WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
ITALY
DAY 1 Hike across a dramatic landscape to Portovenere, taking in expansive vistas of the Golfo della Spezia | Walk along coastal trails past terraced vineyards and olive groves | Splendid views await at our waterfront hotel | Savor fresh frutti di mare at a seaside restaurant. » Hotel della Baia - Casual DAYS 2–3 Get to know the Cinque Terre’s majestic coastline, a World Heritage site, by hiking and by train | Well-groomed paths lined with ancient stone walls lead from stunning Riomaggiore through cliffside Manarola, quiet Corniglia and vibrant Vernazza to inviting Monterosso al Mare | Pass elegant villas en route to posh Portofino | A walk along Portofino’s postcard-perfect waterfront is a must | Explore Santa Margherita Ligure, the childhood home of Christopher Columbus | Enjoy Mediterranean flavors and dinners by the sea. » Hotel Continental - Casual DAYS 4–6 Head inland to Chianti’s quintessential Tuscan villages, vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes | Hike through the medieval villages of Greve in Chianti and Panzano | Stroll through the narrow streets of the historic ridgetop Radda, the epicenter of Chianti Classico | Walk to Volpaia and its 1,000-year- old Castelvecchi wine cellars to enjoy a signature Backroads picnic with a glass of local wine | Soak up grand pastoral panoramas from the strada bianca (white road), surrounded by vineyards and olive groves | Sip regional wines at a fun and informative tasting | Extend your adventure with a visit to Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and our magnificent gateway city. » Villa Le Barone - Casual Plus The simplest way to describe this journey’s gorgeous views, delectable wines and fresh seafood, warm sunlight, turquoise sea, cypress trees and hill towns: bellissimo! Coastal Italy’s Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages CINQUE TERRE & TUSCANY g
To Florence
ROME
Santa Margherita Ligure
Portofino
Monterosso al Mare
Vernazza
Florence
Corniglia
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Montefioralle
Portovenere
Greve
Volpaia
Panzano
Radda
Pisa
Chianti Mountains
Ligurian Sea
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1–4 ACCOMMODATIONS Casual & Casual Plus $4,299 to $4,699 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures NEW! • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search CQTW on backroads.com
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