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Highlights
Lake Garda - Stroll cobbled streets and canals in Peschiera del Garda, framed by medieval walls
Verona - Admire the Roman Arena and soak up the atmosphere of historic piazzas
Venice - Take a guided walking tour through iconic landmarks and winding canals
Dolomites - Ride the Tofana cable car and marvel at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Cortina d’Ampezzo - Discover the Queen of the Dolomites, a lively resort town and host of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Trento - Explore Piazza Duomo and the city’s Renaissance charm
Lake Como - Cruise across crystal waters to Lenno with views of alpine villas
Zermatt - Discover the car-free alpine town at the foot of the Matterhorn
Gruyeres - Visit a medieval hilltop town famed for its cheese and château
Lauterbrunnen - Experience the valley of 72 waterfalls, including Staubbach Falls
Bellinzona - View the imposing UNESCO-listed castles that guard the town
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What's Included
Accommodation
12 nights in 3-4 star hotelsSet Hotel pick up on day 1 & drop off on day 13
Meals
12 breakfasts
Transport
Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned 16-seat mini coach
Guide
Escorted by an English-speaking guide
Others
Entry to Castello del BuonconsiglioVenice guided walking tourTofana-Freccia nel Cielo cable carSass Pordoi/Terrazza delle Dolomiti cable carBoat trip across Lake ComoReturn train tickets to ZermattOff the Beaten Track LocationsOff the Beaten Track Locations20kg Luggage Allowance
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13 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Itinerary
Experience scenic Italy and Switzerland on this 13-day tour from Milan, blending lakeside beauty, historic cities, and dramatic alpine landscapes. Discover Lake Garda and fair Verona before immersing in the charm of Venice. Travel through the Dolomites for soaring peaks, alpine lakes, and sweeping passes, then continue to Trento. Cruise across Lake Como, explore elegant Stresa, and visit the UNESCO-listed Sacro Monte of Ghiffa. Cross the Simplon Pass to Zermatt for unforgettable views of the Matterhorn, then explore Lausanne, Gruyères and Gstaad. End the adventure with Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls, Interlaken’s Mountain scenery, Entlebuch’s pastures and Bellinzona’s medieval castles before returning to Milan.
day 1Milan to Lake Garda, Verona & Venice
Milan - Peschiera del Garda - Verona - Venice. This morning, make your way to hotel AC Sesto in Milan before 08:15 AM. From here, we leave the city and travel towards the beauty of Lake Garda. With mountain scenery, clear blue waters, and charming villages, it is one of Italy’s most photographed regions, and it will not take long to see why. We begin in Peschiera del Garda, a small town at the southern tip of the lake. Surrounded by old walls and crossed by canals, it is a pleasant place to explore. You may stroll the cobbled streets, walk along the waterfront, join a boat ride, or enjoy local food and wine while taking in the views. Next we continue to Verona, a city long associated with romance. Here you have free time to discover the sights at your own pace. You might visit Juliet’s Balcony, admire the Roman Arena, which still hosts performances, or simply relax in the historic piazzas and cafés. Later, we travel on to Venice, where we spend the next two nights. Known for its canals and timeless beauty, the city is especially captivating in the evening, when the crowds fade and the quiet streets reflect centuries of stories. Meeting point:Hotel AC SESTO, Via Luciano Lama, 10, Milan, 20099 at 08:30 AM. Please note: To arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the pickup time as the tour will depart at 08:30 AM. The itinerary and sightseeing are subject to change depending on operational or local factors. On some departures, the itinerary for this tour runs in a different order, with days 1 - 6 becoming days 8 - 13 and days 8 - 13 becoming days 1 - 6. All information and Tour Inclusions remain the same. If you wish to know which order a specific departure runs in, please contact us.
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Venice
day 2Venice Exploration
day 3From Prosecco Hills to the Dolomites
day 4Peaks and Panoramas of the Dolomites
day 5From Mountain Heights to Trento's Heart
day 6Castles, Lakes & Bergamo
day 7Milan at Leisure
day 8Lakes of Italy & Switzerland
day 9Lake Maggiore & Sacred Hills
day 10Alpine Passes & the Matterhorn
day 11Gruyeres, Gstaad & Lake Geneva
day 12Lauterbrunnen & Interlaken
day 13Entlebuch, Bellinzona & Return to Milan
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