9 Day Tour of Italy with Cinque Terre

Wine and dine your way through Italy's historic cities and along the rugged Italian Riviera

Journey through some of the most beautiful and historic places in Italy on this 9-day getaway. You’ll visit medieval Siena, artistic Florence, lively and elegant Bologna, romantic Venice, and the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre. Explore some of the most famous landmarks in Rome such as the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. Along the way, taste some of the best wines and cuisine that Italy has to offer.

9 Days from $2699/person CAD
Family
Food & Wine
Guided
Honeymoon & Anniversary
Romantic
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Italy, Europe

Departures

Monday and Saturday departures from May to October

Included:

  • Accommodation in standard-level hotels
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach from days 1 to 5
  • Monolingual Tour-escort in English from days 1 to 5
  • Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
  • Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, and Tuscany Wine Region
  • Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif)
  • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (with exclusive “Skip the Line” tickets)
  • Basic pre-set meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
  • Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
  • Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
  • Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travelers with the most comfortable trip
  • The Cinque Terre Extension includes round trip high-speed train to and from La Spezia in 2nd class, 2-nights in La Spezia with 2 dinners at the hotel, and the Cinque Terre Card

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
  • Porterage service
  • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local city tax for overnight stays
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change
  • The Cinque Terre portion of the trip is unescorted

Optional Extras:

  • Pre and Post Accommodation
  • Upgrade your hotel in Venice on the breathtaking and romantic Venice island, near St. Mark's Square and the Grand Canal
  • Optional excursions include Afternoon Ancient Rome Tour & Pisa Excursion from Florence
  • All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability. Optional excursions can be booked with the Tour Escort

Travel Privately

You can request to book this tour privately, travelling only with people you know.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: ROME > ASSISI > SIENA > FLORENCE

Departure around 7:30 am from the hotel meeting point in Rome for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner. Meals: D

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
*Please note the Hotel Raffaello in Florence is approximately 20 minutes by car to the Uffizi Gallery, in the centre of Florence*

DAY 2: FLORENCE

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza Della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 3: FLORENCE > BOLOGNA > PADUA > VENICE

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
*Please note the Hotel Delfino is in the town of Mestre which is across the water from the island of Venice*

DAY 4: VENICE

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

DAY 5: VENICE > TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO) > ROME

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 6: THE VATICAN TOUR

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 7: ROME > LA SPEZIA

After breakfast, transfer independently to the Rome train station to board a high-speed train to reach La Spezia. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel for the overnight stay with dinner included. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar

DAY 8: CINQUE TERRE

After breakfast, take advantage of your Cinque Terre Card to reach the enchanted area of Cinque Terre, where colorful villages are embedded among the rocks like pearls in a jewel. The card allows you to make an unlimited number of trips to fully enjoy the Cinque Terre by train or hiking trails, by visiting the picture-perfect villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Glorious scenery awaits! Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar

DAY 9: LA SPEZIA > ROME

After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, end of services. Meals: B

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