Country Roads of Northern Italy - Classic Group
Country Roads of Northern Italy - Classic Group
Country Roads of Northern Italy - Classic Group
10 Days Starting and ending in Milan
Visiting: Milan, Verona, Trento, Bolzano, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Conegliano, Venice, Sirmione, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E823ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3625
$3013
Operator discount: -$612
-17%
NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
See the breathtaking scenery of Northern Italy on this 10-day guided tour. Settle into 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, where Europe’s wealthiest residents spend their holidays; you will see the serene lake from your room. 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Italy
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Milan City.
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Hotel Milan City
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
After a warm welcome at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 09:30 and 12:30. Meet your Travel Director at 15:30 and join a local historian to naviguate 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 travellers during your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Fair Verona And Trento
Location: Milan, Verona, Trento
Accommodation: NH Trento.
Accommodation Name: NH Trento
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 Relaxed Start
Location: Trento, Bolzano, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Accommodation: Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Accommodation Name: Hotel de la Poste
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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 Relaxed Start
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo
Accommodation: Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Accommodation Name: Hotel de la Poste
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 pedestrianised Corso Italia, lined with designer stores and backed by the impressive green and white bell tower of the parish church. Why not ascend to the summit of one of the nearby peaks for magnificent panoramic views of the Dolomites?
Day 5: Through Prosecco Country To Venice
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Conegliano, Venice
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice.
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 flavours 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
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice.
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional arts centre, 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 savour the magic of St. Mark’s Square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?
Day 7: Sirmione And Como Relaxed Start
Location: Venice, Sirmione, Lake Como
Accommodation: Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Como.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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 ambience from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
Day 8: Como At Leisure And Lake Maggiore Relaxed Start
Location: Lake Como, Lake Maggiore
Accommodation: Hotel Simplon, Baveno.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 Relaxed Start
Location: Lake Maggiore
Accommodation: Hotel Simplon, Baveno.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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. Savour delicious Farm-to-Table cuisine during your Celebration Dinner, accompanied by some exquisite Italian wines. Raise a glass to your travels and newfound friends.
What's Included
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Travel Director
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Tips Included
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Airport Transfers
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodations can be expected on the tour?
Accommodations on the tour include hotels such as Crowne Plaza Hotel Milan City, NH Trento, Hotel de la Poste in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio in Venice, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como, and Hotel Simplon in Baveno.
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What inclusions are part of the tour package?
The tour package includes services of a Travel Director, personal radio headsets for tours, luggage handling, tips for hotels and restaurants, complimentary Wi-Fi on the coach and in hotels, an Insight Flourish which is a local specialty representing the destination, and airport transfers at scheduled times.
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What are the highlights of the Country Roads of Northern Italy tour?
The highlights of the Country Roads of Northern Italy tour include a walking tour through Verona's grand piazzas, a Shakespeare-themed walk in Verona, a guided walking tour in Milan with a local historian, a visit to a local winery in Veneto for a prosecco tasting, meeting the last true fisherman on Lake Maggiore, an orientation of Trento, enjoying the scenery of Cortina d’Ampezzo, and a cruise to St. Mark's Square in Venice with a gondola ride.
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What are the main themes of the tour?
The main themes of the tour include Luxury, History, Photography, Sightseeing, and Wine Tasting.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, meals are included in the tour. Specific meals mentioned include dinners with wine at selected locations.
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What are the departure and drop-off times for the airport transfers?
Transfers depart for the hotel from Milan's Malpensa Airport at 09:30 and 12:30. For the return, transfers to Milan's Malpensa Airport are scheduled for 07:30 and 10:30.
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Is there a private option available for this tour?
The information provided does not specify whether there is a private option available for the Country Roads of Northern Italy tour.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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