Gems of Northern Italy

Overnight Stays:

Florence (2 nights) Agriturismo in Tuscany (4 nights) 5terre (2 nights) Bellagio (1 night)  Milano ( 1 night)

Tour overview

Get a taste of three of the most spectacular, world-renowned sites in Italy with our

new Discover Tuscany, Cinque Terre and The Last Supper tour.

Certified, expert guides will walk you through the history of Italy’s Renaissance art by visiting the Accademia Museum and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Next stop is Cinque Terre, a series of five historic coastal towns on the northwestern coast of Italy. Take your time hiking and visiting the small towns, connected by trails and bridges, and only accessible by foot. Finally, complete your vacation  at Lake Como  and the spectacular Alpine Lake, and a look at one of the most historic Italian paintings, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, in Italy’s fashion and business capital, Milan.

With the excellent service of the Travel Department at the Italian Institute at your side, have unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy with our Discover Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Lake Como!

Day 1 – Arrival Day in Florence

• Welcome to Tuscany!

             Your tour commences at our featured Hotel in Florence. Located in the heart of Florence is our hotel where our

             tour Guides will welcome you.

• Free afternoon and welcome dinner at our selected restaurant.(included)
• Overnight in Florence Hotel ****

Day 2- Florence- Tour Accademia Museum and Uffizi Gallery

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• After breakfast we will meet you at lobby and we will walk to the Accademia Museum our certified tour guide we will be meeting us outside the Academia Gallery
• Lunch on your own
• After lunch we will have our Afternoon Tour to Uffizi.

Housed in a large horseshoe-shaped building, the Uffizi Gallery contains works of paramount artistic significance.

The history of the gallery also merits particular attention. The Medici Family originally built the palace to serve as judicial offices and decorated the inside with fine art. Following the fall of the Medici dynasty in the 18th Century, the public gained access to the palace and has remained open to visitors ever since. Like the Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi Gallery is famous for   its wealth of Renaissance artwork, which your guide will talk you through. Admire early renaissance treasures by Giotto and stroll through the halls dedicated to Michelangelo, da Vinci, Caravaggio and Raphael⏤the masters of the

Renaissance. Learn about great works such as da Vinci’s Annunciation and Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo, and then explore the upper level to see Caravaggio’s works

• Free Afternoon to enjoy the beautiful and interesting sights of Florence and shopping!
• Dinner on your own
• Overnight at Florence Hotel ****

Day 3 – Tuscany -Agriturismo

• Breakfast at the Hotel  
• Depart from florence, we stop for lunch In the late morning we will depart to our Agriturismo After check in we will enjoy a walking tour of the agriturismo.  
• Meeting at the lobby for fantastic Dinner in this exclusive place (included)
• Overnight at Agriturismo

Day 4 –Tuscany Siena & San Gimignano

• Breakfast at the Agriturismo
• Optional Half day light hiking in the Tuscan Woods:
• Visit from your agriturismo to Siena and San gimignano
• Dinner on your own
• Overnight in Agriturismo

Day 5 – Tuscany and the Wine ( Montepulciano  Wine Tasting Tour)

• Breakfast at the Agriturismo
• Morning tour to Montepulciano Area with a Wine Tasting Tour
• Arrive in Montepulciano for a visit of a Rosso di Montepulciano, Nobile di Montepulciano and Riserva Nobile di
• Montepulciano wine producer followed by tasting.
• Free time for Lunch  and afternoon in Montepulciano Area
• Return at Agriturismo and dinner on your own
• Overnight at Agriturismo

Day 6 – Tuscany and the Valdichiana

• Breakfast at the Agriturismo
• Mornning tour to Cortona, Lucignano and Monte San Savino. Cortona is a very ancient town and you can see the remains of the Etruscan walls (5th century B.C.); the medieval churches of San Francesco and San Domenico. After the visit to Cortona the group will visit Lucignano. Lucignano was an important center between Arezzo and Siena. Its urban structure, composed of concentric elliptical rings, is very singular. After the visit to Lucignano the group will visit Monte San Savino. Monte San Savino is an ancient Etruscan center that was later ruled by the Medici. The town retains its circle of walls, and its two gates, You will be guided, through the beautiful Monte San Savino sights like the Renaissance Loggia dei Mercanti, the Palazzo Comunale, the Palazzo Pretorio, the Tower and the parish church. You will have the chance to visit the church of St. Agostino that houses frescoes by Spinello Aretino, and a panel painting of the Assumption by Giorgio Vasari. Adjacent to the church is the Baptistery of San Giovanni with a portal designed by Sansavino.

