Italian Riviera Tour

After breakfast, participants meet the Tour Leader and a licensed guide to begin a guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center. The visit includes Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and entrance to the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s David (morning walking tour).

Lunch is served at a traditional Florentine trattoria, offering a relaxed introduction to Tuscan gastronomy (lunch at 12:00 PM). In the afternoon, participants board the bus and depart for the Tuscan coast, traveling toward Marina di Massa (afternoon transfer).

Upon arrival, check-in takes place at the 4**** Hotel, followed by free time to relax or explore the seaside town. Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant in the evening (dinner at 8:00 PM).

After breakfast, participants meet the Tour Leader and transfer by private bus to La Spezia train station, where a licensed English-speaking guide joins the group for a full-day exploration of the Cinque Terre (morning transfer).

The tour continues by regional train, allowing participants to visit selected villages among Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Monterosso, depending on conditions and timing. The guide leads the group through scenic coastal landscapes, colorful villages, and panoramic viewpoints along the Ligurian coastline (full-day guided tour).

Lunch is served at a cliffside restaurant, featuring traditional Ligurian cuisine such as fresh seafood and pesto-based dishes (lunch at 12:30 PM).

In the late afternoon, the group returns by train to La Spezia and continues by private bus back to Marina di Massa, arriving in the early evening (return around 5:00 PM). Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant (dinner at 7:30 PM).

After breakfast, participants meet the Tour Leader and bus driver and depart for Carrara. A guided visit introduces the world-famous marble quarries, exploring the dramatic landscapes and learning about centuries-old extraction techniques and local traditions (morning guided visit).

Lunch is served in the area, offering regional specialties such as testaroli al pesto and Lardo di Colonnata (lunch at 12:30 PM).

In the afternoon, a guided walking tour of Carrara’s historic center follows, including Piazza Alberica and the marble-built Cathedral, highlighting the city’s cultural and architectural identity (afternoon walking tour).

Participants return to the hotel in Marina di Massa in the late afternoon (return around 5:00 PM). Dinner is served at a local pizzeria near the hotel (dinner at 7:30 PM).

After breakfast, participants depart by private bus for Pietrasanta, known for its artistic heritage and vibrant cultural scene (approximately 30-minute drive). A licensed guide leads a walking tour through the historic center, introducing key landmarks and artistic traditions (1.5-hour walking tour).

The tour continues to Villa Bertelli, where participants attend an exclusive concert featuring a pianist and a pop-lyric singer performing iconic Italian compositions in an elegant villa setting (1-hour concert).

Following the performance, the group transfers to Alpemare Beach Club in Forte dei Marmi. The experience includes a gourmet seafood lunch paired with selected Bocelli wines at the Alpemare Restaurant (lunch experience).

The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation in a private luxury beach tent, allowing time to enjoy the sea and the refined atmosphere of Versilia’s coastline (afternoon beach time).

In the late afternoon, participants return to the hotel by private bus (return at 5:00 PM). Evening and dinner are at leisure.

After breakfast, participants depart Marina di Massa for Portovenere (approximately 1-hour drive). Upon arrival, a licensed guide leads a walking tour through the historic center, including the Church of St. Peter and the picturesque harbor (1.5-hour walking tour).

Late in the morning, participants take part in a hands-on cooking class focused on traditional pesto alla Genovese, guided by an expert chef. The experience concludes with lunch featuring the dishes prepared during the class (cooking class and lunch).

In the early afternoon, the group returns to Marina di Massa by private bus for free time at the hotel (afternoon transfer).

In the evening, participants depart for Forte dei Marmi for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a stroll through the town’s elegant streets. The return to the hotel takes place later in the evening (return around 10:30 PM).

Early in the morning, participants depart Marina di Massa by bus for Santa Margherita Ligure (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive). A licensed guide leads a walking tour of the town, exploring its promenade, basilica, and colorful historic center (morning walking tour).

The journey continues by ferry along the Ligurian coastline to Portofino, offering panoramic sea views during the crossing. Lunch is served at a local restaurant overlooking the harbor (lunch at 12:30 PM).

In the afternoon, a guided visit explores Portofino’s highlights, including La Piazzetta, the Church of St. George, and panoramic viewpoints along the lighthouse walk (afternoon guided tour).

Participants return to Santa Margherita by ferry, enjoy some free time, and then transfer by bus back to Marina di Massa. Dinner is served at the hotel in the evening (dinner at 8:00 PM).

After breakfast and check-out, participants depart for a full-day excursion to Lucca and Pisa. In Lucca, a licensed guide leads a walking tour along the Renaissance walls, Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, Cathedral of San Martino, and Via Fillungo (morning walking tour).

Lunch is served in Lucca, offering an opportunity to enjoy local Tuscan cuisine (lunch at 1:00 PM).

In the afternoon, the tour continues to Pisa for a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, including views of the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery (afternoon guided tour).

The day concludes with the transfer back to Florence, arriving in the early evening (arrival around 6:00 PM). Evening and dinner are at leisure.

After breakfast, participants check out from the hotel and depart independently, marking the conclusion of the tour.

Art. 1 Terms and Regulations:

• Group capacity:  min 14 pax – max 28 people per group
• If the group tour does not reach the minimum capacity of participants by 3 months (90 days) prior the start of the tour, it will be cancelled.
• In case of the cancellation by the great italy tour, the great italy tour will return the amount paid by the customer via nexi payment platform.

Art. 2 – Cancellation policy on behalf of the client:

• Once customers pay the amount of a day tour, in the case of the eventual withdrawal on behalf of the client for any reason before departure, the client will be charged the following percentage of the participating shares, calculated taking into consideration how many days before departure he/she has requested the cancellation. From the day following the booking until:

 
– 30 days pre-departure: 30% penalty : in this case Great Italy Tour will refund the 70% of the full amount paid.
– 29-0 days pre-departure 100% penalty.

• By confirming the reservation and making the payment, you accept the regulation and the itinerary as previously described.

Art. 3 – Tour variations

• The service providers (hotels, agritourisms, restaurants, chefs, etc.) At times mentioned in our tour itineraries are subject to change. In this unlikely event they will only be substituted by others of equal or better quality in order to avoid affecting the content of our services.
• The itineraries are subject to changes. Suggested activities may have to be substituted as a result of natural disasters, sudden atmospheric changes, temporary closures, striking or any other problems for which the tour organizers may not be held accountable. Any alterations made will be done so in order to improve the service on offer and will always be of equal commercial value.