Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive at Venice airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is open. Grab a coffee at a local cafe, take a walk through the streets, or just settle in and relax after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice
- Visit local cafes
- Day 2
Venice
Head to Piazza San Marco for a guided tour of Palazzo dei Dogi and the Bridge of Sighs. Afterward, you'll have a spritz or prosecco with cicchetti, the traditional Venetian snacks. The afternoon gives you freedom to wander the canals, take a gondola ride, or check out the quieter neighborhoods away from the main tourist areas.
- Meals
- Lunch (Refreshing spritz or prosecco with a selection of traditional Venetian cicchetti—light tapas-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palazzo dei Dogi
- Walk across Bridge of Sighs
- Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Explore neighbourhoods
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs - Day 3
Verona - Franciacorta - Bergamo
Leave Venice early and travel to Verona, where you'll tour ancient ruins, palaces, and piazzas on a guided walk, including a stop at Juliet's house and its famous balcony. From there, head to Franciacorta for light lunch with local food and sparkling wine. Later, you'll reach Bergamo and split your time between Citta Alta, the medieval upper town, and Citta Bassa below. Wander the cobbled streets, see Piazza Vecchia, or grab dinner at a trattoria.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch showcasing local flavours, paired with Franciacorta's signature wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona highlighting Roman, medieval, and Renaissance heritage
- Visit Juliet's house
- Light lunch in Franciacorta showcasing local flavours paired with local wine
Optional Activities
- Walk through Città Alta's cobbled streets
- Explore Piazza Vecchia
- Dinner at local trattoria
Landmarks Juliet's House Città Alta Piazza Vecchia 
- Day 4
Lake Garda - Bergamo
After breakfast, drive to Lake Garda along the scenic western shore with views of the Brenta Dolomites. In Sirmione, take a boat to see the waterfront, Scaliger Castle, and the Roman Grottoes of Catullus. You'll have free time for lunch, then walk the elegant lakeside promenade in Desenzano del Garda and explore its historic center before heading back to Bergamo for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip in Sirmione to view waterfront, Scaliger Castle, and Grottoes of Catullus
- Stroll along Desenzano del Garda's lakeside promenade
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Sirmione
Landmarks Lake Garda Sirmione Scaliger Castle Grottoes of Catullus Desenzano del Garda 
- Day 5
Como - Bellagio - Cadenabbia - Milan
Depart Bergamo for Como, a lakeside town with nice piazzas and a medieval cathedral backed by Alpine foothills. You'll board a boat to Bellagio, an elegant village where two branches of Lake Como meet. Wander the narrow cobbled streets, see grand villas and gardens, and have free time for lunch. Then take a ferry to Cadenabbia and continue to Milan, Italy's fashion and cultural hub.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Bellagio
- Explore Bellagio's narrow cobbled streets, villas and gardens
- Ferry transfer to Cadenabbia
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bellagio
- Stroll Como's elegant piazzas
Landmarks Lake Como Como Bellagio Cadenabbia 
- Day 6
St. Moritz - Tirano - Milan
Leave Milan and head to St. Moritz in Switzerland, an upscale alpine resort surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. You'll have free time to walk around town and enjoy local cafes. Then board the Bernina Express, one of the world's most spectacular train routes, crossing the Bernina Pass through alpine villages and tunnels with sweeping views. Arrive in Tirano and return to Milan by coach.
Included Activities
- Ride on the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps
Optional Activities
- Stroll through St. Moritz
- Enjoy coffee in St. Moritz cafes
Landmarks St. Moritz Bernina Pass Tirano 
- Day 7
Milan
Spend the morning in Milan on your own, browsing the Quadrilatero della Moda shops, having coffee in grand cafes, or walking the lively streets. In the afternoon, join a three-hour guided walking tour from Porta Venezia along Corso Venezia through Giardini Indro Montanelli, past the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, and down Viale Manzoni. You'll see Teatro alla Scala, the Duomo, and end at Castello Sforzesco with an aperitivo before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Milan's city centre
- Visit Porta Venezia
- Explore Giardini Indro Montanelli
- Pass Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- See Teatro alla Scala (outside)
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Castello Sforzesco
- Happy Hour aperitivo in Milan
Optional Activities
- Browse Quadrilatero della Moda shops
- Enjoy coffee in grand cafes
Landmarks Porta Venezia Corso Venezia Giardini Indro Montanelli Galleria d'Arte Moderna Viale Manzoni Teatro alla Scala Duomo Castello Sforzesco Quadrilatero della Moda - Day 8
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Sestri Levante - La Spezia
Travel by coach toward the Ligurian coast. First stop is Santa Margherita Ligure, a graceful seaside town with a lively harbor and elegant villas. Then take a boat to Portofino, the famous village with pastel-colored houses and boutiques. You'll have time to explore on your own, then head to Sestri Levante for regional food and wine tasting before arriving in La Spezia for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional food and wines tasting in Sestri Levante)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Portofino
- Wine tasting with gastronomic specialities in Sestri Levante
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Margherita Ligure harbour and villas
- Explore Portofino
Landmarks Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Sestri Levante 
- Day 9
Cinque Terre - La Spezia
Head out for Cinque Terre, one of Italy's most treasured coastal areas along the Ligurian Riviera. Five distinct villages make up this region: Monterosso with its sandy beach, Vernazzo the most picturesque fishing village, Corniglia perched on a cliff, Manarola surrounded by vineyards, and Riomaggiore with narrow streets. Take the local train from Levanto to explore each village at your own pace. Walk the winding streets, relax by the water, or have lunch at a trattoria. Return to La Spezia for the night.
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre Card for exploring the villages
- Train travel through Cinque Terre villages
Optional Activities
- Stroll village streets
- Relax by harbour
- Lunch in one of the trattorias
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Vernazzo Corniglia Manarola Riomaggiore Levanto 
- Day 10
Maranello - Modena - Venice
Leave La Spezia and travel inland through the Italian countryside. Stop in Maranello for a guided tour of the Ferrari Museum exploring the brand's history, speed, and design. Continue to a traditional acetaia near Modena for a guided tasting of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale with regional food, followed by a family-style lunch. Afterward, drive northeast across the Emilia-Romagna and Veneto plains, arriving in Venice by early evening. Check in and explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Genuine lunch in a warm family setting at a traditional acetaia, featuring regional flavours paired with traditional balsamic vinegar tasting)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ferrari Museum in Maranello
- Acetaia experience with traditional balsamic vinegar tasting and lunch in Modena
Landmarks Ferrari Museum Maranello Modena 
- Day 11
Venice
After breakfast on your final morning, depending on your flight time, you may have a chance to explore Venice a bit more or pick up last-minute souvenirs before your transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice
- Shop for souvenirs
