Designed especially for seniors travelers, this incredible 7-day trip allows you to experience the unrivaled beauty and rich history of Tuscany and Cinque Terre. From the art masterpieces in Florence to the famous Leaning Tower in Pisa, discover the best locations in Tuscany before exploring the gorgeous Cinque Terre area. Private tours and experiences in each stunning town immerse you in the fabled lifestyle and culture of this idyllic destination.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Florence – Evening Walking Tour
Tuscany and Cinque Terre are known for their beauty and history and are the ideal destination for a luxury tour of Italy. Your 7-day journey will begin when you land in Florence. A private driver will transfer you to your luxurious hotel in the heart of the city. After having some time to relax and settle in, your guide will lead you on a private walking tour of the city. The roads will be illuminated under the night sky as you begin to walk around with your guide. One of the first places you will visit will be the Florence Cathedral. As your tour continues, you will eventually arrive at the famous Ponte Vecchio. Once your tour concludes, you can indulge in a sweet gelato before returning to your hotel for the night.
What's Included:
Day 2
Florence – Uffizi and Accademia Galleries
Day 3
Lucca – Wine Tasting in San Gimignano
Day 4
Lucca – The Highlights of Pisa
Day 5
Riomaggiore – Riomaggiore and Manarola
Day 6
Monterosso al Mare – Boat Tour with Lunch
Day 7
Monterosso al Mare – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Traverse Ponte Vecchio, which is one of Florence’s oldest and well-known bridges, and admire the beautiful goods on display
- Visit the Accademia Gallery, which is known for its collection of Renaissance art
- Taste the delectable wines of Tuscany during a private tasting in San Gimignano
- Enjoy two nights in Lucca, which is an ancient city that is full of gorgeous views and historic buildings
- Witness the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa’s, which is the city’s most famous attraction
- Explore the sights of Riomaggiore, which is the southernmost town of Cinque Terre, including the age-old Castle of Riomaggiore
- Discover the cliffside towns and breathtaking landscapes of Cinque Terre during a relaxing boat ride through the area
Detailed Description
The rolling hills of Tuscany and cliffside landscapes of Cinque Terre will beckon you to explore the best cities and towns during this 7-day vacation. Your journey will begin when you land in Florence, where you will set out for a private walking tour. Your guide will take you to some of the city’s main attractions, including Ponte Vecchio. The following morning, you will continue your exploration of Florence with visits to the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries.
As the sun rises the next day, you will transfer to your next destination of Lucca. During your scenic ride, you will stop in the delightful town of San Gimignano for a private wine tasting. Once your tour concludes, you will continue to the city of Lucca. The next morning, you will set out for an excursion to the captivating city of Pisa. During your tour, you will discover all of Pisa’s main attractions, especially the famous Leaning Tower.
With a warm cappuccino in hand, you will then transfer the next morning to Riomaggiore, which is the southernmost town of Cinque Terre. Upon your arrival, you can explore the best sights in Riomaggiore and the neighboring town of Manarola. Ancient castles and age-old buildings can be found around every corner, and by the end of your tour, you will feel immersed in the history and culture of the area.
The next day, you will venture to the northernmost town of Cinque Terre, Monterosso al Mare. A short time later, you will set out on an indulgent private boat ride. During the relaxing ride, you will pass by the remaining towns of Cinque Terre: Vernazza and Corniglia. The next morning, a private transfer will lead you to Pisa International Airport for your flight home.
Starting Price
$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.9 stars based on 5867 reviews.
The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.
Reviewed By Philip S.
Zicasso's travel designer did a terrific job. We had the initial phone consult, after which she delivered a first draft of the itinerary. From there, she helped guide us through a few revisions until we got the details smoothed out. We are experienced travelers and can appreciate a well-constructed trip, and that's what our experience with our agent reflected.
One crucial thing is that all the drivers who are engaged to move you around are prompt. Every one of them was right on time and friendly and helpful to boot. It was much appreciated.
To sum up our experience, I would do it all again with Zicasso and the agency and our agent. Our trip to Italy in the late summer of 2025 was something we will not soon forget!
Reviewed By tony B.
Zicasso's travel partner is very thorough and makes sure the trip is tailored to your vision. They are flexible and very responsive. We would recommend them to anyone traveling.
Reviewed By Evan C.
Zicasso's travel agency far exceeded our expectations. We had our five-year-old and 11-year-old children with us, so the tour guides and walking needed to be kid-friendly.
Our hotel in Rome was wonderful, the location was perfect, and they had good A/C and a breakfast buffet. There were plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance, as well as the Vatican.
Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was great. Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide was basically a celebrity down there and knew exactly how to take us around the ruins without ever waiting.
Tuscany was our favorite by far. We did a cheese-making experience and lunch that was super-cool. The kids got to play with the farm animals and the owners were so attentive and interesting. We did a cooking class with a chef that was the kids' favorite thing on the entire trip. I would make a point to book this experience; the kids still talk about it and wear the aprons around the house. The resort in Tuscany was nice. We had our own private pool, plus the resort pool, and could easily walk to a small local town with some great food.
Venice was good, but probably our least favorite on the trip. You have to walk a ton, which was difficult for the kids, but it's still worth experiencing.
We travel a bunch and I would highly recommend using Zicasso's travel partner.
Reviewed By Kevin S.
This was the best trip ever!!! I am so grateful Zicasso introduced us to our tour operator. This team was amazing! They set up a call to learn more about us and jumped into action. Within a short time, they came back to us with a presentation on ideas, with recommendations. There is no chance our trip would have been half as good without them. They even had a text group on standby while we were here in case we needed anything.
Reviewed By Linda C.
Zicasso's travel partner organized a fabulous trip for us to Italy. Everything from the minute we arrived in Venice to when we departed from Rome was perfectly arranged and seamless. Our hotels were superb! We so enjoyed all of the excursions/day trips.
We had been referred to Zicasso by a friend and we have passed the word on to other friends.
Reviewed By Janiece P.
