Join us on this Italian Riviera group tour and admire Liguria‘s most famous landmarks! In just one week you’ll have the chance to explore the picturesque Cinque Terre coastal villages, the stunning marble quarries of Carrara, the beautiful Portofino and much more! Indulge in a cooking class and local wine tasting, immersed in unforgettable landscapes and traditional Italian culture. This all-inclusive group tour includes our comfortable bus and an Expert Tour Leader, part of our team, who will assist you throughout your entire stay; for any request she will be at your disposal as she will be staying with you at the same accommodation. In addition, the package includes a truly unique experience: a private piano-voice concert, which is organized only for group tour members!
Duration: 9 Days -> 27 April 2026 – 5 May 2026
Cost per person in a Double Room: 3.900,00 Eur
Solo travelers booking for an extra cost
Tour Services
ACCOMMODATIONS
2 Night stay in a comfortable 4* hotel in Rome
6 Nights stay in a comfortable 4* hotel in Liguria
TICKETS
Train tickets to visit Cinque Terre, ferry tickets for Portofino, tickets for Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, ticket for Carrara Marble
INSURANCE
Tour operator insurance
MEALS
The menu will be composed by 3 courses or some tasting meals, all the requests will be paid extra directly to the restaurant
LANGUAGES
Private English Speaking Driver & English Speaking Licensed Guides
DAY TOUR
Full day tours from 9 AM to 5 PM
BEVERAGES
In the meals price are included 1/2 lt of wine, water or soft drinks 33cl per person
TRANSFERS
Bus for day tours and transfers as per itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
This Italian Riviera group tour begins in Rome, where you will arrive on your own. Upon arrival, you will have time to relax and settle in before joining the group for a welcome dinner at your hotel. In this occasion, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers and Great Italy Tour’s team who will greet you with a warm welcome, while enjoying a glass of wine and a taste of traditional Italian cuisine in the Eternal City.
The evening will offer an introduction to the culinary delights of Italy while building anticipation for the upcoming transfer to Liguria, the region where this fantastic one week tour will take place!
After a tasty breakfast in Rome, enjoy the transfer to La Spezia!
Relax while admiring the Tuscan countryside and recharge yourself with a delightful lunch stop in Florence, where you’ll have the opportunity to do a one-hour and half walking tour.
After tasting the local specialties, the journey continues until you finally reach the city of La Spezia, where you’ll check-in in your hotel and relax after the long day with a nice and tasty dinner at your four stars hotel in Liguria. See you tomorrow!
Start this first day in Liguria with a guided tour of Cinque Terre! Explore the picturesque villages, like Monterosso, Vernazza and Manarola: each one of them offers a unique panorama filled with colorful houses and a stunning coastal view.
Experience the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage site while strolling through the narrow streets. Collect some souvenirs and savor the local cuisine, before continuing the day exploring the rest of the area with your guide.
Once back in La Spezia after this unique and magical tour, end your day with a tasty dinner in a traditional restaurant and prepare for the next day. Buonanotte!
On the fourth day of our Italian Riviera group tour you will be taken to Carrara, home to the world-renowned marble quarries! Explore this special location on board of a 4×4 vehicle and discover the fascinating landscape while learning everything about the art of marble extraction.
After this unique tour, enjoy a tasty lunch and try the traditional Lardo di Colonnata and other local specialties! Afterward, your group will continue the day visiting the town, where it is possible to watch many marble sculptors at work in their marble workshops. Thanks to them, the marble tradition continues living!
Enjoy a delightful dinner in La Spezia, transfer back hotel and relax after this extraordinary day tour. Goodnight!
On this day, your morning starts at Villa Alpebella, a charming and elegant property located in Tuscany, owned by the world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli. Here, you’ll attend an exclusive concert with a pianist and a pop-lyric singer. The blend of classical and contemporary music, paired with the villa’s elegant setting, creates an enchanting atmosphere.
Once the concert is finished, get onboard the bus to reach the second beautiful Bocelli location of the day: Alpemare Beach Club, an exclusive and elegant seaside retreat in Forte dei Marmi, nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea: here you will have some time to relax by the beach, enjoy local cuisine and taste fine wine. After spending the afternoon in ultimate relaxation, you will get back to your hotel thinking about all these special moments. Buonanotte!
Experience day six of this Italian Riviera group tour starting with a cooking class in Portovenere! Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional Ligurian dishes such as handmade pesto alla Genovese.
After the cooking class, enjoy a walking tour of Portovenere, stroll through charming streets and admire the colorful harbor that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. After that, return to La Spezia for another walking tour of the city. Discover highlights such as the lively central market and historic waterfront.
At the end of the morning, the group will eat for lunch in a traditional restaurant and you will have the afternoon at your leisure. See you tomorrow!
On the final day in the Italian Riviera, the group will be taken first to the charming village of Santa Margherita, known for its little harbor and colorful houses!
The day continues to the glamorous Portofino, the jewel of the Italian Riviera, that you will reach with a ferry: enjoy here a nice lunch in the seaside and, after a stroll, admiring the luxury yachts! After lunch, return to Santa Margherita where your bus will be waiting to take you to your hotel in La Spezia, but before that, you will stop in Levanto for dinner. Enjoy your last night in the Italian Riviera, before returning to Rome and end this wonderful week.
Buongiorno! After the check out from your hotel in La Spezia, the transfer to Rome begins. As you continue south, the scenic panorama will shift from the coastal towns first, and the hills of the Tuscan countryside later.
In order to stretch your legs and recharge, you will stop in Populonia a hidden gem on the Etruscan Coast, known for its rich history and stunning views. Here, you will visit the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, a remarkable site that offers a deep dive into ancient Etruscan and roman civilizations. You will also enjoy lunch and after that continue your journey.
The drive towards Rome continues, until you finally reach the Eternal city in the afternoon. Enjoy the evening in the city with a goodbye dinner and prepare for tomorrow’s departure.
After a nice breakfast in your hotel, check out and depart on your own. Arrivederci!