Private Tour 12 days Tuscany Portofino and Cinque Terre

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
1
The Baths of Caracalla were built by the will of the emperor Caracalla, the work began in 212 AD These famous public baths were the most impressive ever built in the Roman Empire until the inauguration of the Baths of Diocletian. Inside this gigantic rectangular enclosure, the spas were surrounded by libraries, gyms, gardens, animated by spectacular jets of water and rooms that offered various services. Currently in the Baths of Caracalla important music and opera performances are held, confirming the great fame they enjoyed in antiquity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
The Circus Maximus is located near the River Tiber, this strategic location allowed and facilitated trade and socialization with other peoples. Here the race of small horse-drawn carts was held for seven laps.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
The Vittoriano is the Altar of the Fatherland, it is located in the area of ancient Rome, it has great architectural and artistic value focused on the Risorgimento. During Fascism the Vittoriano became one of the stages of the regime led by Benito Mussolini.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Trajan's Market was the first Roman commercial center. This brick structure consisted of six floors with 150 commercial premises. The Imperial Forums were monumental squares considered the center of the political activity of ancient Rome, which over the centuries has been enriched with structures and buildings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument, a rectangular swimming pool famous all over the world and one of the symbols of Rome. In addition to becoming a scenario of Italian fashion, we must mention the important scene in the 1960 film by Federico Fellini - La Dolce Vita! and also the famous and well-known scene, with the beautiful Anita Ekberg who dives into the tub and invites Marcello Mastroianni to do the same.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Piazza di Spagna is beautiful and famous in the world of fashion, it is a gala dress because in July the famous Women Under the Stars parade is celebrated there. It is located in one of the best areas of Rome, in the streets famous for shopping and the designer.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The Flavian Amphitheatre "Il Colosseo" is the most famous monument in Rome and represents the first and largest stable masonry amphitheatre in the world. Construction was begun for Emperor Vespasian and concluded by Emperor Flavian. It hosted amphitheater games including: animal fights, the killing of condemned by ferocious animals or other types of executions and the famous gladiator fights.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
8
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums hold one of the largest art collections in the world, a huge collection of works of art accumulated over the centuries by the Popes. This visit includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel and the frescoed rooms, masterpieces by masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, the gloomy Caravaggio, the imposing Titian and the grandiose Michelangelo. They house works of art and masterpieces from all centuries, from Renaissance artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and da Vinci, as well as contemporary works of art by Van Gogh, Dalí and Picasso. You can also see ancient statues, sculptures, Egyptian art and more.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
At the center of the square stands the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi riding his horse, is located on a hill overlooking the right bank of the Tiber, on top of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rome from which you can enjoy the most suggestive panorama. At noon you can watch the characteristic cannon shot.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Over the years it has become famous and a destination for many tourists, it is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Rome, with narrow streets and narrow colored alleys, full of Roman trattorias, craft breweries, markets, shops and artisan shops but also simple B & Bs cheap hotels.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Piazza Navona
Formerly it was a stadium dedicated to athletic competitions, today it is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome which represents the Baroque style of the city, built by the Pamphili family
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a world famous monument, a temple dedicated to the worship of all the gods. Its circular shape and its characteristic portico at the entrance supported by sixteen Corinthian columns of gray and pink granite have made it immortal over time.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Campo de 'Fiori is one of the most famous squares in Rome, full of charm and history, it is the only square where there is no church and which has a double soul: in the morning it is a popular market where the voices of the Romans resonate. they sell fruit and vegetables; in the evening it is a lively square, especially for tourists, attracted by the small clubs surrounding the square.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Built as a tomb of Emperor Hadrian, it is another symbol of Rome which over the years has had different functions: a prison, a fortress, a residence and is currently a museum and venue for cultural events.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Rome - Montepulciano -Pienza - Siena (H)
3 stops
15
