Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

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To prepare for this trip, practice stopping suddenly while you walk. So you'll be ready for the remarkable views. Then pick the most delectable vino you can find. Finally get your fill of just-off-the-boat fresh seafood, friendly people, warm sunlight, the azure sea, cypress trees and hill towns. You've got a good start.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Two distinct and beloved regions of Italy in one amazing trip
    • Hike the Cinque Terre's spectacular coastline, with brightly colored cliffside villages
    • Outstanding seafood by the Mediterranean and simple hearty fare in Chianti
    • Stroll through archetypal Tuscan villages, vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes
    • Taste crisp Ligurian white wines and full-bodied Tuscan reds

What's this trip about?

    To prepare for this trip, practice stopping suddenly while you walk. So you'll be ready for the remarkable views. Then pick the most delectable vino you can find. Finally get your fill of just-off-the-boat fresh seafood, friendly people, warm sunlight, the azure sea, cypress trees and hill towns. You've got a good start.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPisa
End CityFlorence

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • Pisa
  • Siena

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Meals
    • Accommodation

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Days 1-2: Explore two distinct regions of Italy in one amazing trip

Hike through the dramatic landscape to Portovenere, taking in sweeping vistas of the Golfo della Spezia  Feast on fresh seafood on Palmaria Island Get to know the Cinque Terre's spectacular coastline, a World Heritage site, by foot and train  Well-groomed paths lined ...

Day 3: Pass trompe l'oeil-adorned villas

En route to pretty Portofino, playground of the rich and famous  A walk along Portofino's postcard-perfect waterfront is a must before heading inland to Chianti.

Day 4: Stroll through quintessential Tuscan villages

Vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes  Enjoy the distant views of Siena as you walk from historical Badia a Passignano Abbey to Greve in Chianti, and perhaps shop for local delicacies  A classic Tuscan landscape, with vistas of the medieval hamlet of Montefioralle, spreads out before you Sip regional wines at a fun and informative tasting.

Days 5-6: Savor full-bodied Chianti reds

Tuscany's simple hearty fare  Bold balsamic vinegars dance across your tongue in ancient ridgetop Radda, the epicenter of Chianti Classico  Visit Volpaia, a medieval village-turned-winery  Soak up grand pastoral panoramas from the strada bianca (white road), surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,198
Price per day$533
Single supplement (single occupancy)$480
Last Updated: 8/14/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Hotel Belvedere: Portovenere (1 night) This modest seaside hotel offers superb vistas of Palmaria Island and the Gulf of La Spezia from its terrace and balconies. Hotel Continental: Santa Margherita Ligure (2 nights) Enjoy expansive views of the bay of Santa Margherita and old town from this art nouveau-style hotel. Villa Le Barone: Panzano in Chianti (2 nights) Owned by the same family since the 1500s, this former manor house offers vistas of the surrounding countryside, olive groves and vineyards of Chianti Classico. (pool, tennis)
Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees may vary based upon departure date

156+ days, then the cancellation fee per person is $200**

126-155 days, , then the cancellation fee per person is $200**

96-125 days, then the cancellation fee per person is $200**

61-95 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 30%

31-60 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 60%

0-30 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 100%

Note: ** Rather than paying the cancellation fee, you may choose to keep your trip deposit ($600) in a holding account to use on a future Backroads trip with no expiration date.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
backro-CinTerBac

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