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Best of Northern Italy
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Best of Northern Italy

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4 cities
10 days, 9 nights
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Day 1 Milan

Arrival
Welcome to Milan, the fashion capital of Italy! Upon arrival to Milan, you are met by your driver and taken to your downtown hotel.
There are no planned activities for you for today day, so you can relax and recover after the flight. If you would like to do some looking around, we suggest visiting the world-famous shopping and fashion avenue, Quadrilatero Della Moda.

Breakfast included
Hotel Milano Scala
Hotel Milano Scala
Via Dell Orso 7, Milan, MI, IT, 20121
Classic Double Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
24 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private City Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Milan

Milan Sightseeing  
Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and have a 3-hour walking tour of Milan to learn more about the city’s history and reputation as a fashion capital.

You start with visiting  world-known Milan Duomo, the Gothic cathedral and the highest sight in the city which took about six centuries to build. Then you walk through the nearby-located Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and reach La Scala Theatre. Prepare to be wowed by the prestigious Milan opera house (no entrance is included).

You continue with the picturesque Brera district to feel the historical atmosphere of the city. Explore the public areas, with stories of its 15th-century owners ringing in your ears. After all, you make a stop at Castello Sforzesco to see history and style combined with Milanese flair.

*Please note: Milan Cathedral is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks.

*Note: The unique treasure of Milan - Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary fresco “The Last Supper” located in the church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie is not included in the city tour due to its limited availability. Please, ask your travel specialist about available tickets for your tour date.

3h
Milan Walking City Tour with Duomo
Milan Walking City Tour with Duomo
Day 3 Milan

Trip Lake Como
After breakfast you check-out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to Como, located on the shores of another stunningly beautiful lake - Lake Como.  

Hotel Milano Scala
Address
Via Dell Orso 7, Milan, MI, IT, 20121
Departure: Private City Transfer Sedan
Car from Milan to Como
Departure
54 min
Arrival
Day 3 Como

Tour of Como 
Upon arrival in Como, you meet with your local guide in the hotel lobby and start your Como tour. Como town boasts several artistic monuments from different historical periods.

During the city tour you see the medieval walls surrounding the historic center, stroll through the ancient streets in the heart of the town, and admire beautiful Romanesque and Baroque churches. You see the Piazza Volta and Piazza Duomo with its charming old Town Hall building and its characteristic bell tower. You also enjoy public boat tour as well as a Como-Brunate funicular ride.

The highlight of the tour is visit of the superb 600-year old Como Cathedral. Nearby is the Palazzo Terragni, an example of the modern rationalist architecture.

After the tour you are guided back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast included
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO, IT, 22100
Classic Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
19 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
4h
Walking Tour with Como Cathedral & Boat Ride
Walking Tour with Como Cathedral & Boat Ride
Day 4 Como

Day at Leisure in Como 
Today you have a free day to spend near Lake Como. You can also choose to join our carefully planned optional tour. 

Day 5 Como

Departure 
Today you check-out from the hotel in Como and your driver transfers you to Lake Garda. 

Palace Hotel
Address
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO, IT, 22100
Car from Como to Sirmione, Garda
Departure
Como hotel...
2 h
Arrival
Sirmione hotel...
Day 5 Sirmione, Garda

Sirmione Sightseeing 
Upon arrival at your hotel in the charming Sirmione, you have some free time for lunch. After a break for lunch, you meet your private guide at the hotel lobby and embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Sirmione, the "pearl" of Lake Garda with its history dating back to the Roman times.

The first on your list today is visit to the Scaliger Castle, which is the symbol of Sirmione. The views of the castle completely surrounded by water are breathtaking. You also have a chance to admire churches dating back to the 15th century: the small Sant'Anna della Rocca, and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, as well as a church dating back to the 8th century: Church of St Peter in Mavinas. 

During the tour, you get to walk along the shores of Lake Garda and visit a viewing point that offers the best photo opportunities with amazing scenery of Lake Garda and Monte Baldo. 

As a highlight of the tour you visit the Grottoes of Catullus, an archeological park housing remains of an ancient Roman villa, built between the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D. This grand villa belonged to the family of Catullus, the neoteric poet of the late Roman Republic.

You also learn about the local thermal spas, known for its amazing preventive and therapeutic properties, that you have a chance to visit.

After the tour, you return back to the hotel.

Breakfast included
Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Piazza Castello 19, Sirmione, BS, IT, 25019
Classic Double Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
17 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Half day
Private Tour of Sirmione: Scaliger Castle & Grottoes of Catullus
Private Tour of Sirmione: Scaliger Castle & Grottoes of Catullus
Day 6 Sirmione, Garda

Day Trip to Verona & Winery Visit 
After breakfast you are picked up from the hotel and taken directly to Verona, the city renown worldwide for being the place of action of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

Verona is a crossroads of history and a mosaic of landscapes: the gentle hills and the sinuous river embrace this checkerboard of streets with its soaring red-brick towers. During the tour you explore the main highlights of the city, including Piazza Brà, Roman Arena, della Scala castle and famous Scaligero family tombs. Juliet’s house is naturally on the program too!

Following a lunch break you travel to Valpolicella area which is a birthplace of Amarone, a well-known Italian wine. You will enjoy a wine tasting with a guided tour at one of the local wineries.

After the tour you are transferred back to your hotel in Sirmione.

Full day
Day Trip to Verona & Winery Visit
Day Trip to Verona & Winery Visit
Day 7 Sirmione, Garda

Day at Leisure in Sirmione
Today you have a free day at Lake Garda. We recommend spending the day at Terme di Sirmione, one of the best Thermal Centers in Europe or include an optional boat tour of Lake Garda for this day. 

Day 8 Sirmione, Garda

Departure
In the morning you check-out from the hotel. Your driver takes you to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. 

Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi
Address
Piazza Castello 19, Sirmione, BS, IT, 25019
Car from Sirmione, Garda to Venice
Departure
Sirmione hotel...
2 h
Arrival
Venice hotel...
Day 8 Venice

Arrival & Venice Sightseeing Tour
Welcome to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you are taken directly to the hotel where you meet your private guide to start a touring program around Venice.

Your sightseeing program starts with a visit to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar. Next you go up to Loggia dei Cavalli to enjoy the best panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.

Next on your list is the tour of the Doges Palace that includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons and lushly decorated chambers of the Palace.

After the tour return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional gondola ride.

Breakfast included
Al Theatro Palace
Al Theatro Palace
San Marco 1925/A, Venice, Venice, IT, 30124
Comfort Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 3 guests
2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed
18 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
4h
Venice Comprehensive Walking Tour
Venice Comprehensive Walking Tour
Day 9 Venice

Day at Leisure in Venice
Today is a free day for you to explore and savor Venice! If you would like to have a scheduled itinerary for that day, we have prepared an optional tour to one of the most fascinating day-trips from Venice. 

Day 10 Venice

Departure
This is the last day of your amazing tour to Northern Italy! After breakfast you are met at your hotel by an assistant for a private water-taxi transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!

Al Theatro Palace
Address
San Marco 1925/A, Venice, Venice, IT, 30124
Departure: Private Water Taxi with Meet-and-Greet (Airport)

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Sforzesco Castle, Milan Duomo and more
Entrances to Sforzesco Castle, Milan Duomo and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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