Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Milan, Italy
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Milan, Italy
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Solferino: Walk the property with Anna Serenelli, meet the animals and hear how the farm played a part in Napoleon’s Battle of Solferino, an event that helped inspire the founding of the International Red Cross, before sitting down to a hearty Lombardy meal.
Modena: Celebrate all things Ferrari, past, present and future, at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. This pit stop includes intriguing exhibitions and an immersive experience that you'll never forget.
Turin: Explore Turin on a city tour by coach with a Local Specialist. Take in the city’s elegant streets and baroque buildings as you learn about its royal past and the influence of the House of Savoy from a local who knows it best.
Visit Lake Orta, one of northern Italy’s lesser-known gems. You’ll have time to enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting, take in views of the island of San Giulio and maybe stop for a coffee in the town of Orta San Giulio, known for its quiet charm and narrow, cobbled streets.
Como: Enjoy free time in Como to explore your way. Known for its Alpine backdrop and lakeside setting, Como offers cafe-lined squares, quiet lanes and waterfront views.
Modena: Delve into the history and culture of Modena with a Local Specialist. Stroll through the Old Town streets and see the beautiful arcade of the Piazza Grande.
Verona: Join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing walk along Verona's charming central streets. See the bronze statue of Juliet and the Roman arena.
Milan: See Milan's central highlights.
Modena: Enjoy a gourmet interlude at a historic, traditional acetaia with a tasting of some of the world’s finest balsamic vinegar. As pioneers in organic and biodynamic production, they place sustainable practices and soil care at the heart of their craft. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Explore Verona and Modena
Visit Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
View Bergamo’s Piazza del Duomo, Roman Arena in Verona, Modena Cathedral and Milan’s Duomo and La Scala Opera House
Discover Bergamo and Milan
Modena: Delve into the history and culture of Modena with a Local Specialist. Stroll through the Old Town streets and see the beautiful arcade of the Piazza Grande.
Verona: Join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing walk along Verona's charming central streets. See the bronze statue of Juliet and the Roman arena.
Milan: See Milan's central highlights.
Modena: Enjoy a gourmet interlude at a historic, traditional acetaia with a tasting of some of the world’s finest balsamic vinegar. As pioneers in organic and biodynamic production, they place sustainable practices and soil care at the heart of their craft. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Explore Verona and Modena
Visit Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
View Bergamo’s Piazza del Duomo, Roman Arena in Verona, Modena Cathedral and Milan’s Duomo and La Scala Opera House
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8 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
Itinerary
From the grand boulevards of Turin to the fashion streets of Milan, this nine-day journey takes you through the lakes, countryside and traditions of northern Italy. Spend time in Verona and Modena, where you’ll visit an acetaia for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and taste aged balsamic vinegar made using centuries-old methods. Settle into the lakes to explore the winding shores of Lakes Garda, Maggiore and Como. Visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum and share a home-cooked meal with the Serenelli family on their farm, a site tied to the Battle of Solferino. Along the way, take in the scenic towns, local flavours and an easy going pace of life.
day 1 - Welcome to Turin
Welcome to Turin, the starting point for a journey through Italy's northern countryside and lakes. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers and get to know one another over dinner, sharing your first taste of regional flavours.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Milan, Turin
Accommodation:AC Hotel by Marriott Torino
day 2 - Explore Elegant Turin
Get your bearings on a city tour of Turin with a Local Specialist, taking in piazzas, wide boulevards and baroque architecture. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Stroll the arcaded streets, sip a rich bicerin at a cafe or join an Optional Experience to the UNESCO-listed La Venaria Reale, once a royal hunting lodge and today one of Italy's most impressive palace complexes.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Turin
Accommodation:AC Hotel by Marriott Torino
day 3 - Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore
Start your day lakeside at Lago d'Orta. There's time to enjoy a coffee by the water and take in views of the island and the Alps beyond. Later, follow the shoreline of Lake Maggiore by road, enjoying scenes of pastel villas and wooded hills. In the town of Stresa, you can enjoy more time at leisure or join an Optional Experience to explore the Borromean Islands, a group of private isles once home to aristocratic families. You'll end the day in Erba, a gateway to the Lombardy countryside.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Turin, Orta San Giulio, Stresa, Erba
Accommodation:Hotel Leonardo da Vinci
day 4 - Admire Beautiful Lake Como
Spend the day in Como, with plenty of time to explore at your own pace. You might take the funicular up to Brunate for panoramic views, browse local boutiques or relax by the lake with a gelato. For a different perspective, you can join an Optional Experience cruise with a Local Specialist to learn about the history, culture and villas of Lake Como from the water.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Erba, Como, Erba
Accommodation:Hotel Leonardo da Vinci
day 5 - Continue to Lake Garda
Explore the upper town of Bergamo, where medieval streets lead to Piazza Vecchia, once the heart of civic life. See the Contarini Fountain and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, built in the 12th century as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. Walk past Renaissance facades before travelling into the Lake Garda area. Enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the Serenelli family at their farm where you'll dine on Lombardy favourites. Settle in for a three-night stay surrounded by the Italian countryside and tree-covered hills.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Erba, Bergamo, Garda
Accommodation:Poiano Resort
day 6 - Admire Ferraris in Modena Make Travel Matter
Your day starts with an introduction to the gastronomic hub of Modena, home of sparkling Lambrusco, salty prosciutto and the aromas of parmigiano, for an exploration with a Local Specialist. Wander past pastel-hued facades in the heart of the city that was the birthplace of Ferrari, Pavarotti and tortellini. Modena's Old Town and the Piazza Grande with its 12th-century cathedral and Torre Civica, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the day continues, visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum where you'll Dive into Culture and explore the history of this Italian icon. Enjoy a gourmet interlude at a historic, traditional Acetaia on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to taste the delicious flavours of some of the world's best organic and biodynamic balsamic vinegar. Settle in for a leisurely dinner with your travelling companions and Travel Director.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Garda, Modena, Garda
Accommodation:Poiano Resort
day 7 - Explore Verona
Romance is in the air today as you journey to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's tragic star-crossed lovers. A walking tour with a Local Specialist will take you to Juliet's Balcony, as well as the Roman arena, still in use today. There is also plenty of time to explore the city at leisure - see the seven medieval towers of Castelvecchio, relax under the shady trees in Verona's Piazza Bra or clamber up Lamberti's Tower for city views.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Garda, Verona, Garda
Accommodation:Poiano Resort
day 8 - Onwards to Milan
In search of spires that reach the sky, leave the tranquil lakes behind for the chic northern capital of Milan. Admire the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House and 19th-century Galleria with its glass and iron-domed roof. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to jostle with the Milanese for your spot in the shopping district of Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner to celebrate the end of your holiday together.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Milan
Accommodation:Starhotels Business Palace
day 9 - Farewell Italy
Your jaunt through the lakes and countryside of northern Italy has come to an end. Say arrivederci to Italy and your newfound friends.
