THE ROMANCE ITALY & CINQUE TERRE EDIT
Cinque Terre Coastal Rail
Travel by rail through Liguria's coastal tunnels and take in the five colourful villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
WHY THIS JOURNEY
Four Italian Chapters from Milanese Arcades and Cinque Terre Rail to Rome and Venice
The page unfolds like an Italian film reel, leaving Milan's arcades for the Ligurian coast and Cinque Terre rail before gathering Rome, Florence, Verona and Venice into one ten-day journey.
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Rome & Vatican Icons
Connect the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps with St Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica.
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Renaissance Florence
See Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, then approach the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Gates of Paradise.
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Venice Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge
Enter Venice through St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge, with a visit to Murano glass craft.
DAY BY DAY
Romance Italy · Cinque Terre — the full journey
DAY 01
Kuala Lumpur ✈ Milan
- Meet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and travel to Milan on the confirmed flights for your selected departure.
DAY 02
Milan
- Milan Cathedral (Duomo) photo stop
- Shopping at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Teatro alla Scala photo stop
- Sforza Castle walking orientation
DAY 03
Milan → Genoa → Levanto → Cinque Terre → La Spezia → Pisa
- Milan to Genoa: 148 km, about 2h30; Genoa to Levanto: 80 km, about 1h30; La Spezia to Pisa: 79 km, about 1h30
- Genoa: Piazza Matteotti walking orientation, Palazzo Ducale photo stop, Genoa Cathedral photo stop, Via Garibaldi walking orientation and Teatro Carlo Felice photo stop
- Cinque Terre sightseeing by train
- Drive past Monterosso, walk through Vernazza, drive past Corniglia, walk through Manarola and drive past Riomaggiore
DAY 04
Pisa → Rome
- 357 km, about 4h30
- Leaning Tower of Pisa photo stop
- Piazza dei Miracoli walking orientation
DAY 05
Rome → Vatican City → Rome
- 6 km each way, about 20 minutes
- Colosseum photo stop
- Arch of Constantine and Roman Forum walking orientation
- Drive past the Vittoriano Monument and Piazza Venezia
- Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps walking orientation
- St Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica photo stops
DAY 06
Rome → Florence
- 300 km, about 3h30
- Piazzale Michelangelo photo stop
- Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Santa Croce walking orientation
- Florence Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Gates of Paradise walking orientation
- Misuri leather factory visit
- Special Florentine steak dinner
DAY 07
Florence → Verona → Noventa di Piave → Venice Mestre
- Florence to Verona: 232 km, about 3 hours; Verona to Noventa di Piave: 151 km, about 1h40; Noventa di Piave to Venice Mestre: 35 km, about 50 minutes
- Romeo and Juliet balcony photo stop
- Shopping at Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
DAY 08
Venice Mestre → Milan
- 262 km, about 3h30
- St Mark's Square walking orientation
- Bridge of Sighs photo stop
- St Mark's Basilica walking orientation
- Murano glass factory visit
- Doge's Palace photo stop
- Rialto Bridge walking orientation
DAY 09
Milan ✈ Kuala Lumpur
- Travel to Milan Airport and return to Kuala Lumpur on the confirmed flights for your selected departure.
DAY 10
Arrive Kuala Lumpur
- Arrive in Kuala Lumpur as the journey concludes.
Flight details
Cathay Pacific CX 724
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Sun, 22 Nov 2026, 17:50
✈Hong Kong (HKG)Sun, 22 Nov 2026, 22:00
Cathay Pacific CX 233
Hong Kong (HKG)Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 00:55
✈Milan (MXP)Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 07:40
Cathay Pacific CX 234
Milan (MXP)Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 11:55
✈Hong Kong (HKG)Tue, 1 Dec 2026, 06:30
Cathay Pacific CX 725
Hong Kong (HKG)Tue, 1 Dec 2026, 12:45
✈Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Tue, 1 Dec 2026, 16:50
The CX724, CX233, CX234 and CX725 flights shown apply only to the 22 Nov 2026 departure. We will confirm the operating flights and timings for other dates at booking and before departure; final flights remain subject to airline ticketing and operations.
Where you stay
Milan
4-star hotel or similar
Pisa
4-star hotel or similar
Rome
4-star hotel or similar
Florence
4-star hotel or similar
Venice Mestre
4-star hotel or similar
What the package covers
Included
- Group return flights for the selected departure
- Seven nights in 4-star hotels or similar, twin sharing
- Seven breakfasts, three dinners and two meals on board
- Special Florentine steak dinner
- Listed transport and sightseeing arrangements
Not included
- Personal expenses, meals outside the itinerary and personal shopping
- Single supplement, visa and personal document costs
TASTE
Flavours on the journey
The base itinerary includes 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners, plus 2 meals on board, with a special Florentine steak dinner.
ROUTE
Route at a glance
✈Kuala Lumpur · Milan
1Genoa · Cinque Terre
2Pisa · Rome · Vatican City
3Florence · Verona
4Noventa di Piave · Venice Mestre
5Venice · Milan
✈Milan · Kuala Lumpur
Seasonal weather & packing
Pack light layers, trousers and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring breathable clothing, sun protection, water and a hat.
Mornings and evenings turn cooler; use layers and a windproof jacket.
Bring a warm coat, scarf, gloves and waterproof shoes with good grip.
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Dial codeItaly +39
TimeAbout 6 hours behind Malaysia from Apr–Sep and 7 hours behind from Oct–Mar
Power230V · 50Hz · Type C/F/L; a universal adapter is recommended
BaggageOne checked bag up to 20kg and cabin baggage up to 7kg; we will confirm the final allowance for your departure at booking and before travel
DEPARTURES
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Choose the date that suits you, then enquire for seats and the final fare.
| Date / Origin | Fare | Status | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 11,288 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 11,788 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,488 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 9,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,788 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,288 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 11,788 | Guaranteed Departure | Enquire for this date |
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| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,888 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
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| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
BEYOND TRAVEL
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