Best of Northern Italy: Florence to Venice

From

CAD 2,174

Duration

8 days

Countries

Italy

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 16

The adventure

Immerse yourself in the ancient grandeur of Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces on this seven-day Italian adventure. Join your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) wandering through cobblestone streets while you sample local delicacies, walk in ancient footsteps through the medieval site Pisa, and revel in Venice, the city of love. Your heart and your tastebuds will both be equally grateful.

Arrive at any time.

Head out of Florence on a private bus and visit Pisa en route to the coast, with a bit of free time to explore. Settle into the colourful, charming town in the Cinque Terre region.

Enjoy the flexibility to experience Cinque Terre your way. With your free time, you may choose to hike through some of the most scenic landscapes on earth, Monterosso to Vernazza, or explore the region at a more relaxed pace using your unlimited train pass. If you opt for the hike, you’ll follow picturesque coastal and hillside paths linking the five iconic villages of Cinque Terre. This moderately challenging optional hike through Cinque Terre National Park offers stunning views of terraced vineyards and charming hillside towns. Afterward, immerse yourself deeper in the Cinque Terre region with a short stop in the cliffside village of Riomaggiore.

Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.

Your journey through

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8-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until tonight's welcome meeting.

There are no planned activities until tonight's welcome meeting.

Day 2Head out of Florence on a private bus…

Florence

Head out of Florence on a private bus and visit Pisa en route to the coast, with a bit of free time to explore. Settle into the colourful, charming town in the Cinque Terre region.

Day 3Enjoy the flexibility to experience Cinque Terre your way

Vibrant boats in the picturesque harbor of Vernazza, Liguria, Italy.

Cinque Terre

Day 4Travel to Lake ComoCinque Terre

Cinque Terre

Travel to Lake Como, a perfectly picturesque region laden with villas and lush gardens. Arrive in the late afternoon then hop on the the historic Como-Brunate funicular. Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of Lake Como and the Alps. This quick 7-minute ride ascends to the charming village of Brunate, known as the "Balcony of the Alps."

Day 5Spend the day on Lake ComoSet out by ferry to explore the lake and the elegant towns of Menaggio and Bellagio. Explore shops, restaurants, and fine residences before spending the evening as you see fit. Soak up the elegant atmosphere in one of the lakeside cafés or restaurants. Take some time for shopping — some of the finest Italian designers are to be found in Como's chic boutiques.

Set out by ferry to explore the lake and the elegant towns of Menaggio and Bellagio. Explore shops, restaurants, and fine residences before spending the evening as you see fit. Soak up the elegant atmosphere in one of the lakeside cafés or restaurants. Take some time for shopping — some of the finest Italian designers are to be found in Como's chic boutiques.

Day 6Travel to VeniceVenice is truly unique and magificent to behold and explore. There will be plenty of time to wander the narrow cobblestone streets and wide piazzas, crossing hundreds of tiny bridges over the canals and, of course, getting lost in Venice's labyrinth.

A picturesque scene of a boat navigating a Venetian canal with rustic, historic buildings and a small bridge.

Venice

Venice is truly unique and magificent to behold and explore. There will be plenty of time to wander the narrow cobblestone streets and wide piazzas, crossing hundreds of tiny bridges over the canals and, of course, getting lost in Venice's labyrinth.

Day 7Spend the day getting lost in Venice

Venice

Spend the day getting lost in Venice. Opt for a vaporetto (water taxi) ride to the islands of Murano and Burano, take a gondola under the Ponte Rialto (Bridge of Lovers), explore the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, savour traditional Venetian cuisine on a food tour, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city.

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