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Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Florence (Italy)
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Ends in
Genoa (Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 22, 2027 to OCT 21, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$6,490.00
Overview
From under the Tuscan sun to the Italian Riviera, embark on a journey that fills your senses with art, cuisine, wine, and the best of nature – from rolling Tuscan hills with vineyards of grapes and olives to the magnificent Mediterranean Italian Riviera, lined with fragrant gardens along a picturesque coastline... And suddenly, you are living la dolce vita...
Our 8-day journey brings extraordinary experiences, from nature to knowledge. Bicycling atop the walls of Lucca... or walking through the medieval alleys of Siena. It's laughter. It's sharing, such as vino made from grapes in the vineyards you've just explored. It's about becoming a part of day-to-day Italy... learning to cook Italian-style... savoring the extraordinary beauty of nature from Portofino along the Mediterranean's Italian Riviera... exploring villages of Cinque Terre National Park, overlooking the sea... and going off-the-beaten-path for an Italian cultural connection unlike any other.
Visited During Tour
Cinque Terre (Italy) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Genoa (Italy) | Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) | Rapallo (Italy) | Siena (Tuscany, Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast tour dates available from Tauck. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code VT2027
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1Welcome to Florence
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Helvetia & Bristol. A transfer is included from the Peretola Airport to the elegant Helvetia & Bristol. Join us this evening for a welcome reception followed by dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Helvetia & Bristol -
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2Santa Croce & the Uffizi Galleries
Firenze – or Florentia, as it was once known – derives its name from the Latin word florere, meaning "to flourish," and the city that birthed the Renaissance has done exactly that. Michelangelo's legacy looms large here, and your morning begins with an early-opening private visit to the 15th-century Basilica di Santa Croce, home to frescoes and sculptures by Brunelleschi and Donatello, and the final resting place of legends like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Continue on a guided city tour, where the scent of leather drifts through artisan quarters, and the sound of ringing bells draws you to the Duomo, with masterpieces at every turn. A morning rich in discovery concludes with a guided visit to the Uffizi Galleries, home to The Birth of Venus and other treasures that deepen your appreciation for art, creativity, and the genius of the Renaissance. Enjoy a lunch of Florentine specialties before spending the rest of your day at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Helvetia & Bristol -
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3A day in the Tuscan countryside
Begin your day exploring the Sienese countryside south of Florence with a local guide. Take in some of Tuscany's most beautiful landscapes – rolling hills, vineyards, and hilltop towns – and visit the Renaissance gem of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the lush, manicured gardens of Palazzo Piccolomini, built in 1459 as a summer residence for Pope Pius II, with views of the sprawling hills of Orcia Valley. Join us for an apericena tonight in an ancient setting of the city with architecture dating to the 13th century.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Continental -
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4Carrara Marble & on to Cinque Terre National Park
Awaken in beautiful Siena; accompany your local guide to discover Siena's many architectural treasures on a walking tour – including its black-and-white Duomo, one of Italy's great cathedrals, with scenes inlaid in the marble floors and sculpture by Michelangelo. You'll see the Piazza del Campo – where the famous Palio bareback horse race has been held twice every year for centuries – Palazzo Salimbeni, Palazzo Tolomei, Torre di Mangia, Santa Maria della Scalla and more. Spend the afternoon exploring as you please, or join us at Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo to view the world's first secular fresco, Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, followed by free time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Continental -
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5Cooking, cycling and tastings
Travel to the walled town of Lucca for either a bicycle* tour led by a local guide or a guided walk. This medieval city's preserved Renaissance-era, red-brick walls block out traffic and modern distractions, fostering a peaceful atmosphere and original Roman street plan. Lucca, unlike many Tuscan towns, is topographically flat, making it a cyclist's dream; one of the best ways to explore this historically powerful and culturally rich city is by bicycle. If you choose, join your local guide and do just that – down its narrow lanes… across its ancient piazzas… and along the top of its massive walls. For lunch today, immerse yourself in a culinary experience at a family-owned winery and olive oil estate in the heart of the Tuscan hills, where you'll learn the art of fresh pasta-making, sample extra virgin olive oil, and taste local wines.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Grand Universe Lucca -
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6Cinque Terre National Park
Weather permitting, ride a ferry along the coast to Vernazza, one of five remote fishing villages strung like jewels along the coast – Cinque Terre National Park, "the five lands." They're now linked to the outside world by rail, but for centuries were accessible only by sea… or on foot, the best way to appreciate life in what is truly a world of its own. Disembark for a walking tour of the village followed by lunch at a local trattoria. This afternoon, you'll have a choice of activities. You may either stay in Vernazza for free time to do as you wish, or embark by train to explore another village. Arrive in the town of Rapallo on the Italian Riviera for a two-night stay.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa -
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7Portofino and a garden visit
Take a private boat ride this morning to the fishing village of Portofino, long cherished by artists and writers drawn to its serene harbor, colorful façades, and Mediterranean charm. If you wish, make the steep climb to Castello Brown, where sweeping views of the harbor reward every step. This afternoon, enjoy a docent-led visit to 14th-century La Cervara Abbey, renowned for its gardens overlooking the sea, followed by lunch. Join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa -
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8Arrivederci, Italy
Tour ends: Genoa. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa to Genoa Airport or Genoa train station, or you can post-stay in Genoa (ask at booking). Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- All Small Groups averaging 24 guests for a more personal travel experience
- Private, early-opening visit to Florence's Basilica di Santa Croce, final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini and more
- In Florence, explore the fabulous Uffizi Galleries on a guided visit
- Learn to cook Italian style when you join local chefs in Lucca for a hands-on lesson in pasta making with a wine and olive oil tasting
- Spend two nights along the Italian Riviera at an elegant hotel that was once a private villa, a perfect setting to enjoy the magnificent scenery in the region.
- Explore Cinque Terre National Park's coastal paths amidst breathtaking views
- If you wish, join us for a bicycling tour atop Lucca's well-preserved walls
- Enjoy a docent-led visit at La Cervara, a 14th-century abbey renowned for its stunning gardens overlooking the sea.
- Attend a wine and olive oil tasting in Tuscany
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