If you enjoy fine things—fine foods, fine cars, fine architecture, and fine wine—this Italy tour package northern Italy and Cinque Terre is not to be missed. You’ll travel to Milan, Parma, Lucca, Turin, and Santa Margherita Ligure on the Italian Riviera. Enjoy tastings of some of Italy’s gastronomic delights, including a balsamic vinegar tasting, a parmesan cheese tasting, and a wine tasting. Visit Maranello, the birthplace of the Ferrari car, and visit the Ferrari Gallery. Also visit the gothic cathedral in Milan, one of the largest churches in the world.
A tour highlight is Cinque Terre, a name given to five medieval villages on the sea. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the mountainside on cliffs that drop down into the sea. Delight in the unique charm of the area and take in the breathtaking views. Words cannot describe the magic and spectacular scenery—you must witness it in person. You’re sure to arrive back home with lots of photos and stories from this delightful Italy vacation! Submit form or call ItalianTourism.us today 800-227-1577 to book your northern Italy and Cinque Terre Italy tour.
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Northern Italy and Cinque Terre Italy Tour Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive in Milan
Time to rest or start exploring Milan, vibrant hub of Italy’s economic miracle. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (Dinner)
Milan Hotel NH Touring
DAY 2 Milan–Soragna–Parma
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and visit the magnificent gothic DUOMO and the glass-domed GALLERIA. Also see the famous La Scala Opera House. On your way to Parma, world famous for its ham and parmesan cheese, stop at Soragna for a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tasting. Later, for the food-lovers, an optional excursion to an original Parma ham (prosciutto di Parma) factory is available. (Breakfast)
Parma Hotel Starhotels du Parc
DAY 3 Parma
This morning, your guided sightseeing tour of Parma will focus on the romanesque cathedral, the bell tower and the octagonal baptistry made of pink Verona marble. Next, enjoy a BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING near Modena, and learn all about this typical Italian product. Afternoon and evening are at leisure. (Breakfast)
DAY 4 Parma–Maranello–Lucca
In Maranello, birthplace of the Ferrari car, an exciting visit to the FERRARI GALLERY has been included before arriving in Lucca. Follow your Tour Director on a walking tour through this medieval town with its ramparts and spend time in its pretty center. This evening you may wish to join an optional dinner outing to a local agriturismo to try out local specialties. (Breakfast)
Lucca Hotel Grand Hotel Guinigi
DAY 5 Lucca–Santa Margherita Ligure
A scenic day! Drive to the Mediterranean coast and enjoy your excursion (including a Cinque Terre BOAT RIDE, weather permitting) to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five medieval little villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. From here, enjoy a TRAIN RIDE to Rapallo, then continue by coach to Santa Margherita Ligure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Santa Margherita Hotel Best Western Regina Elena
DAY 6 At Leisure in Santa Margherita Ligure
A full day to enjoy this beautiful seaside resort. Excursions are available to nearby Portofino, a small fishing village with brightly colored houses that became home to the “rich and famous,” and to Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Santa Margherita Ligure–Asti–Turin
Enter the Langhe area and arrive in Asti, known for its spumante and Barbera wine. Here, enjoy a WINE TASTING. Time afterwards in town, then visit a local NOUGAT CONFECTIONER and savor a piece of hand-made torrone before continuing to Turin, capital of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat car. This evening you may wish to try out one of Turin’s restaurants. (Breakfast)
Turin Hotel Starhotels Majestic
DAY 8 Turin
During your sightseeing tour of Turin with a Local Guide, admire the 548-feet-high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and the Lingotto Fiera, the former Fiat factory that was transformed into an impressive multi-function center by architect Renzo Piano. Next, walk through the historic center and visit the CATHEDRAL that houses the Holy Shroud. Why not join an optional excursion to the former residence of the royal Italian Savoia family, Venaria Villa and its gardens? (Breakfast)
DAY 9 Turin–Vercelli–Milan
Before leaving Turin this morning, an optional excursion to the Egyptian Museum is available. Next, visit a RICE FACTORY in Vercelli and learn everything about its traditional products before returning to Milan. This evening, enjoy an included farewell dinner with wine at one of Milan’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 10 Milan
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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