WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
ITALY
DAYS 1–3 Walk along coastal trails past terraced vineyards and olive groves • 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 • Venture into the rugged highlands to see this impressive region from a new perspective • Pass elegant villas en route to posh Portofino • A walk along Portofino’s postcard-perfect waterfront is a must • Explore the Golfo del Tigullio and Santa Margherita Ligure, the childhood home of Christopher Columbus • Relax under the sun and swim at our hotel’s private beach • 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 historic ridgetop Radda, the epicenter of Chianti Classico • Walk to the 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 trip with a visit to Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and our magnificent gateway city. » Villa Le Barone - Deluxe 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
Panzano
Radda
Pisa
Chianti Mountains
Ligurian Sea
6 Days Activity Levels 1-4 Casual & Deluxe $4,499 to $4,899 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search CQTW on backroads.com
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