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Highlights
Trento: See pristine streets decorated with stone castles and modern edifices.
Bolzano: Wander Bolzano’s streets and squares, noticing its Tyrolean-style buildings and the mountain backdrop that frames daily life.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
Baveno: Stroll along Baveno’s cobbled lanes and see its 16th-century square, framed by lakeside calm.
Como: Take in the exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you explore this magnificent town.
Baveno: Stroll along Baveno’s cobbled lanes and see its 16th-century square, framed by lakeside calm.
Como: Take in the exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you explore this magnificent town.
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy
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What's Included
Accommodation
All hotel tips, charges and local taxesWe carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel doorComplimentary coach and hotel WiFi where available
Meals
Milan: Get to know your fellow travellers over a special dinner with wine.Lake Maggiore: Gather on the shores of Lake Maggiore to toast your journey, sharing a farm-to-table dinner and local wines in a relaxed final evening.
Transport
Airconditioned, 40seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional DriverFrom time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.Conegliano: Visit a local winery to taste regional prosecco and meet the vignerons who guide its production. Learn how this distinctive style has developed its own identity alongside France’s well-known counterpart and enjoy the shared experience of discovering a craft rooted in the Veneto.
Others
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeingHand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Baveno: Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each with its own setting and regional flavours. It’s a relaxed evening to enjoy good food and easy conversation within your small group.Milan: Join your small group and a local historian to explore Milan’s history, including the influence of Leonardo da Vinci. Walk to the facade of Milan Cathedral and the world-famous La Scala Theatre as the city’s story takes shape around you.Bolzano: Step inside the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology to see Ötzi the Iceman, one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries. Preserved in ice for more than 5, 000 years, this Copper Age mummy offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric life in the Alps, from the tools he carried to the clothing he wore.
Itinerary
Journey through Northern Italy in a Small group, immersing yourself in the region’s culture, scenery and craftsmanship. See Milan through the eyes of a historian, then travel towards the peaceful lakes and mountain landscapes of South Tyrol. In Bolzano, where Italian and Austrian influences meet beneath the Dolomites, you’ll encounter the remarkably preserved mummy discovered in the Ötztal Alps. Taste crisp Prosecco among Veneto’s rolling vineyards, explore the romance of Verona and watch molten glass take shape in the hands of a Venetian artisan. As your journey settles on the shores of Lake Maggiore, a Dine-Around evening in Baveno brings together local flavours and lakeside tranquillity in a memorable finale.
day 1Welcome to Italy
Arrive in Milan and head to the hotel, where youll meet your Travel Director and the small group joining you on this journey. Then step into the citys story with a local historian, standing before the marble sweep of the Duomo, the iconic halls of La Scala and the glass-covered elegance of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. As evening settles, come together over dinner at a local restaurant, the perfect setting to connect with your fellow travellers.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Milan
Accommodation
Duo Milan Porta Nuova
day 2Fair Verona and Trento
day 3Road to Bolzano
day 4Gateway to the Dolo
day 5Through Prosecco Country to Venice
day 6The Magic of La Serenissima
day 7Italy's Lake District
day 8Lake Como
day 9Italian Lakes at Leisure
day 10Depart Italy
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