Tuscany & Cinque Terre

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Gain insight to Tuscan life whilst staying in a traditional farmhouse in the Garfagnana, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre to enjoy stunning coastal paths, quaint villages and fantastic local cuisine. From the charming town of Portofino on the Ligurian coast to the well known city of Lucca, this trip takes in all the highlights at ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Explore mediaeval Lucca
    • Walk the Cinque Terre
    • Stay in a family-run farmhouse
    • 7 nights farmhouse with swimming pool
    • Travel by private bus and train
    • 3 gentle daywalks; visits to historic towns
    • Resonable level of fitness required

What's this trip about?

    Gain insight to Tuscan life whilst staying in a traditional farmhouse in the Garfagnana, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre to enjoy stunning coastal paths, quaint villages and fantastic local cuisine. From the charming town of Portofino on the Ligurian coast to the well known city of Lucca, this trip takes in all the highlights at a relaxed pace. All our Italian hosts are known for providing a warm welcome and comfortable stay in carefully chosen locations to compliment a day of sightseeing.Discover two of Italy's most desirable regions, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPieve Fosciana
End CityPieve Fosciana

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts
    • 3 picnic lunches
    • 5 dinners
    • All accommodation (see below)
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

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Itinerary

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Flight Inclusive

Day 1 Start Braccicorti.

Day 2 Castiglione di Garfagnana, Verrucole Fortress and the Cinque Terre

After breakfast, we drive the short distance to the fortified town of Castiglione, set in the lower Apennines. With its stunning views of the Serchio valley and the ‘marble mountains’ we enjoy a relaxed wander through its streets. After another short drive we arrive...

Day 3 Day trip to the famous Cinque Terre national park on the stunning Ligurian coast.

The Cinque Terre, in the Liguria region of Italy comprises five coastal villages and the surrounding hillside and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its terraces where grapes and olives are cultivated alongside lemons and other fruit trees. Given its ...

Day 4 Visit Portofino, transfer back to Garfagnana

A day to enjoy the well known fishing town of Portofino with its picture-postcard harbour surrounded by pastel-painted houses. After travelling by train to Santa Margherita, you will then have the choice of continuing on foot to Portofino along the stunning new walkwa...

Day 5 Free day to play golf, relax by the pool or take the train to Florence.

Today is free to relax by the pool or enjoy a self‐guided walk. You may prefer to take the train (approx. 2.5 hours) to visit Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance with an enormous wealth of historical sites, museums, galleries, churches and architectura...

Day 6 Castelnuovo Market, Grotta del Vento and Lucca.

This morning we visit the renowned Castelnuovo market, in the heart of the Garfagnana Valley. The town of Castelnuovo dates back to the 8th century and its vibrant market has played a very important social and economic role in the region since the Middle Ages. In fact...

Day 7 Explore Lucca.

Lucca is renowned for the well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city centre and its cobblestone streets. Broad, tree-lined path the tops of these massive 16th- and 17th-century ramparts are popular for strolling and cycling along. Lucca is also kno...

Day 8 End Braccicorti.

Land Only

Day 1 Start Braccicorti.

Start at our base, a journey of 2 hours from Pisa airport (depending on traffic).

Day 2 Guided leisurely walk to Castiglione and relaxed lunch in castle grounds.

After breakfast, we embark on our walk through wonderful beech forests of the lower Apennines, where we are rewarded with great views from the fortified town of Castiglione di Garfagnana.

Day 3 Visit walled city of Barga and the Grotta del Vento (Wind Cave).

In the morning we drive the short distance into the beautiful nearby town of Barga. The Duomo (Cathedral) of Barga, a superb Romanesque Church, has excellent examples of sculptures and lavish carvings, and is set on the fortified hilltop which is the town's focal poin...

Day 4 Discover the historic town of Lucca at your own pace.

Today you will visit the walled city of Lucca. The quiet provincial capital is the perfect place to explore using bicycles rather than cars, as the locals do for getting around the city centre. Historically, Lucca has always been a wealthy city at the heart of a rich ...

Day 5 Free day to relax by the pool or take the train to Florence.

A free day to relax by the pool or enjoy a self-guided walk. It is possible to travel by train (approx. 2.5 hours) for a day visit to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance with an enormous wealth of historical sites, museums, galleries, churches and arch...

Day 6 Morning walk along the riverbank to pretty local villages.

This morning we visit the renowned Castelnuovo market, in the heart of the Garfagnana Valley. The town of Castelnuovo dates back to the 8th century and its vibrant market has played a very important social and economic role in the region since the Middle Ages. In fact...

Day 7 To the famous Cinque Terre for a walk following the stunning Ligurian coast.

We travel to Riomaggiore and the beautiful stretch of coastline called the Cinque Terre. We spend the day on this spectacular coastline, which was brought to fame by Byron and Shelley in the last century. The hills above the villages are criss-crossed by a network of ...

Day 8 End Braccicorti.

End Braccicorti.

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Price per day$171
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)- FREE (limited availability and shared facilities)
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

3 nights farmhouse, 4 nights hotel accommodation Travel by private bus and train 3 gentle daywalks; visits to historic towns Resonable level of fitness required
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
Dinner: All breakfasts and 2 dinners at Braccicorti are included. Breakfast: continental-style with a choice of cereal, bread, yoghurt and milk with an array of teas/coffee. Vegetarians are usually well catered for in this area. Those who require gluten-free diets may want to bring snacks from home, as it is not easy to purchase gluten free products locally.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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Trip ID
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