Chiesa di Santa Maria Nascente

9 Days Northern Italy & Cinque Terre EUA1006

Milan - one of the world's most important fashion capital
Visit the Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente
La Scala Opera House
Risotto alla Milanese - Saffron Creamy Rice Dish
Shop at the Fashion District

Parma - the city that introduced the world to Parma Ham & Parmesan Cheese
Visit the remarkable Parma Cathedral
Prosciutto (Parma Ham)
Catch an Opera at the Royal Theatre (Teatro Regio)

Modena - the home town of Luciano Pavorotti and Enzo Ferrari
Marvel at the Modena Cathedral, one of UNESCO World Heritage site
Tortellini - Stuffed pasta served in broth

Lucca - a medieval walled town
Visit Lucca's City Walls and enjoy its historical centre
Tortelli Lucchese - Pasta stuffed with meat (Ravioli) and topped with meat Ragu
Ride a bike around the walled perimeter

La Spezia - the gateway town to Cinque Terre
Visit Museo Civico Amedeo Lia with a collection that spans from the 13th to 18th centuries
Muscoli Ripieni alla Vecchia Spezia - Mussels stuffed with eggs, bread, mortadella, parmesan, parsley and olive oil
Explore the Cinque Terre National Park

Cinque Terre - the rugged beauty of the five villages is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the five villages of Corniglia, Manarola, Monterossa al Mare, Riomaggiore and Vernazza
Anchovies served in various ways - stuffed, fried or atop pasta and pizzas
Beautiful Coastal Walk on Via dell'Amore

Santa Margherita Ligure - a resort town along the Italian Riviera
Visit the stunning Basilica of St Margaret of Antiochia
Trenette al Pesto - A type of pasta dish with pesto sauce
Cruise to the beautiful harbor town of Portofino

Turin - A city with an illustrious past
Visit Mole Antonelliana - Turin's monument symbol
Visit Cathedral of St John the Baptist and see the relic of the Shroud of Turin
White Truffles - cooked in various ways
Wander around Piazza Castello, the central point of the city