Montepulciano is a hilly and panoramic village, is one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany, rich in history, art and culture, has origins from the Etruscan people. Walking through the walls that enclose it you will immediately find yourself in the heart of the village, with characteristic shops and small shops full of charm. Known for the wealth of excellent vineyards, which give rise to the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After the city tour we would go to a winery for wine tasting
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
The tasting of the noble wine in Montepulciano includes a guided tour with an expert of the winery, a walk through the beautiful vineyards, a stop at the cellars of the estate and finally the tasting of 5 different types of wines, paired with delicious typical products of Tuscany. From the richness of its excellent vineyards, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is obtained.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Pienza is another jewel of Tuscany, an exclusive village known worldwide for its beauty, enjoys a strategic position on top of a hill offering a breathtaking view. Pecorino de Pienza is produced here, a very tasty cheese, more or less seasoned that you can taste in its small and charming shops along with many other typical local products.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Siena - San Gimignano - Pisa (H)
2 stops
18
Siena is an ancient medieval city built on three hills and surrounded by walls. The entire city was built around the Campo square, which has always been considered as a work of art. Its narrow streets, museums, palaces, squares, countless churches and towers, speak clearly of the history of this city and the type of noble life today. This visit includes a visit to the Cathedral of Siena.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
19
San Gimignano is a famous medieval village with a beautiful, well-preserved historic center, known for its imposing tower houses, symbols of their wealth and power, for the production of Vernaccia and saffron. A hilltop town surrounded by a green crown of olive trees, numerous cypresses and beautiful vineyards.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Pisa - La Spezia (H)
3 stops
20
Pisa is a city of art, an open-air museum and also a lively and modern city whose rhythms and everyday life are punctuated by an intense youth and student life. The leaning tower is the symbol of the city and the most famous Italian monument in the world, it is a 56-meter high white marble cylinder that was once the bell tower of the marble Romanesque cathedral.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
A true masterpiece of Pisan Romanesque, it represents the testimony of the prestige and wealth achieved by the maritime republic of Pisa at the time of its apogee. In the Cathedral is buried the patron saint, San Ranieri, to whom the city dedicates every year on the evening of June 16 the beautiful Luminara and on June 17 the historical Regatta on the Arno.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
The splendid Baptistery of Pisa, located in Piazza dei Miracoli, is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and is the largest baptistery in Italy and in the world. Circular in plan, with strong references to the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, it shows on the outside a first order of blind arches with single lancet windows and four doors aligned with the cardinal points; on the second order a corridor of arched columns, relating to the second phase of the construction work directed by Nicola Pisano
1 minute • Admission ticket included
Day 6
La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Santa Margherita in Ligure (H)
4 stops
23
There are five characteristic ancient villages located in Liguria, emerged in the late Middle Ages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. They extend over a stretch of rugged coastline of about 10 km and are surrounded by nature in a hilly territory characterized by terraces of dry stone walls that slope down to the sea. A place from which you can enjoy fabulous views, especially in summer, hiking through vineyards and olive groves. From the beginning of August it is possible to walk the famous "Via dell'Amore", a route that has become popular among couples in love, both locals and tourists, who went there to enjoy the enchanting views of the sea and the secluded tranquility offered by the path, it is a one-way walk of 30 min. 1.5 km long, from Riomaggiore to Manarola and can be accessed by reservation choosing a time slot. To have a more fascinating and interesting day, we recommend visiting Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
24
is a fraction of the municipality of Riomaggiore in the province of La Spezia. One of the most charming and romantic villages of the Cinque Terre, built on a 70-meter high rock with colorful houses overlooking the sea. It is all up and down, with steep and narrow alleys leading to a small square near the sea where you can find several seafood restaurants. Manarola does not have a beach, the seabed in the marina is deep and from the rocks you can take a swim and a few dips.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
25
It is one of the most beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre, famous worldwide for its atmosphere and is considered a jewel between sea and rock. For some it is the most picturesque village in the Cinque Terre, so much so that in 2013 the New York Times named it as one of the 46 places in the world to visit absolutely. It offers a unique landscape made of dry stone walls and fields overlooking the sea that characterize its beauty. The town is crossed by steep and narrow streets that descend towards the main road and end in a small square in front of the marina.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
