Genoa, the colorful villages of 5 Terres, Pisa, the Island of Elba
8
Days
7
Nights
Summary of Key Activities Genoa: Explore historic and cultural sites. Cinque Terre: Guided boat tour of La Vernazza, Monterosso, and Portovenere. Pisa: Visit the iconic leaning tower and other historical sites. Elba Island: Discover Portoferraio, Rio Marina mines, Porto Azzuro, Capoliveri, Mont Capanne, and Marciana Marina. Free day in Genoa: Enjoy the vibrant city at your own pace.
- Genoa: Explore historic and cultural sites.
- Cinque Terre: Guided boat tour of La Vernazza, Monterosso, and Portovenere.
- Pisa: Visit the iconic leaning tower and other historical sites.
- Elba Island: Discover Portoferraio, Rio Marina mines, Porto Azzuro, Capoliveri, Mont Capanne, and Marciana Marina.
- Free day in Genoa: Enjoy the vibrant city at your own pace.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Departure 9:00 p.m.Place Nation:
Departure from Paris towards Genoa.
Day 2 :
Arrival in Genoa
2:00 p.m.: Arrival in Genoa.
Activities:
Free afternoon to explore Genoa: colorful streets, Palazzo Ducale, San Andrea cloister, Piazza delle Erbe, the port, Christopher Columbus' house, Genoese Palace, Belvedere Montaldo.
Accommodation: Night at the 3-star B&B Genova.
Day 3 :
Cinque Terre and Pisa
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
7:30 a.m.: Departure towards La Spezia.
9:00 a.m.: Arrival in La Spezia, meet French-speaking guide.
Activities:
Boat tour of Cinque Terre: visit La Vernazza, Monterosso, and Portovenere.
Free lunch in Monterosso.
Return to La Spezia by boat.
Evening:
Return to the bus towards Pisa.
7:30 p.m.: Arrival in Pisa, check-in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Night in a 3 or 4-star hotel, Pisa or surrounding area.
Day 4 :
Pisa and Elba Island
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 a.m.: Free time in Pisa: explore the Tower of Pisa, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Baptistery of Saint John of Pisa.
1:00 p.m.: Departure towards Piombino.
Afternoon:
Early afternoon boarding for Elba Island.
3:30 p.m.: Arrival in Portoferraio.
Free time to explore: historic center, Medici fortresses, covered market, Villa dei Mulini, National Museum of the Bonaparte House.
Accommodation: Dinner and night at the 4-star AIRONE hotel in Portoferraio.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:30 a.m.: Departure towards Rio Marina.
9:30 a.m.: Arrival in Rio Marina.
Activities:
Visit to the mines: museum and mining trails by train.
12:00 p.m.: Departure towards Porto Azzuro.
Activities:
Free lunch and explore the historic center, colorful streets, local architecture, Fort San Giacomo.
2:00 p.m.: Departure towards Capoliveri.
Activities:
Free afternoon to explore Capoliveri: Le Fosso, la Torre, la Fortezza, le Baluardo districts.
5:30 p.m.: Return to Portoferraio.
Accommodation: Free time, dinner, and night at the 4-star AIRONE hotel in Portoferraio.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 a.m.: Departure towards Marciana.
10:00 a.m.: Arrival in Marciana.
Activities:
Cable car to Mont Capanne, enjoy the views.
12:30 p.m.: Arrival in Marciana Marina.
Activities:
Free time and lunch, explore Borgo del Cotone district.
2:00 p.m.: Return to Portoferraio for crossing.
3:00 p.m.: Arrival in Portoferraio, crossing to Piombino.
4:30 p.m.: Arrival in Piombino.
Evening:
Coach towards Genoa.
9:00 p.m.: Arrival in Genoa.
Accommodation: Night at the 3-star B&B Genova.
Day 7 :
Grottaglie and Ostuni
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 a.m.: Departure towards Grottaglie.
10:15 a.m.: Arrival in Grottaglie.
Activities:
Discover the ceramics district.
12:00 p.m.: Departure towards Ostuni.
1:00 p.m.: Arrival in Ostuni.
Activities:
Explore the white city, its cathedral, and episcopal palace.
5:00 p.m.: Departure towards the hotel.
6:45 p.m.: Arrival at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 :
Free Day in Genoa
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
All day: Free day to explore Genoa.
6:00 p.m.: Departure towards Paris.