• Free time for Lunch
• After our lunch time we will return to Agriturismo in the afternoon
• Dinner at Agriturismo on your own
• Overnight at Agriturismo

Day 7– Cinque Terre- Tour Northern Tuscany city of Lucca

• Breakfast at the Agriturismo
• We will depart form Agriturismo to visit Lucca. Lucca is one of the most charming cities in Northern Tuscany. Founded by the Romans in 180 BC, Lucca had already acquired an enormous wealth by the late Middle Ages thanks to silk manufacturing and trade with the whole of Europe. An independent city state for centuries, it offers perfectly preserved Romanesque churches and historic buildings, narrow lanes, large and small squares, ideal for a coffee break.
• Free time for Lunch
• After lunch we will depart to Cinque Terre at arrive at the hotel in the late evening. After check in, dinner will be on your own.
• Overnight at the Hotel ****

Day 8- Cinque Terre Hiking Day

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Hiking day! ( or local train) Visit Cinque Terre. The Cinque Terre (5 lands) is composed of 5 small villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore. Isolated from the rest of Italy by the impressive landscape, you’re here to hike. The rugged villages of Cinque Terre still remain a world away from the bustle of Rome. Follow coastal trails and discover villages clustered on windswept cliffs and perched above beautiful coastlines
• We will have free time in Vernazza for Lunch and afternoon on your own to enjoy these beautiful lands and shopping! dinner suggestion we will made for Monterosso’s restaurant.
• Overnight at the Hotel in Cinque Terre ****

Day 9 – Bellagio and the Lake District

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Early depart from Cinque Terre to Como for lunch and afternoon tour of Como’s Lake. Lake Como is perhaps Italy’s most spectacular Alpine Lake. It has been a major tourist destination, since Roman times, when the rich and influential built their villas along its shores. A gorgeous blue ribbon, surrounded by chains of impressive mountains, Lake Como will give you an amazing amount of great photo opportunities. take the afternoon to walk around town.
• Dinner on your own
• Overnight at the Hotel in Bellagio***

Day 10 – Milano

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Transfer from Bellagio Hotel to Milano Hotel
• Free morning for shopping in one of the Fashion Capitals of Europe- Milan
• Lunch on you own ( Restaurants recommendation will be provided)
• Evening  Last Supper Tour. Whether you visit Milan due to your love of art or as a reader of Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code, you’ll be sure to head to Il Cenacolo Vinciano to see Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper, or Cenacolo. The famous wall painting covers the wall of the refectory next to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, on the western outskirts of central Milan. The painting represents the moment when Jesus predicts that one of his Apostles will betray him. The wall painting has suffered dreadfully over the centuries from the depredations of humidity, war and poor restorations. A recent restoration program was completed in 1999, toning down the gaudy colors of previous restorations to more subdued pastels.
• Goodbye dinner ( included)
• Overnight at the Hotel in Milano****

Day 11 – Departure Day

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departure (possible transfer from Hotel to Airport may be available for group but we will need to know time of departure) (not included)

Price includes

• 10 nights accommodation in Quality hotel properties, with Private bathrooms, air-conditioning and all non-smoking rooms.
• Deluxe, air-conditioned mini-coaches/Bus
• Local VAT taxes, government fees, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and permits, parking fees.
• Breakfast at all the Hotel
• English Speaker Certified Tour Guides
• Tour Leader
• Museum Tickets
• 2 Lunch
• 3 Dinner
• Wine tasting
• Pasta & Pizza Activity

Not Included

• Lunch and dinner (if not specified)
• Arrival and Departure Transfer
• All that is not mentioned in “included”
• Travel Insurance
• Tax imposed by Local Municipalities (typically between 1-2 Euros per guest per night).

Spring:

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MAY   29th         from $ 4990 P/P

Summer:

JUNE 4th            from $ 5580 P/P

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Autumn:

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October 1st             from  $ 5580 P/P

October 15th           from $ 4990 P/P

Rates are per person and not include Airfare arrangements . Or Airport transfers. If you travel solo, the single supplement is $690