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Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre 2026
10 days from Milan to Milan
Tour Description:
Parmesan and prosciutto. Ferraris and Fiats. Ruins and the Riviera. Some of Italy’s greatest indulgences can be found up north. Italy’s “Fabulous Five,” the pastel-hued cliffside fishing villages along the Mediterranean, start the count of the numerous joys you’ll experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Northern Italy. In addition to finding the freshest seafood along the coast, you’ll relish a balsamic vinegar tasting in the epicurean city of Modena, a parmesan cheese tasting near Verdi’s hometown of Busseto, a risotto lunch at a Vercelli rice factory, and a wine tasting in vineyard-dotted Gabiano. To spice things up, you’ll speed over to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and strut your stuff down the streets of Milan. Leading you to the fabulous, the famous, and the fashionable, this tour is the way to see Northern Italy in style.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Genoa so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Thursday 16 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,399 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 23 Apr 26 — Sunday 03 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 30 Apr 26 — Sunday 10 May 26 | Starting at $3,679 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 07 May 26 — Sunday 17 May 26 | Starting at $3,579 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26 | Starting at $3,599 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 May 26 — Sunday 31 May 26 | Starting at $3,619 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Jun 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,189 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,619 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,579 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,559 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 09 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,089 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 23 Jul 26 — Sunday 02 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Sunday 16 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 20 Aug 26 — Sunday 30 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Sunday 06 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,579 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,659 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,589 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Sunday 04 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,669 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided walking tour includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House• [LF] Parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio (cheese-making factory) in Bussetto• Guided sightseeing in Genoa,Parma and Turin • [LF] Balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi. Of Modena• Visit to the [LF] Ferrari Museum in Maranello• Orientation walk in Lucca • Guided scenic boat ride (weather permitting) along the Cinque Terre coastline • Globus Choice excursions in Genoa − included in your tour with your choice of a pesto demonstration accompanied by an aperitivo, or a visit to the innovative Galata Sea Museum • [LF] wine tasting and a lunch of regional produce at Gabiano Castle • Visit to a [LF] rice factory in Vercelli followed by an authentic risotto lunch
Notes:
This tour requires navigating stairs to board the Cinque Terre train which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
This tour requires navigating stairs to board the Cinque Terre train which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY
Welcome to Milan! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 MILAN–BUSSETO–PARMA
Style & Taste in Northern Italy MILAN Guided walking tour includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House, and the Duomo. Free time before continuing to Busseto.
BUSSETO See the birthplace of composer Giuseppe Verdi with free time for lunch before [LF] a Parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio (cheese-making factory). (B)
99 mi / 160 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Bite into 1,000 years of Italian tradition with a Parmesan cheese tasting in Busseto. Learn about the rich history that has passed the test of time with authentic ingredients of passion and perfected recipes in local caseifici (cheese making factories) of the Italian pastoral landscapes
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MODENA & MARANELLO
Cathedrals & Classic Cars PARMA Guided sightseeing includes sights of the cathedral, bell tower, and octagonal baptistry. Free time to visit the cathedral.
MODENA Enjoy a [LF] Balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi.
MARANELLO [LF] Visit the Ferrari Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
112 mi / 180 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Creating classic Balsamic Vinegar requires the patience learned through four generations of devotion and respect for the 18th-century traditions at Acetaia Leonardi farm. The farm sits on 27 acres of vineyards where Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes are grown to produce this delicate balance of sweet and sour Modena specialty
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 PARMA–LUCCA
Treasured Time in Tuscany LUCCA Orientation walk, followed by free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
99 mi / 160 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Within the walls surrounding the medieval city of Lucca, the modern world fades away. Whilst you walk, see the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, the soaring clock tower, and the Guinigi Tower topped with a hanging garden roof – just to name a few of the impressive sights you’ll find in this historic city in Tuscany
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 LUCCA–CINQUE TERRE–GENOA
Sights to Sea Scenic drive en route to La Spezia.
CINQUE TERRE Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso. Free time before continuing the journey by train.
GENOA Dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)
124 mi / 200 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take a stunning cruise on the coast of Cinque Terre and take in fascinating views of the sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 GENOA
The Italian Riviera GENOA Join the guided tour to discover the highlights of the Old Town, including sights of San Lorenzo Cathedral, the Ducal Palace and Christopher Columbus’ childhood home followed by a pesto demo and tasting. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Genova may be less well known than other Italian cities, but it never fails to surprise and delight. It has one of the largest medieval city centers in Europe, and its wonderful location, between the mountains and sea, set it up to be a longstanding maritime power. It is the birthplace not only of Christopher Columbus but also of one of the world’s favorite pasta sauces – pesto! This delicious sauce created from garlic, basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil, is proudly present on the menu of many restaurants and is traditionally served with the “trofie” pasta
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 GENOA–GABIANO–TURIN
Carafes at the Castle GABIANO Enjoy [LF] wine tasting and lunch at the castle. (B,L)
143 mi / 230 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Gracing the hills above the Po Valley, the Castello di Gabiano has made history as early as the 8th century. Once the site of sieges and wars, the castle has passed through noble families through time to become one of the oldest and largest manors in Monferrato. Today, its tradition of winemaking is shared with tastings of vintages aged in its cellar barrels in the tradition passed down since the 12th century
BreakfastLunch
BreakfastLunchDay 8 TURIN
Monumental Mysteries TURIN Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Mole Antonelliana and a visit to the cathedral. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Turin abounds of a wealth of Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, and Art Nouveau treasures. Stroll the elegant squares to see the monument of Mole Antonelliana – a former synagogue with its 87-meter-high panorama deck. Visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, which houses the most holy relic in the Catholic Church – the Shroud of Turin
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 TURIN–VERCELLI–MILAN
The Dish on Risotto VERCELLI [LF] Visit a rice factory followed by a risotto lunch.
MILAN Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,L,D)
130 mi / 210 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit Vercelli, the heart of Europe's rice production, where the tradition of delicious risotto is born. It’s here that the round rice grain called japonica is grown. This round grain keeps its shape during the cooking process to release that beautifully creamy texture of risotto that we all know and love. The fine art of rice farming in Italy now combines tradition with technology to tend these fields with loving care
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 10 MILAN
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Milan | Parma | Lucca | Genoa | Turin |
TOCQ Hotel
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Alessio di Tocqueville 7/D Milan Italy
Conveniently located close to the fashionable street Corso Como and Piazza Gae Aulenti with many designer shops, restaurants and bars, this contemporary styled hotel boasts 122 modern, soundproofing and air-conditioned guest rooms, equipped with light-wood furniture, flat screen smart TV, minibar, coffee machine, and safety deposit box. The restaurant serves Italian and Milanese specialties in an elegant setting and offers an extensive list of wines. A terrace with views over Milan is available in Summer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Alessio di Tocqueville 7/D Milan Italy
Conveniently located close to the fashionable street Corso Como and Piazza Gae Aulenti with many designer shops, restaurants and bars, this contemporary styled hotel boasts 122 modern, soundproofing and air-conditioned guest rooms, equipped with light-wood furniture, flat screen smart TV, minibar, coffee machine, and safety deposit box. The restaurant serves Italian and Milanese specialties in an elegant setting and offers an extensive list of wines. A terrace with views over Milan is available in Summer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
