Green like Tuscany Turquoise like Cinque Terre - Florence, Monterosso, Portofino, Genoa and Milan
Green like Tuscany Turquoise like Cinque Terre ITINERARY
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
10 days/9 night
Availability: from May to Oct 2024 (August excluded)
Starting day: Monday
You will get to know the colors that characterize our lands: from the green of the Tuscan hills to the Cinque Terre where eight different colors harmoniously coexist: shades that vary from red to dark and light orange, up to the shades of yellow typical of the houses, and which pair with the green and blue of the hills and the sea. To then close with the places where fashion reigns supreme: Milan.
Suggested travel schedule
a quick summary day per day of the travel plan we designed for you
Suggested travel schedule
a quick summary day per day of the travel plan we designed for you
Welcome to Italy! At your arrival at Florence airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to reach your hotel in Florence.
Accommodation and relax.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your flight, meet your assistant for a briefing to know more about your itinerary and enjoy a welcome dinner in Florence.
Then return to your hotel and overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in Florence and start your private guided tour.
Your experience begins in the Florence Accademia, where you’ll skip the lines to take in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David. As you admire this larger-than-life statue, your expert guide will explain what makes it one of the greatest sculptures ever – and why Michelangelo was prouder of this than his work in the Sistine Chapel.
Your Florence tour continues with a walking tour of the city with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as Florence Duomo. This incredible church was built in 1436 and still boasts one of the largest domes in the entire world. The story of how the dome was built is one of the greatest epics of the Italian Renaissance.
You will explore the third great wonder of Florence: its streets. Your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo’s David was originally supposed to stand. He was quickly relocated, but you can still see a replica at the entrance to the titanic Palazzo Vecchio.
Standing in the shadow of this fortress-like palace, your guide will teach you about the Medici; the family of bankers who underwrote the Renaissance – it wasn’t all sweetness and patronage with them though. Your guide has some shocking tales to tell.
From Piazza Signoria you’ll discover the greatest Uffizzi art Gallery. by the Uffizi Gallery and of course, the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most picturesque bridge. As you walk, your guide will tell you the stories that bring the city to life around you. And with headsets for every guest, you’ll be able to hear them crystal clear. They’ll also give you great restaurant recommendations and other tips to help you get the most from the rest of your time here.
After, return to your accomodation and overnight.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer till your hotel in Monterosso.
On route, stop in Lucca to explore the city .You will have time to explore the town, known for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, which have eleven bastions of different shapes and dimensions. The walls remained intact as the city expanded and modernized. When they lost their military importance, they became a pedestrian promenade. Also famous for its historical villas: during the Renaissance period, the villas were both places for recreation and active agricultural enterprise closely linked to that production of silk which had made a fortune for the rich Lucchese merchants.
At the end of your experience, continue your travel to Monterosso.
Accomodation and overnight in Monterosso.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Today explore the magnificent Cinque Terre with your guide.
Cinque Terre is the name of a district that encompasses five glorious towns, where small houses are surrounded by lush nature. Visitors are fascinated by the beauty of these five small villages, namely: Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. The inhabitants of Cinque Terre benefit not only from its pristine waters, but from its natural environment, where wild nature is interspersed with vineyards, olive groves and citrus orchards, creating a precious bond between man, his traditions and this breathtaking stretch of coast. This tour will be together your guide and will takes 7 hours to explore by train the Cinque terre. After some free time to Lunch, return to Vernazza, and enjoy for 1 hour, you trip by a private boat that will allow you to photograph the surrounding environment from different angles with disembarkation, then, in Monterosso, where your tour will end.
After this experience, free time to spend in Monterosso or to return to your hotel.
Accomodation and overnight in Monterosso.
Meet your driver in the Hotel lobby in Monterosso for a private transfer to Portofino.
The day is free at leisure
Accomodation and overnight in Portofino.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Reach the port of Portofino and board to the public boat to reach the Abbey of San Fruttuoso. The San Fruttuoso abbey is a corner of paradise you can reach only by ferry. This one-time Benedictine monastery (Xth century), from the 13th century the abbey’s fate became intertwined with that of the Doria family, who renovated its design, adding the loggia and transferring here the family burial ground. The Abbey and the fishing village around it stand as a true oasis in a unique scenario, amid the earth and the woodlands of Mount Portofino and the blue sea of eastern Liguria.
After some free time, return by boat to Portofino. Here, free time to spend in Portofino or to return to your hotel.
Overnight in Portofino.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Genoa.
Accomodation and free time.
Overnight in Genoa.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and starts your 2 hour guided tour of the city. You will visit the cathedral “San Lorenzo” and Garibaldi Street, declared UNESCO world heritage with its magnificent palaces which gave hospitality to emperors, kings, popes and ambassadors. Here the glorious past of Genoa is still evident. During your walking tour you will have a look on the characteristic old shops and the brisk oriental market with its thousand colours. After your tour, you will have some time at leisure for some shopping, or to visit to the famous aquarium or some of other of the numerous museums.
At the end of your experience, return to your hotel or free time to spend in the city.
Overnight in Genoa.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to your hotel in Milan.