26
It is an ancient village that is part of the Cinque Terre, is divided into two neighborhoods, two souls, both tourist in their own way.The first ancient, fascinating, sophisticated, able to satisfy our neo-medieval, artistic, bohemian taste. The second rational, practical, modern and seaside. The beauty of Monterosso is that these souls are not at odds with each other, on the contrary, they coexist very well in a subtle harmony. So much so that only a small pedestrian tunnel, barely a hundred meters long, is enough to separate them. Yet, the cut between the two Monterossos can be at the same time sharp and radical. Monterosso, is the classic gateway to the Cinque Terre. Probably the best place to stay, especially for those interested in the sea and beach life. The one where most trains stop, and the one that in many ways, has the pulse of the small "capital". It is the largest of the Cinque Terre and offers a sandy beach with crystal clear waters.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Santa Margherita in Ligure - Portofino - Santa Margherita in Ligure (H)
2 stops
27
Santa Margherita in Ligure is many tourists the gateway to the wonders of this region. The locals simply call her “Saint”. Called the Pearl of the Tigullio, after the gulf it overlooks, Santa Margherita Ligure is one of the most popular resorts on the Ligurian Riviera, framed between the sea and the mountains. From the noble past remain the splendid liberty palaces of the center and a villa with a huge garden of rare plants. Margaret of Antioch is the patron saint, Virgin and martyr, much venerated since ancient times among the Greeks. Margaret, or Marina (Antioch of Pisidia, 275-290), was a Christian girl, venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches who consider her patron saint of childbirth. In Santa we can visit: Villa Durres, Castle of Santa Margherita Ligure, Piazza Caprera, Magic Flute Park, Museums of Santa Margherita Ligure, Lungomare di Santa Margherita Ligure and the monument to Christopher Columbus.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
28
Portofino, a village nestled between seas and mountains, is a small jewel of which the entrances of the facades that surround the famous square that gently descends onto the marina stand out and has always been considered the most "in" village in Liguria. Portofino owes its name to the Latin “Portus Delphini“, which means “Port of Dolphins” because of the large number of dolphins that populated its sea. Instead, shoppers can visit the small souvenir shops, luxury designer shops and the famous as well as traditional craft tailors. Attractions to visit include: The church of the divine Martino, the church of San Giorgio inside which are kept the remains of the Patron Saint and from whose square you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the village, the Oratory of Our Lady of the Assumption, the ancient military fortress Castello di San Giorgio or Castello Brown, from which you can appreciate a breathtaking view, today the absolute best place for events, exhibitions and more.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Santa Margherita in Ligure - Modena - Maranello (H)
2 stops
29
The Balsamic Vinegar production company offers a limited and high quality selection of products, the result of a refined knowledge acquired over the years. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena embodies important values such as dedication to the work of the Earth, the transmission of knowledge and the maintenance of traditions, which have always distinguished the Lonardi family and the Modenese culture. It is a food condiment with DOP brand, obtained from the processing of typical Modenese grapes, such as Trebbiano and Lambrusco. The complexity of its characteristics is given, not only by the long maturation, but above all by the particular environmental conditions and the microclimate of the Modenese territory. Its uniqueness and its many beneficial properties have allowed it to become a sought-after and appreciated product all over the world, winning the appellation of “Black Gold of Modena”. Tasting of traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is included.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
30
Maranello is located south of Modena, between the plain and the first hills leading to the Apennines, a place known worldwide for being the headquarters of the prestigious Ferrari car manufacturer. Maranello is synonymous in the world with cutting-edge cars, high performance and technologies: it is the home of the Ferrari “red”. Every year thousands of fans from all over the world gather here to share their love for engines and Formula One. If you are also part of this group, you are obliged to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, inaugurated in 1990, a place to visit at least once in a lifetime. Given the presence of the Ferrari Museum, Maranello is a popular place all year round, but if you prefer to enjoy the visit in a mild climate, the most recommended seasons are spring and autumn. And if you want you can take a ride in a Ferrari with an experienced co-driver who will help you drive with complete safety. You can choose the model you want.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Maranello - Florence (H)
2 stops
31
It's one of the Gothic masterpieces. The cathedral of Florence is one of the largest churches in Italy and still remains the largest masonry cathedral ever built. One of the aims of its construction was to overcome the cathedrals of its Tuscan rivals Pisa and Siena, both in size and in richness of decorations in marble and sculpture. Inside you can admire one of the largest frescoes in the world: 3600 square meters of paintings
