Classic Northern Italy

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From wine-tasting and pasta-making to exploring centuries-old cities, this 10-day adventure showcases the best of northern Italy. Starting with a cycling tour of the ancient ruins in Rome, you’ll get to see the sights of Siena, Florence, Pisa, the Italian Riviera and Lake Como, before finishing off with a foodie walking tour of Milan. This trip combines the b...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cycle past the famed architectural attractions of Rome on a guided tour
    • Stay overnight in the Tuscan hills overlooking Siena
    • Enjoy a San Gimignano vineyard tour, wine tasting and cooking class
    • Hike along the cliffs of the Cinque Terre National Park
    • Sip an aperitif on a boat tour of Lake Como
    • Taste the gastronomic delights of Milan on a food tour

What's this trip about?

    From wine-tasting and pasta-making to exploring centuries-old cities, this 10-day adventure showcases the best of northern Italy. Starting with a cycling tour of the ancient ruins in Rome, you’ll get to see the sights of Siena, Florence, Pisa, the Italian Riviera and Lake Como, before finishing off with a foodie walking tour of Milan. This trip combines the buzz of the old urban centres of Italy with the tranquil countryside and coastline. Along the way, you’ll explore winemaking cellars, hike along the Mediterranean coast, float across an Alpine lake and learn how to make the perfect tiramisu.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRome
End CityMilan

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Photography
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Colosseum
  • Florence
  • Lake Como
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Milan
  • Rome
  • Siena

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • Seven nights premium hotel accommodation
    • One night Tuscan country villa accommodation
    • One night lakeside hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • 10 breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Rome bicycle tour
    • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry
    • Vineyard tour and wine tasting
    • Cookery class
    • Guided Florence walking tour
    • Leaning Tower of Pisa entry
    • Guided Cinque Terre coastal hike
    • Lake Como boat tour
    • Guided Milan food tour

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 Arrive in Rome and dine at a family-run restaurant Your Italian adventure gets underway at 6pm with a welcome drink at your hotel and the chance to meet your group and our Local Insider who will accompany your group throughout the trip. Dinner will be served at Ristorante Al 34, opened by Walter and Maria Luisa Casalini in 1968 and now helmed by son Nicola, whose extensive menu revolves around Italian classics such as lobster linguini and Roman meatballs. After dinner, you’ll be free to explore before turning in for the night.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Art

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Welcome dinner

DAY 2

Explore the highlights of the Italian capital by bike

The action starts with a three-hour guided bike tour through Roman antiquity (bikes, helmets and insurance are all included). You’ll pedal past landmark attractions such as the ruins of Trajan’s Ma...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Art

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Rome bicycle tour Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry

DAY 3

Uncover the sights and sounds of Siena

Day three kicks off with a private transfer and train to Siena, one of the most important medieval cities in Tuscany. On arrival, lunch will b...

ACCOMMODATION
Villa Curina Resort

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Train to Siena

DAY 4

Wine and olive oil tasting, vineyard tour and cooking class

Go light on breakfast, because today is all about eating and drinking. Departing at 9am, you’ll be driven 45 minutes north of Siena, to a winemaking estate in the walled med...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel De La Ville

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Vineyard tour and wine tasting Cookery class

DAY 5

Discover Florence on foot

Start the morning with a walking tour of Florence. Afterwards, you can spend the day as you wish. There’s so much to explore in Florence. Beyond art, the Accademia has an extr...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel De La Ville

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Guided Florence walking tour

DAY 6

Wander through Pisa and the coastal village of Levanto

Today you’ll be whisked away in a private vehicle to Pisa, giving you the chance to see the leaning tower. Next, it’s onto the coastal resort town of Levanto, a hid...

ACCOMMODATION
Park Hotel Argento

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Leaning Tower of Pisa entry

DAY 7

Trek the Cinque Terre coastal route

The main event today is a coastal hike through the five fishing villages of Cinque Terre, a Unesco National Park. It’s a six-minute train ride from Levanto to Monterosso, from where yo...

ACCOMMODATION
Park Hotel Argento

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Guided Cinque Terre coastal hike Train back to Levanto

DAY 8

Admire Lake Como from the water

Today starts bright and early with a private four-hour transfer to the shores of Lake Como. Enjoy lunch by the lakeside and perhaps a visit to the 14th-century...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Metropole Suisse

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Lake Como boat tour

DAY 9

Indulge in Milan’s gastronomic side

After a slow breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Lake Como. You’ll be in Milan by midday, in time to start a three-hour culinary walking tour of the economic powerhouse of Italy. Among the ...

ACCOMMODATION
iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Milan Walking food tour Farewell Dinner

DAY 10

Depart from Milan

Your trip around northern Italy concludes with one final breakfast. Say goodbye to your group at 10am before catching your return flight home (or staying in Italy to explore some more). Remember: if you got a little carried away with the souvenir shopping during your trip, check an extra bag.

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Price From $3,529
Price per day$353
Last Updated: 3/14/2024

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Hotel Art , Rome Contemporary art and renaissance architecture compete for your attention at Hotel Art, a designer boutique in a restored medieval college. Rooms feature brightly coloured walls, hardwood floors and original paintings. Enjoy an Aperol spritz in the bar, once a former chapel.

Villa Curina Resort , Siena Frescoed walls and exposed beams nod to the 16th-century heritage of this hotel, just 25 minutes outside Siena. The glistening outdoor pool adds a modern touch. Finish the day admiring the rolling Tuscan vineyards from the terrace, with a glass of chianti in hand.

Hotel De La Ville , Florence Hotel De La Ville is situated in the thick of the shopping district in Florence. Start the day in the breakfast room, where a hot and cold buffet is served daily. Finish it off in the American Bar, unwinding with a brandy in one of the leatherbound armchairs.

Park Hotel Argento , Levanto Use your free time to rejuvenate at Park Hotel Argento in Levanto, where you’ll find an outdoor pool, as well as a spa with a Turkish bath and sauna. Taste traditional Ligurian cooking at the restaurant; chefs make the bread, pasta and desserts from scratch every day.

Hotel Metropole & Suisse , Lake Como Throw open your windows from your contemporary room at the Hotel Metropole and drink in the views of Lake Como. It’s been run by the same family for four generations; they’ve welcomed numerous celebrities over the past 75 years - including the Danish royal family and Inter Milan football team.

iH Hotels Milano Ambasciatori , Milan The Duomo is just steps from this central Milan hotel. Inside, expect classical rooms, complete with comfy beds and complimentary toiletries. Make the most of the daily happy hour before venturing out into the night.

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Meals Included
10 breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
Age Requirements
25 years and up
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