Italian Riviera & Tuscany Tour with Sophie

7 nights in handpicked 4–5 star boutique accommodation, selected for their comfort, charm and character

7 breakfasts, most lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner

Australian Tour Guide Sophie Hansen

Australian Tour Coordinator managing daily logistics and taking care of guests

Local Guides where required

Private minibus transport + Driver

Entrance and fees to all local attractions and activities on the tour

Daily complimentary bottled water

Baggage handling (hotel porters)

All gratuities included for local services

Welcome to Genoa, a captivating city in the Italian Riviera where grand maritime history meets a maze of atmospheric medieval streets, hidden piazzas, and elegant Renaissance palaces.

Meet your tour guide, Sophie Hansen, at your Genoa hotel rooftop terrace for welcome drinks as the sun sets over the city’s terracotta rooftops.

Then enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic centre, uncovering Genoa’s labyrinth of narrow laneways, ornate churches, and lively local squares, all brimming with everyday Italian life and centuries of seafaring heritage.

Enjoy a Welcome Reception & Dinner with traditional Italian cuisine.

Tonight, we stay in an elegant 16th-century palace hotel in the heart of the historic centre, offering a unique blend of historic charm and timeless Italian style.

Dinner included

Travel along the rugged coastline of the Italian Riviera to Cinque Terre, where five pastel-coloured fishing villages cling to the cliffs above the sea

Here we’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset boat tour on the Italian Riviera, taking in stunning ocean views of the pastel-coloured villages.

Stay in a charming seaside hotel with the enchanting atmosphere of the Cinque Terre.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Wake to the salty Mediterranean breeze and another beautiful day in Cinque Terre.

For those feeling more active, there is the option of a scenic village-to-village hike along the coastal trails.

Alternatively, you may prefer to explore the five villages by hop-on/hop-off train, allowing for a slower pace with time to wander, relax, and enjoy a little shopping.

Either way, enjoy more delicious, authentic Italian cuisine today and exploring more of the explore the narrow laneways and charming village streets of Cinque Terre.

Breakfast and dinner included

Bid farewell to the Mediterranean coastline as you travel inland by private minibus to Tuscany. Along the way, the landscape transforms into the iconic Tuscan countryside - soft rolling hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves, and medieval stone villages perched high above the valleys.

Visit a charming medieval village where acclaimed cookbook author Emiko Davies, a friend of your Tour Guide Sophie, will host a hands-on Italian cooking class. Using fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from the local village market and butcher, you’ll learn traditional techniques and authentic regional recipes.

Afterwards, sit down to a long, leisurely Tuscan lunch, thoughtfully paired with natural wines selected by local sommelier Marco Lami.

This evening, settle into a beautifully restored 18th-century Tuscan villa, your home for the next 3 nights, and soak in the peaceful beauty of the surrounding Tuscan hills.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Board your private minibus and explore more of the beautiful Tuscan region - the rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and charming medieval towns.

In Tuscany, we’ll spend our time browsing bustling local markets, uncovering hidden food gems, sampling world-class wines, exploring cultural and historical treasures, and of course, enjoying a little more time for leisurely shopping.

Breakfast and dinner included

Today we’ll enjoy a scenic e-bike ride through the beautiful Tuscan vineyards or for a more relaxed pace, follow along in our private minibus as we take in the views.

Enjoy a beautiful Italian lunch with fresh local produce and time to relax at your Tuscan villa and soak up the beautiful surroundings of this region.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Travel by private minibus to Florence, the beating heart of Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, this city is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, historical masterpieces, and gastronomic delights.

Enjoy a walking tour with Sophie uncovering the magic and charm of Florence, the cobbled lanes and picturesque piazzas including a visit to Piazalle Michelangelo, Boboli gardens, Pitti Palace and Uffizi.

Breakfast and dinner included

After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests, taking home wonderful memories of picturesque Italy with you.

Breakfast included today.

If you would like to spend more time in your accommodation at the beginning or end of the tour, speak to us about hotel details.

This itinerary may alter slightly.

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