Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre (LV)

10 days from Milan to Milan

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Parmesan and prosciutto. Ferraris and Fiats. Ruins and the Riviera. Some of Italy’s greatest indulgences can be found up north. Italy’s “Fabulous Five,” the pastel-hued cliffside fishing villages along the Mediterranean, start the count of the numerous joys you’ll experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Northern Italy. In addition to finding the freshest seafood along the coast, you’ll relish a balsamic vinegar tasting in the epicurean city of Modena, a parmesan cheese tasting near Verdi’s hometown of Busseto, a risotto lunch at a Vercelli rice factory, and a wine tasting in vineyard-dotted Gabiano. To spice things up, you’ll speed over to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and strut your stuff down the streets of Milan. Leading you to the fabulous, the famous, and the fashionable, this tour is the way to see Northern Italy in style.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Genoa so you can plan your day your way.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided walking tour includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House
• [LF] Parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio (cheese-making factory) in Bussetto
• Guided sightseeing in Genoa,Parma and Turin
• [LF] Balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi. Of Modena
• Visit to the [LF] Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Orientation walk in Lucca
• Guided scenic boat ride (weather permitting) along the Cinque Terre coastline
• Globus Choice excursions in Genoa − included in your tour with your choice of a pesto demonstration accompanied by an aperitivo, or a visit to the innovative Galata Sea Museum
• [LF] wine tasting and a lunch of regional produce at Gabiano Castle
• Visit to a [LF] rice factory in Vercelli followed by an authentic risotto lunch

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Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre map

Photo Highlights

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Notes:

This tour requires navigating stairs to board the Cinque Terre train which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY

Welcome to Milan! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

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Dinner

Day 2 MILAN–BUSSETO–PARMA

Style & Taste in Northern Italy Your guided walking tour in Milan includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House, and the Duomo, followed by free time. Continue to the village of Busseto, birthplace of the composer Giuseppe Verdi for a stroll in Piazza Verdi to see the impressive municipal fortress Rocca dei Marchesi Pallavicino, location of the Giuseppe Verdi Theater. Try some local dishes for lunch before visiting a local caseificio (cheese making factory) for a Parmesan cheese tasting.
90 mi / 145 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Bite into 1,000 years of Italian tradition with a Parmesan cheese tasting in Busseto. Learn about the rich history that has passed the test of time with authentic ingredients of passion and perfected recipes in local caseifici (cheese making factories) of the Italian pastoral landscapes.

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Breakfast

Day 3 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MODENA & MARANELLO

Cathedrals & Classic Cars Discover more of Emilia Romagna and its rich culture. Start the day with a guided sightseeing of Parma that includes sights of the Cathedral, bell tower and octagonal baptistry. Free time to visit the Cathedral and see the celebrated frescoes. Continue to Modena to visit the renowned Acetaia Leonardi. Learn about the meticulous process behind balsamic vinegar production and enjoy a tasting. A short drive to Maranello, headquarters of the Ferrari car manufacture, for a visit of the Ferrari Museum. Enjoy free time this evening.
99 mi / 160 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Creating classic Balsamic Vinegar requires the patience learned through four generations of devotion and respect for the 18th-century traditions at Acetaia Leonardi farm. The farm sits on 27 acres of vineyards where Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes are grown to produce this delicate balance of sweet and sour Modena specialty.

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Breakfast

Day 4 PARMA–LUCCA

Treasured Time in Tuscany Drive into one of Italy’s most celebrated regions, Tuscany and arrive in the beautiful walled town of Lucca. Enjoy an orientation walk of the delightful historic center, followed by free time this afternoon and evening to explore more.
124 mi / 2000 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Within the walls surrounding the medieval city of Lucca, the modern world fades away. Whilst you walk, see the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, the soaring clock tower, and the Guinigi Tower topped with a hanging garden roof – just to name a few of the impressive sights you’ll find in this historic city in Tuscany.

