Departures from Milan

Day 01 – Milan – Genova

At 08:30 am departure from Hotel NH Touring to Genoa. Seaport, one of the largest of the South Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit. Visit of the modern zone of “Ancient Port”, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Cristopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the biggest in Europe. Optional visit. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel, overnight.

Day 02 – Genoa – Sanremo – Genoa

Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo. Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, is known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera of Ponente (West Riviera), offer many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon return to Genova along the Rivera of Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel

Day 03 – Genoa - Portovenere – Cinque Terre – Genoa

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Portovenere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn’t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus.) Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to to Genoa. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04 – Genoa-Pisa-Volterra-Siena

Breakfast. Then, departure from Genoa to Tuscany. Arrival in Pisa and visit. Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracles square) that includes the famous Leaned Tower, the Baptistery and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, Volterra. Located on the top of a hill, this town is famous all over the world both for its medieval character and for the manufacturing of alabaster. You’ll se the main square, the town hall, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Civic Museum. Leaving to Siena. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 – Siena-Pienza-Montepulciano-Montalcino-Siena

Breakfast. Departure to Pienza, situated on the top of a hill like Volterra. Art and food make it a compulsory place to stop on that road. Visit of Piazza Pio the II, Renaissance style, that includes many palaces, like Palazzo Piccolomini, Comunale and Borgia. Walk close to the old wall. Wonderful view over the entire valley that ends with the Mont Amiata. Free time for lunch. Departure to Montepulciano. Marvellous XVI century artwork, located 750 m. over the sea level, near Valley Chiana, it had a core role in the Roman and Etruscan age. Probably you know it because of its production of “Nobile”, a tasty red wine. Then, on the road to Montalcino, characterised by a great fortress which surrounds it among the three valley: Asso, Aria and Orcia. Visit and back to Siena. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 06 – Siena – San Gimignano – Siena

Breakfast. Departure to San Gimignano, known as the “tower city”. Visit of Porta San Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, Palace del Popolo, Civical Museum and Sant’Agostino. Free time for lunch. Then, way back to Siena. Rest of the day to visit the city and to have free time. Siena is surrounded by Chianti woods and hills and is located in the centre of this large and attractive valley. Probably Siena’s notoriety is due to the celebration of the Palio, a horse race among all the district areas of the town, called “contrade”. Therefore, a great mixture of culture, history and healthy food. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 07 – Siena-Strada Del Chianti-Lucca-Genova

Breakfast. In the morning route through the so called “Strada del Chianti”, one of the most important wines produced in Italy. A short trip around valley, hills, small villages of Medieval origin, towers, vineyards and farms. Arrival in Castellina in Chianti, old Medieval city surrounded by walls. Then, Greve in Chianti, with an asymmetric square rich of galleries and balconies. Free time for lunch. Departure to Lucca, an other city inside an old wall, perfectly conserved. Visit of Piazza Napoleone, Piazza Anfiteatro, the Cathedral, Piazza San Martino. Last trip to come back to Genoa.

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