The following is an excerpt from my daily journal on the trip.
“Arrived at lake Garda. Very disappointed with the hotel we’re staying at for the next 5 nights. On the side of a hill. Too far from the water and very difficult to get around. Many steps to get to our room. This is a resort made for families with pools, game room, etc. two holes of golf but you need to have your own clubs to play. “
That was my first impression upon arrival and it went downhill from there.
The resort shuttle times were limited and didn’t coincide with our times so we never made it to the village at lake Garda. Another disappointment. The included meals were not good. The farewell dinner was inedible. And talking with others around the table I knew that many of us shared the same opinion.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
2.0 out of 5
Included meals were subpar. Location of hotels were remote. Nothing was within walking distance. Once you got back to the hotel there was nothing to do. The optional tours should have been included. If you didn’t pay for optional tours you were stuck in the hotel. One hotel was on the side of a hill. Many stairs to get to and from the restaurant and to get on the daily bus. Average age of group was 70. I can’t believe that someone thought staying at this place was a good idea. Farewell meal was just awful.
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Pradip R.Verified Traveler
3.0 out of 5
1. Highlight Experiences
I chose this itinerary because it was advertised as the “Best of the Italian Lakes”, but unfortunately the time by the lakes themselves felt far too limited. The majority of the schedule was spent in towns such as Bergamo, Modena, and Verona. While these places were pleasant, they were not the focus I expected when booking a lakes-themed holiday. This mismatch between what was promoted and what was delivered was disappointing. In addition, the farewell dinner felt flat and muted, with no entertainment or sense of occasion to round off the trip.
2. Dining
Dining was another area where the experience fell short. The included meals did not reflect the richness of Italian cuisine, and at times it felt as though cost-cutting was the priority. For example, at the “Be My Guest” experience, I had requested no red meat and was given only a small slice of frittata as my main course. When I asked about this, the explanation was that Trafalgar had decided not to provide chicken alternatives, citing increased costs—a disappointing and unconvincing reason. On another included dinner, I was served burnt chicken. Overall, the quality and variety of meals did not do justice to Italian food, nor did they meet the standards I expected from Trafalgar.
3. Accommodation
Accommodation was one of the biggest let-downs. The tour began well with Hotel Simplon in Baveno, which was comfortable and aligned with expectations. However, the subsequent five-night stay at Hotel Paiano was very disappointing. Most guests, including myself, were placed in serviced apartments rather than hotel rooms. These apartments felt more like dated three-star motels, with 1980s-style decor and very poor cleaning standards—the floors were dusty and covered in fluff, and cleaning was only superficially improved after complaints. It was disheartening to see some guests in proper hotel rooms while many others were relegated to these apartments. The overall impression was that Trafalgar had promised hotel accommodation but delivered something sub-standard.
4. Loyalty Recognition
No gift or acknowledgment was offered for repeat customers. This lack of recognition was disheartening, especially given the loyalty to the brand.
5. Optional Experiences
Finally, many of the optional experiences seemed like they should have been included as part of the base itinerary—especially the walking tours with local guides. These added little beyond what I would expect in a standard guided tour. Having to pay extra for what felt like “basic inclusions” left me questioning the value of the package.
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Overall Experiences ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
While there were some enjoyable moments, overall, the tour did not deliver on the promise of showcasing the best of the Italian Lakes. Between limited lake time, uninspiring dining, sub-standard accommodation, and optional experiences that felt like inclusions, the trip did not meet Trafalgar’s usual reputation for quality. I hope this feedback helps in reassessing the design and delivery of this itinerary, so future guests can enjoy a more authentic, well-rounded experience.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Itinerary was great, hotels very good, tour leader *personal info removed by Feefo* was knowledgeable experienced and very engaging
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Robert G.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
I deal taster of the Italian lakes and Sud Tirol. Excellent informative guide and tour director. Our driver was very good too.
