DAY 1 - Pick-up at Milan Malpensa Airport and drop-off in Turin 

BENVENUTO, WELCOME TO ITALY’s FIRST CAPITAL! After your arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport, you will be transferred to your preferred hotel in Turin (transfer time: approx: 40 min.). Time for check-in and relax. Afternoon at leisure. Take a breath and enjoy your first day in Italy—you deserve a break before the busy week ahead! Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 2 - Turin 3 hours' walking tour with private guide 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert guide who will take you to discover the beauties of Turin. Turin was Italy’s first capital after the unification and one of the most influential cities during the Risorgimento period. It is also the place where FIAT (today FCA) started its business and where several gastronomic events are held each year. Turin is a fantastic mix of art, culture, industry, and gastronomy. In fact, UNESCO declared part of the historical city center a Word Heritage Site in 1997. During the leisurely 3-HOUR WALKING TOUR, you will discover part of this heritage: the majestic castle Piazza Castello, the Royale Palace (external visit), Piazza San Carlo and the ancient cafeterias. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in the afternoon. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 3 - The anchanting Aosta Valley 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. Today we cross the Piedmont border to discover another amazing region: THE AOSTA VALLEY! The Aosta Valley is known in the world for its majestic peaks such as Cervino, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and and the king of them all, Mont Blanc, which at 15,781 feet is the highest mountain in Europe, the roof of the old Continent. The smallest region of Italy, considered one of the best winter destinations of Europe, offers unique enogastronomic products, which come from farmers, food manufacturers and artisans making premium-quality local food. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the city of AOSTA, an old Roman town at 583m above sea level, and the largest in the region with a population of 35,000. Full of things to see and do, it’s surrounded by magnificent mountains, including the Grand Combin and the Mont Vélan to the north, Emilius and the Becca di Nona to the south, and the Testa del Rutor to the west. Here, you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the beauties of this Roman town: the Arch of August, the Porta Praetoria, the Roman Theatre and the Criptoportico Forense. Lunch will be on your own. After lunch, you will be transferred to COURMAYEUR (transfer time: approx. 40 min.). “The nature here is gentle, expressive, majestic, whimsical, wild, fascinating, and it seems to call out and say: stay!”. This is how Auguste Argentier described Courmayeur in 1864, using words that do true justice to the timeless charm radiated from this small town at the foothills of Mont Blanc. An important ski tourism draw the world over, Courmayeur, in Valle d'Aosta, is known for both its beauty and hospitality. This ancient village weaves that authentic Alpine atmosphere into its entire being: the visitor can feel it whether walking through its main streets – such as the central Via Roma – or getting lost in its most hidden corners. Courmayeur stands at the 4,016 feet-marker of Mont Blanc, within a verdant basin surrounded by firs, spruces and larches, and of course mountain peaks, glaciers and other gorgeous and traditional towns along the Dora Baltea River that traverses the entirety of Valle d’Aosta! In late afternoon, you will be transferred back to Turin. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 4 - Le Langhe tour: Barolo winery tour and tasting, visit of Barolo and La Morra 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to LANGHE VALLEY, one of Italy’s top wine areas (transfer time: approx. 1h and 15 min.). Your tour starts with a visit to a TRADITIONAL BAROLO WINERY located near Barolo town. To take in some history, let us guide you through the cellar and enoteca. Lunch will be on your own. After lunch, you will have leisure time in BAROLO before been transferred to LA MORRA, also known as the Balcony of Langhe. Here you will have the chance to take pictures from the most beautiful panoramic point of the area! Take your time to admire the surroundings and purchase souvenirs from the small shops in the village. After visiting this stunning locale, you will be transferred back to Turin. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 5 - Transfer to Genoa (private transfer), 3 hours' city walking tour with private guide. 

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to GENOA (transfer time: approx. 2h and 30 min.) the Liguria capital region, a portal between land and sea. After you arrival to the hotel, you will have time for check-in and relax. Lunch will be on your own. In afternoon, you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the beauties of “the Lady of the Sea”: VIA GARIBALDI, Renaissance street declared UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, where it is possible to admire the beautiful buildings built by the wealthy families of merchants and bankers; PIAZZA DE FERRARI, the heart of the city, where the Carlo Felice Opera House is located; PALAZZO DUCALE, the ancient residence of the Doge della Repubblica (courtyard); CATHEDRAL OF S.LORENZO (internal visit compatibly with opening hours and religious services); PIAZZA BANCHI (ancient market square); PALAZZO SAN GIORGIO (exterior), the oldest bank in Europe; PORTO ANTICO (where the Aquarium is located). Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN GENOA AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 6 - The enchanting Levante riviera: Santa Margherita, Portofino. and Camogli 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to PORTOFINO (transfer time: approx. 1h), a very lovely village and harbour on the coast near Rapallo. Our expert guide will take you to discover this picturesque Italian fishing village, centred around its harbour and the streets behind, where you will find a great deal of buildings of character, many painted in the colours popular in the Liguria region, and numerous picturesque views across the yacht-filled harbour. After the visit of Portofino, you will be transferred to SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE (transfer time: approx. 10 min.). The seafront is the main attraction at Santa Margherita Ligure, with its beach, lively harbour and promenade, and is very picturesque with palm trees, grand buildings and brightly coloured houses immediately behind the seafront. A short drive from Sant Margherita Ligure we find CAMOGLI, an exquisite borgo with a view on the Gulf of Paradise. A typical, romantic seaside village characterized by highly-stacked and vivaciously-painted houses, Camogli is part of a magnificent natural setting that has enchanted tourists the world over, for centuries. Lunch will be on your own. After the visit of Camogli, you will be transferred back to Genoa. Leisure time in the afternoon. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN GENOA AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 7 - Cinque Terre 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Levanto, (transfer time: approx. 1h and 20 min.), the starting point for the visit of the Cinque Terre. The CINQUE TERRE are one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (Cinque) villages, hanging between sea and land, a place where you can immerse yourselves in paradise, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Evocative and extraordinary: such is Cinque Terre Park. What’s the best way to explore this paradise?

