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11 Day Food & Wines of Piedmont, Liguria & Veneto with Cinque Terre 2020 Itinerary

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2 Stresa, 2 Turin, 2 Santa Margherita Ligure, 1 Parma, 2 Treviso Area

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    2 Stresa, 2 Turin, 2 Santa Margherita Ligure, 1 Parma, 2 Treviso Area

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Bologna
  • Parma
  • Turin

Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Stresa
Arrive in Milan, and transfer to your hotel in the town of Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of Italy's most romantic destinations. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting at approximately 6 pm (exact time...
DAY 3, Saturday - Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta
Today, cruise across Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella. Here, visit the palace of Prince Borromeo, and its splendid gardens with the famous white peacocks. Continue to the charming Isola dei Pescatori, meaning fishermen's island, which gets its name from the occupation of its...
DAY 4, Sunday - Travel to Turin, via the Rice Plantations
This morning depart for Turin, the capital of Italy’s Piedmont region, also referred to as the capital of the Alps. On the way, stop in the land of rice and risotto. Learn about the varieties of rice grown and taste the local specialties. In the early afternoon take a wa...
DAY 5, Monday - Wine and Spumante in Piedmont
Today is dedicated to Piedmont and its wines. Travel through the regions of Langhe & Monferrato and visit the heartland of Barolo, the most famous & valuable Italian wine, produced by Nebbiolo grapes. Drive through the velvet hills, passing the towns of Cherasco,...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Travel to Santa Margherita, Portofino
This morning travel to the Ligurian Riviera and spend free time in picturesque Portofino, an Italian gem frequented by the rich and famous. Perhaps, visit the well-known Piazzetta, a small cobbled square along the coast: the symbol of fashionable Portofino that overlooks...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Tour Cinque Terre
Morning departure to the spectacular Cinque Terre*, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful areas of the Liguria region. Here, five small villages are suspended between sea and earth, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea, set beside hills where th...
DAY 8, Thursday - Travel to Parma with a Traditional Food Tasting
Today head to Parma, while passing the region of Emilia you can't miss a visit to the world- famous land of balsamic vinegar. Here, you will understand how many years of aging are needed to produce this exquisite gourmet vinegar. Enjoy tasting the various qualities along...
DAY 9, Friday - Bologna's Monuments & Cuisine
This morning drive to Bologna. Today's tour will take you to explore Bologna's oldest food market called "Quadrilatero". You will visit the most traditional food shops and learn about the history, culture, and architecture, that make Bologna medieval market so unique. Du...
DAY 10, Saturday - Treviso and the Road of Prosecco
Today, enjoy tasting Prosecco wine in its land of origin while journeying through the countryside, passing castles, villas, medieval towns and churches from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene. At dinner tonight, share wonderful memories of your trip together in Italy and bid farewell to your Tour Manager and newfound friends Overnight: Treviso Area Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Sunday - Depart Italy
Transfer to the airport in Venice for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $3,449
Price per day$314
Last Updated: 2/19/2020

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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