Northern Lakes & Cinque Terre
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 9-day tour through the enchanting landscapes and timeless cities of Italy. This multi-day tour offers an immersive exploration of Venice's rich history, Verona's romantic charm, the serene beauty of Lake Garda, the fashion capital Milan, the picturesque Lake Como, and the stunning coastal villages of Cinque Terre. The tour includes guided tours, leisure time for personal exploration, and a taste of Italy's renowned cuisine. Accommodations are provided in comfortable hotels in each city, ensuring a restful night after each day's adventures. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a foodie, this tour promises a memorable Italian experience.
Included
1 luggage per person allowed
2 nights in Venice 4* hotel accomodation (standard rooms)
2 nights in Verona 4* hotel accomodation (standard rooms)
2 nights in Milan 4* hotel accomodation (standard rooms)
2 nights in Le Cinque Terre area 4* hotel accomodation (standard rooms)
8 Breakfasts
vegetarian, meat
Half day Walking Tour of Venice (multilingual group tour)
One way ticket / 2nd class / from Venice to Verona – high speed train
Return ticket / 2nd class / Verona – Desenzano del Garda – Verona – local train
One way ticket / 2nd class / from Verona to Milan – high speed train
Return ticket / 2nd class / Milan – Como – Milan – local train
One way ticket / 2nd class / from Milan to Monterosso al Mare – local train
Daily ticket for public ferry on the Lake Como (Como – Bellagio – Como)
2-Days Cinque Terre Card
Optional services in Venice:
Gondola ride
Visit to Murano and Burano islands
Optional services in Verona:
Visit to Sirmione, Lazise, Garda, Bardolino, Gardone
Optional services in Cinque Terre:
wine tasting in Manarola
Pesto experience in Monterosso
Destinations
Milan
Desenzano del Garda
Venice
Como
VeronaMap
Attractions
Verona Arena
Cinque Terre National Park
MUDEC - Museum of CulturesDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Venice
- Venice - Arrival day
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Welcome to Venice! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel (transfer not included in the package). Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel. Overnight stay in Venice.
Day 2 – Day 2: Discovering Venice
- Venice
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After breakfast at the hotel, join a guided tour to delve into the 1600-year history of Venice. Explore the city's secrets, from the tales of Casanova to the mysteries of Marco Polo. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps enjoying a gondola ride or visiting the islands of Murano and Burano. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Verona
- Verona
- Venice
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- Verona Arena
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After breakfast, depart from Venice and head to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city's main monuments, such as Juliet's balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, Castelvecchio, and the Lamberti Tower. Don't miss the chance to visit the famous Arena di Verona. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 – Day 4: Exploring Lake Garda
- Desenzano del Garda
- Villafranca di Verona
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After breakfast, dedicate your day to discovering Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. Travel to the town of Desenzano by train and embark on a public boat to explore the southern shore's various towns. Visit Sirmione, known as the 'Pearl of Lake Garda', and other charming villages like Lazise, Garda, Bardolino, Salò, and Gardone. Return to Verona in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 5 – Day 5: Milan - The Capital of the North
- Milan
- Villafranca di Verona
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- MUDEC - Museum of Cultures
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After breakfast, depart from Verona and head to Milan, the 'capital of the North'. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city's beauty, including the Duomo, the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the famous fashion and shopping streets. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 – Day 6: Lake Como and Bellagio
- Como
- Milan
- Lecco
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- Arengario
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After breakfast, dedicate your day to exploring the beauty of Lake Como. Travel to Como by train and board a public boat to visit various villages on the western shore. Spend some time in Bellagio, a romantic village known for its cobbled streets, elegant buildings, and the Villa Serbelloni Park. Return to Milan in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 7 – Day 7: Cinque Terre Adventure
- Milan
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- Sentiero Monterosso - Vernazza
- Cinque Terre National Park
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After breakfast, depart from Milan and head to the final destination of our trip: the Cinque Terre and the town of Monterosso al Mare. Spend the day exploring the five fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. A two-day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, allowing access to the National Park area and the use of regional trains and local buses. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Cinque Terre
Day 8: Exploring Cinque Terre
After breakfast, continue your exploration of the Cinque Terre. You might want to consider a wine tasting in Manarola or Monterosso to sample local wines, or a Pesto experience to discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 – Day 9: Farewell
Day 9: Farewell
After breakfast at the hotel, your unforgettable Italian adventure comes to an end. We hope you've enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon.
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