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Tour North Italy Milan, Parma, Modena, Maranello, Lucca,
Carrara, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Asti, Turin, Vercelli
This is the perfect vacation for travelers who wish to visit a specific region in-depth and learn more about
the culture, food, and traditions of this part of Italy.
Duration: 8 nights/ 9 days
1st day: Join Milan
Arrival to Milan and transfer to hotel. After checking into your room you will attend a welcome cocktail. Overnight in the hotel.
2nd day: Milan - Parma
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and admire the magnificent gothic Duomo, the glass-domed GALLERIA, and the famous Opera House "La Scala". Next, continue to Parma, world famous for its ham and parmesan cheese. After your orientation drive, an optional excursion to an original ham factory is available. Overnight in the hotel.
3rd day: Parma–Modena–Maranello–Lucca
Stop in Modena for a walk into its lively center and take pictures at the Ghirlandina Cathedral, where Pavarotti’s funeral was held. Next, a unique feature: enjoy a BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING and learn all about this typical Italian product. In the afternoon, an exciting visit to the FERRARI GALLERY in Maranello, birthplace of the Ferrari Cars, before arriving in Lucca, where you will stay for the next two nights. In the evening we will taste a true typical dinner in a restaurant and overnight in the hotel.
4th day: At Leisure in Lucca
After a walking tour through the center of Lucca, the balance of the day is at leisure or you may wish to join an optional excursion. Overnight in the hotel.
5th day: Lucca–Carrara–Santa Margherita Ligure
A scenic day! Enter the mountains where the marble that Michelangelo used for his famous statues originated from and visit one of the world-famous CARRARA MARBLE QUARRIES. Next, continue to the Mediterranean coast and enjoy your excursion (including a BOAT RIDE, if weather permitting) to CINQUE TERRE, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five medieval little villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. In the late afternoon, arrive at the seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. Overnight in the hotel.
6th day: Santa Margherita Ligure–Genoa–Asti–Turin
First stop this morning is in Genoa, Italy’s greatest seaport and the city where Christopher Columbus was born. Your orientation drive includes Columbus’ birthplace and the FLOWER MONUMENT, showing Columbus’ three-vessel fleet. Next, enter the Langhe area and arrive in Asti, known for its spumante and Barbera wine. Here, enjoy a WINE TASTING. Time afterwards in town, then visit a local NOUGAT CONFECTIONER and savor a piece of hand-made torrone, before continuing to Turin, capital of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat Cars. Overnight in the hotel.
7th day: Turin
During your sightseeing with a Local Guide, admire the 548-feet-high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and the Lingotto Fiera, the former Fiat factory that was transformed into an impressive multi-function center by architect Renzo Piano. Next, walk through the historic center and visit the HOLY SHROUD MUSEUM and CATHEDRAL. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight in the hotel.
8th day: Turin–Vercelli–Milan
Before leaving Turin today, don’t miss the opportunity to join the optional excursion to the second-largest Egyptian Museum in the world. Later, visit a RICE FACTORY in Vercelli and learn everything about its traditional products, before returning to Milan. Overnight in the hotel.
9th day: Tour ends Milan
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Included:
- 8 nights in 3 Star hotels in double room, accommodation on BB
- 1 Typical dinner (in Lucca)
- DeLuxe Bus at disposal for the whole tour
- Trip English-speaking Guide
- Entrance fees & Visits:
- Orientation drive in Parma
- Take pictures of the Ghirlandina Cathedral, the site of Pavarotti’s funeral; balsamic vinegar tasting (Modena)
- Visit the Ferrari Gallery (Maranello)
- Walking tour (Lucca)
- Visit a marble quarry (Carrara)
- By boat (Cinque Terre Excursion)
- Orientation drive including Columbus’ birthplace and the Flower Monument (Genoa)
- Barbera wine tasting; visit a local nougat confectioner (tours 0718-0822 visit the Tapestry Museum instead) - Asti
- Guided sightseeing of the Mole Antonelliana, walk through the historic center, and visit the Holy Shroud Museum & Cathedral (Turin)
- Visit a rice factory (Vercelli)
- Travel instructions and detailed
- Self-guided daily itineraries
- Twenty four hours travel assistance of our staff
- Tourist information
Not Included:
- Beverages
- Dinners
- Personal Extras
- Insurance
- Tips and Any other feature not mentioned in the “The price includes”
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