Great North Italy 2024

11 Days Tour Start in Milan – End in Venice

Main cities: Milan (2), Lake Como, Bellagio, Turin (1), Parma (3), Cinque Terre, Sirmione, Verona (1), Dolomite Mountains (2), Venice (1)

20 Meals to include: 10 buffet breakfast, 1 lunches, 9 dinners

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Great North Italy is a 11-day-tour perfectly paced to enjoy and discover the beautiful North of Italy.During this marvelous vacation through the North Italy, you will visit not only the most important cities, Milan, Verona, Venice, Turin, but you will also can enjoy many picturesque villages of scenic beauty as Sirmione, Cinque Terre, Lake Como, Bellagio.

Also visit the Parmesan cheese factory, balsamic vinegar cellar, Ferrari museum, local winery and the beautiful Dolomite Montains

The North Italy is known for its “Made in Italy”; Milan fashion design, expensive car as “Ferrari”, delectable cuisines as “Parmigiano Reggiano”, fine wines as “Spumante” and a lot more. Traveling in this tour will be an unforgettable experience!

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Welcome to Milan

Welcome to Milano Malpensa int. airport (MXP). At your arrival, your tour guide and driver will be waiting for you at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm for a private transfer to your hotel. In the early afternoon meet your local guide and others tour passengers for a sightseeing tour of the city center to see the Duomo & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele before ending the day with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Mirage, Da Vinci, Dei Cavalieri or similar (2 nights)

Day 2 – Lake Como – Bellagio

This morning, short ride to the stunningly scenic and world-famous Lake Como to explore the fashionable lakeside town of Como surrounded by snowcapped mountains and picturesque Mediterranean villas. Enjoy a breathtaking cruise along Lake Como to the village of Bellagio. Here you will have time to enjoy the village at your own pleasure. Tonight, dinner will be served in your hotel restaurant.

Day 3 – Turin

This morning we leave Lombardy region to set off to Turin, the capital city of the Piedmont region. In the afternoon, discover the city center with a local guide to see Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, St. Lorenzo’s Church, Palazzo Carignano and the amazing 448-foot -high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin followed by some free time to spend at your own pleasure. Tonight, dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Pacific Fortino, Hotel Diplomatic or similar (1 night)

Day 4 – Winery – Parma

This morning leave Piedmont region to visit a winery for a tasting and a light lunch. In the afternoon we will reach Parma, the capital city of Emilia Romagna region, where you will meet with a local guide for a walking tour to see the romanesque buildings, the Teatro Regio, the magnificent Palazzo della Pilotta, and the cathedral, famous for its frescoes. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Hotel City Parma, Starhotels Du Parc or similar (3 nights)

Day 5 – Cinque Terre

Today travel to the Liguria region on the Tyrrhenian coast for a full day excursion through famous Cinque Terre, colorful villages built on rugged, steep landscapes right up to the cliffs overlooking the sea. The unique landscapes have terraced vineyards sustained by dry walling, a perfect example of man-made countryside architecture in inaccessible surroundings. Weather permitting, you’ll travel between the villages by boat to admire Cinque Terre’s cliffs & sweeping coastal views (If rough seas prevail, you will be escorted by minibus through some villages). Tonight, dinner will be served in the hotel.

Day 6 – Parmesan Cheese Factory – Balsamic Vinegar Cellar – Ferrari Museum

The Emilia Romagna region is very well known as “The Capital of Food”. This morning, we visit with an expert one of the local “Parmigiano Reggiano” farm producers to sample this well-known cheese. For lunch, we head to Modena where we’ll also visit a local Balsamic Vinegar cellar for a tasting with a sampling of Lambrusco wine. After lunch, continue to Maranello to visit the Ferrari museum. If you so choose you may rent a Ferrari to drive (not included).

Day 7 – Borghetto sul Mincio – Verona

This morning drive to the small village of Borghetto sul Mincio to enjoy the beauty of its lovely watermills. In the afternoon, reach Romeo & Juliet’s town of Verona where our local guide takes you to visit one of the most powerful cities during the early rule of the Roman Empire which overlooks the ancient amphitheater ‘Arena’ built by the Romans. It remains one of the most well-preserved ruins in the country. At the end of the walking tour dinner will be served at one of the local restaurants.

Hotel: Roseo Hotel Leon D’Oro, Crowne Plaza or similar (1 night)

Day 8 – Sirmione – Lake Garda – Dolomite Mountains

Today visit the small village of Sirmione on the Lake Garda, to enjoy the beauty of its lovely views and shops at your pleasure. In the afternoon drive to the beautiful Dolomite Mountains. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Hotel: Belvedere, Ancora, Cristallino D’Ampezzo or similar (2 nights)

Day 9 – Dolomite Mountains

Today, excursion to enjoy breath-taking views of the most majestic mountains, lakes, & valleys that the Dolomites have to offer. In the afternoon enjoy the beautiful villages at your own pleasure before returning to your hotel. Tonight, dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Day 10 – Venice – Glass factory

No tour of Northern Italy would be completed without a visit to Venice, of course. A powerful magnet for all art lovers, romantics, fans of architecture, & history buffs from around the globe, you will enjoy a private walking tour through the ancient city with a visit of a local glass factory followed by time to explore on your own and browse through the shops or ride a gondola. Tonight, dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant.

Hotel Quid or similar (1 night)

Day 11 – Leaving for home

Arrivederci Great North Italy! Our free airport transfers arrives to Venice International Airport (VCE) at 7:00 am and 9:00 am

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

Transportation:

Private transportation from the airport upon arrival and to the airport on your departure date. Arrival and departure transportation in Italy will be at pre-arranged, scheduled times (see the Itinerary)
Luxury air-conditioned private minibus
Transportation (ferry/boat/cruise) to/from: Cinque Terre and Lake Como

Accommodations:

First Class Hotels
Includes all taxes (including city tax)
Baggage handling included (ask your driver)
All standard gratuities for hotel personnel

20 Meals:

10 breakfast buffets.
1 lunch – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
9 dinners – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
All standard gratuities for restaurant personnel

Tour Guide & Tour Driver:

Our tour will be conducted by our tour guides and drivers. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining, fun and safe!

Licensed Local Guides:

Local expert guides in Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Cheese and Vinegar experts included
Our local expert guides are native citizens of the cities they represent; they offer a fascinating insight into local history, customs, and tradition while entertaining you with stories that only a local would know

Equipment:

Wireless headsets to hear our local guide clearly & distinctly in public places by utilizing our personal audio system for groups of 9+ allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from our local guides.

View, Visit, Walking tour, Museums and Gallery: (WLG) = With Local Guide

Milan:

Visit the city center to see the Duomo, the Sforza Castle and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (WLG)

Lake Como:

View of Lake Como by cruise from Como to Bellagio

Verona:

Walking tour to see the famous balcony of Romeo & Juliet & the ancient amphitheater ‘Arena’ (WLG)

Venice:

Walking tour through the canals of the ancient city and the glass factory (WLG)

Maranello:

Visit the Ferrari Museum.

Cinque Terre:

Visit the coast by boat or minibus depending on weather

Turin:

Sightseeing tour of the city center (WLG)

Suggested attire:

Comfortable shoes are important for walking on the uneven surfaces. We also suggest a sweater when visiting areas by the lakes

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