Day 4 – Aug 31, Tues

After breakfast, visit the Cinqueterre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, five ingeniously constructed fishing villages set amid a dramatic coastal scenery. Take a fast train to reach Monterosso, the town furthest north. After visiting this charming village hike to Vernazza, the next town over (approximately an 1,5 hr hike). Free time to get a bite to eat. Take a ferry down the coast to admire the scenery from out at sea to reach Riomaggiore, the southernmost town. Take a train back to Viareggio with a change in La Spezia. Dinner in Casa Piero

Day 5 - Sept 1, Wed

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After breakfast visit Forte dei Marmi, a town that could be considered Tuscany's Bel Air. For those who like shopping, you're in luck, as Wednesday is also market day in this chi-chi resort town. Lunch oyo. Pietrasanta, a charming little town that attracts artists from around the world, will be our afternoon outing. Beautiful palazzi, churches and lively cafés overlook the vast, open central square that is frequently the site of whimsical sculpture exhibits. Return to Casa Piero for dinner.

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After breakfast drive up the mountains to gawk at spectacular marble quarries of Carrara. Try the specialty from this area, pork fat back cured in marble vats, thinly sliced on warm rosemary-scented focaccia. Have lunch oyo. Pietrasanta, a charming little town that attracts artists from around the world, will be our afternoon outing. Beautiful palazzi, churches and lively cafés overlook the vast, open central square that is frequently the site of whimsical sculpture exhibits. Return to Casa Piero for dinner.

Day 6 - Sept 2, Thurs

After breakfast we are off to Pisa to see what is perhaps one of Italy’s most famous symbols: The Leaning Tower. Admire the other stunning buildings that make up this majestic piazza. Be surprised to discover how many other noteworthy sights there are to see in this charming and lively university town (approximately a one to two mile walk) Lunch oyo. In the afternoon second hands-on cooking class preparing a full course meal to have for dinner.

Day 7 - Sept 3, Fri

After breakfast transfer to Bologna.

Visit Maranello????

Reach Bologna by late afternoon. Check into rooms and freshen up. Go on a walk to visit the foodie capital of Italy and home to the oldest university in Europe made up of red-brick palazzi, winding porticoed streets, medieval towers and a vast main square. Dinner at one of the many fine establishments found in town.

Day 8 – Sept 4, Sat

After breakfast wander through the Quadrilatero district of Bologna brimming with market stalls, cozy cafes and well-stocked gourmet delis. Next, visit the Santo Stefano Basilica a most unique religious site made up of seven interlocking churches whose architecture spans centuries of history. Have lunch in a local trattoria. Free time in the afternoon, those who wish can visit the museum inside Palazzo Sanguinetti which houses one of the most astonishing collections of musical artefacts in the world chronicling six centuries of European musical history. Dinner oyo.

Day 9 – Sept 5, Sun

After breakfast transfer back to Casa Piero in Viareggio stopping to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano factory to discover how this precious cheese is made. On our way home stop one of the muntain villages of the Val di Taro to have lunch in a typical trattoria. Reach Viareggio in the late afternoon. Free time and dinner oyo.

Day 10 – Sept 6, Mon

After breakfast departure from Pisa international airport. Check out time at villa is by 11 am. We recommend you book a flight that leaves before noon. We will only offer a limited amount of transfers to airport therefore if you remain within our suggested time slot you can avoid having to wait at the airport for a long time if your flight departs very late or having to reach airport by your own means if your flight departs very early.

Click here to see the gallery of Casa Piero in Viareggio