Best of Italy: Tuscany, Cinque Terre & The Amalfi Coast

13 Days
From CAD $3,999 Was CAD $4,999
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Small Group
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(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

If you weren’t in love with Italy yet, this 13-day adventure will certainly do the trick. Starting in Florence and finishing in Naples, you’ll experience the many colours of Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast’s stunning cliffs, grand piazzas and fresh limoncello in Sorrento, and Renaissance masterpieces in Florence. With delectable cuisine at each and every stop too, this trip really is what Italian dreams are made of.

Highlights

  • Walk along the dramatic scenery of Cinque Terre
  • Explore medieval towns and stroll through vineyards
  • Spend two nights in the Tuscan countryside while eating fresh and delicious regional food
  • Hike the "Path of the Gods" on the Amalfi Coast

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2251

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Private vehicle, local train/bus, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Classic

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EIFC

StartStarts: Florence, Italy

FinishFinishes: Naples, Italy

DurationDuration: 13 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Limoncello Tasting, Sorrento
  • Orientation walking tour of Naples, Florence, and Sorrento
  • Visit to Cinque Terre National Park
  • Wine tasting at agriturismo
  • Orientation walk in Sorrento at night
  • Limoncello tasting
  • Free time in Florence, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Sorrento, and Naples
  • Cinque Terre park fee, unlimited train ticket and CEO-led hike
  • Lucca Guided Walking Tour
  • Path of the Gods hike along the Amalfi Coast
  • Pompeii Guided tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (12 nts).
  • 12 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Private vehicle, local train/bus, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3999 (CAD $308 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Florence

Arrive in Florence at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travellers in the evening at a welcome meeting.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - B&B Hotel Firenze City Center

2

Day 2: Florence to Cinque Terre

Start the day off with a walking tour of Florence seeing all of the famous sites like the Centro Storico, Giotto's bell tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and The Uffizi. It's onwards to the Cinque Terre region. On the way the group will stop in Lucca for a guided walk through this medieval town.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out for a walk through the heart of Florence with a local guide.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Discover medieval Lucca on foot with a guided walking tour. Stroll atop the 17th-century city wall, still fully intact! Visit the 12th-century Duomo of San Martino. Pass by the Guinigi Tower and see Puccini’s birthplace.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Genova

3

Day 3: Cinque Terre

Enjoy some breakfast before taking a short train to the village Romaggiore for the start of today's hike. Walk along the coastal path of Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site and National Park. Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. You could sign up for a food making class, book a boat trip, or hike any of the other coastal and inland paths that will take you all over one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in all of Italy.
Spend the morning discovering the five towns within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre, Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza.

Should you opt out of the hike with the group and CEO, the Cinque Terre National Park pass will still be available for you to discover the five towns on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day in your own paradise. Stroll the beaches, walk along the coastal paths, find a delicious restaurant overlooking the water. Or if you'e feeling more adventurous find a boat tour or go kayaking in the sea. No matter what the medieval fortresses and buildings covered with vines and vibrant colours will make this day memorable.Activity - Set out on one of the most scenic and rewarding trails in the Cinque Terre region. This moderately challenging hike offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, vineyards, and charming hillside villages.Activity - Use the included Cinque Terre National Park pass and unlimited train ticket to explore this stunning stretch of coastline by train. Travel easily between the five villages, taking in breathtaking views, colorful cliffside towns, and the sparkling Ligurian Sea along the way.Accommodation - Hotel Genova

4

Day 4: Cinque Terre

A full free day to enjoy the marvels of Cinque Terre. Opt to visit the town of Portovenere or join a pesto-making demonstration in Manarola. You could also spend some time shopping, wine tasting, cafe-hopping, and beach walking if you're craving more relaxing vibes. Kayaking, boat tours, and hiking are always available.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day walking, shopping, beach lounging, or traveling to Portovenere, the "sixth" town in Cinque Terre.Accommodation - Hotel Genova

5

Day 5: Cinque Terre to Chianti Region

After breakfast, travel to North Chianti region. En route the group will stop in Pisa briefly to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After, continue driving through the stunning Tuscan area and enjoy an included dinner tonight with the group in North Chianti.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Wander the area and take photos to your heart's content. Opt to enter the Pisa Cathedral, or enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Villa Pitiana

