Relax  and enjoy!

Day 4 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MARANELLO Then we take an excursion to Maranello, the birthplace of the Ferrari automobile, with a visit to the Ferrari Museum. Return to the Parma area for at Parmesan cheese tasting before visiting the 13th-century Montechiarugolo Castle, a fortress rising on a slope above the Enza River. It was taken over by the Torelli family, feudal lords of Montechiarugolo, beginning in 1406 and reconstructed in the 15th and 16th centuries. Since the execution of Pio Torelli in 1612, the castle passed through the hands of the ducal dynasties and has belonged to the Marchi family since the early 1800s. Legend has it that the ghost of a Torelli noblewoman, who met with an untimely death, haunts the castle on occasion. Dinner will be on your own this evening at a local restaurant with regional specialties. (Breakfast)
Day 5 PARMA – MODENA – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE Depart Parma for Florence, with stops in both Modena and San Gimignano. In Modena, enjoy a balsamic vinegar tasting, and learn all about this traditional Italian product. Then visit hilltop San Gimignano, the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly preserved medieval towns with its towers and encircling walls. Enjoy a wine tour and group dinner at an organic agriturismo in the countryside before traveling to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance” for your two night stay. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9 RAPALLO – GABIANO – TURIN Enter the Langhe area and drive through the vineyards to Gabiano, where a wine tasting, followed by lunch, awaits at Castello di Gabiano. Continue to Turin, capital of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat automobile. This evening enjoy an orientation of the beautiful town of Turin. It will show its best when all the lights will shine into the dark. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 10 TURIN Admire the amazing 548-foot-high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, during your guided sightseeing, and walk through the historic center to visit the Cathedral and the Chapel that houses the Holy Shroud. After lunch on your own, immerse yourself in the royal wonders of Turin and experience the unique tastes of the Piedmont region on this marvelous guided excursion. Led by an expert guide, begin with an inside visit of the Royal Palace, built by the House of Savoy in the 16th century; the visit includes the State Apartments, the Armory. Then, learn how Turin has been famous since the 18th century for its patisserie, confectionery, and chocolate treats as you step into the historic Palazzo Madama’s Elegant Cafe and enjoy an authentic “fare merenda,” a sweet snack between lunch and dinner. (Breakfast)