10-Nights Italy: Cinque Terre & Jewels of the North - Luxury Small Group Journeys from $14,795

Abercrombie & Kent: Italy: Cinque Terre & Jewels of the North

Day 1 Milan, Italy

Arrive in cosmopolitan Milan, where you are met andtransferred to your hotel. This evening, gather for cocktailsand a welcome dinner.

Drive to beautiful Lake Como and cruise its sparkling watersby private boat, taking in views of the many luxurious villason the lakeshore. Go ashore for lunch at a restaurant in thevillage of Bellagio before returning to Milan for the evening.

Milan is Italy’s wealthiest city and the heart of its fashionindustry. First tour its historic center and view the majesticDuomo. Then, visit the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazieto view Leonardo Da Vinci’s incomparable mural, The LastSupper. After time for lunch at leisure, continue to your hotelin Turin.

Explore the fascinating city of Turin. After Italy was unifiedas a nation in 1861, Turin was named the capital of thefledgling state. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest of itskind in the world and second only to Cairo in importance.Tour Piedmont’s wine country, enjoying lunch and a winetasting in the town of Barolo.

Descend to the sunbathed Ligurian coast and the small portof Sestri Levante. Join an expert to learn the art of makinglocal pesto, then savor a delicious lunch, on a savory Chef’sTable experience.

Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Cinque Terre (“FiveLands”), exploring these scenic villages built along the steepcoastal cliffs of Liguria on the Italian Riviera.

Cross the Apennines to Emilia-Romagna, a region knownas the breadbasket of Italy. In Parma, visit a maker of theirfamous cheese, followed by a tasting and a lunch of localproducts. Continue to Modena, where you visit the FerrariMuseum and see the company’s testing track. Finish with aculinary walking tour of Bologna before checking in to yourhotel.

Immerse yourself in the secrets of Italian cuisine during apasta cooking class in this center of the culinary arts. Afterlunch, continue to Venice and gather in the bcaro (wine bar) of your hotel for a Scenic Sundowner.

Explore the Venetian Lagoon with stops at the charmingisland of Burano and Venissa Wine Estate, the only vineyardin Venice. Learn how a one-of-a-kind terroir formed by adelicate balance of fresh and saltwater yields grapes used tomake a white wine with the characteristics of a red, whichyou sample. Later, behold the wonderful architecture ofSt. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, timeless hallmarksof Venice.

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

Make Your Own Venetian Carnival Mask, starting with a presentation followed by a hands-on workshop.

Savor a Guided Foodie Experience, sampling the local-favorite tastes of “Hidden Venice.”

Indulge in a Spa Experience at your hotel, enjoying a choice of treatments and unwinding in expert hands.

This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departureflight.