1 hour • Admission ticket included
32
Piazzale Michelangelo is dedicated to the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo, offering a beautiful panoramic view that embraces the heart of Florence and the Arno. It is the most famous observation point of the city and is certainly a must for tourists visiting the city. Today the square is crowded with tourists, stalls and a large bronze reproduction of Michelangelo's David.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Florence - Florence (H)
4 stops
33
The three unified galleries inside, constitute for quantity and quality a precious collection of priceless works of art and is considered among the most important museums in the world. A museum complex in Florence that houses the Gallery of Statues and Paintings, the Vasari Corridor and the collections of Palazzo Pitti. The architectural body of the “U”-shaped building makes it unique and among the most superb examples of Renaissance architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
34
Ponte Vecchio
The famous Ponte Vecchio was the first and oldest bridge crossing the Arno River at its narrowest point. For those visiting Florence it is a must stop for souvenir photos of tourists. Before reaching the splendor and fame of today, it was the bridge of butchers and vegetables. Then the shops were considered inappropriate and it was decided to evict the butchers to give commercial space to artisans and goldsmiths, who still continue the traditional jewelry work known throughout the world. Curiously, the Ponte Vecchio in 1938 was visited by Hitler, Mussolini and the Nazi and Fascist hierarchies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
35
Known as Palazzo della Signoria it is characterized by a 94 meter high tower. It represents the best synthesis of the city's fourteenth-century civil architecture and is one of the most famous civic buildings in the world. Today, in addition to being a municipal seat with the office of the Mayor, it is also a museum that houses magnificent rooms where valuable works of great historical and artistic value are exhibited.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
36
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria has always been the center of civil, political and social life of citizens, today rich in masterpieces of art and architecture. The square is dominated by the turreted silhouette of Palazzo Vecchio, one of the best synthesis of 14th century civil architecture. The “Fountain of Neptune” with a basin in the center of which stands the giant marble statue of the god of the waters. The statue of David, is the marble copy and is the emblem of the victory of the Florentine Republic against all enemies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Florence - The Mall Outlet - Orvieto (H)
1 stop
37
Spend a fantastic day in the splendour of the green Tuscan countryside, the spectacle of nature that changes colour in every season. The Mall outlet is located in a unique and exclusive environment, it is a charming destination for luxury shopping at extremely advantageous prices, visit it will be a real shopping outlet experience, thanks to the selection of the most exclusive brands of international fashion, you will find the most important and discounted products of excellence such as: men's, women's, children's clothing, footwear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, make-up, perfumes, lifestyle and gift items. Remember that while purchasing the various products, you will receive a form in stores to request an early VAT refund. After shopping you can go to the Tax Free Lounge at The Mall outlet center to receive your refund; this service is dedicated to customers residing outside the European Union.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Orvieto - Roma (H)
4 stops
38
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is a wonderful masterpiece of Gothic architecture in central Italy. In particular, famous throughout the world is the magnificence of its facade, which slenders upwards with its towers. Inside the cathedral you can appreciate the decorations and especially the frescoes of the greatest Italian painters of the time.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
39
Orvieto was a city of great luster in the various historical epochs passed, with the Etruscan civilization knew a period of great splendor and importance, so much so that it became the hub and the most populated and important center of the vast territory of Etruria. The heart of the city of Orvieto is Piazza del Duomo, a valuable area overlooked by ancient palaces and stands the imposing structure of the Duomo , whose wonderful facade shines with polychrome marble and mosaics, monopolizing attention for the purity of its lines.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
40
It is located in the center of Orvieto and is a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering, it was built in the sixteenth century to guarantee water to citizens at all times of the year, especially in case of disaster or prolonged attack. The birth of the Well of Orvieto draws inspiration from the Irish cave known today as the Purgatory of St Patrick.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
41
The exploration of the city's subsoil, begun by private individuals and subsequently surveyed by institutions, has led to the discovery of more than 1200 artificial cavities. Most of the underground environments of Orvieto are the result of initiatives undertaken almost always by private individuals. Yet beneath the buildings and churches, there are more than a thousand empty zones and this constitutes an anti-seismic buffer
1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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