Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
You'll land at Milan's Malpensa Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, a local historian takes you through Milan's center to see the Cathedral, La Scala Opera House, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Dinner happens at a local restaurant with the other travelers on your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with wine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Duo, Milan), Hotel (Duo Milan Porta Nuova)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Milan with local historian covering Leonardo da Vinci's contributions
- View Milan Cathedral facade
- View La Scala Opera House
- View Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Milan Cathedral La Scala Opera House Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 
- Day 2
Verona to Trento
The drive takes you to Verona, where you can choose between two walks: one through the grand piazzas past Dante's statue and the Scala family tombs, or a Shakespeare-themed route following Romeo and Juliet's story through the Roman Arena and elegant squares. From there, you'll continue north to Trento, settling into one of Italy's more appealing cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Trento)
Included Activities
- Explore Verona with choice of two activities: Walking tour through grand piazzas viewing Dante statue and Gothic tombs of Scala family OR Shakespeare-themed walk retracing Romeo and Juliet story
- View Roman Arena in Verona
- Orientation of Trento featuring pristine streets with stone castles and modern edifices
Landmarks/POIs Roman Arena 
- Day 3
Trento to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Following the Adige River north, you'll enter the Dolomites and arrive in Bolzano where Italian and Austrian cultures blend together. There's time to walk the arcaded streets and squares on your own before heading along the scenic, zig-zagging mountain route to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy's most exclusive ski resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Included Activities
- Explore Bolzano's arcaded streets and squares at leisure
- Admire Tyrolean-style architecture in Bolzano
- Travel through Dolomites scenic route
- Orientation of Cortina d'Ampezzo with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Ascend to summit of nearby peaks for panoramic views of the Dolomites
Landmarks/POIs Dolomites 
- Day 4
Cortina d'Ampezzo
This day is yours to spend freely in Cortina. You can stroll down the pedestrianised Corso Italia with its designer shops, check out the green and white bell tower of the parish church, and soak in the fresh mountain air and nice alpine surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Optional Activities
- Ascend to summit of nearby peaks for panoramic views of the Dolomites
- Stroll Corso Italia and view parish church bell tower
Landmarks/POIs Corso Italia - Day 5
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Venice
You'll travel down through the Dolomites into the Prosecco wine region, stopping in Conegliano at a local winery to learn how prosecco differs from Champagne and taste their crisp wines. After that, you'll head to Venice and check into your hotel on this unique island city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit local winery in Conegliano
- Prosecco tasting with vignerons explanation of production differences from Champagne
Landmarks/POIs Conegliano 
- Day 6
Venice
A traditional glassblowing workshop comes first, where artisans show you how they create delicate glass using 15th-century techniques. Then you'll cruise past palazzos and churches to St. Mark's Square, see the gilded basilica and Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and take a gondola serenade through the canals. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, with the option to return to St. Mark's for cafes and orchestras.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional glassblowing workshop and witness ancient skill of glass artisans
- Private boat cruise through Venice's canals to St. Mark's Square
- View St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs from boat
- Gondola ride with serenade through Venice's canals
- Introduction to Venice with Travel Director exploring canals, squares, and landmarks including St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Mark's Square with orchestras and alfresco cafes in evening
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs St. Mark's Square Rialto Bridge - Day 7
Venice to Lake Maggiore
Leaving Venice, you'll head toward Lake Garda and stop at Sirmione to take in the castle and lake views. From there, it's across the fertile Lombardy plains to Lake Maggiore, where you'll arrive in Baveno. For dinner, you can choose from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dine-Around evening with choice from hand-picked local restaurants, each offering unique cuisine and ambience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno), Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Included Activities
- View castle and lake views from Sirmione
- Orientation of Baveno with Travel Director viewing cobbled streets and 16th century square
- Dine-Around evening with choice of hand-picked local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Sirmione - Day 8
Lake Maggiore
This morning brings you to Como town for an orientation walk, where you'll see why it's popular with celebrities and learn about its famous silk scarves and beautiful lakeside setting in the foothills of the Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno), Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Como town viewing lake and alpine backdrop
Landmarks/POIs Como 
- Day 9
Lake Maggiore
You have the full day to relax at this popular resort on Lake Maggiore. There's history here too—Napoleon planned his Italian Campaign at this location, and Mussolini and Chamberlain met to sign the Treaty of Stresa. If you want, you can take an optional cruise to the Borromean Islands and visit Isola Bella's charming Palace. The day wraps up with a farm-to-table dinner and Italian wines to celebrate your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner with exquisite Italian wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simplon, Baveno), Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-Table dinner with exquisite Italian wines at Lake Maggiore
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Borromean Islands
- Visit Isola Bella Palace built by Carlo Borromeo
Landmarks/POIs Borromean Islands Isola Bella - Day 10
Departure
Your journey through northern Italy comes to an end. Transfers will take you to Milan's Malpensa Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
