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About this trip

We are super excited to go back and spend more time in Italy...so much to see! Come join us starting out in northern Italy spending a few days exploring stunning Lake Como region. After that we will catch a train and head to Cinque Terre, this is one of our favorite places of all time! Explore the 5 towns built into the side of cliffs of the Italian Riviera coastline. This truly will be an unforgettable trip...combining great food, relaxation, and active adventures you  won't one to miss this one! Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps. The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that meet at the resort town of Bellagio. At the bottom of the southwest branch lies the city of Como, home to Renaissance architecture and a funicular that travels up to the mountain town of Brunate. Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers sweeping sea vistas. Trip Highlights/Information Snapshot: Regions visited Lake Como & Cinque Terre •  7 Nights/8 Days Accommodation with Breakfast •  4 Group Dinners •  3 Group Lunch •  Guided Hike in Lake Como •  1 Day Lake Como Ferry card •  Ferry pass to/from Como with Funicular Ride to Brunate •  Guided Hike in 5 Terre with National Park trails and train pass •  All transportations to and from all destinations •  2 Tour Leaders throughout Airport to Fly Into: Malpensa Airport Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa For transportation, please arrive after 10 am and before 4 pm October 9th and depart after 4 pm on the 16th. Deposit: $299 Payment Plan available - Broken down into 12 payments
 

Itineraries

Day 1 - Sat October 9th

Date : October 9, 2021

Time : 12:00 am

Arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport

Arrival at Milano Malpensa Airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Lake Como by private bus.

Accommodations in Lake Como Area - Bellagio Hotel Splendid or similar

Group Dinner at Hotel ( included)

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 2 - Sun October 10th

Date : October 10, 2021

Exploring Lake Como Region

AM: The Lake Como Greenways is a leisurely and pleasant hike (6 miles - 10km) through ancient villages, stunning villas and gardens, Romanesque and Baroque churches by the breathtaking landscape of Lake Como.

Group Lunch by the Lake (included)

PM: Free afternoon  – Choose from Optional Activities (Kayak tour, Bike tour, Cooking class, Private Boat tour, Trekking)

Accommodations - Lake Como Area - Bellagio Hotel Splendid or similar 

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 3 Mon October 11th

Date : October 11, 2021

Explore Lake Como by Ferry

AM: Spend the morning/day on Lake Como with a ferry day pass that allows you to hop on and off visiting multiple towns along the shores.

PM: Free afternoon – Optional Activities on own (Kayak tour, Bike tour, Cooking class, Private boat tour, Trekking, or just Relaxing and exploring)

Accommodations in Lake Como Area - Bellagio Hotel Splendid or similar 

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 4 Tues October 12th

Date : October 12, 2021

Explore Lake Como Region - Brunate

AM: Ferry to Como and the take the funicular to Brunate for amazing views from the mountains along the lake.

Group Lunch in Como (included)

PM: Free afternoon – Optional Activities

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 5 Wed October 13th

Date : October 13, 2021

Travel to Cinque Terre by private bus

AM: Transfer to the Italian Riviera - CINQUE TERRE by private bus

Group Lunch (Included)

PM: Walk around town and Aperitivo Al Fresco and Explore.

Accommodations in La Spenzia (5 Terre) Hotel Genova or similar

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 6 Thurs October 14th

Date : October 14, 2021

Explore Cinque Terre Villages

AM: Transfer by boat or Train to Riomaggiore – the first of the Cinque Terre Villages. Walk the coastal path (or hop on the train) between Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Visit charming, colorful towns along the way.

PM: Free Afternoon - Optional Activities on own (Cinque Terre Kayak tour, Sunset boat tour, Trekking, Cooking class, Porto Venere/Portofino day tour, relax and explore)

Return by Boat. One of the best ways to enjoy this beautiful coastline is seeing it from the seaside.

Group dinner in La Spenzia 

Accomodation in La Spezia (5 Terre) Hotel Genova or Similar

Day 7 Fri October 15th

Date : October 15, 2021

Explore Cinque Terre Villages

Free Time - Optional Activities (TBD)

Possible Options TBD -

- Cinque Terre Kayak Tour - Sunset boat Tour
- Trekking
- Cooking class

- Porto Venere / Portofino day tour

Group Farewell Dinner in La Spezia (Included)

Accommodation - La Spezia (5 Terre) Hotel Genova or similar

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)

Day 8 Sat October 16th

Date : October 16, 2021

Departure Day - Travel Back to Milano Malpensa Airport

Departure day - Travel Back To Milano Malpensa Airport. (When booking flights home, make sure your  Departures for 4:00PM or later!

(Schedule subject to change by coaches and staff depending on weather  and unforeseen circumstances.)


  • Airport Transportation
    Airport Pick Up and Drop Off. For transportation, please arrive after 10am and before 4pm October 10th and depart after 4pm on the 17th.

  • Activity Transportation
    Private transportation for all activities indictated in Itinerary

  • Accomodations
    8 days 7 nights

  • Meals
    Meals indicated in the itinerary (6 group dinners & 3 group lunches)

  • Activities Included
    Guided Hike Lake Como, 1 Day Lake Como Ferry card, Guided Walking tour of Como with Funicular Ride to Brunate, Group Apertif in La Spezia, 1 Day Cinque Terre Card

  • Airfare
    Airfare Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
    Trip Insurance is NOT included. We REQUIRE Trip Insurance now for ALL our Trips. It will give you the peace of mind if something unexpectedly was to come up, it would be covered.

  • Alcoholic Drinks
    Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, and tips

  • Other Meals
    All Meals not included in the itinerary you will be responsible for them.

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