Tuscany to Cinque Terre: Wines, Villages & Unforgettable Walks

Discover your own personal Renaissance on this seven-day sojourn through Italy. Starting and ending in Florence, you’ll travel to Cinque Terre and explore the colourful villages of its famous national park, before stopping in Pisa to check in on that perpetually precarious tower. Your journey then continues in the Tuscan countryside, where you’ll explore medieval towns and stroll through vineyards with a glass of vino in hand.

Day 1 Florence
Arrive in Florence at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travellers in the evening at a welcome meeting.

Day 2 Florence to Cinque Terre
Start the day off with a walking tour of Florence seeing all of the famous sites like the Centro Storico, Giotto’s bell tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and The Uffizi. It’s onwards to La Spezia and Cinque Terre. On the way the group will stop in Lucca for a guided walk through this medieval town.

Day 3 Cinque Terre
Enjoy some breakfast before taking a short train to the village Romaggiore for the start of today's hike. Walk along the coastal path of Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site and National Park. Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. You could sign up for a food making class, book a boat trip, or hike any of the other coastal and inland paths that will take you all over one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in all of Italy.

Day 4 Cinque Terre
A full free day to enjoy the marvels of Cinque Terre. Opt to visit the town of Portovenere or join a pesto-making demonstration in Manarola. You could also spend some time shopping, wine tasting, cafe-hopping, and beach walking if you’re craving more relaxing vibes. Kayaking, boat tours, and hiking are always available.

Day 5 Cinque Terre to Chianti Region
After breakfast, travel to North Chianti region. En route the group will stop in Pisa briefly to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After, continue driving through the stunning Tuscan area and enjoy an included dinner tonight with the group in San Donato Fronzano.

Day 6 Chianti Region
Wake up in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. In the morning hike through the hillside villages near San Donato Fronzano to Castello dei Bonsi. In the afternoon use your free time to join an optional bike tour before an included wine tasting and delicious dinner with the group.

Day 7 Chianti region to Florence
Travel to Florence by private vehicle. Tour ends upon arrival.