8 days tour

Self-Drive Tour: Charming Lakes & Riviera (8Day/7Nights)

Self-Drive Tour: Charming Lakes & Riviera (8Day/7Nights)

This tour includes:

Meals

7 breakfasts 1 Martini discovery tour with final tasting 1 dinner (drinks not included)

Accommodation

2 nights in 4* hotel in Milan - ANDREOLA CENTRAL MILANO or 4* similar 1 night in 4* hotel in Turin - BOSTON ART HOTEL or 4* similar 1 night in 4* hotel in Genova - AC HOTEL GENOVA BY MARRIOTT or 4* similar 2 nights in 4* hotel in La Spezia - THE POET or 4* similar 1 night in 4* hotel in Grosseto area - FATTORIA LA PRINCIPINA or 4* similar

Transport

Car rental cat. Intermediate/compact (Toyota Yaris or similar) from day 1 to day 8 Pick-up: Venice day 1 (Mon-Sat hrs 08:00-22:00, Sunday hrs 08:00-13:00) Drop-off: Rome day 8 (Fco Mon-Sun hrs 08:00-20:00/ Termini Mon-Fri hrs 08:00-20:00, Saturday hrs 08:00-18:00, Sunday hrs 08:00 -13:00) INCLUDING: -One Way supplement -Unlimited km -Automatic transmission -Zero Excess coverage (includes: zero deductible in case of damage, excluding roof, bottom of the car, windows and tires - cancellation of the deductible in case of theft (for the regions of Apulia -Campania and Lazio are expected to reduce by 30% compared to the standard deductible) -Additional driver -Airport, rail and traffic charges -4G+ Wi-Fi router

Guide

1 regular boat tour ticket of the Garda Lake 1 entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta 1 entrance ticket to Wimu Wine Museum in Barolo 1 entrance ticket to Villa del Principe di Genova 1 regular boat tour ticket in le Cinque Terre

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Itinerary of your trip Self-Drive Tour: Charming Lakes & Riviera (8Day/7Nights)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Venice - Verona - Sirmione โ€“ Milan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Venice - Verona - Sirmione โ€“ Milan

      In the morning, we pick up the rental car at Venice airport or at the gates of the city (Piazzale Roma), then departure for Verona. Here you will be given either the possibility to take a guided walk through the historic centre with a visit to the โ€™Juliet Balconyโ€™ and skip-the-line entrance to the Arena, or join a cooking lesson to learn how to prepare a real Italian risotto, typical of this region. In the afternoon continuation to Sirmione, the pearl of Garda Lake, where a short boat cruise on the lake is included which will allow you to admire what was once Maria Callasโ€™ Villa, the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, known as Catullo Caves, and finally the Scaligero Castello from an unusual perspective, passing under its drawbridges. After these visits, we continue towards Milan. Arrival in the evening and hotel accommodation.

      No meals included

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided tour of Verona with skip-the-line entrance to the Arena, Risotto & Pasta cooking class.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Milan โ€“ Tremezzina - Como - Bellagio - Milan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Milan โ€“ Tremezzina - Como - Bellagio - Milan

      Breakfast at the hotel, then free morning to visit the city. It is possible either to participate in a guided tour of the centre, which reaches the main symbols of the city, such as the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, La Scala theatre house and the Sforzesco Castle, or use the hop-on / hop-off tourist bus with multilingual audio guide. Alternatively, you can take a thorough visit of the Duomo with access to the crypt and the panoramic terraces, or of La Scala theatre house.Early In the afternoon, departure for Tremezzina on Como Lake, entrance to Villa Carlotta, where you can visit the museum admire the gardens all around.Free time to spend discovering the villages that line the lake, such as Tremezzo, Cernobbio, the ancient village of Bellagio with its noble villas and magnificent gardens. Do not miss Como, where you can either participate in a food tour to taste the local delicacies or, those who want to, can stop for a romantic boat ride with dinner in a charming restaurant on the lake with panoramic views. Return to Milan in the late afternoon or after dinner, overnight stay at the hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided tour of the centre of Milan, Hop-on / hop-off tourist bus, Skip-the-line visit of the Duomo or La Scala theatre house, Como Lake food tour, Como Lake Dinner & Cruise.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Milan - Turin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Milan - Turin

      Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to reach Pessione, home of the factory where the famous Martini is produced: here you can explore the museum of Casa Martini, discover all the secrets of vermouth, and finally a special tasting. Those who wish can also participate in a 2-hour Vermouth Masterclass, a unique experience to learn the techniques of preparing distillates and aromatic extracts. Continuation to Turin, first capital of the kingdom of Italy, which hosts numerous royal palaces and historic coffee houses. It is possible to book a walking tour with private guide, visit the Egyptian Museum and the Cinema Museum, or join a tour of the esoteric Turin, an intriguing and mysterious path to discover the secrets of the city. For the sweet toothed it is possible to live the experience of an authentic โ€œroyal snackโ€, a tradition born in the eighteenth century at the Savoy Court to appease hunger between lunch and dinner: it is a sweet break including hot chocolate, biscuits and chocolates. Overnight stay at Hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Vermouth Masterclass at Casa Martini, Walking tour with private guide, Card including entrance to 2 museums at your choice, Tour of the esoteric Turin, the โ€œRoyal snackโ€.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Turin - Barolo - Alba - Savona - Genova
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Turin - Barolo - Alba - Savona - Genova

      Breakfast at the hotel, then early departure to the famous Langhe vinary-growing area, recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The first stop will be in Barolo, where the entrance to the Wimu Wine Museum is included, an immersion in the world of wine, its culture and its myth. We continue to Alba, home of the very precious white truffle. Here you can participate in an exciting truffle hunt accompanied by a real โ€™trifulauโ€™.The next stop will be in Savona, with its imposing Priamar Fortress overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Here you can walk around the city by yourselves or book a private guide. At the end of the day we arrive in Genoa, widely famous for its large aquarium.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Alba: truffle hunting in Alba, Walking tour with private guide in Savona.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Genova - Portofino - La Spezia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Genova - Portofino - La Spezia

      After breakfast at the hotel, an entrance to Villa del Principe follows, the largest and most sumptuous noble residence in the city of Genoa. You will be given the opportunity to enter the beautiful villa and stroll through the imposing garden that once hosted Emperor Charles V and was the home of the successive generations of the Doria Pamphilj family.Rest of the morning to discover the main monuments and alleys of the historic centre, called โ€œcaruggiโ€, we can organize a guided tour.Then we continue towards La Spezia. Depending on the time available, you can stop in one or more of the many towns along the coast. We suggest not to miss the fishing village of Camogli and the small gem of Portofino, famous all over the world. Rapallo and Sestri Levante also deserve a stop. At the end of the day we arrive in La Spezia, the starting town for exploring the Cinque Terre. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Walking tour of Genoa.

  • Day 6 Day 6: La Spezia - Cinque Terre - La Spezia (By Boat)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: La Spezia - Cinque Terre - La Spezia (By Boat)

      Breakfast at the hotel, then full day dedicated to the discovery of the famous Cinque Terre, the stretch of coast with the 5 fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A ticket for the ferry operating between La Spezia and the 5 villages is included. You can get on and off freely throughout the day. For gastronomy enthusiasts, we can organize a wine tasting in Manarola or Monterosso, or a cooking lesson to learn how to make the pesto. Overnight stay at hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Wine tasting in Manarola or Monterosso,  Pesto making class in Levanto.

  • Day 7 Day 7: La Spezia - Lucca - Pisa โ€“ Grosseto Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: La Spezia - Lucca - Pisa โ€“ Grosseto Area

      Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to Lucca, a wonderful small town full of treasures, such as the beautiful Amphitheatre Square, elliptical in shape because it rises right above an ancient Roman amphitheatre. The next stop is in Pisa, the city of the famous leaning tower. Here we can organize a guided walk with a presentation of the monuments in Piazza dei Miracoli, namely the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Campo Santo and the Bell Tower. For the bravest who want to experience the thrill of climbing to the top of the tower, there is the possibility of purchasing an additional ticket.After the stop in Pisa, we continue southwards. Arrival in the evening at the hotel in the outskirts of Grosseto, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

      OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Walking tour of Pisa, Ticket to climb the top  of the Tower of Pisa.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Grosseto Area - Viterbo - Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Grosseto Area - Viterbo - Rome

      After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Rome.Along the way, we recommend stopping at the wonderful Tarot Garden, an artistic park made up of huge sculptures created by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, inspired by Gaudรญโ€™s Park Gรผell in Barcelona. Another absolutely recommended stop is in Viterbo, known as the City of the Popes. Here we suggest visiting the Popesโ€™ Palace and the medieval quarter of San Pellegrino on oneโ€™s own, or to admire the Villa Lante in Bagnaia nearby, which houses one of the most famous Italian gardens, full of fountains, waterfalls, caves and water games.  At the end of the day, we return the car to Rome Fiumicino airport or Termini station,  but you can continue the journey by joining another itinerary of ours.

      Meals included: Breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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