Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
You'll arrive in Milan and get settled at your hotel, then head out on a three-hour guided walk covering the main sights like Venice Gate, Indro Montanelli gardens, La Scala theatre, and the Duomo cathedral. After that, you'll check out Castello Sforzesco fortress and stop by a local bakery for a traditional Italian aperitivo. The evening is yours to spend however you'd like exploring the city.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Milan
- Visit Venice Gate
- Stroll through Indro Montanelli gardens
- View Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- See La Scala opera theatre
- Visit Duomo cathedral
- Visit Castello Sforzesco
- Happy hour aperitivo experience at local bakery
Landmarks/POIs Venice Gate Indro Montanelli gardens Galleria d'Arte Moderna La Scala Duomo Castello Sforzesco - Day 2
St Moritz - Milan
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll transfer to Tirano and board the Bernina Express heritage railway, a UNESCO-listed route that takes about two hours. The train winds through the Italian and Swiss Alps with mountain tunnels and small alpine villages along the way as you cross into Switzerland. You'll arrive in St Moritz with time to explore this exclusive ski resort town before heading back to Milan by coach for a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride on Bernina Express heritage railway from Tirano to St Moritz in Panoramic Carriage
- Travel through Italian and Swiss Alps mountain scenery
Optional Activities
- Explore St Moritz
Landmarks/POIs St Moritz Swiss Alps - Day 3
Lake Como - Bergamo
You'll leave Milan for Lake Como, heading to the water for a boat ride to Bellagio, a charming town sitting where two arms of the lake meet. There's time to walk around Bellagio, then you'll cross back over the lake and drive to Bergamo, which has two distinct parts: the modern lower town and the medieval upper area. Your evening is free to explore however you'd like.
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Bellagio on Lake Como
Optional Activities
- Explore Bellagio
- Explore Bergamo
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Bellagio Bergamo - Day 4
Lake Garda - Sirmione - Riva del Garda - Bergamo
The day takes you to Lake Garda for a panoramic tour along the west coast with views of the UNESCO-listed Brenta Dolomites and the moraine hills around the area. You'll have the chance to taste local olive oil or wine, then stop in Sirmione for a short boat tour past the castle and the old Roman villa ruins. After finding lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head back toward Bergamo with a stop in Riva del Garda to see its Venetian-style old center.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Lake Garda west coast
- Short boat tour of Sirmione
Optional Activities
- Sample local olive oil or wine
- Lunch at local restaurant in Sirmione
- Explore Riva del Garda
Landmarks/POIs Lake Garda Brenta Dolomites Moraine Hills Sirmione Castle Catullus's Villa Riva del Garda - Day 5
Verona - Milan
You're heading to Verona for a guided tour through its narrow streets, learning about the city from Roman times through the Renaissance period. You'll visit Juliet's Home and see the balcony from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story. On the way back to Milan, there's a stop in the Franciacorta wine region for an included lunch with wine pairings. Your final evening is free to relax at the hotel or go out and explore Milan.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and wine in Franciacorta winemaking region)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona with expert local guide
- Visit Juliet's Home and balcony
- Lunch and wine tasting in Franciacorta winemaking region
Optional Activities
- Explore Verona further
Landmarks/POIs Verona Juliet's Home Franciacorta - Day 6
Milan
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and check out. This is where your tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
