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Italy, 11 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route from Piedmont to the Ligurian Coast
A picture-postcard route through northern and central Italy
Few road trips can claim to include the attractions seen on the Tour from Piedmont to the Ligurian Coast, a classic to enjoy behind the wheel while discovering some of Italy's most stunning corners. From the cosmopolitan, historical and fashion-forward Milan, this is a fascinating trip that will take you to the main attractions of the north and centre of the country. A combination of major cities, rural outposts and stunning stretches of coastline. From the boutiques of Milan and the idyllic surroundings of Lakes Como and Maggiore to the incredible House of Savoy palaces in and around Turin. The trip then covers Genoa, the proud capital of Liguria, and the ever-charming and glamorous Italian Riviera. Along the way, fall in love with such special places as Portofino or the Cinque Terre villages. And to round it all off, the eternal Tuscany. Iconic cities such as Pisa and Florence and charming towns such as Lucca will let you experience the Italian dolce vita at first hand.
Departure date
Departures from November 2024 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Cork...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Milan - Como
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Day 2 Como - Lake Como - Lugano - Lake Maggiore (Arona - Stresa)
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Day 3 Lake Maggiore (optional visit to the Borromean Islands)
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Day 4 Lake Maggiore - Turin
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Day 5 Turin - Tour of the Savoy palaces (Moncalieri - Racconigi - Stupinigi Rivoli - Venaria - Basilica di Superga) - Turin
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Day 6 Turin - Culinary route (Cuneo - Bra - Pollenzo - Barolo - Alba) - Turin
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Day 7 Turin - Asti - Genoa
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Day 8 Genoa - Santa Margherita Ligure - Rapallo - Portofino - La Spezia
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Day 9 La Spezia - Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore - Manarola - Corniglia - Vernazza - Monterosso al Mare) - La Spezia
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Day 10 La Spezia - Pisa - Lucca - Florence
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Day 11 Florence - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Como.
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Selected meal plan in Como.
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Stay in selected hotel in Stresa.
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Selected meal plan in Stresa.
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Stay in selected hotel in Turin.
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Selected meal plan in Turin.
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Stay in selected hotel in Genoa.
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Selected meal plan in Genoa.
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Stay in selected hotel in La Spezia.
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Selected meal plan in La Spezia.
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Stay in selected hotel in Florence.
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Selected meal plan in Florence.
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Rent-a-car.
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Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.
Your trip doesn't include
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Accommodation taxes in Florence direct payment in facility.
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Parking in central Florence. The best way to enjoy Florence's historic centre is to park your car and explore the old town by foot. Please note that car parks in the city centre are usually more expensive. Depending on your hotel's location, here are some recommendations. There is a public car park in Piazzale Michelangelo, very close to the centre. It is usually filled early in the day due to its location. Another option is to leave your car in one of the car parks outside the city centre and take public transport, such as the tram or bus. For example, you could park in the Villa Costanza car park off the A1 motorway and, from there, take tram # 1 to the city centre. Near the centre, you'll find parking in Via del Sansavino and Via del Gelsomino. Another option is to go to the car park in Firenze Impruneta (formerly called Firenze Certosa), and from there take bus 37 to central Florence in 20 minutes. For more information, please check the official website of the municipality of Florence: http://mobilita.comune.fi.it/muoversi/muoversi/parcheggi.html. In the Firenze Parcheggi Sp section you'll find a list of car parks managed by the Firenze Parcheggi Spa public agency.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.