Cinque Terre & Tuscany

The best Interrail Pass for this route is the Italy One Country Pass with 8 travel days in 1 month.

Milan is the image of Italian class and elegance and offers some of Europe's best shopping, plus much more.

• Visit Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century mural The Last Supper, in Santa Maria delle Grazie.

• Explore the magnificent Milan Cathedral - swoon at the Gothic architecture and marvel at its intricate pieces of art.

• Wear your new Italian glamorous clothes for an opera evening at Teatro alla Scala.

• ​Experience the Italian night scene. Camouflage yourself between locals at the bars along the streets of Brera.

Parma, with its parmigiano and prosciutto, made the Italian kitchen famous around the world. Parma's museums, churches and charming historic lanes are perfect entertainment to whet your appetite.

• Visit Parma Cathedral, an attractive and venerable cathedral built in a Romanesque style.

• Explore the Palazzo della Pilotta, a 16th-century 'addition' to the grand palace of the ruling Farnese family.

• Visit La Steccata, one of Parma's finest Renaissance churches. Marvel at the imposing tombs and Italian frescoes.

La Spezia is the doorway to the "Five Lands" (Cinque Terre). Along the northwest Italian coast, you'll find the five picturesque fishing villages Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernaza and Corniglia.

• Enjoy the food markets - La Spezia offers local food at low prices.

• Indulge in an Italian ice cream while enjoying the special landscape and picturesque Tower Houses of Porto Venere.

• Spend a day hiking along the cliff-side trails that connect the villages. The breathtaking scenery will make you wish you were staying longer.

Manarola and the 4 other fishing villages of Cinque Terre will captivate you with their stunning scenery and authenticity.

• Enjoy the taste of Manarola from the freshest fish to the especially renowned local wine.

• Delight in the Mediterranean sea while exploring each of the Five Lands.

• Hike through the walking trail, Via dell'Amore, to Riomaggiore. Get lost among the hills and vineyards above the town.

Genoa is a good starting point for a tour along the Italian Riviera. The city is linked by rail to most of the region's coastal destinations allowing you to enjoy one day-long adventures.

• Visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, built in the 1100s and completed with a Renaissance dome in 1557.

• Visit Piazza Matteotti, the highlight of which is the Jesuit church of Santi Ambrogio e Andrea.

• Walk through Soprana gate (Porta Soprana) and Columbus's House (Casa di Colombo).

Portofino is a village of contrasts, mixing the traditional fishing spirit with a modern luxurious atmosphere. One of the highlights of the Italian Riviera, it's perfect for a relaxing day trip.

• Treat yourself with an Italian gelato while having a walk down the picturesque narrow streets to Portofino's glamorous harbour.

• Take the steps up to San Giorgio's church and follow the path to Portofino Lighthouse for a marvelous view.

Pisa is well known for its famous architectural masterpiece, the Leaning Tower. Head to Campo dei Miracoli and enjoy Pisa's principal tourist attractions.

• Visit the Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente di Pisa), known worldwide for its unintended tilt.

• Take a look at the imposing Pisa Cathedral, a large striped Romanesque baptistery.

• Explore Camposanto, a cloistered cemetery said to have been laid with earth brought by crusaders from the Holy Land.

Florence (Firenze), birthplace of the Renaissance, will enchant you whether you're an art lover, a history buff or just a curious adventurer.

• Visit Michelangelo's Statue of David in Galleria dell'Accademia, one of the most recognised sculptures on the planet.

• Walk through Florence Cathedral (il Duomo) and climb the 463 steps up to the top for a panoramic vista of the city.

• Walk to San Miniato al Monte above Florence and enjoy the beautiful view at sunset.