Cinque Terre & Milan - 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS - Liguria, Lombardy - FLY & DRIVE

Day 1: Pisa - Lerici -
La Spezia Arrival at Pisa airport and pick up your car. Continue to Lerici with its narrow streets (caruggi) and steep stairs that flow between the picturesque houses of the old town, first stop of this tour of Cinque Terre. At the end of the visit, continue to La Spezia, check-in at the hotel and accommodation. 
Day 2: La Spezia - Portovenere - 
La Spezia After breakfast, departure to Portovenere, in the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the Gulf of the Poets, name born from the love that great writers and poets have shown for this land. Enjoy the beauty of this small city, characterized by art, nature and sea, with its small harbour at the foot of the old town. Portovenere, together with the park of Cinque Terre, and the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, have been listed among UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We suggest to visit the three islands that are part of the Portovenere Regional Park. After the visit of Portovenere, continue towards La Spezia: a walk along the promenade offers beautiful views of the sea and the gulf with the Apuan Alps dominating the whole landscape. Back to the hotel and overnight. 
Day 3: La Spezia - Riomaggiore - Manarola - Monterosso al Mare 
After breakfast, departure to Riomaggiore, a picturesque fishing village, with tall, narrow pastel-coloured houses. Then, continue towards Manarola, which stands on a huge black reef, so that its colourful houses seem to emerge from the rock. Manarola is also known for the production of an excellent oil and the popular sweet wine Sciachetrá. Continuation to Monterosso for check-in at the hotel. 
Day 4: Monterosso al Mare - Corniglia - Vernazza
After breakfast, discover Monterosso, a famous tourist town, known for its elegant villas and its beautiful Fegina beach. Narrow streets (called caruggi) ascend to the old town, where the parish church of San Juan Bautista in Gothic style and the 17th century church of Saint Francis can be found. Here, it is possible to visit the literary park named to the poet Eugenio Montale, a native of these lands. Go back south to visit Corniglia, which rises a hundred metres above the sea, on top of a promontory and joined to a beach by a staircase of 365 steps. Its vineyards on the terrace prove the agricultural and engineering skills of the Italians in medieval times. Continue to Vernazza, the last town of Cinque Terre and splendid town that develops around the port. Enjoy the beautiful sunset over the sea of Vernazza and return to the hotel in Monterosso for overnight. 
Day 5: Monterosso al Mare - Sestri Levante - Rapallo - Portofino - Genoa 
After breakfast, departure towards Genoa, passing along the Riviera del Levante. En route, stop in Sestri Levante, a small town that hides picturesque coves in which to take a bath; Rapallo, a centre that perfectly combines history, art and landscape; and Portofino, an old and elegant town overlooking a sea of indescribable beauty, a jewel of the Italian landscape, where the Jet setter use to spend their time. At the end, drive to Genoa. Check-in at the hotel, accommodation and overnight. 
Day 6: Genoa 
After breakfast, discover the city of Genoa, one of the most important international harbours. A great work of restructuring of the whole area was entrusted to the architect Renzo Piano who made La Bolla, located near the famous Aquarium (the largest in Europe). The harbour hosts the famous lighthouse tower, better known as the Lanterna, today the symbol of Genoa. Crossed the “door” of the city, you enter the heart of Genoa. In the Strade Nuove neighborhood, Unesco heritage since 2006, it is possible to find the “Rolli” palaces, which impress with their architectural beauty and the value of the materials used in their construction. Among them, Rosso Palace, Bianco Palace and Doria Tursi Palace, which together form a group of museums with works by Caravaggio, Veronese, Guercino, Van Dyck, Canova and many other. Back to the hotel and overnight. 
Day 7: Genoa - Milan
After breakfast, departure towards Milan, famous for being the financial centre of Italy, and capital of Fashion. Built during the Renaissance, the Sforzesco Castle with the Torre del Filarete and the Sempione Park are located right in the heart of the city of Milan looking towards the Duomo, imposing Gothic representation of the power of the city during the time of the Lordships. Next to Piazza Duomo stands the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, considered to be Milan’s hall, also due to its elegant shops. Another gem of the city is the famous Navigli, ancient communication routes between the major water courses. The perfect place for your lunch or dinner in Milan. Check-in at the hotel, accommodation and overnight. 
Day 8: Milan 
After breakfast, enjoy free time before driving to Milan airport. Drop off your car and board the flight back home. Arrivederci!

Note: From 01/11 to 31/03 accommodation in Monterosso or Portovenere not available. Price includes 4 nights in La Spezia. NET RATES PER PERSON valid for minimum 2 participants. During Bank Holiday, fairs and events periods supplements, that will be reconfirmed upon booking, could be applied. The above program is just a suggestion. It can be partially changed, adding extra overnight in each of the mentioned cities or introducing other services such as sightseeing tours, local guide services, private visits, meals in typical restaurants. Children policy: Infant 0/1,99 y.o. free of charge; 3rd extra bed chd 2/9,99 y.o. 30% reduction on double room adult rates.
 

SERVICES Excursions/Experiences/Meals Day 1-8: Car Rental Economy category (Lancia New Ypsilon 1.2 69cv gold or similar) including pick up at Pisa airport and drop-off at Milano Malpensa airport, Unlimited mileage, CDW basic insurance (Collision damage waiver), THW basic insurance (Theft waiver), airport tax and VAT. RATES DO NOT INCLUDE Drinks at meals and entrance tickets  if not differently specified, tips, and everything not mentioned in “Rates include”. City tax compulsory to be paid at hotel (subject to change): La Spezia: € 2,50 per person per night in 3* and 4*; Genoa: € 1,50 per person per night in 3*, € 3,00 per person per night in 4*, € 4,50 per person per night in 5* category; Milan: € 3,00 per person per night in 3*; € 4,00 per person per night in 4*; € 5,00 per person per night in 5* category. CAR RENTAL SUPPLEMENT: Compact category (Fiat 500L POP STAR 1.3 Multijet 95cv  or similar),  € 45,00 per stay per car from 01/03 to 28/06 and from 18/08 to 31/10; € 55,00 from 29/06 to 17/08; Station Wagon category (Renault MEGANE ST / Limited 1,5 dci 110 cv S&S or similar ) € 75,00 per stay per car from 01/03 to 28/06 and from 18/08 to 31/10; € 90,00 from 29/06 to 17/08.