Country Roads of Northern Italy (Small Group, 10 Days)

4 Dinner with Wine (DW)

9 Breakfast (B)

Milan: Enjoy a special dinner with wine, as you get to know your fellow travellers.

Veneto: Visit a local winery and delight in a tasting of their magnificent prosecco. Meet the vignerons and learn how this local drink has come to rival its well-known counterpart in France.

Baveno: Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience on your Dine-Around Evening.

Lake Maggiore: Celebrate your journey through northern Italy on glamorous Lake Maggiore and enjoy a Farm-to-Table dinner with local wine.

9 night accommodation

Choose between two carefully selected activities

Verona: See the statue of Dante and the Gothic tombs of the Scala family on a walking tour through grand piazzas.

Verona: Embark on a Shakespeare-themed walk to recount famous moments from Romeo and Juliet's story, ending in Piazza dei Signori, the main square where the star-crossed lovers tragedy took place.

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

Milan: A local historian brings Milan's history to life, including the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci, during a guided walking tour.  See the impressive facade of the Milan Cathedral and the world famous La Scala Theatre.

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 master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.  This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Trento: See pristine streets decorated with stone castles and modern edifices during an orientation of this alpine city.

Bolzano: Explore the streets and squares to admire the Tyrolean-style architecture of this town flanked by impressive mountains.

Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.

Como: Take in the exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you enjoy an orientation of this magnificent town.

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Cortina d'Ampezzo: Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Cortina, a small town framed by magnificent alps as your Travel Director conducts an orientation.

Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.

Baveno: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the cobbled streets and 16th century square.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.