Walking in Italy: Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre

The 4-star Hotel Dei Mellini is your very own oasis and has a terrace, sunning deck and a gym that guests can use free of charge. Cosmopolitan surroundings and an elegant atmosphere will welcome you to the heart of Rome. Near the Lepanto Metro station at Piazza Cavour, Hotel Dei Mellini is between 10-15 minutes' walk to the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti and Piazza del Popolo. Enjoy the experience of staying in the functional and refined atmosphere of Hotel Dei Mellini, beautifully located in the vibrant heart of Rome.

Enjoy a full-day walking tour in a small group (max 12 guests) of Rome and see its most symbolic sights, including lunch in a typical Italian restaurant. Departing from the Spanish Steps, dominated by the church of Trinita dei Monti, proceed to the Rococo splendor of the Trevi Fountain. Admire the fantasy creatures designed to embody movement. Your guide will explain how, according to tradition, if you throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain you will eventually return to Rome. Toss in a penny and cross your fingers! Continue to the Pantheon (Temple of all The Gods), originally built to honor the 7 deities of Ancient Rome. Featuring the largest brick dome in the history of architecture, the Pantheon is considered a forerunner of all modern places of worship, and is the most copied of all classical buildings. Next stop is the Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the Domitian Circus, and now adorned by Bernini's Fountain of the 4 Rivers. Today lunch is included at a typical Italian restaurant. Next it is time to skip the long lines at the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Your tour starts from the Vatican Museum, which houses the most important collection of ancient art in the world including about 1,400 rooms and over 65,000 works of art. The guide will take you to the best galleries to see the frescoes, statues, tapestries and historical maps by masters such as Botticelli, Perugino and Pinturicchio. You will also visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's ceiling and Last Judgement. As well as celebrated works by other famous painters including Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. At the end we will visit the Basilica of St. Peter.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Situated in the heart of Florence, Florence Centrale Hotel is just a few steps away from the Duomo and the principal monuments of the City, a short distance from the central Train Station S. Maria Novella, from the Fortezza Da Basso (home of the most important trade shows) and the Palazzo Dei Congressi. Its location, inside the prestigious Malaspina Palace, now the Conti Palace, is setting for a carefully and finely furnished building where one can breathe in the authentic atmosphere of the past, bringing back the beauty and taste of the ancient "historic residences".

A pleasant walk in Florence is just what you need to be introduced to the city and its splendor and secular heritage! Get the chance to have a taste of one of the most important and charming cities of UNESCO World Heritage. Walk through the amazing center of Florence and discover its unique secular heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert and fun tour guide. Our tour explores the historic and architectural evolution factors from the Roman foundation through medieval centuries and its Renaissance glorious period up to modern time Florence. Learn about the Medici: masters of Florence. The Medici family rose to become famous and revered throughout the Western world in the 14th and 15th Century. The Medici came to power at a time of great social and economic inequality. They were great disrupters. Their banking practices led to the creation of a middle class, making them unimaginably wealthy. The Medici in turn used their vast power and resources to challenge traditional thinking, ushering in a new era of revolutionary art and science such as the world had never seen: the Renaissance. It's a powerful story that resonates even now. Our professional guide will take you to some of the most important spots where the greatest minds and artists have stood and been inspired. During this walk, you will see Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery with its 'Gates of Paradise', Giotto's independent bell tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele Church, Pontevecchio Bridge and the secret Vasari Corridor, as well as famous shopping streets and the Oltrarno -- the fourth and last district, the manual crafts neighbourhood. Also, stop for a surprise "tasting", a nice and delicious break during your pleasant walk.
Tour also includes the visit to Accademia Gallery

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

(Florence / Pisa + Pisa / Levanto)

The 4-star boutique Hotel Porto Roca is surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation overlooking the bay of Monterosso. It is ideally located only 200 metres from the historical centre, only a few minutes walk to the train station and car parks. The hotel offers 43 rooms decorated in classic and traditional style. Guests will also enjoy its infinity pool overlooking the small bay and wellness area offering spa services.

One of the most authentic Cinque Terre experiences with a beautiful hike off the beaten tracks. An expert hiking guides welcomes you in Manarola, one of the little Cinque Terre villages which you will explore during a little walk. You will hike on a very varied path first crossing pine forests and then the famous terraced vineyards. Enjoy the stunning views over the sea and the tiny little villages that will make you speechless. In this unique scenery grows the renowned Cinque Terre wine. Your guide will introduce you to more than thousand years of history of wine growing in the Cinque Terre. Once you reach Corniglia, you will taste these fine wines and enjoy some local snacks like focaccia or vegetables cakes.

(Levanto / Pisa + Pisa / Florence)