Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll land at Venice airport and head to your hotel to get settled in. After dropping your bags, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around at your own pace. Walk through the streets, stop by a local cafe for coffee, or just take it easy and soak in the atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice
- Visit local cafes
- Day 2
Venice
This morning you'll check out Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice, then tour the Palazzo dei Dogi and walk across the Bridge of Sighs. Grab lunch with a spritz and some cicchetti at a traditional spot. In the afternoon, you've got free time to explore the canals, take a gondola ride, or wander through quieter neighbourhoods on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Spritz or prosecco with traditional Venetian cicchetti)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palazzo dei Dogi
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
- Spritz & Cicchetti Experience in Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Explore quieter neighbourhoods
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs - Day 3
Venice to Bergamo via Verona and Franciacorta
You'll leave Venice early and head to Verona to see the Roman and medieval sites, including Juliet's House with its famous balcony. From there, you'll travel to Franciacorta for a light lunch with local wine. Later you'll arrive in Bergamo, split between the medieval Citta Alta and modern Citta Bassa. After checking in, you have time to walk the cobbled streets, relax in Piazza Vecchia, or find dinner at a local trattoria.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in Franciacorta showcasing local flavours, paired with the area's signature wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona
- Visit Juliet's House
- Light lunch and wine tasting in Franciacorta region
Optional Activities
- Walk through Città Alta's cobbled streets
- Explore Piazza Vecchia
- Dinner at local trattoria
Landmarks Juliet's House Piazza Vecchia 
- Day 4
Bergamo to Lake Garda
After breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. The route along the western shore gives you views of the Brenta Dolomites and Moraine Hills rising up above the vegetation around the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive around Lake Garda
Optional Activities
- Visit Sirmione
- Explore Desenzano del Garda
Landmarks Lake Garda - Day 5
Bergamo to Milan via Como and Bellagio
You'll leave Bergamo and head to Como, a lakeside town with nice piazzas, a medieval cathedral, and views of the Alps. Next you'll take a boat to Bellagio, an elegant village where two branches of the lake meet. You can walk the narrow streets and see the grand villas and gardens, then have free time for lunch. After crossing by ferry to Cadenabbia, you'll continue on to Milan, the country's fashion and cultural centre.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Bellagio on Lake Como
- Explore Bellagio's villas and gardens
- Ferry transfer to Cadenabbia
Optional Activities
- Explore Como's piazzas and cathedral
- Lunch in Bellagio
Landmarks Lake Como Bellagio 
- Day 6
Milan to St. Moritz to Tirano and back to Milan
You'll travel from Milan to St. Moritz in Switzerland, a chic alpine resort with mountain scenery all around. You'll have time to walk through town and grab a coffee. Then you'll board the Bernina Express, one of the world's most scenic train rides, crossing through alpine villages, tunnels, past glaciers and mountain peaks. Your driver will pick you up in Tirano to take you back to Milan.
Included Activities
- Ride on the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Moritz
- Visit stylish cafes in St. Moritz
Landmarks St. Moritz Bernina Pass 
- Day 7
Milan
The morning is yours to explore Milan however you like, whether that's browsing shops in Quadrilatero della Moda, having coffee in a grand cafe, or walking through the streets and piazzas. In the afternoon, you'll join a three-hour guided walking tour starting at Porta Venezia, heading through Corso Venezia and Giardini Indro Montanelli, passing the Galleria d'Arte Moderna and along Viale Manzoni. You'll see Teatro alla Scala, then reach the Duomo, and finish at Castello Sforzesco with a relaxing aperitivo before heading back to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Milan
- Visit Porta Venezia
- Visit Giardini Indro Montanelli
- View Teatro alla Scala
- Visit Milan Duomo
- Visit Castello Sforzesco
- Happy Hour in Milan
Optional Activities
- Browse Quadrilatero della Moda
- Enjoy coffee in grand cafes
- Wander lively streets and piazzas
Landmarks Porta Venezia Corso Venezia Giardini Indro Montanelli Galleria d'Arte Moderna Viale Manzoni Teatro alla Scala Milan Duomo Castello Sforzesco - Day 8
Milan to Bolzano via Lake Garda and Trento
You'll head out from Milan to Peschiera del Garda, a pleasant town on Lake Garda's southern edge with waterways and historic walls. Then you'll continue to Trento to see Castello del Buonconsiglio and the Renaissance Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral. After a leisurely lunch, you'll drive into South Tyrol along Italy's oldest wine road, stopping in Caldaro near Kaltern to see vineyards and the lake before reaching Bolzano.