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Breakfast

Day 5 LUCCA–CINQUE TERRE–GENOA

Sights to Sea This morning drive to La Spezia, the starting point of your Cinque Terre adventure. Join a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to admire the dramatic scenery along the Cinque Terre coast. Arrive in Monterosso, one of the 5 villages, and enjoy some free time before continuing your journey by train. This evening, in Genoa, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
112 mi / 180 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take a stunning cruise on the coast of Cinque Terre and take in fascinating views of the sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 6 GENOA

Spend your day your way in Genoa Follow your Local Guide to discover the highlights of the Old Town, one of the largest medieval centers in Europe, including sights of San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Ducal Palace and Christopher Columbus’ childhood home. Explore more of Genoa with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

Nautical Wonders: A Voyage through Genova's Maritime History

Explore the deep connection between man and the sea with a visit to the Galata Sea Museum dedicated to maritime history. Your Local Guide provides a detailed introduction to the museum highlights, then "anchors aweigh"! Discover this innovative museum at your own pace, experience virtual voyages, learn about the history of Italian emigration, and visit a submarine.

Saucy Traditions: The Art of Pesto

Get a real taste of one of Genoa's signature dishes, and one of the world¿s favorite pasta sauces - pesto! At a local eatery, a chef creates the traditional pestle and mortar recipe to make this vibrant green sauce in front of your eyes, as you relax and enjoy a typical aperitif!

Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening.

Breakfast

Day 7 GENOA–GABIANO–TURIN

Carafes at the Castle Scenic drive to the historic Gabbiano Castle, surrounded by greenery and vineyards. Visit the wine cellars and enjoy a wine tasting followed by lunch. Arrive in the city of Turin mid-afternoon, free time to get acquainted with the first capital city of Italy.
124 mi / 200 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Gracing the hills above the Po Valley, the Castello di Gabiano has made history as early as the 8th century. Once the site of sieges and wars, the castle has passed through noble families through time to become one of the oldest and largest manors in Monferrato. Today, its tradition of winemaking is shared with tastings of vintages aged in its cellar barrels in the tradition passed down since the 12th century.

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Breakfast

Lunch

Day 8 TURIN

Monumental Mysteries This morning join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour in the elegant city of Turin, with its grand piazzas, palaces and churches. See the city’s landmark Mole Antonelliana, and visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, home to the “Shroud of Turin”. Enjoy some leisure time this afternoon and evening.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Turin abounds of a wealth of Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, and Art Nouveau treasures. Stroll the elegant squares to see the monument of Mole Antonelliana – a former synagogue with its 87-meter-high panorama deck. Visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, which houses the most holy relic in the Catholic Church – the Shroud of Turin.

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Breakfast

Day 9 TURIN–VERCELLI–MILAN

The Dish on Risotto Stop in Vercelli the “European rice capital.” Visit a rice factory and learn about the local rice cultivation before sitting down to savor a risotto lunch. This evening, back in Milan, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
130 mi / 210 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit Vercelli, the heart of Europe's rice production, where the tradition of delicious risotto is born. It’s here that the round rice grain called japonica is grown. This round grain keeps its shape during the cooking process to release that beautifully creamy texture of risotto that we all know and love. The fine art of rice farming in Italy now combines tradition with technology to tend these fields with loving care.

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Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 10 MILAN

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast

Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

SILVIO CACACE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Travelling that leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. This is what happened to me travelling around my home country of Italy, a place renowned for its remarkable architecture, fine artworks, delectable food and wines, and superb hospitality. Showing people my country, enthralling them with captivating stories, sharing with them my passion and enthusiasm, and making them happy has become my main goal in life. Join me on a Globus tour so you can see for yourself how life is beautiful in Italy.”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Genoa

Nautical Wonders: A Voyage through Genova's Maritime History

Price Range: $

Saucy Traditions: The Art of Pesto

Price Range: $

Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $4,216*
18 guests in a party: $1,043*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.

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