Magical Tuscany and Portofino Peninsula

Beginning in Florence, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance, we move southeast to the village in the sky - Montepulciano and it's labyrinthine cobblestone streets lined by boutiques and wine cellars. We wander across postcard perfect meadows and olive groves dotted with pastel coloured farmhouses and visit charming villages such as Monticchiello and Bagno Vignoni hidden to mass-tourism by their location and tiny size. Siena a city of refinement and class is then our home for the next two days before continuing to the hilltop village of Volterra famed for its magnificent sunsets and Etruscan ruins dating back over 2000 years. Next glamour and glorious coastal scenery await our exploration from our base in charming Santa Margherita. From here we will take excursions to Portofino, the Cinque Terre and UNESCO-listed Genoa. Landscapes, history, wine and culture highlight our ten fabulous days of discovery.

Highlights

  • Florence
  • Montepulciano
  • Montichiello
  • Pienza
  • Val d'Orcia
  • Bagno Vignoni
  • Siena
  • Volterra
  • Pisa
  • Via dell'Amore (Lovers walk)
  • Santa Margherita
  • Portofino
  • Genoa

    Itinerary:

    1 (Fri) Arrive in Florence. Welcome dinner in the old town.2 Walking tour of lesser-known Florence. Visit Arezzo enroute to beautiful Montepulciano.3 Walk from the 16th-century Chiesa di San Biagio through vineyards and olive groves to Montichiello (3.5 hours). Afternoon free followed by local wine tasting.4 Tour of Pienza. Stunning walk through the heart of Tuscany - the Val D'Orcia - to Bagno Vignoni (3.5 hours).5 Morning tour of Siena, afternoon free to explore.6 Visit the picturesque towns of Monteriggioni and Colle Val d'Elsa, enroute to historic Volterra.7 Visit Pisa; travel to the Cinque Terre. Walk La Via dell'Amore (Lovers Walk) (4 hours). Travel on to Portofino Peninsula.8 Walk from Santa Margherita to spectacular Portofino (1.5 hours). Afternoon free, optional boat to San Fruttuoso monastery.9 Day trip to UNESCO-listed city of Genoa. Visit the fishing village of Camogli.10 (Sun) Trip ends in Santa Margherita after breakfast.

    Included: Peregrine tour leader, transport and sightseeing.
    Not Included: International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
    Notes: Pre-departure document PDI Please carefully read these trip notes in conjunction with the pre-departure document (PDI) which you will recieve upon confirmation of your holiday. This important document contains further information about your European trip that you will need to know before you travel.
    Meals: 9 breakfasts,2 lunches,4 dinners
    Starts/Ends: Florence/Santa Margherita
    Trip Reference: PEMT

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    Tour Operator
    Adventure Center
    Duration
    10 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    April 10, 2009Child Price in US $2775$2,775.00* (USD)Quote
    May 01, 2009Child Price in US $2775$2,775.00* (USD)Quote
    May 22, 2009Child Price in US $2775$2,775.00* (USD)Quote
    June 12, 2009Child Price in US $2775$2,775.00* (USD)Quote
      
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