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Venice & Italian Lakes

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Duration

8 days/7 nights

Tour Type

Day tours

Languages

Upon request

Overview

  • The tour will be customized for you, thus, the price may vary depending on the final arrangements and number of people. Please get in touch with us for a quote.
  • We can reduce or extend the program to suit your group’s needs.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1 : MILAN


  • Benvenuti in Italia!

  • Meet your tour director at the airport of Milan and transfer to your hotel for check-in and have some time to freshen up.

  • After some rest, depart on the private coach for an orientation tour of Milan. Additionally, stop for some leisure and free time for shopping.

  • Dinner and overnight in Milan.

DAY 2 : MILAN


  • Meet your local guide for a beautiful sightseeing and walking tour of the city. You will be able to admire the gorgeous Sforza Castle built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan; for a long time, this was the largest citadel in Europe. Next, walk through the business neighborhood and arrive in front of the important La Scala Opera House. Continue through the famous Gallery which is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world. Additionally, the tour will continue to the largest Gothic-style cathedral in Italy: Duomo di Milano.

  • Finally, you will finish the visit downtown where you will have free time for lunch, shopping, and a delicious “aperitivo.” Do not forget to try a refreshing Martini!

  • Dinner and overnight in Milan

DAY 3: LAKE MAGGIORE-BORROMEAN ISLANDS-STRESA-PALLANZA


  • Check-out and depart for the beautiful Lake Maggiore; this is the second largest Italian lake divided between the Lombardy and Piedmont Regions. You will board a private boat to start the guided tour of the Borromean Islands which are three enchanting island properties owned by the Borromeo family.  Since the 16th century, the family has been the richest aristocratic family of Milan. The tour will continue in the Palace of Borromeo where you will be fascinated by the extraordinary art collections and fantastic gardens.

  • Next, you will visit Stresa where the popular writer Ernest Hemingway lived and where you will have free time for lunch and a little shopping.

  • Journey to Pallanza which is the real treasure of the lake known for its beautiful gardens full of colorful flowers and an amazing view of the water.

  • Dinner and overnight in the Lake Maggiore area.

DAY 4: LAKE OF LUGANO-LAKE OF COMO


  • Head to Switzerland to admire the Lake of Lugano and enjoy this beautiful, breathtaking town. There you will have free time for shopping. Most importantly, why not enjoy the best European chocolate?

  • Next, you will drive to Como, one of the most visited cities in Italy, where you will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will meet the local guide for a visit of the city and, additionally, a boat excursion on the lake to admire the gorgeous view and the spectacular villas of many important residents like George Clooney and Madonna.

  • Overnight in the Lake Maggiore area.

DAY 5: LAKE OF GARDA-SIRMIONE-VERONA


  • Check-out and depart for Sirmione. This is a quaint, ancient city considered the main Roman town in the north-east on the banks of the Lake of Garda. You will have time to enjoy the beautiful view, visit Scaliger Castle, and explore the 1st Century Roman Grottoes of Catullus. Following the visit, spend free time for lunch.

  • Next, you will depart for Verona; this is the city that inspired William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Once you’ve arrived, enjoy a guided tour of the city and then explore it on your own. However, why not take pictures and promise eternal love to one another under Juliet’s balcony?

  • Departure to Venice

  • Dinner and overnight in the Venice area.

DAY 6: VENICE


  • Depart for Venice  which is the city of water and one of the most romantic of Italy.

  • You will travel to the port for the transfer to St. Mark’s Square. With a local guide, you will enjoy a beautiful walking tour of Venice. Every year this romantic town attracts more than 50 thousand visitors. Doges Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Rialto Bridge are only a few of the many highlights that you will be able to admire.

  • After free time for lunch, you will take a private boat on a beautiful panoramic tour of the Venice Lagoon. Continue to Murano Island which is famous worldwide for the production of artistic glass. You will visit one of the oldest glass factories in the world and watch a fascinating glass blowing demonstration.

  • Enjoy some free time in Venice.

  • Dinner and overnight in the Venice area.

DAY 7: TREVISO-PADUA-MILAN


  • After check-out, depart for Treviso which is called the little Venice; it was partially constructed on the banks of the Bottinega River. There you will have free time for lunch and to enjoy the beautiful city center still partially embraced by medieval walls.

  • Next, you will depart for Padova, one of the most picturesque cities of the North of Italy and popular for the cathedral where St. Anthony was buried. You will take a guided tour of the city and then enjoy some free time.

  • Dinner and overnight in Milan.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE


  • Transfer to the airport for departure.


Arrivederci, Italy!

Included

  • Multi-lingual tour director
  • Local guides
  • Deluxe coach
  • Murano glass blowing factory
  • Venice Lagoon tour
  • Como Lake boat excursion
  • 7 dinners

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Age 6-17

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