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- Colorful villages of the Cinque Terre by train
- Coastal landscapes and romantic atmosphere
- A gentle weekend between sea and hills
Milan
Flight or train to Milan upon request.
Individual arrival in the capital of Lombardy by train or plane.
A driver will meet you and take you to the hotel, where you can drop off your luggage.
The afternoon is dedicated to discovering the magnificent city of Milan.
Your guide will meet you at the hotel reception for a walking city tour revealing Milan’s architectural beauty, starting with Piazza Duomo and its majestic Cathedral of the Nativity of Saint Mary, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, as well as the Sforza Castle and its garden, the “green lung” of Milan.
The tour ends in the central district: stroll through the pedestrian streets of Brera and pick a restaurant for a typical Italian dinner.
Overnight at a hotel in Milan.
Monterosso
The driver will pick you up at the hotel reception to take you to Milan train station.
Your train journey through Italy begins: An early morning departure by train to Cinque Terre. In about three hours, you arrive in Liguria at the port village of La Spezia.
You check into the hotel and put on your hiking shoes: it’s time to explore the landscapes. The coastal walking trails offer breathtaking views of the Italian Riviera.
You have two days to fully enjoy your stay in Cinque Terre and visit the villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. With their colorful houses, terraced vineyards, and small harbors, these five typical centuries-old villages are the emblem of the Italian Riviera.
Overnight at the hotel in La Spezia.
Riomagiorre
Second day in Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
In the morning, you meet your French-speaking guide at the La Spezia pier to take the boat to Palmaria Island, the largest island in Liguria: you discover Umberto Fortress and enjoy the many walking trails in a majestic setting. From Palmaria Island, a second ferry takes you to Porto Venere, a magnificent medieval village listed by UNESCO, whose panorama inspired the background of Botticelli’s Venus.
Afternoon at leisure. Boat ride to the village of Riomaggiore. Wander among the houses built into the cliff. In Manarola, enjoy the panoramic views of the historic buildings perched on the rocky headland overlooking the sea. Wonderful landscapes surround you from sunrise to sunset.
Overnight at the hotel in La Spezia.
Milan
End of your train journey in Cinque Terre.
Return by train to Milan, as the towns and villages of the beautiful Liguria region pass before your eyes. Upon arrival in Milan, free time depending on your flight or train schedule (not included).
(B/F)
Additional night, return flight or train from Milan upon request.
(By train: Milan > Lyon = 4h40).
- Train tickets as per itinerary
- Accommodation in hotels as per itinerary (breakfast included except on day 2)
- 3-hour guided tour in Milan with a French-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket to Milan Cathedral
- 2-day Cinque Terre Train Card
- Airport/hotel transfers in Milan
- City center/airport transfer in Milan
- French-speaking assistance from the Discovery Trains team at all times during your stay
- Digital travel pack
- International transport
- First class train supplement: €35 per person
- Tourist city taxes in hotels
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory hospitalization/repatriation insurance (often included if paid by credit card)
- The travel pack in paper version sent by post (+ €12)
Train service between Paris (or Lyon) and Milan is suspended due to a landslide.
The Paris-Milan connection will resume from April 1st, 2025.
