All inclusive tour of Italy

Package 17 - Lakes & Northern Italy

10 Nights / 11 Days

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HIGHLIGHTS

Lakes & Northern italy - 10 Nights/11 Days

11 day tour with 4 Nights in Como, 3 Nights in Garda, 3 Nights in Venice
Private guided tours of the Borromean Islands, Iseo Lake Islands, Catullo Caves, Verona and Venice city centers, Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo
Private boat tour on Como Lake and Garda Lake
Winery tour and tasting of Garda wines, cooking class in Garda area, classic gondola ride in Venice, glass blowing demonstration
Hand-picked 4 or 5 star accommodations with breakfasts included

our safety measures

English speaking driver at your disposal for 11-12 hrs per day
New luxury mercedes minivan
Vehicle sanitized prior to pick up of guests
The vehicle will be used exclusively for you for the duration of the vacation/tour
Driver will undergo regular covid testing with ultimate covid test 48 hours prior to your arrival
The driver and vehicle is exclusive the same from the start till the end of the vacation.
Our tours frequent off the beaten path locations, less frequented by tourists with a greater authentic feel.
No hidden costs: guides and tickets are always included in our packages
Company representative available by phone 24 hrs per day
Flexible, risk bookings and penalty changes*
Changes to land portion of tours up to 30 days prior to the travel date without penalty*

Why choose our tours vs big groups?

Customize your days and timing at sites directly with your driver
Private, comfortable luxury vehicle exclusively for your party for the duration of your tour
Our private vehicles (which can hold a maximum of 8 guests) can arrive directly in the main center of the cities, while taking a bus involves a considerable amount of walking which is a significant amount of lost touring time.
No need to wait around for groups members to arrive and designated meeting times
More time to spend actually visiting sites
Air conditioning (temperature control) and wifi on board
Water, snacks and refreshing cotton wipes with aloe vera, provided everyday
Friendly, local, english speaking driver/guides who engage with guests and share information to optimize your touring experience
24/7 assistance and support from our ground operational office in Italy
Private small groups of 3, 4, 6 and 8 + price per person will be lower
For groups more than 8 guests, we’ll use 2 minivans and the service provided will be the same
For custom made tours we work with any reasonable budget

When

All year

Level

Very Easy

What’s included

Private driver and vehicle for the entire length of your vacation.
4 Nights in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Como
3 Nights in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Garda
3 Nights in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Venice
All breakfasts included
Glass blowing demonstration, Classic Gondola ride in Venice, wine visit and tasting, private boat tours and private guided tours

Not included

Gratuities
Any meal or beverage not mentioned above
City taxes at the hotel

Itinerary

Lago di Como
Lago Maggiore
Lago d'Orta
Lago di Varese
Lago d'Iseo
Lago di Garda
Sirmione
Verona
Venezia

Lago di Como

Lake Como, Italia

Lago Maggiore

Lake Maggiore

Lago d'Orta

Lake Orta, Italia

Lago di Varese

Lake of Varese, Provincia di Varese, Italia

Lago d'Iseo

Lago d'Iseo, Italia

Lago di Garda

Lake Garda, Italia

Sirmione

Sirmione, BS, Italia

Verona

Verona, VR, Italia

Venezia

Venice, VE, Italia

Lakes & Northern Italy - 10 Nights/11 Days

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 😔

Where and how will I find the driver?

Your driver will be waiting for you at the confirmed pickup location (your arrival train track, at the airport arrival exit gate, at your accommodation) holding a sign with your name written on it.

What should I wear if I want to visit some religious sites?

If you intend to visit religious sites, please have knees and shoulders covered (both men and women).

I have some dietary preferences/needs, can I do this tour?

Please send us an email specifying your dietary preferences/needs, and we will advise accordingly.

What type of vehicle will be used for our tour?

We provide services in luxury Mercedes and Volkswagen sedans, minivans or minibuses (depending on availability). For parties of 1-3 guests we normally use a sedan. For parties of 4-8 guests we use minivans. And for parties larger than 8 guests we either use multiple minivans or a minibus (depending upon availability).

What is your cancellation policy for the tours of Italy

Cancellation Policy is written notice 30 days prior to the scheduled tour start date without penalty. Once the cancellation period has passed, the full cost of the tour will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking. If cancellation is made outside of the policy period or in the event of a no show on the date the tour starts, no refund will be issued.

FAQ

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Foxamillion

From

We started in Sorrento and made our way to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius. Our tour guides, Paolo and Luigi were welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. They accommodated all of our needs, allowed us to customize the tour on the spot, gave us plenty of time to wander around Pompeii, and made sure we had a great lunch all before hiking the mighty Mt Vesuvius. They were so great we booked with them twice after! Love this company.

Kenneth D

From Farmington, United States

We were on a 9 day Crystal cruise and our day in Sorrento was the best! Massimo was our driver for the day and did an amazing job! He was so friendly and fun to be with. He spoke amazing english and kept us laughing and informed the entire time. We were able to visit Pompeii, Positano, had an incredible lunch, and he even stopped at a local olive oil factory for a personal tour and tasting. Can't emphasize how great the day was and Massimo made it happen. Thanks!!

Ignacio J

From

A great day with our guide Luigi experiencing all the amazing Rome sites. We fit a lot in. Luigi was very knowledgeable; drove us up to each stop and gave us information and history. He made sure we were happy and tailored our day based on our needs. There were 8 of us, four adults and four kids (ages 11-14). We all had a fantastic time learning about Rome and awed by the sheer amount of history in that city. Greatly recommend Joe Banana and Luigi

kyballfan2001

From

We toured with Joe Banana Tours on our Mediterranean Cruise. We were picked up from the dock at 8 AM and the driver had a sign with our name on it. From there we headed to Pisa to see the sights for about an hour. We had the option to climb the tower while there. From Pisa we stopped in Greve in Chianti, a little Tuscan town to sightsee for a little while before heading to Fattoria Montecchio for the vineyard and olive oil tour, tastings and lunch. There was a 35 Euro per person charge for the tour, tastings, and lunch that we had to pay when we got there. If interested, you can buy wines and olive oils and they will ship them home to you so you don't have to worry about getting them back on the ship and planes. We then stopped and visited San Gimignano for some more sightseeing before heading back to the ship. All in all it was a wonderful tour through some lovely villages and countryside and maybe our most favorite tour of the cruise.

weiss2299

From

We had such a wonderful day with our tour guide Oliver on our tour of Pisa, Florence. He picked us up promptly at the port, and we visited Pisa for about an hour. We then had about 1.5 hours in Florence to take photos and walk around. Tuscany was beautiful, and the afternoon was relaxed and lovely. Oliver was an amazing guide, and had so much knowledge about the area. We have two children, and he welcomed and engaged them throughout the trip. At one point we had to wait a bit for the rest of our group to join us, and he did magic tricks for my youngest daughter to keep her occupied. This tour was our favorite of the five we had booked with different companies in Italy and Spain. Highly, highly recommend this company, and ask for Oliver if you are in Florence.

Gordon Campbell

From United States

My wife and I would like to thank JB Limo for our extensive 21 day tour thru Italy from Amalfi coast to Venice. Rossella was a delight to work with as we planned our vacation. With our input, she designed our entire trip from hotels, individual stops, guides, and private driver. Thanks to Rossella's planning and Luca, our private driver, the experience was magical and stress free. They made sure everything went smoothly every step of the way and handled any unanticipated issues that arose. The guides provided were exceptional. A few worthy of mention were Paolo in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Capri; Rita in Rome; Francesca in Florence; Christian in Cinque Terre; Esther in Milan; and Igor in Venice. A few of the highlights included the private boat excursion down the Amalfi coast, private boat to Capri and our visit to Osteria di Passignano winery in Tuscany which included one of our favorite meals. This is our third time using JB Limo services when visiting Italy and they have always exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend their services.