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Day 6: Chianti Region

Wake up in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. In the morning hike through the hillside villages near Cinque Terre. In the afternoon enjoy an included wine tasting and delicious dinner with the group.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a hike through the Tuscan countryside with your CEO. The hike will take around 4 hours and offers beautiful views of green rolling hills along the way.Free_time - Explore the area on your own during a free day. Enjoy the Tuscan hillside villages and find a cozy cafe to grab a bite to eat or opt for a bike tour around town.Activity - Enjoy a wine tasting at the agriturismo. Learn about the local grape varieties, wine making process, and have a sample (or two).Accommodation - Villa Pitiana

7

Day 7: Chianti Region to Naples

Travel back to Florence in the morning and then board a train from Florence to Naples.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - B&B Hotel Napoli

8

Day 8: Naples to Sorrento Coast

Start the day off with an orientation walk of Naples. Stroll past sites like Spaccanapoli, Castell'Ovo, Castel Nuovo Maschio Angioino, Galleria San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace. Then the group will travel to Sorrento Coast. In the evening attend a limoncello tasting and after set out on an orientation walk of Sorrento with your CEO.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a relaxed walk into Naples. Your CEO will point out some points of interest in the town, including great places for lunch.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Taste this sweet Campania liqueur made from the zest of local lemons. With 100-year-old history (at least), limoncello is traditionally served chilled in a small ceramic glass. Activity - Explore Piazza Tasso, the lively central square filled with cafes and shops and walk along Corso Italia which is Sorrento's main street, bustling with vibrant shops and historic buildings. Head to Villa Comunale Park for stunning panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.Accommodation - Hotel Delle Palme

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Day 9: Sorrento

Enjoy a free day in Sorrento. Maybe set out for an optional excursion to Capri island by hydrofoil and take a stroll through the town while admiring the blue water and striking limestone sea stacks.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day in Sorrento.Accommodation - Hotel Delle Palme

10

Day 10: Sorrento Coast to the Amalfi Coast

Spend the day travelling from the Sorrento Coast to the Amalfi Coast. Pass through the towns of Amalfi and Ravello taking in the dramatic views and searching for lemon groves wherever you go.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - The journey will take most of the day with stops in Amalfi and Ravello.Accommodation - Panariello Palace

11

Day 11: Amalfi Coast

Transfer to Bomerano di Agerola along the coast and begin to walk The Path of the Gods. The group will hike 8.6km to Positano and then return to our hotel to rest and enjoy free time from a long day hiking along the Amalfi Coast.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off from the agriturismo to Bomerano and follow the path along the Amalfi Coast with sensational views of lemon groves, gorges, deep valleys, woodland, abandoned farmhouses, and the sea below. Note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper closed-toe hiking footwear.Accommodation - Panariello Palace

12

Day 12: Amalfi Coast to Naples

Leave the Amalfi Coast behind and travel north back to Naples today. Along the way the group will stop in Pompeii for a guided excursion. Enjoy an evening of free time in Naples.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Travel by private vehicle from the Amalfi Coast to Naples with a stop to Pompeii on the way back.Free_time - Explore Naples on this free evening.Activity - Walk through the ruins of Pompeii, which was buried under ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The forum, the baths and many houses remain well preserved and provide us with a glimpse of what life was like in the first century.Accommodation - B&B Hotel Napoli

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Day 13: Naples

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Kathryn B  -  Traveled, September 2023

Stress-free, worry-free travel with excellent itineraries.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/29/2023

 

Scott G   -  Traveled, October 2023

Well organized. Excursions included that we may not do ourselves

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Maureen C   -  Traveled, October 2023

Smaller group size

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Robert M   -  Traveled, October 2023

Our guide Elissa was fantastic, we enjoyed her enthusiasm and knowledge of the various parts of Italy we visited. There were a couple of sub par hotels, one in Naples and one in Florence. G Adventures did rectify the problem hotel in Naples and we appreciate that very much.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Holly M   -  Traveled, October 2023

Enjoyed thoroughly, although was disappointed in some of hotel choices.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Lori M   -  Traveled, September 2023

Based on previous trips would go with National Geographic

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Christine C   -  Traveled, September 2023

This was my first and only G Adventures tour. I would share my experience with friend or family about traveling with G Adventures, but everybody is different and has different needs and expectations. After speaking with others on my tour who had taken multiple G Adventures tours it also was clear that each experience was a bit different.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Jayson V   -  Traveled, September 2023

There were many activities we wouldn't have done with our leader. Also felt more connected to the local people and scenes of the areas we visited. Helps lower my anxiety as well.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Carol C   -  Traveled, October 2023

