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Tuscany to Cinque Terre, Italy
  • Sharon Miller
  • Sharon Miller

Tuscany to Cinque Terre, Italy

H adventures with guide Diana and fellow travellers Karen, Marie, Susan, Laura, Jana, Christine, Cheryl, Sheri, Tom, Kathy, Marilyn, Carol, Annica and Julie. En savoir plus
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  • Début du voyage
    4 octobre 2025
    Sharon MillerTuscany to Cinque Terre, ItalyVoyageur

    Exploring Florence

    4 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    We arrived at our hotel in Florence, Italy this morning at 9am, which was well before check-in, so we stored our bags, grabbed a map and hit the pavement. We are located in the city center so everything is within easy walking distance. The first sight we visited was Piazzale Michelangelo to see Michelangelo’s statue of David. The climb up to the statue gave us great views of the city and made us excited about exploring it. We next walked along the river to the Ponte Vecchio, taking a quick side step to see the Palazzo Pitti. The Ponte Vecchio, erected during Roman times, is characterized by the 3 arches and 2 wide arcades on each side and is a famous place to purchase jewelry. It was understandably a busy place and we continued on to Piazza della Signorio which had some interesting sculptures. Last stop was Piazza Del Duomo which contains the Basilica of Santa Maria Del Flore, the 3rd largest cathedral in the world. It blew us away with its intricate design. We had been hankering for a pizza and it wasn’t hard to find a good restaurant offering one. Yum, yum. After stuffing our faces we made our way back to the hotel to check in and take a well deserved nap. We are delighted to be back in Italy and look forward to visiting the parts yet unexplored.En savoir plus

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    A 360 Look at The Duomo

    4 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    The Florence Duomo is famous for Brunelleschi’s massive dome, a revolutionary feat of its time, and its grandeur as a Gothic and Renaissance masterpiece. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore is a visually stunning iconic building that dominates Florence’s skyline and can house 30,000 people. The Campanile (Bell Tower) and the Baptistry round out the main elements of the a Duomo which symbolizes monumental triumph and ingenuity by way of it’s engineering. It’s construction took over 140 years.En savoir plus

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    The Ufizzi Gallery & Street Art

    5 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    We deliberately paced ourselves with sightseeing Florence as we knew we had two full days. Museums are free the first Sunday of every month so we targeted the Uffizi Gallery and joined the hundreds of other tourists with the same idea. The line was very long but within 45 minutes we were in. The Uffizi Gallery is home to some of the most famous masterpieces of the Renaissance period and one of the largest and best-known art galleries in the world. I am glad to have had the chance to see it but enjoyed the Da Vinci Experience- an immersive experience held at the Cathedrale Dell’ Immagine much, much more.En savoir plus

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    Lovable Lucca

    6 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    We left Florence today and travelled to Lucca to have some lunch and a guided tour. Lunch was a “make your own panini” with over 55 choices. The bread was so good and so were the fillings. Lucca is a charming walled city in the Tuscany region, famous for its 16th and 17th century Renaissance walls that are now try-lined promenades for walking and cycling. Key attractions included the oval Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro built on a Roman amphitheater, the historic Lucca Cathedral, and the Guinigi Tower. It has a wonderfully peaceful, less crowded vibe. From Lucca we travelled to La Spezia where we will spend 3 nights and take time to explore Cinque Terre.En savoir plus

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    Hiking in Cinque Terre - Part 4

    7 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    The route from Manarola to Riomaggiore was another 3kms and took us close to 2 hours to complete. This was the steepest and most challenging route of the day and once we arrived in Riomaggiore we caught the train back to La Spezia, arriving around 6 pm. Manarola is one of the most famous of the scenic Cinque Terre coastline. The village has a small harbor with a boat ramp, picturesque multicoloured houses facing the sea and a tiny piazza with seafood restaurants. Riomaggiore is considered to be the most romantic of the Cinque Terre villages. It is a great place to hang around in during the day and also has some nightlife. The village is basically a cascade of multi-colored houses in the typical Ligurian style, all tightly clustered around a tiny natural harbor carved out in between the rocks and is the best sunset spot in Cinque Terre. We thoroughly enjoyed a 17 km, 9 hour day of “pinch me” moments in Cinque Terre and put the icing on the cake eating supper out in La Spezia at Nanas Steak Restaurant, where we enjoyed the famous 3” sirloin steak, grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes and a tray of assorted flavours of focassia bread.En savoir plus

