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Country Roads of Northern Italy
Summer departures through 2024 | Roundtrip Milan, Italy | Insight Vacations
From mountain peaks to lovely lakes, see the stunning scenery of Northern Italy on this 10-day guided tour.
Begin in Milan, Verona and Trento, then head up to Cortina d'Ampezzo, an exclusive ski resort nestled in the limestone peaks of the Dolomites. Explore designer stores and enjoy panoramic views of the unique mountain range. In Venice, drift along the city’s famous canals as you are serenaded by traditional songs, then sail on to Murano to see a skilled craftsman turn molten glass into a colorful work of art. Stay on the shores of Lake Como - with serene lake views from your room – where Europe’s wealthiest residents spend their holidays. Meet a local fisherman in Lake Maggiore, where you will tour Isola dei Pescatori, then indulge in a farm-to-table feast featuring fresh-caught fish and delicious local wine.
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Included With Your Trip
- Insight Vacations' highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organizer and friend.
- Your bags will be carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips, and all taxes and porterage charges at hotels are included.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Day 1: Welcome to Italy
After a warm welcome at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, meet your Travel Director and join a local historian to navigate through Milan's history and the life of Leonardo da Vinci. See the impressive facade of Milan Cathedral and the world-famous La Scala Opera House. Linking the two is the elegant glass vaulted shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, lined with luxury boutiques. Mingle and get to know your fellow travelers during your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Fair Verona and Trento
Cross
the fertile plains of Lombardy to fair Verona, the home of
Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Explore its maze of elegant squares
and see the well-preserved Roman Arena, still used for opera
performances.
Explore Verona with Insight Choice. Choose a walking
tour through the grand piazzas, see the statue of Dante and admire the
Gothic tombs of the Scala family. Alternatively, embark on a
Shakespeare-themed walk to discover famous moments from the story of
Romeo and Juliet, stopping at Juliet's famed balcony.
Continue on to Trento, regarded as one of Italy's most appealing cities to live in.
Day 3: Climb up to Cortina d’Ampezzo
Follow the Adige River north into the magnificent mountains and the distinctive limestone peaks of the Dolomites. Arrive at the town of Bolzano, where Italy and Austria culturally collide and you are at leisure to explore the arcaded streets and squares. Continue along the zig-zagging scenic route to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy’s most exclusive ski resort and a beautiful alpine haven during summer.
Day 4: The Dolomites at Leisure
Enjoy a day at your leisure in this fashionable playground of the rich and famous, surrounded by towering cathedrals of rock. Take in the fresh mountain air as you stroll the pedestrianized Corso Italia, lined with designer stores and backed by the impressive green and white bell tower of the parish church. Consider ascending to the summit of one of the nearby peaks for magnificent panoramic views of the Dolomites.
Day 5: Through Prosecco Country to Venice
Travel down through more majestic Dolomite scenery to one of the world’s most breathtaking wine regions. Protected by the Alps to the north and caressed by the warm breezes from the Adriatic, the vineyards around Conegliano Veneto produce Italy’s most prized sparkling wine. Stop in Conegliano, where great care is taken to ensure these hand-picked grapes produce the world's finest prosecco. See how production differs from its more famous French counterpart, champagne. Be tempted with a taste of the crisp and aromatic flavors and learn how to make the perfect bellini.
Continue on to the unique and remarkable island city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic and check into your hotel.
Day 6: The Magic of La Serenissima
Wake
up ready to embrace this romantic city. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Experience during a visit to a traditional arts center, where you can
see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers,
safeguarding traditional skills.
What better way to see Venice than
from a private boat, cruising past palazzos and churches to St. Mark’s
Square? See the gilded basilica, the Doge's Palace and Lord Byron’s
Bridge of Sighs.
No visit to Venice would be complete without a
gondola serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals. Relax and enjoy
traditional local songs, as you drift along in romantic awe.
Spend
the afternoon as you wish. As night falls, why not savor the magic of
St. Mark’s Square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?
Day 7: Sirmione and Como
Bid farewell to this enchanting city and continue past the university town of Padua to the peaceful shores of Lake Garda, the largest of Italy's lakes.
Visit the charming resort town of Sirmione, clustered around
the 13th-century Scaligero Castle on a narrow peninsula jutting out into
the lake.
Follow the southern fringes of the Alps to reach the
spectacular Italian Lake District and your hotel on the shores of Lake
Como, where you will enjoy views on the lake from your room.
Later, you have a choice of cuisine and ambiance from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
Day 8: Como at Leisure and Lake Maggiore
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Como. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, this is a prime spot to catch a glimpse of Europe’s rich and famous.
Journey onwards to Lake Maggiore's Baveno, renowned for its charming 16th-century square and narrow cobbled streets.
Day 9: Italian Lakes at Leisure
Relish a full day to relax and enjoy this popular resort and beautiful lake. Napoleon came here to plan his Italian Campaign, and Mussolini and Chamberlain met here before World War II to sign the Treaty of Stresa. Perhaps take a cruise out to the lovely Borromean Islands. Isola Bella is where Carlo Borromeo built his charming Palace.
Savor delicious Farm-to-Table cuisine during your Celebration Dinner, accompanied by some exquisite Italian wines. Raise a glass to your travels and newfound friends.
Day 10: Depart Milan
Your journey draws to a close in the morning
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