It would have been a 10 except for lodging

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/27/2023

 

Ann B   -  Traveled, October 2023

I was a solo traveler and there were mostly couples on my tour who tended to stick together during free time. How about offering a trip for solot travelers? Thats what I'll look for on my next tour.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

 

Nancy N   -  Traveled, October 2023

CEO was wonderful, overall experience was as expected.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/27/2023

 

Susan B   -  Traveled, September 2023

We had a poor experience with a group leader. I reported this to your organization at the end of the first week of our travels.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Hannah M   -  Traveled, September 2023

The fact that G Adventures plan the logistics side of things is great. However, my experience on this trip was not great. The guide we had fo the first half of this trip (Samantha) was quite honestly the worst guide I've ever had in my life (and I've done a lot of travelling both with G Adventures and with other companies). She was a terrible communicator, lacked basic empathy for the people in our group, was entirely unhelpful when I had a medical emergency, was selfish - I could go on and on. This has very much impacted my view of G Adventures and has honestly made me much less likely to recommend G Adventures in the future.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Marilyn R   -  Traveled, September 2023

Too much busing and moving which was not necessary. Some hotels not great. First CEO inadequately did job. Problems arise but inadequately solved. Some Bus and hotels inadequately air conditioned.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Margaret B   -  Traveled, September 2023

Everyone experiences and interprets things differently.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Sally W   -  Traveled, September 2023

Having to drag luggage over cobblestoned sidewalks to city accomadation is not my style. Samantha, our guide, did not speak much english and did not answer our questions. Some of the hotels were wonderful , but some substandard, unclean and not secure. In the heat, it is important to pick accomadation that has airconditioning. All comunication was through whatsapp (wonderful), yet some of the hotel locations did not have reliable wi-fi. I fell it important ot know what the expecctation is the day before is important and was not porvided by Samantha . I travelled with Susan Beatty, Maggie Beatty and Marilyn Rootham. Susan spoke to the G Adventures manager on our behalf, so will not repeat it.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Roy S   -  Traveled, September 2023

Unfortunately we had some negative experiences that we felt could be addressed and it affected our enjoyment of the trip as well as cost us addition hotel charges to escape staying in a very bad hotel in a dangerous feeling area of Naples. Out trip was two weeks and the first week had a CEO that spoke poor English, did not consider the elderly trip attendants, rushed key events such as hikes (for no reason) and did not share any history or interesting facts about the areas we visited. Fortunately this CEO was changed out after the first week and a much better CEO was put in. The hotel in Naples was atrocious. The check in process took over an hour, the accommodations were dirty, the air-conditioning in most rooms did not work, and it was located in an area where there were significant number of homeless people, the smell of urine in the square adjacent to the hotel, and a generally unsafe feel. The first night we stayed we did not even want to walk around outside the hotel later we learned that the itineraries called for us to return to the same hotel for our final night we spoke to our CEO about any option to change, with a willingness to pay the extra fee for a change, and the CEO advised us that it was not possible because it had been previously booked and would not be changed. We were travelling with Fred and Andrea Bremner, who were equally dissatisfied and were amongst the majority of our group, who were disappointed that this was the way we would spend our final night of the tour. Ultimately Fred and Andrea Bremner, as well as my wife and I decided we were not going to stay in Naples another night because of that hotel in the area. So, at our own cost, we travel to Rome and spend the night there .

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Patricia S   -  Traveled, August 2023

had a poor experience with our ce0 and hotel in Naples was awful.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Chloe M   -  Traveled, September 2023

The tour had high potential but didn't actually deliver. The first half was better than the second half - in the second half we stayed in some out of the way towns and getting to the main attractions were a challenge (my friend and I had to cancel one of our planned excursions because it was too complicated to try and make it work). Also, some of the hotels were terrible, especially the one in Naples. We used it on the last night to store our bags but rented an Airbnb instead to actually sleep in. The one in Naples is one of the worst hotels I've stayed in ? ever. So yeah, it didn't deliver and it was clear that nobody has fully tested this tour. I felt like a Guinea pig and I really don't appreciate spending thousands of dollars testing on G Adventures? behalf.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/06/2023

 

Jessica F   -  Traveled, September 2023

I was disappointed in many of the accommodations, the schedule felt very rushed at some times, and like there was way too much time in places at other points in the trip. In addition, some of the plans were not worked out ahead of time, and our guide was scrambling to get things organized for hikes or other outings at the last minute. It felt disorganized.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/06/2023

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