GENOA AND CINQUE TERRE TRAIN TOUR 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Time to settle in. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Genoa for 2 nights

DAY 2 GENOA After the breakfast at the hotel your tour of discovery begins with a private city tour. The 113 hectares historic centre of Genoa is one of the most extended medieval historic centre of Europe and is the most densely populated. The Genoese historic centre is a maze of alleys (caruggi) that unexpectedly end up in small squares, that, as well as the churches that dominate them, belonged to important noble families. Balance of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Genoa. (B)

DAY 3 After breakfast, own transfer to the train station and board your train to La Spezia. Arrival, own transfer to the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon meet the guide and walk through the city centre. Lunch at leisure – typical cuisine recommended (, panigacci, fried anchovies...). (B) Accommodation: La Spezia for 5 nights

DAY 4 THE CINQUE TERRE – - - PORTOVENERE Between Punta Cavo di Montenero and Punta Mesco there are the famous Cinque Terre, a unique geographical area, rich in tiny peninsulas and bays. In 1997 the area was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. Departure from the central station of La Spezia and arrival in Riomaggiore, visit of this village characterized by high and colourful houses, winding alley and tiny squares. Proceed by the Cinque Terre express train and arrival in Vernazza, to visit "La Perla" of the Cinque Terre. The village is located in a splendid position, perched on one spur surrounded by the sea. The colourful houses, the medieval fortifications and the church of S. Margherita constitute an urban-architectural complex of considerable impact visual. The small square overlooking the sea is one of the most evocative of the Cinque Terre. Continue by ferry boat, the long coastal navigation will give way to admire the entire coast of the Cinque Terre from the sea, arrival in Portovenere and disembarkation. Visit of the village that inspired many poets including Lord Byron, in love with the rocky outcrop dominated by the famous Church of San Pietro, one of the most magical places in the whole . Return by boat to La Spezia. Own transfer to your hotel. Overnight in La Spezia. (B)

DAY 5 CINQUE TERRE - - MONTEROSSO Departure from the dock of La Spezia with the boat in the direction of Manarola. Disembarkation and visit of the village stain of bright colours among the green of the vineyards and of the terracing, among the most famous images of the Cinque Terre, stands out that of the Marina di Manarola immortalized by Punta Palaedo. Proceed by the Cinque Terre train in direction of Monterosso, the "biggest" of the Terre. The station is located on the seafront of the "new" country called "Fegina" through a beautiful promenade along the seafront it arrives in the country "Vecchio", from here after a short ascent of 5 minutes we arrive at the estate of one of the most active farms in the area, where after the visit will be carried out a tasting of Doc wines accompanied by a snack based on local, typical products. In the afternoon visit of the Convent of the Cappuccini Friars, complex awarded 1st place in the FAI ranking "Places of the heart" 2015 edition. Return to La Spezia by the Cinque Terre express train. Arrival and own transfer to your hotel and overnight in La Spezia. (B)

DAYS 6 AND 7 LA SPEZIA Enjoy two full leisurely days to relax or continue to explore by yourself this marvellous area. Overnights in La Spezia. (B)

DAY 8 LA SPEZIA After breakfast, end of our services. (B)

INCLUSIONS

 7 night accommodation at 4* hotels  7 breakfasts  Economy class train from Genoa to La Spezia  Half day walking visit with private guide in Genoa (3 hours) – No entries  Half day walking visit with private guide in La Spezia (3 hours) – No entries  2-day visit to Cinque Terre including: Full day private English speaking guide; train tickets La Spezia / Riomaggiore/Vernazza & Manarola/Monterosso & Monterosso/La Spezia; boat Vernazza/Portovenere/La Spezia & La Spezia/Manarola

Not included · Flights · accommodation and city tax · entries to sites visited · transfers between hotels and train stations · beverages · gratuities · travel insurance

Hotel Options or similar City 4* Genoa StarHotel President La Spezia CDH My One La Spezia Hotel

Price in CAD$, per person starting from, double occupancy Land package

April 1 – October 31 2020 $ 2529

Single room supplement $1800

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