Northern Italy including Cinque Terre

Northern Italy including Cinque Terre

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$2042

Northern Italy including Cinque Terre

8 Days Starting and ending in Milan, Italy

Visiting: Milan, Parma, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Lake Maggiore

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

INORZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

From: $2350 $2042 Operator discount: -$308 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Northern Italy, exploring the vibrant cities of Milan, Parma, Cinque Terre, and Genoa. This cultural tour offers a blend of iconic sights and culinary delights, including visits to a prosciutto factory and a cheese caseificio near Parma. Marvel at Milan's Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House, and enjoy a scenic cruise along the stunning Cinque Terre coastline. Experience the rich history of Genoa and relax by the picturesque Lake Maggiore. With luxury transportation and cherry-picked accommodations, this tour ensures comfort and style. Delight in local specialties and connect with locals during a special dinner at Villa Toscanini. This immersive experience promises to create lasting memories of Italy's enchanting landscapes and rich heritage.

Highlights

  • Explore Milan, Parma, Cinque Terre, and Genoa.

  • Visit a prosciutto factory near Langhirano and a cheese factory in Montechiarugolo.

  • View The Cathedral, La Scala Opera House, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan.

  • Scenic cruise along the Cinque Terre.

  • Experience artisanal gelato in Parma.

  • Discover the history of Lake Maggiore with the Cinque family at Villa Toscanini.

  • Admire the Renaissance and Baroque architecture in Genoa.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Milan

Location: Milan

Accommodation: Starhotels Tourist

Accommodation Name: Starhotels Tourist

Meals Included: Dinner

Embrace the glamour of Milan, your introduction to the sights and sounds of northern Italy. Spend the day exploring this stylish city, home to many of the most renowned fashion houses in the world. Later, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a light supper, evening orientation drive and hint of the friendship and adventures to come.

Day 2: Discover Fashionable Milan

Location: Milan

Accommodation: Starhotels Tourist

Accommodation Name: Starhotels Tourist

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wander through the sophisticated streets of Milan joining your Local Specialist on a tour that will reveal the city's iconic and unexpected highlights. See the Gothic Cathedral, glass-domed Galleria and La Scala Opera House, one of the finest opera houses in the world. Then it's time to pound the pavements and see Milan your way. Your Travel Director will share their personal favorites. Don’t miss an opportunity to join today’s Optional Experience visit to Lake Como for a cruise past some of the region’s most glamorous lakeside properties.

Day 3: Journey To Parma Dive Into Culture

Location: Parma

Accommodation: Novotel Centro

Accommodation Name: Novotel Centro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving sophisticated Milan behind, today is the day to treat your taste buds. Gourmands will adore our Dive Into Culture visit to a prosciutto (ham) factory near Langhirano. There’s time for a photo stop at Torrechiara fortress, perched high above the Parma Valley, before arriving at a family-run caseificio where we’ll learn the ancient craft of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production – perfected since the 1600s. On arrival in Parma, continue your day of tasting and feasting, deepening your knowledge of Parma’s foodie heritage at an Optional Experience dinner of local specialties paired with Italian wine.

Day 4: Admire The Delights Of Parma

Location: Parma

Accommodation Name: Novotel Centro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Beyond its obvious attraction as a haven for foodies, Parma is also a fascinating historic center which you’ll come to discover this morning with your Local Specialist. Learn all about its history as a Roman settlement and medieval trading hub, including such sights as the Piazza Garibaldi, the site of a Roman Forum 2,000 years ago.

Day 5: Admire Colorful Cinque Terre

Location: Cinque Terre

Accommodation Name: Starhotels President

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we explore the Cinque Terre region on a full-day excursion taking in the dramatic coastal setting of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre towns. The deep blue Ligurian Sea provides a stunning backdrop for the expanse of pastel pinks, yellows and oranges that cling to the rugged seaside cliffs. Cruising along the coast by boat, our Local Specialist will captivate us with tales of how the Cinque Terre region's isolated position protected it from pirates in years gone by. You have time to sightsee, shop and wander through the quaint streets in Monterosso before continuing to our hotel on the Italian Riviera, we’ll enjoy dinner with our fellow travelers, sharing stories of the magnificent cliffside villages we’ve spent the day admiring.

Day 6: Onwards From The Italian Riviera To Lake Maggiore

Location: Genoa

Accommodation: Simplon

Accommodation Name: Simplon

Meals Included: Breakfast

Based on the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean, the maritime city of Genoa is also the birthplace of Columbus. This morning join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour to view the city’s majestic Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Visit Via Garibaldi, the historic center of Genoa lined by ancient palaces, and enjoy time for lunch in the city center, perhaps sampling some of the local focaccia before continuing to Lake Maggiore. Set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, the scenic shores of this lake are your home for the next two nights, as they are for many well-heeled locals. Later, you have the opportunity to explore Lake Orta on an optional experience with a Local Specialist to delve into the delights of the Italian Lake District.

Day 7: Lake Maggiore Your Way Connect With Locals

Location: Lake Maggiore

Accommodation: Simplon

Accommodation Name: Simplon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Lap up gentle lakeside living during a full day spent at leisure in this picture-perfect setting. Spend the day relaxing or opt to take an alpine train journey to see the magnificent panoramic views of the north. Later, you could choose to join an optional experience to one of the Borromean Islands – Isola Bella, which includes a visit inside the aristocratic Borromeo Palace and its gorgeous terraced gardens. This evening, we cross the tranquil waters of Maggiore to secluded Isola dei Pescatori at a Be My Guest experience. Join the Cinque family and hear all about the intriguing history of Villa Toscanini situated on a tiny romantic island which was the hideaway of the great Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini - one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century.

Day 8: Farewell Italy

Location: Milan

Meals Included: Breakfast

While your holiday has come to an end, the special memories made with new friends will linger long after you return home. Say farewell to your Travel Director as you prepare to take your transfer from your hotel in Baveno to Milan Malpensa airport for your onward journey home.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

    Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) is included.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional Experiences and free time are included.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

    On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International round-trip airfare and associated taxes are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

  • Parma: Visit a working prosciutto factory and parmigiano reggiano cheese caseificio near Parma.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides luxury air-conditioned coach transportation with Wi-Fi in most countries, or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted, ensuring a comfortable experience.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour package.

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a prosciutto factory and a cheese factory near Parma, a scenic cruise along the Cinque Terre, and a 'Be My Guest' dinner with the Cinque family at Villa Toscanini.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes optional experiences and free time, allowing you to explore destinations at your own pace.

  • What is the 'Be My Guest' experience about?

    The 'Be My Guest' experience involves being welcomed by the Cinque family for dinner and wine at their home, Villa Toscanini, where you will hear about the intriguing history of Lake Maggiore.

  • What is the 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Parma?

    In Parma, you will experience the exquisite taste of delicious, artisanal gelato from a historic shop, crafted with love and care.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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Trusted Customer  

Best of Egypt

14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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Marshal Daguio  

Wonderful Best Of Turkey

06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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Barbara, Canada  

Irish Experience

09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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