Private Wine Tour with box lunch - Cinque Terre
Monterosso
Meet your guide at the hall approximately at 10.00am for the beginning of a unique experience: wine trekking amongst the vineyards of one of the most spectacular slopes of the Cinque Terre area, with a 360° panorama of the surrounding hills and the sea. During the walk, the guide will lead you step by step to discover the territory and its grapes, olive trees, lemon groves and fantastic views. The wine trekking is also supported by a digital audio-guide app.
A picnic basket with gourmet sandwiches will be included, along with a bottle of Cinque Terre PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Buranco wine, seasonal fruit, water, glasses and corkscrews.
Skip the line: Uffizi Museum with audioguide
Florence
At 11.15am meet at the Uffizi Gallery Museum. Visit one of the most famous art galleries in the world on your own with an audiogude. Admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus". The latter painting, the icon of the Museum, represents the allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from the sea foam and symbolises the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity and spiritual quality, typical of the Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics.
Includes:
- Assistance at the Meeting Point
- Audioguide in your own language
- Museum Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket
Small group: Siena and San Gimignano UNESCO Jewels (max 8 people)
Florence
The journey begins in a comfortable minivan that takes you to San Gimignano, the village built between the hills of Chianti and Val d'Orcia. It is easily recognisable in the distance for the high towers that dominate the landscape of vineyards, from which the famous wine “Vernaccia” is produced. The driver will leave you at the door that opens between the village’s thirteenth-century walls.You will enter the lively historic centre characterised by narrow streets, picturesque squares, tower houses, palaces, churches and ancient convents.
Less than an hour away, a guided tour of Siena awaits you. The city, built on three hills, welcomes you with its ups and downs of streets, bordered by ancient palaces. During your walking tour you can admire the folkloric multicolored flags, the oldest Bank in the world and Piazza del Campo, the very heart of the city, with its wonderful “Fonte Gaia”. And it’s here that the famous horse race called "Palio" takes place every year. During your guided visit you will also gaze at the Baptistery of the 14th century and the amazing Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Includes:
- English Driver 6 hours
- Local guide in Siena
Small Group: Pompei and Vesuvius with Wine tasting (max 8 people)
Naples
A must-see for every traveller who visits Italy: Pompeii and the Volcano Vesuvius!
Pick up at the hotel at about 7.45 am and be taken to the meeting point where your guide and a small van are waiting for you.
The Roman City of Pompeii disappeared under a thick layer of volcanic ash, blasted over the city as a consequence of a devastating volcanic eruption which killed its inhabitants making it disappear for about 1500 years, until it was rediscovered as one of the best preserved ancient locations in the world. This unique archeological site provides a snapshot of Ancient Roman city life. After Pompeii, drive up Mt Vesuvius and stop in a local restaurant located in a panoramic place along the slopes. Enjoy your wine tasting with local food.
Whereupon, our driver will lead you to 1000 metre altitude and once there you will walk to the real top of the volcano to see the crater. At the summit, you can enjoy the explanation made by a professional guide of the National Park, or just peek into the crater on your own. We’ll board our van and travel back to Naples.
Small Group: Capri Full Day (max 12 people)
Sorrento
A day entirely dedicated to visiting Capri, an island rich in natural, panoramic, historical beauties and
worldly activities. Pick up from your hotel or meeting point and transfer to the port of Sorrento. During the boat trip you will sail around the Sorrentine Coast passing through Marciano, Mitigliano and Bagni Regina Giovanna. Arriving in Capri, you will pass the lighthouse of Punta Carena, the imposing Faraglioni Rocks, The Green and White Grottoes and the Roman Villa of the Emperor Tiberio. Swim in the blue water of the Gulf or relax and sunbathe on board. Once landed in Capri you can spend your time as you wish: visiting Anacapri, stroll around the famous Piazzetta, do some shopping in Via Camerelle or visiting the Blue Grotto.
Includes:
- Drinks on board
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transfer from Sorrento center to the Port.
- Embarking from the port of Piano di Sorrento or Massa Lubrense or Sorrento
- Sail around the Sorrentine coast
- Tour the island of Capri ( Not guided)
- Free time of 3 hours to explore Capri without guide
- Return at the port
- Transfer at the hotel
Not Included:
- Lunch
- Guide
- Beach towels
- Landing tax in Capri (€ 2.50 per person to be paid on spot)
Itinerary
A splendid journey from Milan to Rome visiting all the highlights of Italy like lake Como, Cinque Terre, Chianti and Amalfi Coast.
Welcome to Milan! Meet our driver at Malpensa Airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Milan at Starhotels Ritz.
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private English-speaking guide at the lobby around 9.30am and begin your walking tour around this wonderful city.
You will be able to plan your itinerary together with your guide: the Duomo, the Sforza Castle, the Columns of San Lorenzo, the Scala Opera House are only a few of the many interesting places you can visit in Milan. By reaching the splendid Duomo Cathedral, you will witness a striking example of Gothic architecture and the largest church in Italy. Walk inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, a 19th-century glass-vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes, it used to be the connecting path between the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House, so that ladies could stay dry on their way to the theatre in case of rain. La Scala Theatre was founded in 1778 and is still in use: it has hosted some of the world’s greatest musicians and opera singers, including Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Giuseppe Verdi.
