May 03 – May 11, 2024 | 9 Days | 11 Meals
Experience the wonders of South Africa and Zimbabwe on one extraordinary trip. Go on safari in the Greater Kruger area, spotting and photographing elephants, lions, and leopards on their own turf. Then fly to Zimbabwe to witness the spectacle of Victoria Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls on the planet; and enjoy a traditional meal prepared by a local village family.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – May 03, 2024: Overnight Flight
Experience the romance of travel among the elegant palazzos of regal Turin, the rolling hills of Tuscany and along the colourful coast of the Italian Riviera.
Day 2 – May 04, 2024: Turin, Italy – Tour Begins
Welcome to Italy. You’ll make your way to Turin, Italy’s first capital in the 1800s. Settle in for a 2-night stay, admiring the alpine peaks towering in the distance. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Day 3 – May 05, 2024: Turin
Walk through Turin with an expert guide, uncovering a blend of French and Italian heritage. Wrap up the tour by trying a bicerin – a mix of espresso and chocolate – in one of the city’s cafés, reminiscent of Parisian coffee spots. After getting acquainted with the city, the rest of the day is yours to further explore Turin on your own. This evening, consider an optional excursion to a historic palace after hours, where you will enjoy an aperitif with a local guide.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4 – May 06, 2024: Turin – La Morra – Langhe Wine Country – Italian Riviera
Head to Italy’s picturesque Riviera, weaving through the Langhe wine country (UNESCO) along the way. Stop at the hilltop village of La Morra on your way to a local winery, where you will enjoy a tour and tasting. After a light lunch continue to Sestri Levante, perched along the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy an evening on your own to acquaint yourself with the Italian Riviera and perhaps get a bite of the local cuisine.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 5 – May 07, 2024: Italian Riviera – Cinque Terre – Italian Riviera
Spend the day exploring the colourful cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre* with a local guide. Take in the picturesque, rugged coastline dotted with terraced vineyards as you travel by rail. Make your way through this seemingly inaccessible string of fishing villages, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6 – May 08, 2024: Italian Riviera – Lucca – Figline, Tuscany
Discover the medieval city of Lucca, encircled by 16th-century Renaissance walls. Wander with a local guide, delving into the city’s Roman heritage and storied past. Enjoy some free time to explore the Piazza Napoleone and the rest of the city on your own. Continue on through the rolling hills of Tuscany for a 3-night stay** in the village of Figline. This evening, try your hand at the local culture with an interactive pasta-making demonstration by your hotel’s on-site chef.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 7 – May 09, 2024: Figline – Florence – Figline
Explore Florence (UNESCO), the “Cradle of the Renaissance” during a locally guided walking tour of the city’s iconic sites. Walk along the glittering storefronts on the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), the only Florentine bridge to survive WWII. You’ll also wander past the Palazzo Vecchio, the Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce. Enjoy time to explore more on your own before returning to your hotel in the evening.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8 – May 10, 2024: Figline – Olive Oil Mill – Greve in Chianti – Figline
Journey through Tuscany’s low-lying hills and dense olive groves to an award-winning frantoio (olive mill), where olives are pressed each November. *** After learning about the many varieties of trees and oil-making methods, join a tasting of the different varietals of EVOO produced at the mill. Your exploration of the Chianti countryside continues in the village of Greve, surrounded by vineyard-carpeted hills. Cap off an unforgettable journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 9 – May 11, 2024: Figline – Tour Ends
Say arriverderci to Italy as your journey comes to a close.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
