Italys Treasures

A 12-Day Collette Tours tour starting from $3,499

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Tour Length: 12 Days
Countries Visited: Italy
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Tour Category: Escorted Tour
Tour Operator: Collette Tours
Tour Code: 3501
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The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nights in a Tuscan villa. Discover the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Experience medieval life at the Palazzo Davanzati. Visit a winery in the countryside and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Wander a Florentine food market. Spend two wonderful nights in Venice. These are Italy’s treasures.5684The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nights in a Tuscan villa. Discover the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Experience medieval life at the Palazzo Davanzati. Visit a winery in the countryside and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Wander a Florentine food market. Spend two wonderful nights in Venice. These are Italy’s treasures.

 
br />The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nights in a Tuscan villa. Discover the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Experience medieval life at the Palazzo Davanzati. Visit a winery in the countryside and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Wander a Florentine food market. Spend two wonderful nights in Venice. These are Italy’s treasures.
 

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Set out on your overnight flight to Italy!

Day 2: Stresa, Italy - Tour Begins
Begin your exploration in the resort town of Stresa Visit a wine shop and enjoy a cocktail party, tasting some local products Dine tonight on Isola dei Pescatori, the most picturesque of the Borromean Islands.

Day 3: Stresa - Lago Maggiore - Locarno, Switzerland - Stresa
Climb aboard the Centovalli Express for a train journey through the mountains Travel to the Swiss town of Locarno, nestled on a glorious sweeping curve of the bay Your evening in Stresa is at leisure Investigate the piazzas, flower-lined cobblestone streets and lakeside promenades.

Day 4: Stresa - Orta - Italian Riviera
Learn key Italian phrases that will help you in your travels Depart the lake region for Sestri Levante on the Ligurian coast Stop at Lake Orta and take a boat to Isola di San Giulio Walk the grounds of this charming island with its working convent Experience the outdoor cafes and shops of this lakeside resort Continue on to the Italian Riviera!

Day 5: Italian Riviera - Portofino - Cinque Terre
Travel to the seaside town of Santa Margherita Ligure for a boat ride* to glamorous Portofino Take in the town’s colorful harbor, dotted with fishing boats and yachts set against a backdrop of pastel-colored buildings Continue to the Cinque Terre Travel by rail through the villages of Cinque Terre Traverse the rugged coastal area dotted with terraced vineyards Arrive at this nearly inaccessible string of fishing villages tucked between the mountains and the Mediterranean Enjoy an afternoon exploring.

Day 6: Italian Riviera - Lucca - Tuscan Countryside
Drive to the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th century Renaissance walls Tour the piazza on foot Visit the Cathedral of San Martino and the Piazza Napoleone End the day in a villa tucked away in the Tuscan countryside Begin a relaxing four-night stay.

Day 7: Tuscan Countryside - Florence - Tuscan Countryside
Get to know Florence via its local market full of fresh ingredients used in Tuscan recipes Take a walking tour of the city’s treasures and monuments, including the Piazza del Duomo, center of religious life in medieval Florence, and the Piazza della Signoria Visit the Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica, housed in the 14th century Palazzo Davanzati Explore independently before returning to the Tuscan Countryside At dinner, sample Tuscan cuisine in one of Tuscany’s locandas.

Day 8: Tuscan Countryside - Siena - San Gimignano - Tuscan Countryside
Travel to Siena for an expert-led walking tour, through narrow medieval streets, that includes the dramatic cathedral Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano, punctuated by tall medieval towers which afford spectacular views.

Day 9: Tuscan Countryside
Visit a winery in the heart of Tuscany that showcases the wine cellar, the family estate, vineyards and olive groves Participate in a Tuscan cooking lesson given by the winery’s own chef Enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch, expertly paired with wines produced on site Return to the villa for some leisure time.

Day 10: Tuscan Countryside - Bologna - Venice
Head for Venice Stop en route in Bologna Take a guided walking tour of the center, virtually unchanged since the Renaissance Sample local delicacies at specialty food shops Continue toward Venice.

Day 11: Venice
Enjoy a boat trip** to Murano Island for a fascinating glass-blowing demonstration Return to St. Mark’s Square for a locally-guided walking tour featuring the Clock Tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs Partake in a celebratory farewell dinner.

Day 12: Venice - Tour Ends

 
         
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  • Italian Lake Region, Italian Riviera, Locarno, Switzerland, Portofino, Cinque Terre, Lucca, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Wine Tasting, Italian Cooking Class, Bologna, Venic
  • Explore Lake Orta, one of Italy’s hidden treasures.
  • Travel by boat to your welcome dinner on Isola dei Pescatori.
  • Explore Lucca’s piazzas and medieval streets.
  • Experience the benefits of Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides.
  • Enjoy regional wines included with every dinner.
 

 
 
 
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