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NORTHERN ITALY’S HIGHLIGHTS & CINQUE TERRE WITH LAKE MAGGIORE
This is the perfect “off the beaten path” vacation for travelers who want to learn more about the culture, food, and traditions of Northern Italy. You’ll spend two nights in Milan, Parma, Rapallo, and Turin, and an overnight in Lucca. You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing in Milan, Parma, and Turin, and an orientation of Lucca, a quaint medieval town with ramparts.
But that’s not all…this Northern Italy & Cinque Terre tour offers much more! With out-of-the-ordinary experiences, you can truly enjoy some of Italy’s gastronomic delights. You’ll partake in a balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena, a parmesan cheese tasting in Busseto, a risotto lunch at a rice factory in Vercelli, and a wine tasting with lunch in Gabiano. Stop in Maranello, the birthplace of the Ferrari automobile, and visit the Ferrari Museum.
A tour highlight is the excursion to Cinque Terre, the name given to five medieval villages on the sea. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the rocky cliffs that drop down into the sea and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Delight in the unique charm of the area and take in the breathtaking views. Words cannot describe the magic and spectacular scenery—you must witness it in person. At the end of your tour, more scenery awaits you at Lake Maggiore, where you’ll spend three nights. Your guided sightseeing includes a boat ride and visit to the opulent palace and stunning gardens of Isola Bella.
You’re sure to arrive back home from your time at Lake Maggiore and this Northern Italy & Cinque Terre tour with lots of photos and stories—an unforgettable and unique vacation experience! 27 Sept 2019 per person Cdn $4800
Includes:
12 night escorted coach tour from Milan to Lake Maggiore Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches in Gabiano and Vercelli; 2 three-course dinners at a local restaurant in Milan Included sightseeing Taxes
Vacation Highlights: MILAN -Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit the Sforzesco Castle grounds and museum, and admire Duomo Square and the Galleria BUSSETO –See the birthplace of Verdi; parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio PARMA -Guided sightseeing MODENA -Balsamic vinegar tasting MARANELLO -Visit the Ferrari Museum LUCCA -Orientation CINQUE TERRE -By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide and by train RAPALLO -Boat cruise to Portofino GABIANO - Wine tasting and lunch TURIN -Guided sightseeing, admire the Mole Antonelliana, walk through the historic center, and visit the cathedral that houses the Holy Shroud VERCELLI- Visit a rice factory and enjoy a risotto lunch LAKE MAGGIORE -Guided sightseeing and boat ride to Isola Bella to visit the baroque palace and peacock gardens
