Great North Italy 2025

11 Day 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 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners

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Great North Italy is an 11-day-tour perfectly paced to enjoy and discover beautiful Northern Italy. During this marvelous vacation, you will visit the most important cities of northern Italy: Milan, Turin, Verona, and Venice, and also enjoy many picturesque villages such as: Sirmione, Cinque Terre, Lake Como and Bellagio. Northern Italy is known for “Made in Italy”: Milan fashion design, expensive cars such as “Ferrari”, delectable cuisines like “Parmigiano Reggiano”, fine wines, balsamic vinegar, and much more. Traveling through the unparalled peaks of the Dolomite Mountains and arriving to the floating city of Venice will be an unforgettable experience!

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Welcome to Milan

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

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

Day 2 – Lake Como – Bellagio

Take a short ride to explore the fashionable lakeside town of Como. Enjoy a lake cruise surrounded by snowcapped mountains and picturesque Mediterranean villa sarriving to the village of Bellagio. The afternoon is free to enjoy the town at leisure. Dinner included.

Day 3 – Turin

Stop to admire the distinct skyline of Novara with the eye-catching Dome of San Gaudenzio in prominence on the way to the capital of the Piedmont Region, Turin. In the afternoon discover the city center famous for it’s “Liberty” style to see Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, St. Lorenzo’s Church, Palazzo Carignano, and the amazing 448-foot -high Mole Antonelliana with a local guide, followed by some free time to spend at your own pleasure. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

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

Day 4 – Winery – Parma

Depart the region of Piedmont to visit a beautiful local winery for a wine tasting and a light lunch. In the afternoon, reach Parma, where you will meet the local guide for a walking tour of the city center to see the Romanesque buildings, the Teatro Regio, the magnificent Palazzo della Pilotta, and the cathedral. Enjoy the evening at your own pace.

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

Day 5 – Cinque Terre

Travel to the coastal region of Liguria for a full-day excursion through the colorful villages of Cinque Terre which are built on rugged cliffs overlooking the sea. See the terraced vineyards sustained by dry walling, an example of innovative engineering to respond to difficult terrain. Weather permitting, travel between the villages by boat to admire Cinque Terre’s sweeping coastal views (if rough seas prevail, a minibus will escort you through some of the villages). Dinner included.

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

The region of Emilia Romagna is known as “The Capital of Food”. This morning, visit a local “Parmigiano Reggiano” producer to sample this well-known cheese accompanied by an expert. Head to Modena for lunch and 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 where you can have also the opportunity to rent and drive a Ferrari (not included).

Day 7 – Borghetto sul Mincio – Verona

Drive to the small village of Borghetto sul Mincio to enjoy the beauty of its lovely watermills. Reach Verona (the setting of Romeo and Juliet) in the afternoon. This ancient city overlooks the Verona Arena (one of the best-preserved ancient structures of its kind). Our local guide will explain why Verona was one of the most powerful cities during the early rule of the Roman Empire. At the end of our walking tour dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

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

Day 8 – Sirmione – Lake Garda – Dolomite Mountains

Visit the small village of Sirmione on Lake Garda and enjoy the beauty of its views and shops at your own pace. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful Dolomite Mountains. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

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

Day 9 – Dolomite Mountains

Take an gondola ride to a mountian top lodge where you can enjoy majestic views of the mountains, lakes, and valleys of the Dolomites. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful villages at leisure before returning to the 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, a powerful magnet for all art lovers, romantics, fans of architecture, and history buffs. Enjoy a private walking tour through the ancient city with a visit to a local glass factory followed by time to independently browse shops or take a ride in a gondola. Tonight, dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Hotel: The Quid, Belstay Mestre or similar (1 night)

Day 11 – Leaving for home

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

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Transportation:

Private transportation from the airport upon arrival and back 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.
2 lunches – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
8 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!
Any gratuities are at your discretion for your tour guide and tour driver

Licensed Local Guides:

Local expert guides in Milan, Turin, Verona, Venice, Cheese and Vinegar experts included
Our local expert guides are natives to 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:

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

Turin:

Sightseeing tour of the city center (WLG)*

Cinque Terre:

Visit the coast by boat or minibus depending on weather

Maranello:

Visit the Ferrari Museum (ticket)

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)*

Suggested attire:

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

*(WLG) = With local guide and wireless headsets

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