Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Two distinct and beloved regions of Italy in one amazing trip
- Hike the Cinque Terre's spectacular coastline, with brightly colored cliffside villages
- Outstanding seafood by the Mediterranean and simple hearty fare in Chianti
- Stroll through archetypal Tuscan villages, vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes
- Taste crisp Ligurian white wines and full-bodied Tuscan reds
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Itinerary
Hike through the dramatic landscape to Portovenere, taking in sweeping vistas of the Golfo della Spezia Feast on fresh seafood on Palmaria Island Get to know the Cinque Terre's spectacular coastline, a World Heritage site, by foot and train Well-groomed paths lined ...
En route to pretty Portofino, playground of the rich and famous A walk along Portofino's postcard-perfect waterfront is a must before heading inland to Chianti.
Vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes Enjoy the distant views of Siena as you walk from historical Badia a Passignano Abbey to Greve in Chianti, and perhaps shop for local delicacies A classic Tuscan landscape, with vistas of the medieval hamlet of Montefioralle, spreads out before you Sip regional wines at a fun and informative tasting.
Tuscany's simple hearty fare Bold balsamic vinegars dance across your tongue in ancient ridgetop Radda, the epicenter of Chianti Classico Visit Volpaia, a medieval village-turned-winery Soak up grand pastoral panoramas from the strada bianca (white road), surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Hotel Belvedere: Portovenere (1 night)
This modest seaside hotel offers superb vistas of Palmaria Island and the Gulf of La Spezia from its terrace and balconies.
Hotel Continental: Santa Margherita Ligure (2 nights)
Enjoy expansive views of the bay of Santa Margherita and old town from this art nouveau-style hotel.
Villa Le Barone: Panzano in Chianti (2 nights)
Owned by the same family since the 1500s, this former manor house offers vistas of the surrounding countryside, olive groves and vineyards of Chianti Classico. (pool, tennis)
Cancellation fees may vary based upon departure date
156+ days, then the cancellation fee per person is $200**
126-155 days, , then the cancellation fee per person is $200**
96-125 days, then the cancellation fee per person is $200**
61-95 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 30%
31-60 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 60%
0-30 days, then the cancellation fee per person is 100%
Note: ** Rather than paying the cancellation fee, you may choose to keep your trip deposit ($600) in a holding account to use on a future Backroads trip with no expiration date.
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