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch after visiting Trento)
Included Activities
- Visit Peschiera del Garda
- View Castello del Buonconsiglio
- Visit Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Trento
- Wine tasting in Caldaro/Kaltern
Landmarks Peschiera del Garda Castello del Buonconsiglio Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral Caldaro 
- Day 9
Bolzano
You'll travel to Merano, known for its Christmas traditions, spa culture, and Alpine Mediterranean vibe. Walk through the old town with its arcaded streets and historic squares, then take free time for lunch. Later you'll head to Vipiteno, a charming town surrounded by the Alps with medieval towers and colourful buildings. You can wander the narrow streets, browse shops, and try local food. Back in Bolzano, you'll admire the Gothic Duomo and walk along Via dei Portici before a free evening to relax or explore.
Included Activities
- Explore Merano's old town
- Visit Vipiteno
- View Bolzano Duomo
- Walk along Via dei Portici in Bolzano
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Merano
- Browse shops in Vipiteno
- Sample local dishes in Vipiteno
Landmarks Merano Vipiteno Bolzano Duomo Via dei Portici 
- Day 10
Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo via Bressanone and Brunico
After breakfast, you'll start in Bressanone, an Eisack Valley town that blends Austrian and Italian traditions, and see its 10th-century cathedral. You'll have time to sample regional wines in the relaxed Alpine setting. Next you'll go to Brunico with its colourful medieval streets and squares with views toward Kronplatz mountain. From there you'll head into the Dolomites to see either Lake Braies with its emerald waters and dramatic peaks or Lake Anterselva's quiet, unspoiled beauty, both great for photos. You'll finish in Cortina d'Ampezzo with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Included Activities
- Visit Bressanone Cathedral
- Explore Brunico
- Visit Lake Braies or Lake Anterselva
- Scenic drive around the lakes near Cortina
Optional Activities
- Sample regional wines in Bressanone
- Photography at the lakes
Landmarks Bressanone Bressanone Cathedral Brunico Lake Braies Lake Anterselva Kronplatz - Day 11
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Starting from Cortina d'Ampezzo, you'll explore the Dolomites' most dramatic landscapes, taking in views of jagged peaks and the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. You'll continue to Lake Misurina, the Dolomites' largest lake, where calm water reflects the mountains around it. Then you'll go to Lake Dobbiaco, known for its emerald-green colour and peaceful feel. In the afternoon, you'll reach San Vito di Cadore at the base of Mount Antelao and Mount Pelmo, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area. You'll head back to Cortina with free time before dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Included Activities
- View Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Visit Lake Misurina
- Visit Lake Dobbiaco
- Visit San Vito di Cadore
- Scenic drive around the lakes near Cortina
Landmarks Tre Cime di Lavaredo Lake Misurina Lake Dobbiaco San Vito di Cadore Mount Antelao Mount Pelmo - Day 12
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Milan via Bassano del Grappa
You'll travel to Bassano del Grappa, a nice town set against the Venetian Prealps. Walk through the cobbled streets lined with medieval towers and elegant Venetian palaces to reach the Ponte Vecchio, also called the Ponte degli Alpini. This wooden bridge designed by Andrea Palladio has striking views over the Brenta River. You'll visit the Grappa Museum for a guided tour about the region's famous spirit, with displays and films, finishing with a tasting of five grappa varieties. In the afternoon, you'll head back to Milan for your final night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Grappa tasting - five varieties)
Included Activities
- Explore Bassano del Grappa
- Visit Ponte Vecchio (Ponte degli Alpini)
- Guided experience at the Grappa Museum
- Grappa tasting - five varieties
Landmarks Bassano del Grappa Ponte Vecchio (Ponte degli Alpini) Brenta River - Day 13
Departure from Milan
After breakfast, you'll have some time to explore Milan on your own or pick up last-minute souvenirs before your transfer to the airport. Safe travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Milan
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs
