The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

LeShuttle to Calais and overnight stay in northern France on a bed and breakfast basis.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

Scenic Switzerland awaits as we skirt the shores of Lake Geneva before crossing the Alps and travelling through the spectacular Valle d’Aosta into Italy. Enjoy ever-changing mountain views before arriving at our overnight hotel in northern Italy.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

We enjoy an en-route stop in Genoa, one of Italy’s hidden gems and enjoy some time at leisure to explore. We then travel onwards to our main hotel in Tuscany, arriving in time for dinner.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

The Tuscan coast is yours to enjoy. Relax at the hotel, head to the nearby beach or explore Marina di Massa at your own pace. Wander along the seafront, browse the shops or find a café and watch the world go by.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

Dramatic cliffs, colourful villages and sparkling Mediterranean waters set the scene for our visit to the Cinque Terre, its name meaning ‘Five Lands’. We travel to La Spezia, the gateway to this spectacular stretch of coastline, before taking to the water. Cruise along the coast and see the colourful villages clinging to the cliffs, with time to explore Monterosso al Mare and Vernazza, two of the five villages that comprise this timeless destination and which are reachable only by boat, rail or footpath. Wander narrow lanes, browse little shops or simply stop and enjoy the views across the Ligurian Sea. Our return journey to La Spezia is by train.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

Another day to enjoy the Tuscan coast your way. Relax in Marina di Massa or make the most of our optional excursion to Pisa and Lucca. In Pisa, see the world-famous Leaning Tower and explore the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli. Then continue to Lucca, where Renaissance walls surround a charming historic centre filled with elegant squares, cafés and narrow streets.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

Two of the Italian Riviera’s most glamorous destinations await. Take the boat from Rapallo to elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, with time to explore its colourful waterfront and inviting streets. Continue by boat to picture-perfect Portofino, where pastel-coloured buildings frame a tiny harbour backed by lush green hills. Enjoy free time in both destinations and simply take in the spectacular scenery.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

One more day to enjoy Marina di Massa at your own pace. Return to the beach, relax over a long lunch or explore more of the Tuscan coast. Or simply make the most of the hotel’s facilities and enjoy another easy-going day in Italy.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

Travel to our overnight hotel in central France, with a light evening meal included.

The Cinque Terre & Tuscan Coast – Inclusive

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Calais for our journey home on LeShuttle.

Sail the Gulf of Tigullio on a scenic boat from Rapallo to elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, where palm-lined promenades front Liberty-style villas. Continue across the bay to Portofino, its pastel-hued harbour ringed by fishermen’s houses, boutiques and bobbing yachts beneath wooded hillsides.

Stroll the quay, climb to Castello Brown for sweeping views, or linger over gelato on the piazzetta. Short crossings reveal green headlands and lighthouse-topped points shaping this refined stretch of the Italian Riviera.

Explore Genoa, the storied Ligurian port, by weaving through the shadowy caruggi alleyways to Piazza De Ferrari and grand Via Garibaldi. Admire the UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli, facades that speak of mercantile power and Baroque artistry rooted in the city’s maritime heyday.

Head to the revitalised Porto Antico, reimagined by Renzo Piano, where arcades, docks and sea breezes frame cafés and street life. Pause for photos and reflection, or sample warm, olive-oil-rich focaccia fresh from the counter.

Gather with fellow travellers and meet your Tour Manager over a relaxed welcome drink at Hotel Scandinavia, a short stroll from the sands of Marina di Massa on the Tuscan coast. Hear practical tips for making the most of the week.

Your Tour Manager outlines included excursions, optional choices and local customs, from beach etiquette to the evening passeggiata. A concise briefing that sets expectations, answers questions and establishes a convivial tone for your Italian stay.

Savour a traditional Tuscan dinner in the hotel restaurant, featuring seasonal antipasti, rustic country soups and slow-cooked meats scented with rosemary and olive oil. Glasses of local wines complement produce-led flavours shaped by the nearby Apuan foothills and coastal farms.

Learn how cucina povera celebrates quality ingredients and time-honoured technique, with handmade pasta and grilled vegetables at centre stage. Conclude sweetly with cantucci with Vin Santo, toasting the region’s generous food culture among new travel companions.

Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Romanesque Cathedral and the circular Baptistery set on emerald lawns. Study marble arcades and gentle tilts as your camera frames classic angles of this celebrated ensemble.

Continue to Lucca, encircled by the Renaissance walls of Lucca, to stroll Via Fillungo and the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. This optional excursion is at additional cost (£45pp) and bookable on tour, with time for a coffee or gelato.

Join a boat and cruise the Cinque Terre from La Spezia along rugged headlands toward Liguria’s cliff-clinging villages. Disembark to explore the beach-fringed lanes of Monterosso al Mare and the tiny harbor of Vernazza, where pastel facades stack above fishing boats and wave-washed rocks facing the open sea.

Understand how this protected coastline balances ancient agriculture with modern conservation as vine and olive terraces stripe the slopes. Return to La Spezia by regional train, skirting stone-built hamlets and sea-level tunnels that reveal a different perspective on the Riviera’s dramatic geology.