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Cinque Terre

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The afternoon of Day 6 and all of Days 7 & 8 will be spent in colorful Cinque Terre (Chink-qwa Ter-rray) Cinque Terre has an interesting story about why villagers ran to the hills -  then fled back to the sea.   Read about it here. https://cinqueterre-travel.com/information/history/ We will tour the villages of Monterossa and Vernazza.   Monterossa  For info about the ginger hairs, Il Gigante, an anchovy salting center and more: https://cinqueterre-travel.com/destination/monterosso/ For info about the beautiful John the Baptist Church and more: https://thatsliguria.com/en/monterosso-the-town-of-the-undiscovered-van-dyck/ For info about the Capuchin church & monastery and more: https://thatsliguria.com/en/where-is-the-most-magical-place-in-cinque-terre/ Vernazza  For info about castles and bastions, the gossip corner, the best views and swimming spots: h...

Itinerary

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stillLUV2go Lake Como, The Italian Riviera, Venice & Florence June 15 - 28, 2019 Itinerary Day 1 -  Overnight to Milan Day 2 -  Arrive Milan's Malpensa Airport.  Transport to Lake Como Region.  Check in hotel and welcome dinner. Day 3 -  Explore the city of Como.  Optional self-guided tour of Villa Carlotta.  Optional excursion is "Lake Como Cruise & Bellagio". Day 4 - Transfer to Milan.  Guided tour highlighting the Brera District, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza della Scala, Milan Cathedral and Storza Castle. Day 5 - Free day in Milan.  Optional excursion is "Scenic Lugano: A Day in Switzerland". Day 6 - Travel to the Italian Riviera.  On the way is a stop near Pavia to see the Certosa di Pavia monastery. Day 7 - Explore Cinque Terre with visits to the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza. Day 8 - A free day to explore more of the Italian Riviera on your own or choose the optional e...