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The 10-day guided 'Walk like an Italian' tour passes through five distinctly different landscapes:
1. the streets of Parma;
2. the coastline of Cinque Terre;
3. the mountains of Pruno;
4. the hills of Volterra;
5. the island of Elba.
Each day you can decide whether to walk with others, or to go at your own pace - it's up to you. At meal-times you can join the guides and other group members or make your own arrangements. (For this reason not every meal has been included in the tour price.
As you walk you'll only need to carry a light day-pack. Your main luggage will be carried on the support vehicle. For each walk you'll be given detailed route notes. If you're not with the guides you'll be able to call them by mobile phone for assistance and directions.
Tour outline:
Day 1/2: The stylish streets, public gardens, cathedrals, galleries, museums, cafes, bars and restaurants of Parma's historic city centre.
Days 2/3/4: The fishing villages, coastal trails, vineyards, lemon groves, and Meditteranean atmosphere of the Cinque Terre region.
Days 4/5/6: The tiny alpine village of Pruno and the rugged Alpi Apuane mountain range. Historic trails, marble rock-faces, chestnut forests, alpine meadows and dramatic peaks.
Days 6/7/8: The classic Tuscan landscape around Volterra: rolling hills, fortress towns, rustic farm buildings, olive groves and vineyards.
Days 8/9/10: The small towns, rocky beaches, coastal forests and mountain trails of Elba Island.
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