11 days itinerary - Lakes & Northern Italy - Package 17

HIGHLIGHTS

• Embark on an 11-day journey through the beauty of Northern Italy.
• Enjoy private guided tours of the BorromeanIslands, IseoLakeIslands, CatulloCaves, Verona, and Venice city centers, as well as Murano, Burano, and Mazzorbo.
• Glide across Como Lake and Garda Lake on private boat tours.
• Indulge in a winery tour and tasting of Garda wines, and learn the secrets of Italian cuisine with a cooking class in the Garda area.
• Experience the magic of Venice with a classic gondola ride and witness the art of glass blowing with a demonstration.
• Relax in hand-picked 4 or 5-star accommodations with breakfasts included.
• Immerse yourself in the charm and luxury of Northern Italy's breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures.

DAY 1

Arrival at Milano Malpensa Airport.
A driver will be meeting you outside the luggage claim, and will transfer you from Milan airport to your accommodation in Como, where you will check in at your 4-5 star hotel in one double occupancy room for four nights.
Evening at your leisure.

DAY 2

Four hour boat tour on the Como Lake.
Visit Como and surrounding with your driver, an expert of the city.

DAY 3

Full day guided tour of the Borromean Islands on the Lake Maggiore.
Transfer by boat to Isola Bella. Guided tour of Palazzo Borromeo and its garden, one of the greatest expressions of the baroque garden in Italy.
Continue to the picturesque Isola dei Pescatori. 
Continue to Isola Madre, famous for its wonderful botanical garden and the upper palace which houses part of the Borromeo family's doll collection. Entrance to the islands included.

DAY 4

Quick stop to Buccione, from which you can see the Lake d’Orta from its southern part.
Visit of the city centre of Varese.
Stopover in Schiranna to have a look at the Varese lake.

DAY 5

Check-out from your hotel in Como.
Private guided tour cruising around the Iseo Lake, visiting the three island San Paolo, Loreto and Monteisola, the biggest lake island in Europe.
Transfer to Garda, where you will check-in at your 4-5 hotel in one double occupancy room for three nights.

DAY 6

Winery tour and tasting of Garda wines.
Private lake Garda sunset cruise with prosecco.

DAY 7

Private guided tour of the Catullo Caves, archaeological area including the remains of the vast and luxurious Roman villa known from the Renaissance, on the Garda Lake.
Visit to the local market and traditional food shops with a specialized host followed by a private cooking class to learn the most famous dishes of Garda cuisine.

DAY 8

Check out from your hotel in Garda.
Private guided tour of Verona.
Transfer to your accommodation in Venice, where you will check in at your 4-5 star hotel in one double occupancy room for three nights.

DAY 9

Today we’ll explore the extraordinary city of Venice.
Discover the magnificent architecture, art and history of this city during a private 4 hour guided walking tour with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide.
Visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
See famous landmarks such as Giotto Bell Tower and the Rialto Bridge.
Complete the day with a 30 minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal. 

DAY 10

Enjoy a boat tour in the Venetian lagoon and discover the true heart of this wonderful area!
You will explore Murano, where the most beautiful glassware of the world has been produced since 1291. You will visit one of oldest glass blowing factories where you will remain in awe as you watch the incredible craftmanship of the glass-blowers creating a myriad of incredible yet fragile objects.
You will stop in Mazzorbo, a small town close to Burano. This less known town is a gem of a location, where you will easily enjoy a more authentic Venice away from the crowds. Here you will visit a unique vineyard where a local wine is produced.
You will have time in Burano, a picture-perfect island famous for its colorful houses and super tasty cookies known as the "Buranei".
Keep your camera ready to capture fantastic pictures here!

DAY 11

Have your breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver.
Private transfer by boat from your hotel to the airport.
Departure from Italy 😔