The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will arrive to take you to your destination for the day: the amazing Lake Como, located only an hour's drive away.
It is the third largest lake in Europe and is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages.The drive will continue along the panoramic lake road SS 340, until you'll reach the first stop: Villa Balbianello (entrance ticket not included). The property was formerly owned by the Italian explorer and philanthropist Guido Monzino, who donated the building and gardens to the FAI (National Trust of Italy). The Villa now hosts an extremely beautiful and rich museum of Monzino’s expeditions and also includes many art masterpieces of his collection. More recently, the property was used as movie-set for James Bond: Casino Royale and Star Wars: II Episode films.
You will then take a car-ferry ride towards Bellagio, one of the most famous and glamorous towns on the lake. You will have some free time for lunch in town. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants with a stunning panorama, and you can also shop at world-class stores and admire the town's centuries-old architecture.
In the late afternoon, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan.
Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.
Important: Please note that a moderate amount of walking (15 min) is involved to and from the car parking to Villa Balbianello.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to Milan Railway Station. Board the train to Genoa Railway Station. Here, you'll be greeted by your driver and taken to your hotel in the village of Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre.
The rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the breathtaking swimming pool of the hotel overlooking the rugged coastline of Cinque Terre or if you feel energetic you can take a stroll down to the marvellous village of Monterosso.
Overnight stay in Monterosso al Mare at Hotel Porto Roca.
After breakfast, today is at leisure to explore what Monterosso al Mare has to offer.
Alternatively, check out our optional extras to fill your day with a pre-booked experience (own expense).
Overnight in Monterosso al Mare at Hotel Porto Roca.
After breakfast, meet your guide at approximately 10.00am to begin a private Cinque Terre tour by local train:
- Monterosso al Mare, the largest and most visited of the villages
- Vernazza, "the beauty queen" of the Cinque Terre
- Corniglia, the smallest village, standing on a high cliff
- Manarola, a village that seems to climb the steep cliff on which it stands, overlooking the sea and the surrounding vineyards (and where most Instagram photos are taken!)
- Riomaggiore, an exquisite seaside town with views worthy of a postcard.
Return to your hotel by local train and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Monterosso al Mare at Hotel Porto Roca.
After breakfast, take your private transfer to La Spezia Railway Station.
Board your train to Florence. On arrival, you'll be greeted by a driver and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Calzaiuoli.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning meet your guide at the hotel and enjoy a private walking tour Florence (4 hours) with a visit to the Accademia Museum.
In the Accademia Gallery you can admire the best-known statue in the world, the imposing David by Michelangelo, a sculpture of absolute beauty, icon of the Renaissance. Inside the Accademia Gallery you can admire other important works by this famous artist such as “I Prigioni”, “San Matteo” and “Pietà di Palestrina”.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Calzaiuoli.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a Chianti Classico tour, with wine tastings and lunch.
Pick up at the hotel and travel through the hilly expanses of the old vineyards and olive groves, which
characterise the splendid Chianti territory - Greve, Panzano, Gaiole, Radda, Castellina e Castelnuovo
Berardenga. We will have a wine tasting and lunch in one of the most famous vineyards of the area, you
will be guided through a tasting of different wines of the Chianti area and organic extra virgin olive oil.
Return to Florence and the evening is yours to explore the city on your own.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Calzaiuoli.
After breakfast, today is at leisure to explore what Florence has to offer.
Alternatively, check out our optional extras to fill your day with a pre-booked experience (own expense).
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Calzaiuoli.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to Florence Railway Station. Board the train to Naples Railway Station. Here, you'll be greteed by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Naples at the Grand Hotel Santa Lucia.
After breakfast, today is at leisure to explore what Naples has to offer.
Alternatively, check out our optional extras to fill your day with a pre-booked experience (own expense).
Overnight stay in Naples at the Grand Hotel Santa Lucia.
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After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to Sorrento.
The day is at leisure to explore the beautiful coastal town of Sorrento.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner at the splendid Imperial Tramontano overlooking the bay of Sorrento.
Overnight stay in Sorrento at Imperiale Tramontano Hotel.
After breakfast, the day is at leisure to explore the beautiful coastal town of Sorrento.
Alternatively, check out our optional extras to fill your day with a pre-booked experience (own expense).
In the evening, enjoy a dinner at the splendid Imperial Tramontano overlooking the bay of Sorrento.
Overnight stay in Sorrento at Imperiale Tramontano Hotel.
After breakfast, take your private transfer to Naples Railway Station.
Board your train to Rome. On arrival, you'll be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Rome at Imperiale Hotel.
Enjoy a breakfast and your hotel, then put on a pair of confortable shoes and then start your small group of the Colosseum and Trastevere.
