Best of Tuscany and Cinqueterre

May 21 - 31, 2027

Program

Day 1 – May 21 , Fri

Arrival at Pisa Airport Galileo Galilei or Viareggio train station and transfer to Casa Piero. The venue in Viareggio is a newly renovated, early twentieth-century town house with five en suites that's just a five-minute walk from the beach and right around the corner from the market and the city's best cafés and restaurants. Viareggio is a seaside resort in northern Tuscany boasting a two-mile-long esplanade lined with decorative Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings, historic cafés and fancy boutiques. Welcome aperitifs and dinner at Casa Piero.

Day 2 – May 22, Sat

After breakfast go on a walk to see Viareggio (approximately a one to two mile walk), the esplanade to admire the architecture, window shop, and people watch at one of the many outdoor cafés. The pier for a great view of the sea and majestic mountain stretch rising in the background. Lunch oyo. In the afternoon take part in a fun, hands on cooking class preparing a full-course, traditional meal to have for dinner.

Day 3 – May 23, Sun

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. Dinner at Casa Piero.

Day 4 – May 24, Mon

After breakfast drive to La Spezia to catch a ferry to visit what is arguably the prettiest of all the coastal towns in Liguria. A colorful huddle of old fishermen's homes greet those who visit the picturesque, seaside town of Portovenere. Leisurely strolls through winding, narrow streets will disclose spectacular seascapes of emerald waters lapping along the town's rocky shoreline (approximately a one-mile, partly uphill walk). Lunch oyo. Enjoy a wine tasting en route back to Viareggio. Dinner in Casa Piero.

Day 5 – May 25, Tues

After breakfast visit the endearing city of Lucca, hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls. Its cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination and with a ratio of 1 shop per every 3 inhabitants it's a great place for shopping (approximately a one to two mile walk). Lunch oyo. Dinner at Casa Piero.

Day 6 - May 26, Wed

After breakfast, visit the Cinqueterre, a Unesco World Heritage site, five ingenuously constructed fishing villages set amid a dramatic coastal scenery. Take a fast train to Monterosso, the town furthest from us and the biggest of all the Cinqueterre. After visiting this delightful village we'll catch a boat to admire the coastline getting off to visit Vernazza and having lunch oyo. Board the ferry again to reach the town furthest south and then catch two trains back to Viareggio (approximately two miles will be covered on foot which will include steps going up and down). Dinner at Casa Piero.

Day 7 - May 27, Thurs

It's market day in Viareggio so spend the morning browsing through the countless stalls that sell everything from fine linen clothes, leather goods, food products, to kitchenware and bed linens. 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. Dinner in Casa Piero.

Day 8 – May 28, Fri

After breakfast spend a lazy day at the beach at one of the private bathing establishments on the coast with a gazebo and private changing room of your own. Sunbathe, stroll along the shore and enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea. Lunch oyo. In the afternoon enjoy a second hands-on cooking class preparing a full-course meal to be had for dinner.

Day 9 – May 29, Sat

After breakfast transfer to Florence, a city that needs no introductions. On reaching Florence stop at Piazzale Michelangelo from where you can get a spectacular panorama of the city. Check into hotel and get a bite to eat oyo, before going on a walk to discover this enchanting city. Visit the 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress-like palace where the all-powerful Medici family lived and ruled. Admire unforgettable views and the impressive 53m-long, 22m-wide and 18m-high Salone del 500, a magnificent painted hall with a gold-leaf paneled ceiling. The palace also houses masterpieces by artists of the likes of Michelangelo and Donatello. Dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in Florence (approximately 3-mile walk)

Day 10 – May 30, Sun

After breakfast at hotel see one of the Renaissance's most iconic masterpieces, the David by Michelangelo. After witnessing the world's most famous statue have farewell lunch in another great Florentine restaurant. . Free time in the afternoon to explore the city further, get some shopping in or to see a museum that's on your bucket list. Dinner oyo. (approximately 3-mile walk).

Sept 25, Wed - Day 11

After breakfast departure for the airport or Florence train station.

Cost per person:

Euro 4350 sharing room

Euro 5440 solo room occupancy

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FUN. REAL. ENLIGHTENING.

PRICE INCLUDES:

- ACCOMMODATION
- ALL TRANSPORTATION MENTIONED IN ITINERARY
- ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL ACTIVITIES MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY;
- WALKING TOURS THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS;
- TWO HANDS-ON COOKING LESSONS.
- ALL BREAKFASTS, DINNERS IN VILLA AND LUNCHES MENTIONED IN ITINERARY.
- WALKING TOURS THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS;

All rooms are double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and wifi.

*All activities are subject to change on the basis of which options are deemed to be the most suitable in terms of current culinary standards, the weather conditions on a given day, and other relevant criteria.