Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
You'll arrive at Milan Airport and head to your hotel in the city center. After you get settled, a professional guide takes you on a 3-hour walking tour through Milan's main attractions. The tour covers the Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, the Brera district, La Scala Opera House, and finishes at the Navigli canals where you can see the network of waterways that wind through the city.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Milan (3 hours)
- Visit Duomo di Milano
- Visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Visit Sforza Castle
- Explore Brera district
- Visit La Scala Opera House
- View Navigli canals
Landmarks/POIs Duomo di Milano Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Sforza Castle Brera District La Scala Opera House Navigli Canals - Day 2
Lake Como
Your guide picks you up at the hotel early and drives you toward Lake Como, about an hour away. Once there, you'll board a private boat for a 2-hour cruise on the lake, passing waterfront villas and stopping at charming spots like Villa Balbianello and Bellagio. You'll have free time for lunch along the shore and can browse local shops and cafes before heading back to Milan by evening.
Included Activities
- Private guided boat tour of Lake Como (2 hours)
- View Villa Balbianello
- Visit Bellagio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Milan
Optional Activities
- Lakeside lunch at restaurants in Bellagio
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Villa Balbianello Bellagio - Day 3
Milan to Venice
After transferring to Milan's central train station, you'll take a high-speed train to Venice (about 2.5 hours). When you reach Venice Santa Lucia station, an assistant meets you for a private motorboat ride across the lagoon to your hotel. Once checked in, you can spend some time on your own before joining a licensed guide for a 3-hour walking tour covering St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer Milan to Venice
- Private motorboat transfer from Venice station to hotel
- Guided walking tour of Venice (3 hours)
- Visit St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Visit Rialto Bridge
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
Optional Activities
- Espresso at cafés along Grand Canal
- Explore hidden alleyways
- Dine at fine Venetian restaurants
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Rialto Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 4
Venetian Lagoon Islands
A private boat takes you out to explore three key lagoon islands. In Murano, you'll watch a local artisan create glass pieces firsthand. Then it's on to Burano where you can walk around the colorful houses and see someone doing live lace-making. Torcello comes next with its medieval churches, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and its ancient mosaics. Back in Venice, you'll join a 2-hour food tour stopping at local bacari to try cicchetti and regional wines.
- Meals
- Food tour (2-hour taverna tour through local bacari with cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) and ombre (small glasses of regional wines))
Included Activities
- Private boat tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello
- Glass-blowing demonstration by local artisan in Murano
- Visit Burano lace-making presentation
- Visit Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello
- View medieval churches in Torcello
- 2-hour taverna food tour through local bacari
Landmarks/POIs Murano Burano Torcello Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta - Day 5
Verona Day Trip
A private water taxi takes you from Venice to the mainland where a luxury car is waiting. From there, you'll drive through the Veneto countryside to Verona. A professional guide leads you through Verona's historic center (it's a UNESCO site), and you'll visit the Arena di Verona with skip-the-line access, Casa di Giulietta and its famous balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, and Fontana di Madonna Verona. You have free time for lunch before the drive back to Venice by early evening.
Included Activities
- Private water taxi transfer from Venice hotel to mainland
- Guided walking tour of Verona's historic center
- Visit Arena di Verona with skip-the-line tickets
- Visit Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House)
- Explore Piazza delle Erbe
- View Fontana di Madonna Verona
- Return transfer by luxury vehicle to Venice mainland
- Return private water taxi transfer to Venice hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local osterie or gourmet bistros in Verona
Landmarks/POIs Arena di Verona Casa di Giulietta Piazza delle Erbe Fontana di Madonna Verona - Day 6
Departure
You'll check out of your Venice hotel and depart.
