectural art situated in Piazza Dei Miracoli. In the early afternoon, the tour will head to Florence. Upon arrival, guided tour of the old town centre, passing through its symbolic spots, such as Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza Della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. In the afternoon, the bus will take your hotel in Florence, for check-in and a well-deserved rest. Overnight in Florence. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar. Breakfast included.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar. Breakfast included.

Day 4: FLORENCE

Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel before spending a delightful day at leisure to explore the capital of the Tuscany region. Some of Florence most important museums are Galleria dell' Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. Apart from the art and cultural treasures, the city offers one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant places to visit. The streets of Florence radiate the charm of Italian culture. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner (included). Overnight in Florence with dinner and breakfast included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

Day 5: FLORENCE – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA – ROME

Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel and join the tour leader to San Gimignano. Upon arrival, you will spend time at leisure to visit the little medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour then will continue to Siena, to join a guided tour of the town built up around Piazza del Campo, famous all over the world for its architectural beauty and unique “shell” shape. Once the activity ends, you’ll join the bus back to Rome. You’ll be dropped off in the evening at Viale Washington, or Viale Luigi Einaudi, or Termini Station Area, or Via Ludovisi. From here you may continue with your travel arrangements. Breakfast included.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.