Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Northern Italy
Your Northern Italy adventure kicks off today. You'll be traveling through some of the region's standout destinations, from vineyards to Venice and Verona. Get settled into your accommodations and take time to prepare for the week that's ahead.
- Day 2
Treviso
You'll arrive in Treviso, known as the birthplace of tiramisu and offering a quieter charm compared to Venice. Check in at your hotel in the city center where you'll be staying for the next seven nights. Since arrival times vary, there's no organized sightseeing scheduled. Later this evening, meet the other travelers at dinner while a local pastry chef shows you how to make authentic tiramisu from scratch.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with tiramisu preparation class led by local pastry chef)
Included Activities
- Tiramisu preparation class with local pastry chef
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Treviso - Day 3
Treviso
A guided walking tour takes you through Treviso's Old Town, where you'll see gothic-style windows, marble latticework, and waterways that echo Venice's character. After that, the rest of the day is yours. Check out the weekly vegetable market, walk along Canale dei Buranelli, or wander through the historic pescheria where fishmongers have worked for generations. Lunch is on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Treviso Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit weekly vegetable and housewares market
- Explore Canale dei Buranelli and historic pescheria (fish market)
- Lunch on own (consider radicchio trevigiano, local red chicory specialty)
Landmarks/POIs Treviso Old Town Canale dei Buranelli Sile River Botteniga River - Day 4
Verona
A two-hour bus ride brings you to Verona, the city forever linked with Romeo and Juliet. You get to choose how to explore, either joining a guided walking tour through the Old Town to see painted houses or heading out on your own along the riverbanks to spot bridges and lesser-known sites. Either way, you'll come across Juliet's balcony and the impressive ancient Roman amphitheater called the Arena. There's free time after lunch (which you'll grab on your own) before heading back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Verona Old Town (painted houses) OR riverbank stroll with guide
- Coach transfer to Verona
Optional Activities
- Visit Juliet's balcony
- Explore Arena (ancient Roman amphitheater) exterior
- Free exploration of medieval city center
Landmarks/POIs Verona Old Town Juliet's Balcony Arena - Day 5
Venice
The coach takes you toward Venice, then you switch to a boat to reach the heart of the island city. Watch a local craftsperson show how Venice's glassblowing tradition works and has been perfected over centuries. You'll spend time near St. Mark's Square taking in the ornate Gothic design of Doge's Palace and the Basilica. The rest of the day is open for you to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Venice
- Boat transfer into Venice
- Glassblowing presentation by local craftsperson
- Exploration of St. Mark's Square area including Doge's Palace and Basilica
Optional Activities
- Gondola cruise in Venice (available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica Murano - Day 6
Asolo and Prosecco Region
Head to Asolo, a hilltop village that earned the title of Italy's Most Beautiful Village. Start with an orientation walk to get the lay of the land, then you have free time to explore on your own, following the paths of famous figures like Ernest Hemingway and Robert Browning who were drawn there. Later, travel into the Prosecco region's rolling hills to visit a vineyard where you'll taste the local sparkling wine. An Italian nonna teaches you how to make traditional pasta, and then you'll eat the pasta you made paired with wine. You'll return to the hotel late in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional pasta prepared with fresh local ingredients, paired with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Asolo
- Visit to local vineyard in Prosecco region
- Prosecco wine tasting
- Traditional pasta-making class with Italian nonna
- Dinner with wine pairing in Venetian countryside
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Asolo following steps of Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, Igor Stravinsky, and other famous artists
Landmarks/POIs Asolo Prosecco Region - Day 7
Dolomites and Cortina
You'll spend the full day in the Dolomites, which UNESCO recognizes as one of the world's most beautiful mountain ranges. The drive winds through mountains for a couple of hours before stopping at Lake Misurina for views of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. After lunch near the lake, you'll reach Cortina, known as the Pearl of the Dolomites. Free time allows you to explore, and if weather cooperates, a cable-car ride up Mount Faloria gives you panoramic views before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Lake Misurina)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Dolomites
- Scenic stop at Lake Misurina with views of Three Peaks of Lavaredo
- Cable-car ride to Mount Faloria (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Cortina
Landmarks/POIs Dolomites Lake Misurina Three Peaks of Lavaredo Cortina Mount Faloria - Day 8
Bassano del Grappa and Venetian Villa
Travel to Bassano del Grappa, a town known for producing grappa, the grape-based schnapps. Walk through cobblestoned piazzas and learn about grappa's role in shaping the town, including an ancient distillery housed in the historic Palladian Bridge. Grab lunch on your own. This evening, step back in time at a classical Venetian villa still owned by descendants of a noble Venetian family. Tour the villa and its gardens, then gather for a farewell dinner featuring Venetian dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Venetian villa featuring Venetian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Bassano del Grappa
- Visit to historic Palladian Bridge and ancient distillery
- Tour of Venetian villa and gardens
- Farewell dinner at Venetian villa
Landmarks/POIs Bassano del Grappa Palladian Bridge - Day 9
Departure
Today you'll depart, carrying memories of Northern Italy's vineyards, romantic cities, and mountain scenery with you.
