11-Day Cinque Terre to Rome

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Today, continue your tour of Cinque Terre in Manarola. You'll use your Cinque Terre railcard to reach Manarola and enjoy wine tasting with a local producer among the vineyards. Manarola is a beautiful town huddled on a rocky outcrop in the Cinque Terre, home to more vineyards than any other village in the region. Famous for its beautiful landscape and medieval relics, you'll have some free time in the afternoon to explore this village and its harbour.

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This morning, you'll learn how to prepare fresh pesto sauce in a beautiful bar boasting incredible ocean views run by two young guys, who will lead the course. In the afternoon, you'll proceed to Cinque Terre for an optional hiking excursion on the Pilgrimage Path from Vernazza to Rio Maggiore, which will last around 4-5 hours and take you past stunning ocean views and through Meditteranean villages.

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After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and travel by train to Florence. In the afternoon, you'll have a walking tour of this beautifully historic city which is packed full of buildings with deep cultural and historical significance. Wandering the streets of Florence, you’ll see top attractions like the Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, the beautiful medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its iconic red dome, as well as hidden parts of this historical city.

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This morning, you'll enter the Accademia Gallery Museum with a fast-track priority entrance ticket and admire the original Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece that has become the symbol of Renaissance splendour and discover the other masterpieces housed in this famous museum. In the afternoon, you'll head to Siena for a guided tour of the Tuscan countryside, then onto San Gimignano and finally, your day will end with a typical Tuscan dinner in a Chianti villa.

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After breakfast, you'll check out and take the train to Venice. You'll meet your local guide in the afternoon for a stroll around Venice to see the main highlights of the floating city. Meeting in St. Mark’s Square, you’ll take a few moments to appreciate this incredible space - it's absolutely enormous - before moving on to visit the other sites. At the end of the tour, you'll enjoy a romatic gondola ride on the canal.

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Today, you'll join another group tour to discover the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano and see why the arts of glassblowing and lacemaking made them so famous worldwide. Beginning in Murano, you'll learn about the glass-making industry that has made this island famous all over the world. You'll then head to the colourful island of Burano, where you'll visit a lace maker and learn all about this trade. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore the city.

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Today, you'll travel from Venice to Rome by train. After checking in to your hotel in the afternoon, you'll jump on board a snappy Ape Calessino, “cousin” of the Vespa, and head off to explore the main sights of Rome on this iconic vehicle which Italy is famed for. You'll visit the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city and the most beautiful in the world, and absorb the electric vibes of the city as you zip through its streets!

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In the morning you'll venture out on a guided tour visiting the sites that date back to Imperial Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. These sites make up one of the great and oldest excavation sites in the world. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore the city on your own or book further excursions. If exploring, you may want to visit the Esquiline Market or Domus Romane.

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Today, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the lively Trastevere area, one of Rome’s most authentic and vibrant areas, including delicious food and wine tastings along the way. With a local guide, you will see that Italian cuisine is more than just pizza and pasta, there are so many variations and regional differences! The local guide will tell you interesting stories about the food, regional recipes, and will introduce you to local vendors.