Magical Tuscany & Portofino Peninsula

10 days - from $3375

The landscapes, history and cuisine of Tuscany combined with the spectacular beauty of Italy's Ligurian coast

Beginning in Florence, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance, we move southeast to the village in the sky – Montepulciano and it’s labyrinthine cobblestone streets lined by boutiques and wine cellars. We wander across postcard perfect meadows and olive groves dotted with pastel coloured farmhouses and visit charming villages such as Monticchiello and Bagno Vignoni hidden to mass-tourism by their location and tiny size. Siena, a city of refinement and class, is then our home for the next two days before continuing to the hilltop village of Volterra, famed for its magnificent sunsets and Etruscan ruins dating back more than 2000 years. Next glamour and glorious coastal scenery await our exploration from our base in charming Santa Margherita. From here we will make excursions to Portofino and the Cinque Terre. Landscapes, history, wine and culture highlight our ten fabulous days of discovery.

Highlights

• Cinque Terre's Lover’s Walk
• Florence - the birthplace of the Renaissance
• Portofino Peninsula walk
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval Siena

Itinerary:

Day 1: Florence2: Montepulciano3: Montichiello - Montepulciano4: Pienza - San Quirico d'Orcia - Siena5: Siena exploration6: Colle Val d'Elsa - Volterra7: Volterra - Lovers Walk (Cinque Terre) - Santa Margherita8: Portofino - Santa Margherita9: Camogli - Santa Margherita10: Santa Margherita
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, Monteriggioni, Colle Val d’Elsa, Volterra, Riomaggiore, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino and Camogli.

• Walking tour of lesser-known Florence.

• Walks from 16th century Chiesa di San Biagio to Monticchiello; Val d'Orcia to spa town of Bagno Vignoni; La Via dell'Amore in the Cinque Terre; Santa Margherita to Portofino including 'Valley of Mills'; and Camogli to western Portofino Peninsula.

• Boat ride to 11th century Abbey of San Fruttuoso.

• Free time to explore Florence, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Siena, Volterra and Portofino.

 

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.