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Romance in Italy’s Tuscany & Italian Riviera

Florence, Tuscany & Cinque Terre

Best time to travel
Apr – Oct
Ideal Length
10 nights
Perfect for
Couples
From (incl flights)
€4,599 pp

At a glance

  • International flights from Dublin to Pisa.
  • All private transfers.
  • 10 nights’ luxury accommodation in Florence, San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Porto Venere.
  • Exclusive cultural and gastronomic experiences in Florence and San Casciano in Val di Pesa including cycling tours, private art discoveries and a cookery class.
  • Discover the beauty and glamour of the Italian Riviera with guided hikes and an exploration of the Cinque Terre’s string of centuries-old villages.
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Introduction

Fall in love with enchanting landscapes as you explore the beautiful Italian regions of Tuscany and Liguria. On this suggested itinerary, experience pure romance as we take you on a captivating couple’s vacanza in Italy. Start in Florence, home to the Renaissance and world-class art, exploring the city’s landmarks and picturesque stradas by bike. Continue to San Casciano in Val di Pesa where you’ll indulge in romantic meals and culinary experiences in the heart of Chianti before completing your holiday experience on the glamorous Italian Riviera.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Pisa.

Your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury hotel in the heart of Florence, where you will spend the next three nights.

Take in the sights and sounds on a guided cycling tour of Florence.

Ride through the narrow stradas and pedestrian areas as you visit the city’s most important landmarks and more secluded spots which are not accessible by car. Along the way, stop to sample a selection of local snacks including classic cantuccini.

Florence
Experience the Accademia and Uffizi alongside an art expert.

On a privately guided tour, experience the iconic statue of David at the Accademia Gallery. Continue to the Uffizi Gallery to learn about the history behind masterpieces of Renaissance artists like Botticelli, Giotto and Michelangelo.

Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery
Transfer to San Casciano in Val di Pesa.

You will be privately transferred to one of our luxury partner properties where you will spend three nights. San Casciano is highly renowned for its production of wine and olive oil as well as its many historical castles and churches.

Relais Villa Olmo, San Casciano
Experience traditional Tuscan gastronomy in the heart of Chianti.

Delight in a tour of the historical Castello di Meleto. Afterwards, it’s time to roll up those sleeves as you take part in a cooking class with a culinary maestro. Complete your experience with a delicious wine tasting followed by an afternoon lunch.

Cooking class, Chianti
Transfer to Porto Venere on the beautiful Ligurian coast.

You will be privately transferred to the picturesque village of Porto Venere. Enjoy a four nights’ stay at a luxury hotel that overlooks the Italian Riviera. Settle in and explore the property and local area at leisure.

Grand Hotel Portovenere
Discover the five tiny medieval villages of the Cinque Terre.

Travel between the colourful villages by ferry in the company of your local guide. Wander the picturesque harbours, capture marvellous photographs and enter inside a traditional trattoria promising the perfect seafood lunch.

Seafood, Portofino
Hike along the stunning Cinque Terre coastline from Volastra to Manarola.

Follow a scenic trail past vineyards and pockets of verdant forest. Tread through magnificent tunnels of interwoven branches, catching glimpses of the beautiful azure coast below. Arrive in Manarola to return by transfer to your luxury hotel.

Vineyard in Ponikve
Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Grand-Hotel-Minerva

Grand Hotel Minerva

Located in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Grand Hotel Minerva is in the perfect location to explore the Renaissance city of Florence.

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Relais-Villa-Olmo

Relais Villa Olmo

On the Florentine hills, at the gateway to the Chianti region, Relais Villa Olmo offers a real taste of rural Italy. Situated within an agricultural estate and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

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Grand Hotel Portovenere

The Grand Hotel Portovenere overlooks the Gulf of Poets and is the perfect base for exploring the coastal town of Porto Venere as well as the famous Cinque Terre.

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What people are saying

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Sharon & family – Greece, July 2019

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