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General Information
Bologna – Rimini – San Marino – Montepulciano – Pienza – Pitigliano – Elba Island – Cinque Terre – Pisa
Day 1: Bologna
After arrival do not waste time, go to the city to walk in the historical center. Explore the streets with many interesting sights and monuments. Among them are arcades along the houses, towers, cathedrals, palaces and restaurants, where you must try the traditional dishes of Emilia-Romagna.
Be sure to visit the University of Bologna – the oldest university in Europe, first lectures were held here in 1088 The main building of the University, Palazzo Poggia, is open to visitors. Look at the frescoes and sculptures, the library, and the wooden anatomy theater.
Days 1-5. Rimini
Rimini is a resort on the Adriatic Sea with 15 kilometers of beach. Most of the beaches are paid, but there are a few free. On a paid beach rental set of two chairs and an umbrella will cost about 20 € per day.
Conditions for a beach holiday in Rimini are excellent: soft sand, water heats up to 25 degrees in the summer, developed infrastructure with changing rooms and showers on the beaches. Apart from the beach you can also visit the city itself, where there are many architectural monuments.
Day 5. San Marino
In the morning of the fifth day, go to San Marino. Take SS72 highway. The trip will take about 30 minutes.
San Marino is a state surrounded on all sides by Italian territory. It consists of nine fortress towns. All the major attractions are within walking distance.
Through the territory of San Marino tourists and travelers take a train, from which you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the mini-state and its attractions.
Day 6. Transfer to Montepulciano
You will drive to Montepulciano through the Tuscany region. There are only 170 kilometers between the two cities, so don’t spare time for stops to see small villages, vineyards, fields and fortresses. The main thing is not to get carried away and get to Montepulciano by evening.
Days 7-8. Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a beautiful city set among the picturesque valleys of the Tuscan region. The main street of the city, via di Gracciano nel Corso, is pedestrian. There are souvenir stores, restaurants and wine cellars, some of which offer free wine tastings.
Day 8. Pienza
Pienza is a Renaissance town listed as a UNESCO heritage site. It takes about two hours to walk around it. The streets of the city are drenched in flowers and cozy cafes beckon with their aromas. In Pienza, try pecorino cheese from sheep’s milk – it is one of the best kinds of cheese in Italy, besides, it pairs perfectly with the local red wines.
After seeing Pienza, go to Pitigliano. The trip will take about an hour and a half without stopping.
Days 8-10. Pitigliano
Pitigliano is called the tufa city because of the many buildings and caves carved out of tufa. Pitigliano rises 315 meters above sea level. The narrow streets and secluded caves create a feeling of peace and tranquility. Surrounded by medieval walls, this ancient town offers travelers cozy stores, artisan workshops and historical sites.
Days 10-12. Elba Island.
Portoferraio is the island’s capital, which you’ll take a ferry to. In the city you can visit the museum-villa San Martino, the former residence of Napoleon, where household items, weapons, family heirlooms and other valuables are preserved. Address: Localita San Martino, 57037 Portoferraio LI.
Days 12-15. Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a national park consisting of five heritage villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. You can travel between them by car, train or on foot. The travel time between villages varies from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.