After your arrival, the day is free at leaisure
Overnight in Milan.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Hotel 4 ⭐️ options (or equivalent)
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Florence
Executive or similar
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Monterosso
Hotel Palme or similar
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Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino or similar
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Genoa
Nh Centro Genoa or similar
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Milan
Rosa Grand Hotel or similar
Land services (incluDED)
- Accommodation as per Hotel Table
- Daily breakfast
- Private transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel in Florence
- Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Hotel in Monterosso with En route 3h00 stop for free time in Lucca
- Private transfer from Hotel in Monterosso to Hotel in Portofino
- Private transfer from Hotel in Portofino to Hotel in Genoa
- Private transfer from Hotel in Genoa to Hotel in Milan
- Private transfer from Hotel in Milan to Milan Airport
Experiences (included)
TUSCANY
- Welcome dinner in Florence (drinks included)
LIGURIA
- 1hr - private boat tour at sunset from Vernazza with drop off in Monterosso
GUIDED TOURS & Assistances (INCLUDED)
- 2hrs - Assistance upon arrival in Florence Hotel with briefing
- 8hrs - FD guided tour in Florence with Uffizzi and Accademia entrance fees included
- 8hrs - FD guided tour of Cinque terre
- 6hrs - HD guided tour from Portofino to visit San Fruttuoso Abbey with entrance fees included
- 2hrs - Walking tour with assistant through the center of Sorrento
- 3hrs - HD guided tour of Genoa
Train tickets (INCLUDED)
- CinqueTerre card
Jetfoil tickets (INCLUDED)
- Jetfoil from and to Portofino
Not included
- Everything not mentioned under “INCLUDED”
- Drinks not mentioned in the lunch and experiences and aperitifs
- Tips
- City taxes are not included and must be paid directly in the hotel upon arrival in €
Welcome to Italy! At your arrival at Florence airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to reach your hotel in Florence.
Accommodation and relax.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your flight, meet your assistant for a briefing to know more about your itinerary and enjoy a welcome dinner in Florence.
Then return to your hotel and overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in Florence and start your private guided tour.
Your experience begins in the Florence Accademia, where you’ll skip the lines to take in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David. As you admire this larger-than-life statue, your expert guide will explain what makes it one of the greatest sculptures ever – and why Michelangelo was prouder of this than his work in the Sistine Chapel.
Your Florence tour continues with a walking tour of the city with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as Florence Duomo. This incredible church was built in 1436 and still boasts one of the largest domes in the entire world. The story of how the dome was built is one of the greatest epics of the Italian Renaissance.
You will explore the third great wonder of Florence: its streets. Your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo’s David was originally supposed to stand. He was quickly relocated, but you can still see a replica at the entrance to the titanic Palazzo Vecchio.
Standing in the shadow of this fortress-like palace, your guide will teach you about the Medici; the family of bankers who underwrote the Renaissance – it wasn’t all sweetness and patronage with them though. Your guide has some shocking tales to tell.
From Piazza Signoria you’ll discover the greatest Uffizzi art Gallery. by the Uffizi Gallery and of course, the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most picturesque bridge. As you walk, your guide will tell you the stories that bring the city to life around you. And with headsets for every guest, you’ll be able to hear them crystal clear. They’ll also give you great restaurant recommendations and other tips to help you get the most from the rest of your time here.
Then return to your accomodation and overnight.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer till your hotel in Monterosso.
On route, stop in Lucca to explore the city .You will have time to explore the town, known for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, which have eleven bastions of different shapes and dimensions. The walls remained intact as the city expanded and modernized. When they lost their military importance, they became a pedestrian promenade. Also famous for its historical villas: during the Renaissance period, the villas were both places for recreation and active agricultural enterprise closely linked to that production of silk which had made a fortune for the rich Lucchese merchants.
At the end of your experience, continue your travel to Monterosso.
Accomodation and overnight in Monterosso.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Today explore the magnificent Cinque Terre with your guide.
Cinque Terre is the name of a district that encompasses five glorious towns, where small houses are surrounded by lush nature. Visitors are fascinated by the beauty of these five small villages, namely: Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. The inhabitants of Cinque Terre benefit not only from its pristine waters, but from its natural environment, where wild nature is interspersed with vineyards, olive groves and citrus orchards, creating a precious bond between man, his traditions and this breathtaking stretch of coast. This tour will be together your guide and will takes 7 hours to explore by train the Cinque terre. After some free time to Lunch, return to Vernazza, and enjoy for 1 hour, you trip by a private boat that will allow you to photograph the surrounding environment from different angles with disembarkation, then, in Monterosso, where your tour will end.
After this experience, free time to spend in Monterosso or to return to your hotel.
Accomodation and overnight in Monterosso.
Meet your driver in the Hotel lobby in Monterosso for a private transfer to Portofino.
The day is free at leisure
Accomodation and overnight in Portofino.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Reach the port of Portofino and board to the public boat to reach the Abbey of San Fruttuoso. The San Fruttuoso abbey is a corner of paradise you can reach only by ferry. This one-time Benedictine monastery (Xth century), from the 13th century the abbey’s fate became intertwined with that of the Doria family, who renovated its design, adding the loggia and transferring here the family burial ground. The Abbey and the fishing village around it stand as a true oasis in a unique scenario, amid the earth and the woodlands of Mount Portofino and the blue sea of eastern Liguria.
After some free time, return by boat to Portofino. Here, free time to spend in Portofino or to return to your hotel.
Overnight in Portofino.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Genoa.
Accomodation and free time.
Overnight in Genoa.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and starts your 2 hour guided tour of the city. You will visit the cathedral “San Lorenzo” and Garibaldi Street, declared UNESCO world heritage with its magnificent palaces which gave hospitality to emperors, kings, popes and ambassadors. Here the glorious past of Genoa is still evident. During your walking tour you will have a look on the characteristic old shops and the brisk oriental market with its thousand colours. After your tour, you will have some time at leisure for some shopping, or to visit to the famous aquarium or some of other of the numerous museums.
At the end of your experience, return to your hotel or free time to spend in the city.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to your hotel in Milan.
After your arrival, the day is free at leaisure
Overnight in Milan.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Milano Malpensa Airport.
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