Northern Italy’s Highlights & Cinque Terre
| Resort: | Northern Italy |
| Operator: | Cosmos |
| Destination: | Italy |
| Price From: | £2005.00 |
OverviewParmesan and prosciutto. Ferraris and Fiats. Ruins and the Riviera. Some of Italys greatest indulgences can be found up north. Italys Fabulous Five, the pastel-hued cliffside fishing villages along the Mediterranean, start the count of the numerous joys youll experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Northern Italy. In addition to finding the freshest seafood along the coast, youll relish a balsamic vinegar tasting in the epicurean city of Modena, a parmesan cheese tasting near Verdis hometown of Busseto, a risotto lunch at a Vercelli rice factory, and a wine tasting in vineyard-dotted Gabiano. To spice things up, youll speed over to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, cruise to the yacht-filled harbor of Portofino, and strut your stuff down the streets of Milan. Leading you to the fabulous, the famous, and the fashionable, this tour is the way to see Northern Italy in style.
ItineraryDay 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALYWELCOME TO MILAN! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Day 2 MILAN – BUSSETO – PARMASTYLE & TASTE IN NORTHERN ITALY MILAN Guided walking tour includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House, and the Duomo. Free time before continuing to Busseto. BUSSETO See the birthplace of composer Giuseppe Verdi with free time for lunch before a Parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio (cheese-making factory). Day 3 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MODENA & MARANELLOCATHEDRALS & CLASSIC CARS PARMA Guided sightseeing includes sights of the cathedral, bell tower, and octagonal baptistry. Free time to visit the cathedral. MODENA Enjoy a Balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi. MARANELLO Visit the Ferrari Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening. Day 4 PARMALUCCATREASURED TIME IN TUSCANY LUCCA Orientation walk, followed by free time this afternoon and evening. Day 5 LUCCACINQUE TERRERAPALLOSIGHTS TO SEA Scenic drive en route to La Spezia. CINQUE TERRE Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso. Free time before boarding your train to Rapallo. Day 6 RAPALLO. EXCURSION TO PORTOFINOTHE ITALIAN RIVIERA RAPALLO Take a scenic cruise to Portofino (weather permitting). Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. Day 9 TURINVERCELLIMILANTHE DISH ON RISOTTO VERCELLI Visit a rice factory followed by a risotto lunch. MILAN Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Day 10 MILANSAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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