Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.
Day 2 Travel south into Switzerland then onto northern Italy for the overnight.
Day 3 Continue past Milan and Alessandria to Arenzano for a 5 night stay.
Day 4 A day at leisure to explore Arenzano. With parks, a Basilica and port area, there is much to discover, or enjoy a day by the hotel’s pool and terrace.
Day 5 A full day to the lovely gardens at Villa Durazzo Pallavicini which blends Italian and English landscaping. Continue on to visit the Ligurian capitol, Genoa. Here, there are palaces, the cathedral and museums to enjoy.
Day 6 A day into the Piedmont countryside. Travel through the many vineyards which produce some of the best wines in Italy. Visit the hilltop villages of Aqui Terme and Nizza Monferrato, and the bustling town of Canelli. A wine tasting is included for this day.
Day 7 A day to the pretty fishing village of Portofino. This stylish resort is known for its colourful buildings, nestled around its small harbour and hills of olive groves.
Day 8 Depart Arenzano and travel north to overnight in the Italian lakes area.
Day 9 Continue northwards to the Metz area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.