Today a must-see for every traveller who visits Rome: the Colosseum, the symbol of Rome! Your guide will take to the archaeological area to join a super-agile small group of less than 8 people. Gain your special access to the Colosseum and, once inside, learn about the bloody past of the Amphitheater led by passionate and expert guides. This huge travertine and tuff structure could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, all hungering for pretty gory shows such as hunting games or gladiatorial fights. The tour includes also a guided walk in the Roman Forum, the cultural and political centre of Ancient Rome, as well as a stroll around the Palatine Hill, the area where the city of Rome was legendary founded by Romulus and where the emperors used to live for centuries.
At the end of the tour time at your leisure and lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, join a family friendly, hands-on class of no more than 12 people in Trastevere at Lo Studio (Vicolo della Scalaccia 8). You’ll learn what ingredients are needed to make the perfect pizza dough, how to knead it and how to top it properly. And you’ll do it yourself, choosing your own ingredients: you’ll be free to experiment with various recipes and toppings. Bake the pizza in the oven and wait for it to turn into a thin-and-crispy-but-still-fluffy delicacy. While the pizza is in the oven, enjoy your well-earned rest! Relax and immerse yourself in the unique experience of an Italian pizza dinner. Start with a tasty bruschetta and make a toast to the good life: water, wine or a soft drink is included. Taste the pizza you prepared and find out whether you developed the skills of an authentic pizzaiolo.
After this unforgettable experience, you can take some time to stroll around on your own. Trastevere is one of the cores of the Roman nightlife, bustling and busy with pubs, restaurants and clubs for all ages. You can enjoy a walk before heading back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Rome at Imperiale Hotel.
After a rich breakfast, you will meet your driver who will take you to the meeting point with your local foodie guide.
You will enjoy a lovely walking tour through local food markets, grocery stores and gelato shops in the areas of Campo De’ Fiori, Trastevere, and the Jewish Ghetto. We know that walking makes one hungry, that’s why we thought you’d appreciate some pit-stops! You’ll enjoy a slice of freshly baked crispy “Pizza Bianca” (Rome’s own version of focaccia) cut in half horizontally and filled with thin slices of freshly cut mortadella: a traditional, more-Roman-than-the-Colosseum easy snack that locals love. And what about trying a “Supplì”? This little ball of deep-fried tomato sauce risotto with a heart of melted mozzarella cheese is everyone’s favorite street food. Pasta will be on the list too, along with some dishes from the Roman Jewish tradition: “Carciofo alla Giudìa”, a deep-fried artichoke that looks like a tiny sunflower, as well as “Filetto di Baccalà”, a battered and deep-fried fleshy cod fillet. Save some space for dessert, because we won’t skip our portion of artisan “Gelato”!
At the end of this experience, meet your driver to head to the Vatican area, ready to join a super-agile group of less than 8 people. Meet your professional guide and take a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter’s Basilica, skipping all lines! Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, the Geographical Maps and the beautiful Raphael’s rooms before arriving at the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece! After the Sistine Chapel you will be taken, through an exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, skipping long lines. At the end of the tour, time at your leisure to discover hidden corners of Rome.
Overnight stay in Rome at Imperiale Hotel.
After breakfast, today is at leisure to explore what Rome has to offer.
Overnight stay in Rome at Imperiale Hotel.
Breakfast and check out of your hotel. Enjoy a private transfer to the airport.
Hotel options
Milan
Its chic, contemporary atmosphere and strategic position near the shopping district of Corso Buenos Aires and Porta Venezia make the Starhotels Ritz an ideal starting point to experience Milan's fascinating charm.
Monterosso al Mare
Nestled in an incomparable scenery, surrounded by the pristine nature of the Cinque Terre National Park and its luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation and featuring an infinity-seawater pool, Hotel Porto Roca is the perfect place to stay to explore Monterosso al Mare and the closeby villages of the area.
Florence
Right in the historic heart of Florence, Hotel Calzaiuoli is a stylish property conveniently located between the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge). Its 54 rooms are characterized by elegant style and high-profile services, perfectly suitable to meet any requirement.
Naples
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia is an elegant Art Nouveau hotel, built in 1906 by the famous architect Giovan Battista Comencini. This wonderful accommodation offers majestic views over Mount Vesuvius, Castel dell'Ovo and the entire bay of Naples.
Sorrento
Overlooking the most beautiful part of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, the Imperial Hotel Tramontano, set in the centre of Sorrento, offers a classic, refined and elegant style dating back from the 16th century. Set in the midst of the hotel park, the freshwater pool offers terraces, solarium and towel service. The grounds also include a 16th century chapel and a lift that goes directly to a partner beach.
Rome
Ideally located in Via Veneto, the Hotel Imperial offers one of the most exclusive and convenient addresses in the city. This area’s finest shopping is just a step away. Cornerstone of the Roman culture such as the iconic Trevi’s Fountain and Spanish Steps are within easy walking distance, and getting to The Hotel Imperiale is hassle-free with the Rome’s effective public transports.
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