12 days itinerary - The Central North of Italy - Package 2

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience an exclusive 12-day tour through central and northern Italy, exploring Milan, Florence, Venice, and Rome's bustling city centers
• Discover cultural treasures like the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum with expert guided tours
• Venture to Cinque Terre and Bellagio for breathtaking scenery, then enjoy a classic gondola ride in Venice
• Hand-picked 4 or 5 star accommodations with breakfast included, ensuring a comfortable journey through Italy's captivating landscapes
• Hand-picked 4-star accommodations with breakfasts included 

Day 1

Arrival at Milan Airport. A driver will meet you outside of the baggage claim area and will transfer you from Milan airport to a 4 or 5-star accommodation in Milan. Three night stay in a double occupancy room. Remainder of the day/evening at your leisure. 

Day 2

Full day tour of Milan with a private, professionally licensed, English speaking guide.

Have your breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and licensed professionale guide, and visit the medieval Sforza Castle The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, The magnificent Duomo and the Piazza.

day 3

Full day tour to Bellagio and Lake Como.

Have your breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver, you’ll visit the beautiful city of Como and marvelous village of Bellagio. Visit the Duomo of Como, the Volta Temple and Terragni palace, we’ll then drive to Bellagio, time for lunch and then, have a walking tour of the historical centre. Admire the lake and see the real Y up side down. After this we’ll drive back to Milan hotel for the overnight.

day 4

Check out of hotel in Milan. Your driver will transfer you to Venice with stops in Lake Garda/Sirmione and Verona en route. Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Garda and have time to explore Verona. Upon arrival in Venice, check in to your 4-5 star hotel, for a two night stay in a double occupancy room. 

day 5

Full day exploring Venice. Visit Murano and observe the mesmerizing art of glass blowing. 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 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 6

Check out of Venice hotel and continue onto Florence. Your private driver will transfer you between these two cities, with a stop in Ferrara en route. Upon arrival in Florence, check in to your 4-5 star hotel, for a three night stay in a double occupancy room. 

day 7

Full day in Florence. Private tour of Florence with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Visit iconic sites such as The Accademia and see Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David, see Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo, and visit The Uffizi. Skip the line entrance tickets to Accademia and Uffizi included. 

day 8

Full day tour outside of Florence
Select from these two options, even the day before the tour, speaking directly with your driver:
1. Day tour to Siena and San Gimignano with winery visit and tasting included.
2. Day tour to Pisa and Cinque Terre.

day 9

Check-out of Florence hotel. Your driver will transfer you from Florence to Rome, exploring Chianti with a stop at a winery along the way. Upon arrival in Rome, check in to your 4-5 star hotel, for a three night stay in a double occupancy room.

day 10

Day tour of Rome part 1.
Private 8 hour guided tour of Rome city center with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Sites include: Navona Square, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Square. Includes skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel. 

day 11

Day tour of Rome part 2.
Private 8 hour guided tour of Rome city center with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. 
Sites to be visited include St. Peter in Chains, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, Caracalla's thermal baths, Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill and Venezia square. 
Includes private, guided tour and skip the line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. 
Also includes a visit to the Catacombs, tickets included.

day 12

Have your breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver

Departure from Italy 😔

Private transfer from Rome hotel to FCO Rome Airport.