Find yourself someplace new!
Small group size means sight-doing, not just sightseeing, for hands-on cultural immersion
Hike along the coastal paths of Cinque Terre amidst breathtaking views
Go inside an artisan’s workshop and studio with a Restoration Specialist; sample the street foods of a Florentine market
Take a guided tour of the mountain quarries where Carrara marble has been mined since Roman times
Bike ride atop the walls of Lucca; get a lesson in speaking Italiano
Learn about the life & works of Michelangelo at a lecture hosted by a Florentine art historian
Live like a local in the Ligurian hills at a wine and olive oil tasting, then take a cooking class in the art of making pasta
12 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admissions, taxes and porterage
Gulf of Poets; with its wall of colorful houses facing the harbor and the Gothic church of San Pietro perched high above the sea, it’s fitting that this Roman-Byzantine town was named for Venus, the goddess of beauty. A motor boat navigates Mediterranean waters along Cinque Terre to your boutique hotel in Monterosso. Meals BLD
5. DISCOVER “THE FIVE LANDS” Although the remote coastal fishing villages of Cinque Terre – “the five lands” – are now linked to the outside world by rail, for centuries they were only reachable by sea... or on foot. Hike with us through terraced vineyards overlooking the sea from Monterosso to Vernazza, the timeless “pearl of Cinque Terre.” If you would prefer not to walk, taking the train back to your hideaway by the sea is a thrilling experience in itself; the rest of your day is free. Meals B
6. COOKING IN TUSCANY
Tuscany is all about the food; experience this passion firsthand as you head through the Tuscan Hills to nearby Lucca, where a hands-on lesson with local chefs at a cooking school reveals secrets in the art of making fresh pasta – Fattoria Colleverde is one of the region’s foremost wineries and olive oil producers. Do a little virgin olive oil tasting… a little Tuscan wine tasting… and more than a little pasta tasting at lunch. Buon appetito! Meals BL
7. LUSCIOUS LUCCA
Explore walled, medieval Lucca by bicycle with a local guide who knows its ancient lanes by heart. If you’re not interested in bicycling, there’s so much to see and do in town. A local winery outside of town is the setting for an evening of wine and canapés, followed by a dinner of regional fare under the setting sun. Meals BD
8. ARRIVEDERCI,TUSCANY Tour ends: Florence. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hotel Ilaria to Peretola Airport in Florence. Meals B
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Immerse yourself in the artistic and architectural treasures of the Renaissance during a three-night stay in its birthplace, Florence
8 DAYS FROM $3,990 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners)
BEGINS FLORENCE
Apr 14, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 2, 9, 16, 30 Aug 25 Sep 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Oct 1, 6, 13, 20
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PRICE PER PERSON April
Double $3990 Double $4090 Double $4290
Single $4767 May, October
Single $4867
June – September Single $5067
Group Size: No more than 20 guests
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Ask about our private group departures, additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain and easy biking on relatively flat roads. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey. You may be required to sign Tauck’s liability waiver for participation in certain activities.
Night 1,2,3 Night 4,5* Night 6,7**
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Gallery Hotel Art Hotel Porto Roca Hotel Ilaria
Florence
Monterosso Lucca
*Tours of May 12, Jun 16, 30 and Sep 8 will stay at Hotel Vis à Vis in Sestri Levante. **Tours of May 5, Sep 22, 24, 29 and Oct 6 will stay at San Luca Palace Hotel
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