TUSCANY & THE ITALIAN RIVIERA

9 Days - 12 Meals - 5th June 2020

Join Better Homes and Gardens Editor Julia Zaetta on an exclusive tour of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera Day 1: Tuscany, Italy - Tuscan Estate - Tour Begins Experience the romance of travel among the rolling hills of Tuscany and along the colourful coast of the Italian Riviera. Settle in for a relaxing 4-night stay at a traditional Tuscan estate. Day 2: Tuscany, Italy – Tuscan Estate Your day begins with an interactive pasta-making demonstration with the winery’s on-site chef. Then take your seat for an authentic Tuscan dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included Day 3: Tuscan Estate - Florence - Tuscan Estate How will you experience the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance?” It’s your choice! Join a local Florentine guide to see the city’s iconic sites -OR- join your local guide and see Florence’s lesser-known treasures – the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and admire historic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence. Afterwards, gather together to visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible statue of David. En route to your hotel, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making. Today breakfast will be included. Day 4: Tuscan Estate - Siena - Tuscan Winery - Tuscan Estate A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the lovely medieval city of Siena. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to explore the medieval corners of Siena. Then it’s on to one of the oldest wine estates in the Siena region. Sit down with a family member to hear about their wine and taste their creations along with other local products. Tonight, a local musician will serenade you at dinner, expertly paired with wines. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 5: Tuscan Estate - Lucca - Pisa - Italian Riviera As you head towards Italy’s picturesque Riviera, make a stop in the medieval city of Lucca. Join a local guide for a tour showcasing the Cathedral of San Martino and the Piazza Napoleone. Next, spend time in the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa and stand before its famous Leaning Tower. Continue on to the spectacular Italian Riviera and check in for your 4-night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 6: Italian Riviera - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera Spend the day exploring the colourful cli -side villages of the Cinque Terre with a local guide. Take in the picturesque, rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards as you travel by rail. Today breakfast will be included. Day 7: Italian Riviera-santa Margherita Ligure-portofino-italian Riviera Travel to the seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. Board a boat to glamorous Portofino. Soak in the view of the town’s colourful harbour, dotted by fishing boats and yachts, set against a backdrop of pastel-coloured buildings. Return to Santa Margherita Ligure for free time to peruse its charming streets and boutiques. Tonight, cap o an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Day 8: Italian Riviera Delight in leisure time to relax or discover this dynamic region on your own. Today breakfast will be included. Day 9: Italian Riviera – Tour Ends. Today your journey comes to a close. Today breakfast will be included.