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Best of Northern Italy

10 days4 cities
Italy1 country
Tour rating: 4.75 / 5, Based on 238 Reviews
Private tour to Italy

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Italy's North, see the best of Milan, relax on Lake Como and Lake Garda, the country's most favored resort destinations, and discover the gems of romantic Venice and Verona during the all-embracing 10-day private tour.

10 days4 cities
Italy1 country
From
 $5,360 
Milan, Italy
2
days
Italy

The world's fashion capital, Milan, is one of the most visited cities in Northern Italy and in the world.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival in Milan

Welcome to fabulous Milan! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

No meals included.

2
day
Milan Sightseeing Tour

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 a visit to the 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 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 to 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. Afterward, 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.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Milano Scala, Milan

Nestled in the heart of Milan within a walking distance from the magnificent La Scala Opera House and the Milan Cathedral, the Milano Scala boasts excellent service and top-notch facilities. The decor of all guestrooms reflects the famous opera.

car
Milan
Como
40 min

This short car ride takes you on a very scenic route. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas as you travel through Italy's countryside with one of our experienced drivers.

 

Como, Italy
2
days
Italy

Located on the Italian-Swiss border, lovely Como is the most important town on the Lake Como, attracting more and more people with its outstanding historic heritage and natural beauty.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
3
day
Trip to Lake Como

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

Como town boasts several artistic monuments from different historical periods. After you check-in at the hotel, you meet your local guide who shows you around. 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. During the tour you 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 is included.

4
day
Free Day in Como

Today is free for you to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world - Lake Como. you can choose to join our carefully planned optional tour. Please let us know if we should assist with any arrangements for this day.

  • Optional tour: Trip to Bellagio
    Today you have a day trip to Bellagio - the “pearl of the lake” which has often been described as the prettiest village in Europe with its charming historic center called the “Borgo”. You get there by boat and have a couple hours city tour right away. You start with a stroll along the pretty promenade as far as the Villa Melzi to visit the very first English style gardens created on Lake Como in the early 19th century. The villa, a perfect example of Neoclassical architecture, was built in 1808 for a wealthy aristocrat from Milan and was designed by Giocondo Albertolli, a leading architect of his day. When your tour has completed you head back to Como via boat.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Palace Hotel, Como

Set on the shores of the breathtaking Lake Como, the impressive Palace Hotel is housed in an Art Nouveau Palace near the beautiful Teatro Sociale and the stunning Como Cathedral. Guests are invited to stay in the comfortable air-conditioned rooms.

car
Como
Sirmione
1 hr 40 min

This car ride with a trusted driver along Northern Italy takes you on a very scenic route along the countryside. As you make your way from Lake Como to Lake Garda, you pass many breathtaking areas and towns.

Sirmione, Italy
3
days
Italy

Situated on the southern bank of the beautiful Lake Garda, Sirmione is one of the most picturesque petite towns in northern Italy, boasting breathtaking picturesque views and historic architecture.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
5
day
Sirmione Sightseeing

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

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.

Your first site on your list today is 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 and have the evening at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

6
day
Day Trip to Verona & Winery Visit

After breakfast you are picked up by guide and driver 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 Bra, 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 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 Garda.

Breakfast is included.

7
day
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.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Hotel Olivi Thermae, Sirmione

Hidden in the olive groves, the beautiful property is just a couple of minutes away from the magnificent Lake Garda. All rooms are air-conditioned and have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars. The hotel’s famous Thermae & Natural Spa services.

car
Sirmione
Venice
1 hr 30 min

A car ride with an experienced driver is a great option to get to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. On your way to Venice, you’ll pass dozens of beautiful valleys and numerous Italian villages.

 

Venice, Italy
3
days
Italy

Waterfront palazzos and palaces make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. Venice is the world's most romantic city.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
8
day
Transfer to Venice & Venice Sightseeing Tour

In the morning you check-out from the Sirmione hotel. Your driver takes you 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.

During the tour you visit St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar as well as the Treasury with numerous exhibits surviving from Venice's notorious raid on Constantinople back in 1204. 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.

You may add an optional gondola ride to your city tour to admire Venice from water.

After the tour return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

  • Optional tour: Gondola Ride, Venice

Breakfast is included.

9
day
Free Day or Optional Murano & Burano Boat Tour

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.

  • Optional Tour: Trip to Murano and Burano
    Located in the Venetian lagoon, Burano Island is famous for its lace making production and Murano is well-known for its glass blowing traditions.

Breakfast is included.

10
day
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!

  • Recommended extension: If you would like to extend your Italian vacation, continue exploring its wonders with our extension to Naples or the Amalfi coast. Contact your specialist for details.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Al Theatro Palace, Venice
classic
$

Located in the heart of Venice, the stylish Al Theatro Palace provides amazing views over one of the most famous theatres in the world.

What's included

  • Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4 or 5-star hotels in Milan, Como, Sirmione & Venice;
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels;
  • Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
  • Private transfers: Milan - Como, Como - Garda, Garda - Venice;
  • Water taxi in Venice upon arrival; 
  • Sightseeing tours with private professional English-speaking guides;
  • Entrance tickets to Milan Duomo, Como Cathedral, Scaligero Castle, Grottoes of Catullus, Valpolicella winery, St. Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace and Loggia dei Cavalli;
  • Funicular and public boat ride in Como;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses, as well as all tourist fees & taxes.

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Tour Highlights

  • Fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
  • Your own professional local guides and drivers;
  • Convenient private transfers between cities throughout the program;
  • Full flexibility of hotel options;
  • Funicuar ride Como-Brunate to the panoramic observation platform over Como town and lake;
  • Leisurely scenic boat trip on the famous Italian lake Como;
  • Guided visit to the vineyard of the world-known Valpolicella region with wine tasting;
  • Guided visit to the oldest open-air Rialto market in Venice;
  • Transfers along the Grand Canal by private water taxi for arrival and departure in Venice.

What To Know

  • You can expect to find some shops and restaurants closed from 1-4 p.m. as it is "Riposo" time, Italy’s midday siesta. Most places will be also closed on Sundays
  • Most restaurants won’t open until 7 p.m. or later
  • Tipping in restaurants is included in the bill, the cover charge is called ”coperto”. A charge from $1 to $3 will be noted on the menu.
  • Make sure you have coins, in Italy you will be typically charged from 1 to 2 Euros to enter a public restroom