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    Hiking Cinque Terre - Parts 1 & 2

    7 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera composed of five beautiful hillside villages; Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. They are connected by hiking trails but can also be visited by train or by hop on hop off ferry. We hiked between all of the 5, completing 3 of 4 trails in one day and completing Corniglia to Manarola the next day, along with the Via Dell’ Amore supplemental trail. The routes were challenging but very picturesque and it was fun to explore, shop and eat or drink in each of the quaint villages. We were given a 2 day rail pass so started off today by taking the train to the furthest village, Monterosso, and working our way back to La Spezia. Monterosso is the largest of the five towns and has the only sandy beach in the area, making it a beach lovers paradise. We hiked as a group from Monterosso to Vernazza which was 4 kms and took about 90 minutes. From there we were free to make our way back by train or by hiking the coastline trail. Vernazza is probably the most picturesque of the villages and is named as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is a traditional fishing village with colorful typical Ligurian houses and boats bobbing on the waters of the small harbor. Anxious to explore further we hiked from Vernazza to Corniglia, which a bit more challenging and a bit further, taking us about another 2 hours. Corniglia is the only village which is not built directly on the sea, but on a cliff 100 metres above sea level. It is the smallest of the five villages and the least accessible. You have to climb 382 stairs to reach the village from the train station. Our initial plan was to hike between all 5 villages today but the coastal route from Corniglia to Manarola was closed and the interior route was said to be quite challenging so after grabbing some lunch and wandering around the village, we took the train to Manarola and picked the trail up there.En savoir plus

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    Hiking Cinque Terre -Part 3

    8 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    This morning we took the train from La Spezia to Corniglia and tackled the more difficult trail that ran inland between Corniglia and Manarola. It was almost 6 km long and took us 2 hours and 20 minutes. It turned out to be our favourite trail of the lot. We loved following the stoned walls and going through the vineyards and wooded paths and up and .down the many, many stone steps. The trail also offered spectacular views of both towns and the coastline from way up high. We are so glad we got the chance to do it. Once we reached Manarola we hopped back on the train and went to Monterossa for lunch and a swim at the beach. From there we took the train to Manarola and purchased a ticket for the 1 km Via Dell’ Amore walkway to Riomaggiore and had a wander around that town before once again hopping the train to return to La Spezia. At 4 pm, 10 of us went to Porto Levere to embark on a 2 hour sunset cruise around Pino Island, where we enjoyed a swim, and a tour around the nearby islands, some drinks and snacks and a spectacular sunset. Life is good!En savoir plus

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    The Via Dell’ Amore

    8 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    The Via dell’ Amore, “The Way of Love”, is a 900-meter path nestled in the rock of the cliff overlooking the sea that connects two pearls of the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore and Manarola. It has just reopened after a complex and spectacular safety and redevelopment project. 5 installations along the Via dell' Amore combine the unmistakable art of Gino Covili with the landscape of the Cinque Terre, creating one of the most evocative open-air museums in the world. It was truly a walk to remember.En savoir plus

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    A Visit to Pisa

    9 octobre 2025, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    We left La Spezia today and headed to Pisa, a town famous for its world renowned Leaning Tower and having a great sense of humour. I just love the quote on the sign board for Pisa. The Leaning Tower is actually a medieval bell tower that began to lean due to unstable soil. Pisa also features the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that includes the Leaning Tower, the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery. Beyond that it is known for its historic squares, such as Piazza dei Cavalieri where the University is located, Romanesque architecture, the Arno River, which also runs through Florence, and its vibrant Tuscan atmosphere. We tried some of the local cuisine at lunch, devouring a delicious Schiacciate, chased by a salted caramel flavour gelato from Grom. From Pisa we went to Reggello in the Chianti Region and checked into our hillside villa for the next two nights.En savoir plus

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  • Fin du voyage
    11 octobre 2025