Tuscany & Cinque Terre 2018

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A fresh new perspective on life in "the five lands" and under the Tuscan sun... that's traveling in Cinque Terre and Tuscany the Culturious way. It's hands-on learning with local experts on many subjects, who share their experience, their knowledge and their passions. And you are discovering the real meaning of living la dolce vita...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Hike Cinque Terre's coastal paths
    • visit a Restoration Specialist in her studio
    • tour Carrara marble quarries
    • bicycle atop Lucca's walls
    • attend a lecture by a Florentine art historian
    • taste olive oil in the Ligurian hills
    • meet a concert pianist for a recital at a pallazzo
    • learn pasta making at a cooking class

What's this trip about?

    A fresh new perspective on life in "the five lands" and under the Tuscan sun... that's traveling in Cinque Terre and Tuscany the Culturious way. It's hands-on learning with local experts on many subjects, who share their experience, their knowledge and their passions. And you are discovering the real meaning of living la dolce vita...

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFlorence
End CitySiena, Italy

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • Lucca
  • Siena

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Small Culturious groups, averaging 18 guests Hike along Cinque Terre's coastal paths amidst breathtaking views Go inside an artisan's workshop and studio with a Restoration Specialist, and learn the rich history of Florence's artisan guilds Discover the new Opera Duomo Museum in Florence on a guided tour Take a guided tour of the quarries where Carrara marble has been mined since Roman times Learn about the life & works of Michelangelo at a lecture hosted by a Florentine art historian A wine and olive oil tasting in Tuscany & a cooking class in the art of making pasta Bicycle ride atop the walls of Lucca Airport transfers upon arrival and departure 12 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Florence
Tour begins: 3:00 PM at Hotel Plaza Lucchesi, Florence. Look for us at the Peretola Airport for your included transfer to the historic Hotel Plaza Lucchesi, overlooking the Arno River in the center of Florence. Freshen up for a fresh look at Florence on a walking tour wi...
Day 2 The Heart of Art
Culturious insights paint an intimate portrait of master artists today. Meet a Florentine art history scholar who provides a "tell all" on Michelangelo during an exclusive insider lecture. Then you're off to discover some of the city's masterpieces on a guided visit to t...
Day 3 Art, music and more... living the Florentine life
Walk along the cobbled streets of the Oltrarno to the artisans' workshops in the old San Niccolò district. By special appointment, Culturious takes you inside two working restoration studios to meet the people behind the art. Art Restoration Specialist Bettina Schindler-...
Day 4 Carrara marble & the coast on the way to Cinque Terre
Your first Culturious road trip twists and turns its way toward the Mediterranean Sea; en route, see the huge mountains of white marble at Carrara - snow-like clouds of stone-dust blanket quarried landscapes; view them up close on a guided tour. Changing landscapes mesme...
Day 5 Discovering "The Five Lands" of Cinque Terre
Wake up in paradise, and if you wish, hike with us through terraced vineyards overlooking the sea from Monterosso to Vernazza, the "pearl of Cinque Terre." If you would prefer not to walk, take the train to your hideaway by the sea. Along the way, fall in love with village life. The rest of the day is free. MEALS : B LODGING : Hotel Porto Roca PORTOFCALL : Vernazza, Italy

Day 6 Tasting Tuscany in Lucca and on to Siena
A jog, or a swim, is an excellent way to start the day before a drive through the Tuscan Hills to Lucca. This medieval city's surviving Renaissance-era, red-brick walls shut out traffic and the modern world... leaving a peaceful community that still revolves around its o...
Day 7 Sienese treasures & a Tuscan farewell
Awaken in beautiful Siena and spend the morning exploring as you wish; your Tauck Director can suggest museums, galleries and other points of interest, as well as great spots to enjoy lunch on your own. Or you can rise early and join us for an optional hot air balloon ri...
Day 8 Journey Home
Tour ends: Florence. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Grand Hotel Continental in Siena to Peretola Airport in Florence. As you return to Florence through those magical hills for your journey home, the rich flavors of Tuscany, Culturious-style, linger in your memory. And there they'll stay... warm and inviting... until your next visit. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Siena, Italy

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Price per day$499
Last Updated: 10/27/2018

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