Unveil the enchanting harbors & towns across the Italian Lakes with renowned Australian Journalist, Julia Zaetta
Cruise to world famous Portofino and the hidden Abbey of San Fruttuoso.
Join Julia Zaetta as she takes you on a wonderful journey through her family's hometown of the Italian Lakes region! Enjoy time soaking up the atmosphere of Italy’s famous lakes, explore the historic naval city of Genoa and cruise the coastline to seductive Portofino and idyllic Cinque Terre. Visit the fantastic Ferrari museum, dine in a Tuscan Osteria and stay in an elegant Italian Villa. With Julia as your guide, you will truly "do as the locals do" in Italy.
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Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach
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Welcome drink on Day 1 27 meals including breakfast daily (B), lunch in Lucca, Parmesan cheese tasting with a light lunch, wine tasting and lunch at Redaelli de Zinis (L) plus 9 evening meals (D) A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners
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Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available) 15 nights specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)
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Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available) Local guides as described in the itinerary ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
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Hand Selected Albatross Experiences including private boat trips on Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, wine & olive oil tasting in a Tuscan Osteria, visit Spilimbergo's Mosaic school, prosciutto tasting in San Daniele del Friuli, the panoramic train Centovalli Express, cruises Portofino and Cinque Terre ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
Tour itinerary
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Hand Selected Experiences
These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.
Lake Como
Private Boat Cruise
We board our private boat at Tremezzo for our cruise on Lake Como, marvelling at the lakeside villas, en route to Bellagio.Centovalli Express train
Travel through the ‘Hundred Valleys’ to Locarno
Relaxing in the panoramic carriages, we pass over numerous bridges & through numerous tunnels, travelling beside waterfalls, villages & vineyards.Portofino
Abbey of San Fruttuoso
Visit to this gorgeous Abbey, only accessible by boat.Cinque Terre
Discover colourful Fishing Villages
A journey into the colourful world of the Cinque Terre (the 'Five Lands), we explore the quaint, scenic fishing villages by land and sea.Olive Oil Tasting & Dinner
In the Tuscan Countryside
Drive into the picturesque Tuscan countryside to a local olive oil farmhouse estate to sample regional wines, olive oil & local speciality produce before dinner in a Tuscan Osteria.Florence
Walking tour & visit Accademia Gallery
Our included guided walking tour will orientate you and bring this truly beautiful city to life. Afterwards, we have included entrance for a self guided visit to the famous Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s ‘David.Redaelli de Zinis
Wine Tasting & Lunch
Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at the Redaelli de Zinis wine estate.Friuli-Venezia Giulia region
Mosaics, Prosciutto & Wine Tasting
Spend the day exploring this delightful region including a visit to the fascinating Spilimbergo Mosaic School, and the opportunity to taste the famous San Daniele prosciutto & Friuli-Venezia Giulia wines.Dates and Prices
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* The itinerary and hotels featured are based on 2025 tour departures and may be subject to change. Any questions, please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.
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Tour Suitability
Due to the nature of the niche places we visit on this tour, to explore all of the beautiful towns and sites a level of mobility is required.
- In mid-summer, the heat may be energy sapping.
- Being in Italy there are a number of beautiful hilltop towns we visit.
- There are a number of beautiful towns and sites we visit which require exploring on foot and often have cobbled-stone streets and uneven walkway.
- In the Cinque Terre you will need to coastal ferry board the boat via a steel gangplank.
Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.
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