7 Days ITALIAN RIVIERA AND PIEDMONT TOUR – from MILAN

We commence our journey from Milan, heading towards the historic city of Genoa. Explore the narrow, characteristic streets of Genoa's medieval center, and the modern zone of the 'Ancient Port', restored to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. Here, we'll visit the Aquarius, the second largest in Europe. After a day of exploration, we'll check into our hotel (or similar) in Genoa for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we'll head to the famous tourist center of Rapallo. Explore the old town and the beautiful Castle of Dragut. Next, we'll visit Santa Margherita, a charming seaside city in the Eastern Riviera. In the afternoon, we'll visit the picturesque houses and luxurious yachts of Portofino. We'll return to Genoa via a panoramic road for another overnight stay at our hotel (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll depart for Portovenere, a charming fishing village at the end of La Spezia Gulf. We'll then take a ferry to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its five picturesque fishing villages. We'll visit Vernazza and Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, known for its long beaches and narrow streets filled with restaurants and craft shops. We'll return to Genoa for another overnight stay at our hotel (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll head to the picturesque fishing village of Laigueglia, known for its charming corners and small beaches. We'll then visit Finalborgo, a typical medieval village nestled at the foot of the mountains. After lunch, we'll depart for Turin, stopping en route at Crea to visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll then continue to Turin, the capital of the region, for an overnight stay at our hotel (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll spend the day exploring Turin. We'll visit the Superga Basilica, the Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace in Venaria, and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, housed in the Mole Antonelliana. We'll also visit the Cathedral, which houses the Shroud, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner consistent with crucifixion. We'll end the day with a walk through Piazza San Carlo and Via Roma, before returning to our hotel (or similar) for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we'll head to Asti, known for its Roman and baroque architecture and its world-renowned wines. We'll then visit Alba, the capital of the Langhe region, known for its truffles and chocolates. In the afternoon, we'll travel through the beautiful hills and vineyards to Grinzane Cavour, home to some of the area's main wine bars, and La Morra, a small medieval village known for its Barolo wine. We'll return to Turin for another overnight stay at our hotel (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll depart for Fenis to admire the 12th-century castle. We'll then continue to Courmayeur, a charming village nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc. We'll spend some free time exploring the beautiful old town before heading to Aosta, the capital of the Aosta Valley region. We'll explore the city's Roman and modern districts before returning to Milan, marking the end of our unforgettable Italian journey.