Northern Italy including Cinque Terre
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
The Italian Riviera meets Italy's beautiful Lake District on a gourmet-filled encounter with the north and its many treasures. All you need to do is live the high life on this most epic of Northern Italy trips, filled with the flavors of prosciutto and parmigiano.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
The Italian Riviera meets Italy's beautiful Lake District on a gourmet-filled encounter with the north and its many treasures. All you need to do is live the high life on this most epic of Northern Italy trips, filled with the flavors of prosciutto and parmigiano.
Be My Guest
- Baveno Hear about the intriguing history of Lake Maggiore as you're welcomed by the Cinqe family for dinner and wine at their home, Villa Toscanini.
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- Parma Visit a working prosciutto factory and parmigiano reggiano cheese caseificio near Parma.
- Parma Discover Parma's rich history and cultural highlights with a Local Specialist. See the romanic Piazza Garibaldi and the baroque tower of Palazzo del Governatore.
- Milan See Milan's central highlights on an orientation tour with your Travel Director.
- Genoa Explore the birthplace of Columbus with a Local Specialist and see the city's iconic Via Garibaldi.
- Parma See the medieval Torrechiara Fortress.
- Cinque Terre Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures.
- Milan Explore Italy's renowned fashion capital with your Local Specialist. See the magnificent facade of Milan Cathedral, La Scala Theater and the glass-vaulted shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, lined with luxury boutiques.
- Quargnento Enjoy a refreshing drink paired with a tasting of the freshly prepared traditional polenta dish from the region.
- Scenic Cruise to Cinque Terre
- Visit a prosciutto factory near Langhirano, cheese factory in Montechiarugolo and Cinque Terre
- Explore Milan, Parma, Cinque Terre and Genoa with a Local Specialist
- View the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan and the Renaissance Palaces in Genoa
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Milan | Welcome to Milan: Embrace the glamour of Milan, your introduction to the sights and sounds of northern Italy. Spend the day exploring this stylish city, home to many of the most renowned fashion houses in the world. Later, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception, evening orientation drive and hint of the friendship and adventures to come. Accommodations: Starhotels Tourist |
| Day 2 | Milan | Discover Fashionable Milan: Wander through the sophisticated streets of Milan joining your Local Specialist on a tour that will reveal the city's iconic and unexpected highlights. See the Gothic Cathedral, glass-domed Galleria and La Scala Opera House, one of the finest opera houses in the world. Then it's time to pound the pavements and see Milan your way. Your Travel Director will share their personal favorites. Don't miss an opportunity to join today's Optional Experience visit to Lake Como for a cruise past some of the region's most glamorous lakeside properties. Accommodations: Starhotels Tourist |
| Day 3 | Parma | Journey to Parma Dive Into Culture: Leaving sophisticated Milan behind, today is the day to treat your taste buds. Gourmands will adore our Dive Into Culture visit to a prosciutto (ham) factory near Langhirano. There's time for a photo stop at Torrechiara fortress, perched high above the Parma Valley, before arriving at a family-run caseificio where we'll learn the ancient craft of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production - perfected since the 1600s. On arrival in Parma, continue your day of tasting and feasting, deepening your knowledge of Parma's foodie heritage at an Optional Experience dinner of local specialties paired with Italian wine. Accommodations: Novotel Centro |
| Day 4 | Parma | Admire the delights of Parma: Beyond its obvious attraction as a haven for foodies, Parma is also a fascinating historic center which you'll come to discover this morning with your Local Specialist. Learn all about its history as a Roman settlement and medieval trading hub, including such sights as the Piazza Garibaldi, the site of a Roman Forum 2,000 years ago. Accommodations: |
| Day 5 | Genoa | Admire Colorful Cinque Terre: Today we explore the Cinque Terre region on a full-day excursion taking in the dramatic coastal setting of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre towns. The deep blue Ligurian Sea provides a stunning backdrop for the expanse of pastel pinks, yellows and oranges that cling to the rugged seaside cliffs. Cruising along the coast by boat, our Local Specialist will captivate us with tales of how the Cinque Terre region's isolated position protected it from pirates in years gone by. You have time to sightsee, shop and wander through the quaint streets in Monterosso before continuing to our hotel on the Italian Riviera, we'll enjoy dinner with our fellow travelers, sharing stories of the magnificent cliffside villages we've spent the day admiring. Accommodations: Starhotels President |
| Day 6 | Baveno | Onwards from the Italian Riviera to Lake Maggiore: Based on the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean, the maritime city of Genoa is also the birthplace of Columbus. This morning join a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour to view the city's majestic Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Visit Via Garibaldi, the historic center of Genoa lined by ancient palaces, and enjoy time for lunch in the city center, perhaps sampling some of the local focaccia before continuing to Lake Maggiore. Set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, the scenic shores of this lake are your home for the next two nights, as they are for many well-heeled locals. Later, you have the opportunity to explore Lake Orta on an Optional Experience with a Local Specialist to delve into the delights of the Italian Lake District. Accommodations: Simplon |
| Day 7 | Baveno | Lake Maggiore Your Way Connect with Locals: Lap up gentle lakeside living during a full day spent at leisure in this picture-perfect setting. Spend the day relaxing or take an alpine train journey to see the magnificent panoramic views of the north. Later, you could choose to join an Optional Experience to one of the Borromean Islands - Isola Bella, which includes a visit inside the aristocratic Borromeo Palace and its gorgeous terraced gardens. This evening, we cross the tranquil waters of Maggiore to secluded Isola dei Pescatori to Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience. Join the Cinque family and hear all about the intriguing history of Villa Toscanini situated on a tiny romantic island which was the hideaway of the great Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini - one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century. Accommodations: Simplon |
| Day 8 | Milan | Farewell Italy: While your holiday has come to an end, the special memories made with new friends will linger long after you return home. Say farewell to your Travel Director as you prepare to take your transfer from your hotel in Baveno to Milan Malpensa airport for your onward journey home. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