• by walking on its numerous cliff-side tracks, on trails running by small villages and across mountains that decline - abruptly, sometimes - towards the sea rocks and the transparent water. For centuries, the Cinque Terre paths have been the only way to connect towns to each other and to the outback. Nowadays, the network stretching for more than 120 kilometers allows to discover and appreciate all the territory through different paths. The paths of Cinque Terre National Park have always to be covered under good weather conditions, with suitable shoes and by fitted people. One of my favorite hiking is the one form Corniglia to Vernazza. From Vernazza you catch the train to Corniglia. From here you will catch the bus and in 2 minutes you will reach the center of the small village. At that point, you will start the hiking trail to Vernazza (approx. 2h). Please note that each year the Cinque Terre hiking trail situation will be updated according to the path conditions;
• by train: it’s the most practical (and crowded) and environmentally-friendly means and connects all the towns from Levanto to Riomaggiore;
• by boat: the Cinque Terre can also be admired from the sea (hop on a boat in Vernazza that stops at the different towns).

During the time you will spend in Cinque Terre, we recommend you to buy the Cinque Terre Card, a very useful card by which you can explore the Cinque Terre by train (up to midnight) and having the access to the hiking trails - the Cinque Terre Card is currently € 17/day/adult (prices for 2020).

Around 4:30/5:00 pm, you will be transferred back to Genoa.

Lunch and dinner will be on your own.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN GENOA AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 8 - TRANSFER TO GENOA AIRPORT (PRIVATE TRANSFER)

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. In the morning, you will be transferred to Milan or Genoa Airport (GOA) by private transfer. Arrivederci and we hope to see you again!

PRICE:

• on request.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

• Pick-up at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and drop off to the hotel in Turin by private transfer (Day 1);
• 4 nights in Turin at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 1-5);
• Turin 3-hour walking tour with private guide (Day 2);
• The enchanting Aosta Valley: private transfer, Aosta 2,5-hour walking tour with private guide, entrance fees, free visit of Courmayeur (Day 3);
• The Langhe tour: private transfer, Barolo winery tour and tasting, visit of Barolo town and La Morra (Day 4);
• 3 nights in Genoa at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 5-8);
• Genoa 3-hour walking tour with private guide (Day 5);
• The enchanting Levante Riviera: private transfer, full-day English-speaking guide, visit of Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli (Day 6);
• The Cinque Terre: pick-up in Genoa and drop off to Levanto, pick-up in Levanto and drop off to Genoa (Day 7);
• Transfer to Genoa Airport (GOA) by private transfer (Day 8).

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Flight ticket;
• Visa;
• City tourist taxes;
• Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
• Basic medical insurance: on request;
• Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Period: from April to October. Other months on request;
• Prices have been calculated with a minimum of 2-6 pax;
• Prices have been calculate with an occupancy of two pax each room;
• Private transfers during the trip: during the trip, the private transfers will be arranged by car/minivan. The car/minivan can contain max. 1x20/23kg luggage per person and 1x10kg hand luggage per person;
• We create our quotes based on the best possible options for accommodations and experiences currently available, taking into account your budget and timeframe of travel. Italy is a popular destination for travelers and the availability may change while you are making your final decision. If any of the accommodations and services listed above are no longer available, we will do out best to place them with others of the same quality; however, the itinerary presented above includes the best options currently available. We recommend reviewing the program and returning your acceptance, changes, or rejection as soon as possible;
• The order of the day trips could be changed according to the supplier’s availability;
• If some suppliers/travel experiences are not available they will replaced by others
• of the same quality;
• The travel agency is not responsible for extra costs due to delays/strikes;
• We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility and difficulties in walking;
• We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control;
• Booking: advance booking is recommended;
• Cancellation Policies: please see our Terms and Conditions.

PAYMENT:

• 30% deposit at the time of booking (non-refundable).
• Balance 30 days prior to the departure date;
• In case of refund, the refund costs will be charged to the customer.

CONDITIONS & TERMS:

• In case of cancellation after the booking, the organizer will keep the amount equal to 25% of the price referred to Article. 6, paid pursuant to art. 5 and can hold an additional sum equal to 5% of the price paid, as penalty for the reimbursement of the cost of individual practice management, cost of insurance coverage required at the time of conclusion of the contract or other services already given, except, in each case, the claim of the major damage pursuant to Art. 1382, paragraph 1, of Civil Code;
• in case of withdrawal from 30 days to day of departure an amount equal to 100% of the price paid will be retained to the tourist.
• It is, however, expressly excluded - pursuant to art. 32, paragraph 2, Code of tourism - the right of withdrawal of the customer as provided for in Art. 64 and ss. Legislative Decree no. 206/2005.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Flight ticket;
• Visa;
• City tourist taxes;
• Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
• Basic medical insurance: on request;
• Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.