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Spring in Tuscan Riviera and Rome
MAY 5 - 15, 2026
Program
May 5, Tues - Day 1
Arrival in Rome, Fiumicino International Airport and transfer to Casa Piero in Viareggio (approximately 3 and a half hours). We recommend orchestrating flights to arrive in the morning and in close proximity to each other to accomodate transfers and avoid long waits. The venue in Viareggio is a newly renovated, early twentieth-century town house with five en suites that's just a five-minute walk from the beach and right around the corner from the market and the city's best cafés and restaurants. Viareggio is a seaside resort in northern Tuscany boasting a two-mile-long esplanade lined with decorative Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings, historic cafés and fancy boutiques. We will be arriving in Viareggio some time in the afternoon. Check into rooms and freshen up. Welcome drinks and dinner.
May 6, Wed – Day 2
After breakfast go on a walk to see Viareggio (approximately a one to two mile walk), the esplanade to admire the architecture, window shop, and people watch at one of the many outdoor cafés. The pier for a great view of the sea and majestic mountain stretch rising in the background. Lunch oyo. In the afternoon take part in a fun, hands on cooking class preparing a full-course, traditional meal to have for dinner.
May 7, Thurs - Day 3
After breakfast, visit the Cinqueterre, a Unesco World Heritage site, five ingenuously constructed fishing villages set amid a dramatic coastal scenery. Take a fast train to Monterosso, the town furthest from us and the biggest of all the Cinqueterre. After visiting this delightful
village we'll catch a boat to admire the coastline getting off to visit Vernazza and having lunch oyo. Board the ferry again to reach the town furthest south and then catch two trains back to Viareggio (approximately two miles will be covered on foot which will include steps going up and down). Dinner at Casa Piero.
May 8, Fri - Day 4
After breakfast we are off to Pisa to see what is perhaps one of Italy’s most famous symbols: The Leaning Tower. Admire the other stunning buildings that make up this majestic piazza. Be surprised to discover how many other noteworthy sights there are to see in this charming and lively university town (approximately a one to two mile walk) Lunch oyo. Dinner at Casa Piero.
May 9, Sat - Day 5
After breakfast visit Florence, cradle of the Renaissance and a city that needs no introductions. Go on a walk to see some of the extraordinary art and architecture the city is packed with (approximately a three-mile walk). Lunch oyo. On returning to Viareggio have dinner in Casa Piero.
May 10, Sun - Day 6
After breakfast visit the endearing city of Lucca, hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls. Its cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination and with a ratio of 1 shop per every 3 inhabitants it's a great place for shopping (approximately a one to two mile walk). Lunch oyo.
May 11, Mon - Day 7
After breakfast drive to La Spezia to catch a ferry to visit what is arguably the prettiest of all the coastal towns in Liguria. A colorful huddle of old fishermen's homes greet those who visit the picturesque, seaside town of Portovenere. Leisurely strolls through winding, narrow streets will disclose spectacular seascapes of emerald waters lapping along the town's rocky shoreline (approximately a one-mile, partly uphill walk). Lunch oyo. Enjoy a wine tasting en route back to Viareggio. Dinner in Casa Piero.
May 12, Tues - Day 8
After an early breakfast catch a fast train to Rome (less than 3 and a half hours). Reach the Eternal City before noon and catch a taxi to our hotel. Get a bite to eat oyo and go on a walk to see some of the city's main sites: Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps (approximately a three-mile walk). Dinner in a classic Roman trattoria.
May 13, Wed - Day 9
After an early breakfast you'll have two separate activities to choose from: a tour of the Vatican or a tour of the Ancient Roman Forum. Both tours will last approximately 3 hours. Free time in the afternoon to have lunch oyo and to explore the city further. We will all meet in the hotel lobby in the evening for the farewell dinner in another classic Roman trattoria.
May 14, Thurs - Day 10
After breakfast departure from Rome Fiumicino International airport.
Cost per person
€4340 SHARING ROOM
€5200 SOLO ROOM OCCUPANCY
Gallery
FUN. REAL. ENLIGHTENING.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- ACCOMMODATION
- ALL TRANSPORTATION MENTIONED IN ITINERARY
- ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL ACTIVITIES MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY
- WALKING TOURS THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS
- HANDS-ON COOKING LESSONS
- ALL BREAKFASTS, DINNERS IN VILLA AND LUNCHES OR DINNERS MENTIONED IN ITINERARY
All rooms are double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and wifi.
Click here to see the gallery of Casa Piero in Viareggio
*All activities are subject to change on the basis of which options are deemed to be the most suitable in terms of current culinary standards, the weather conditions on a given day, and other relevant criteria.
Amenities
DOUBLE ROOMS ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
FREE WIFI
Cost per person
€4340 SHARING ROOM
€5200 SOLO ROOM OCCUPANCY
Tour available for maximum 10 people
All payments must be made by bank transfer or credit cards. Please contact us to receive a booking form with our bank details, along with our terms & cancellation policy.
