Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan to Lake Orta to Stresa to Como
You'll leave Milan early and head toward Lake Orta to explore the village of Orta San Giulio. From there, you'll take a private boat out to San Giulio island to see the Monastery and basilica. Later in the afternoon, you'll move to Stresa on Lake Maggiore and take a boat tour around Isola del Pescatori and Isola Bella. By evening you'll reach Como for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Orta San Giulio village
- Private boat tour to island of San Giulio
- Visit Monastery Mater Ecclesie and Romanesque basilica of Saint Julius
- Private boat tour to Isola del Pescatori
- Private boat tour to Isola Bella
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Stresa
Landmarks/POIs Orta San Giulio Island of San Giulio Monastery Mater Ecclesie Basilica of Saint Julius Lake Orta Stresa Lake Maggiore Isola del Pescatori Isola Bella Lake Como - Day 2
Como to Bellagio to Bergamo
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll walk around Como for a bit before boarding a boat heading to Bellagio. This village sits where the lake branches meet, with views toward the Alps. You'll spend time there exploring, then drive via a scenic route to Bergamo. The town splits into two parts: the modern lower section and the historic upper area with its churches, monuments, shops and museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Short visit of Como
- 2 hour cruise on Lake Como to Bellagio
- Visit Bellagio
- Walking tour of Bergamo old town (Città alta)
- Visit to Bergamo modern town (Città bassa)
Optional Activities
- Prosecco wine tasting with Italian aperitive (weather dependent)
- Lunch in Bellagio or Bergamo
Landmarks/POIs Como Bellagio Lake Como (Lario) Bergamo - Città alta Bergamo - Città bassa - Day 3
Bergamo to Lake Garda to Sirmione to Lazise to Verona
You're heading to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, surrounded by the Dolomites and Mediterranean vegetation. When you arrive at Sirmione, you'll take a boat tour to see the cape, castle, and the ruins of Catullo's Grotto. Then you'll head to Lazise to walk through the medieval castle and old town walls. From there it's on to Verona for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Sirmione Cape, castle and Catullo's Grotto ruins
- Visit Lazise village
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Sirmione or Lazise
Landmarks/POIs Lake Garda Sirmione Sirmione Cape Catullo's Grotto Lazise - Day 4
Verona to Lake Iseo to Genoa
This morning starts with breakfast followed by a walking tour through Verona's main squares: Piazza Bra with its Roman Arena, Via Mazzini, Piazza delle Erbe, the monument to Dante, and the famous Juliet's Balcony. Later you'll drive to Lake Iseo to see the main city there. The day ends with a drive through Milan and on to Genoa, a major seaport with historic medieval streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Verona with local guide
- Visit Piazza Bra and Arena
- Visit Via Mazzini
- Visit Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori
- Visit monument to Dante Alighieri
- Visit Juliet's Balcony
- Visit Iseo city on Lake Iseo
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Iseo
Landmarks/POIs Verona Piazza Bra Arena of Verona Via Mazzini Piazza delle Erbe Piazza dei Signori Dante Alighieri Monument Juliet's Balcony Lake Iseo Iseo Genoa - Day 5
Genoa to Rapallo to Santa Margherita to Portofino
You'll have a city tour of Genoa in the morning after breakfast. Then it's off to Rapallo to check out the old town and Dragut's castle. You'll continue to Santa Margherita on the Eastern Riviera, and in the afternoon visit Portofino with its colorful houses and small harbor. You return to Genoa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Genoa with local guide
- Visit Rapallo old town
- Visit castle of Dragut
- Visit Santa Margherita
- Visit Portofino
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Rapallo, Santa Margherita or Portofino
- Boat trip from Santa Margherita to Portofino (for groups with more than 8 people)
Landmarks/POIs Genoa Rapallo Castle of Dragut Santa Margherita Portofino - Day 6
Genoa to Portovenere to Cinque Terre
After breakfast, you're heading to Portovenere, a fishing village at the end of La Spezia Gulf. From there you'll take a ferry to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO site with five medieval fishing villages. You'll visit Vernazzo and Monterosso, the largest of the five with its beaches and shops. Later you'll ferry back and return to Genoa for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Portovenere
- Ferry to Cinque Terre with local guide
- Visit Vernazzo village
- Visit Monterosso village
Optional Activities
- Panoramic itinerary by bus/minivan and train to Cinque Terre (if atmospheric conditions prevent ferry boarding)
- Lunch in Cinque Terre
Landmarks/POIs Portovenere Cinque Terre Vernazzo Monterosso - Day 7
Genoa to Varazze to Finalborgo to Milan
After breakfast, you'll travel west along Liguria's coast to Varazze, a fishing village with small beaches and quiet corners. From there you'll continue to Finalborgo, a medieval village at the foot of the mountains where the Alps meet the Apennines. You'll return to Milan, wrapping up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Varazze
- Visit Finalborgo
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Finalborgo
Landmarks/POIs Varazze Finalborgo
