Magical Tuscany & the 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 more than 2000 years. Next glamour and glorious coastal scenery await our exploration from our base in charming Santa Margherita. From here we will make excursions to Portofino and the Cinque Terre. Landscapes, history, wine and culture highlight our ten fabulous days of discovery.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Fri) Arrive in Florence. |
| 2 | Walking tour of lesser-known Florence. Visit Arezzo en route to beautiful Montepulciano. |
| 3 | Walk from the 16th century Chiesa di San Biagio through vineyards and olive groves to Monticchiello (3.5 hours). Free afternoon 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, en route to historic Volterra. |
| 7 | Travel to the Cinque Terre. Walk La Via dell'Amore, the Lover’s Walk (3 hours). Travel on to Portofino Peninsula. |
| 8 | Walk from Santa Margherita to spectacular Portofino (1.5 hours). Afternoon free. |
| 9 | Walk along the Portofino Peninsula. Visit the fishing village of Camogli. Boat ride to San Fruttuoso Abbey. |
| 10 | Trip ends in Santa Margherita after breakfast (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
10 days |
Trip Code |
PEMT |
Activities |
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| Walking (Easy), Culture (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Italy | |
Start City |
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| Florence | |
End City |
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| Santa Margherita | |
