Italy Adventure, Tuscany, Umbria and Cinque Terre
October 5-17, 2025
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Tentative Agenda
Sunday, October 5, 2025- travel day to Florence, Italy
Oct: 6-11, 2025, 5 nights, Tuscany, HOTEL BORGO DI CORTEFREDA, in Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa
Day 1, Mon Oct 6, 2025
Arrival in Florence and transfer to Tuscany. Private coach transfer from Florence airport to your hotel in Tuscany. Welcome drink at the hotel’s bar upon arrival with salty snacks and welcome dinner with a typical 3-course menu at the hotel.
Day 2, Tue Oct 7, 2025
Visit to winery & cooking class. Morning at your leisure.
Private coach visit to a winery with wine tasting. Visit to a farmhouse and cooking class with typical Tuscan dishes following with dinner including water and paired wines.
Day 3, Wed Oct 8, 2025
Excursion to Florence: Guided tour with Accademia and dinner in Florence. 4-hours private walking tour in Florence with English speaking guide. Admission to the Accademia Gallery. Dinner at a restaurant in Florence with a 3-course menu and glass of wine.
Day 4, Thu Oct 9, 2025
Excursion to Pisa and Lucca and dinner at a farmhouse on the way back. FD private coach hire for Pisa and Lucca. 2-hours private walking tour in Pisa with English speaking guide. 2-hours private walking tour in Lucca with English speaking guide. Visit to a farmhouse with taste of their wines and 3-course typical dinner.
Day 5, Fri Oct 10, 2025
Excursion to Siena, Lunch and San Gimignano with gelato tasting. FD private coach hire for Siena and San Gimignano. 2-hours private walking tour in Siena with English speaking guide. Light 2-course lunch at a local farmhouse with paired wines. 2-hours private walking tour in San Gimignano with English speaking guide. Gelato tasting in San Gimignano. Dinner at leisure.
OCT: 11-14, 2025, 3 nights, Umbria area Hotel GIOTTO ASSISI, in Assisi
Day 6, Sat Oct 11, 2025
Transfer to Assisi with stop in Montepulciano and at a farmhouse for wine, local products and olive oil tasting. Dinner at the hotel. Private coach transfer from Tuscany to Assisi with stop in Montepulciano. Visit to a winery and its cellar with wine tasting. Visit a farmhouse along the way and taste of their wines, cold cuts, mixed cheese and olive oil. Welcome 3-course dinner at the hotel, drinks extra.
Day 7, Sun Oct 12, 2025
Excursion to Perugia and afternoon at leisure. HD private coach hire for Perugia. 3-hours private walking tour in Perugia with English speaking guide. Dinner at leisure.
Day 8, Mon Oct 13, 2025
Guided tour in Assisi with St. Francis Basilica. 3-hours private walking tour in Assisi with English speaking guide. Admission to St. Francis Basilica. Dinner at leisure.
OCT: 14-17, 2025, 3 nights in Cinque Terre HOTEL TIGULLIO ROYAL, in Rapallo
Day 9, Tue Oct 14, 2025
Private coach transfer to Rapallo with stop in Viareggio/Forte dei Marmi. Tentative hiking in Cinque Terre if time allows. Welcome 3-course dinner at a restaurant nearby the hotel, drinks extra.
Day 10, Wed Oct 15, 2025
Excursion to Cinque Terre with stop, visit at each village.
FD private coach hire for Levanto. Train ride from Levanto to Manarola. Train ride from Manarola to Riomaggiore. Boat ride from Riomaggiore to Monterosso. Train ride from Monterosso to Levanto FD local English speaking guide guide. Dinner at leisure.
Day 11, Thu Oct 16, 2025
Excursion by boat to Portofino. Boat ride from Rapallo to Portofino – Santa Margherita Ligure – Rapallo. Dinner at leisure. Tentative: hiking in Cinque Terre.
Day 12, Fri Oct 17, 2025
Departure
Private coach transfer from your hotel to Florence airport
Trip Price:
15-19: *$4596, Land Only. Single Occupancy: $5756, Land Only
20-24: *$4230, Land Only. Single Occupancy: $5390, Land Only
25+: *$4020, Land Only. Single Occupancy: $5190, Land Only
*Based on 2 in double occupancy room. Price can fluctuate with exchange rate.
Air price TBD
1st Deposit: *$500 per person with registration.
2nd Deposit: 50% due May 1, 2025. Cancellation penalties apply.
Final Balance Payment due: July 1, 2025. Cancellation penalties apply.
SCSTC Detailed Trip Cancellation Policy
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- How Do I Register for this Trip
Please complete a SCSTC Trip Application to secure your spot on this trip. Our trips have been selling out quickly, so we recommend you send in your application and initial trip deposit soon.
Please provide a copy of your passport photo page with completed trip application
Make all **checks payable to:
Space Coast Ski & Travel Club or SCSTC
Send Payments To:
Space Coast Ski & Travel Club
P.O. BOX 372633
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
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Other trip requirements:
- Each traveler will be required to have a valid passport that expires 6 months or more from the date of this trip (no earlier than September 14, 2025)
Trip Leader: Ellen Parda
ellenparda@yahoo.com