Cinque Terre, Carrara and Medieval Hill Towns

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Overview
Highlights
- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Itinerary
Hotel check in 3:00 p.m.
After checking in to the hotel and getting your room assignment, take some time to freshen up. We will meet back in the hotel lobby at 4:00 p.m. for an introductory walk with our Group Leader in the neighborhood to identify ATMs, pharmac...
Walking 1 mile each way to San Terenzo along uneven sidewalk along the seafront.
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guide...
Getting on/off a private boat; riding approximately 1 hour each way. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; stone pavement with inclines, unavoidable stairs, some with no handrail. Elective, challenging 3-mile hike from Monterosso to Vernazza, approximately 2.5 hou...
Getting on/off a public bus; riding about 2 miles, 1/4 hour. Walking up to 4 miles; paved country road (not a busy thoroughfare), no sidewalks, inclines, unavoidable steps, some with no handrail. Elective walk is along a 2.5 mile paved road with no sidewalks, but ligh...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 61 miles throughout the day, approximately 2 hours total riding time; winding, hilly, country roads. Walking about 2 miles throughout the day; uneven sidewalks paved with cobblestones, unavoidable stairs from road to castle e...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 20 miles throughout the day, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles; steep inclines, uneven pavement, steps without handrails. From motorcoach drop-off point in Volastra, elective short walk; very narrow, une...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 50 miles throughout the day, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles; traffic-free center, uneven terrain, inclines paved with cobblestones, unavoidable steps including some without handrail. Elective walk abo...
Getting on/off coach, riding 40 minutes. Walking up to 1 mile at the winery.
We will be joined by a local expert for a presentation on institutions and traditions that prevail in Italy today. Among the topics we’ll learn about are the education system, health ca...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 63 miles throughout the day on steep, narrow, winding road, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 4 miles throughout the day; extended standing during field trips, dirt and loose stone path at quarry. Elective wa...
Hotel check out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s GETTING THERE information regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed in...
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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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