9-Nights Country Roads of Northern Italy - Classic Group from $4,150

Insight Vacations

OFFER ID 1663408

Country Roads Of Northern Italy - Classic Group
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 see a skilled craftsman turn molten glass into a colorful work of art. Indulge in a feast of local cuisine during a Farm-to-Table dinner featuring fresh-caught fish and delicious local wine on the Isola dei Pescatori, an idyllic island nestled in the heart of Lake Maggiore.

Dining Summary

4 Dinner (D)
9 Breakfast (B)

Whats Included NOT IN USE

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Insight Experiences

Milan: A local historian brings Milan's history to life, including the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci, during a guided walking tour. See the impressive facade of the Milan Cathedral and the world-famous La Scala Theater.

Authentic Dining

Milan: Get to know your fellow travelers over a special dinner with wine.
Conegliano: Visit a local winery to taste regional prosecco and meet the vignerons who guide its production. Learn how this distinctive style has developed its own identity alongside France’s well-known counterpart and enjoy the shared experience of discovering a craft rooted in the Veneto.
Baveno: Choose your dining experience from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, each offering their own unique cuisine and ambience on your Dine-Around Evening.
Lake Maggiore: Gather on the shores of Lake Maggiore to toast your journey, sharing a farm-to-table dinner and local wines in a relaxed final evening.

Insight Choice

Verona: See the statue of Dante and the Gothic tombs of the Scala family on a walking tour through grand piazzas.
Verona: Embark on a Shakespeare-themed walk to recount famous moments from Romeo and Juliet's story, ending in Piazza dei Signori, the main square where the star-crossed lovers tragedy took place.

Top Rated Highlights

Trento: See pristine streets decorated with stone castles and modern edifices.
Bolzano: Wander Bolzano’s streets and squares, noticing its Tyrolean-style buildings and the mountain backdrop that frames daily life.
Cortina d'Ampezzo: Enjoy the stunning scenery of Cortina, a small ski resort town framed by the magnificent Alps.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
Baveno: Stroll along Baveno’s cobbled lanes and see its 16th-century square, framed by lakeside calm.
Como: Take in the exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you explore this magnificent town.

Choice Highlights

Choose between two carefully selected activities
Verona: See the statue of Dante and the Gothic tombs of the Scala family on a walking tour through grand piazzas.
Verona: Embark on a Shakespeare-themed walk to recount famous moments from Romeo and Juliet's story, ending in Piazza dei Signori, the main square where the star-crossed lovers tragedy took place.

9 nights from $4,150 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Insight Vacations: Country Roads of Northern Italy - Classic Group

Day 1 - Welcome to Italy
After a warm welcome at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, transfers depart for your hotel. Later meet your Travel Director and join a local historian to navigate through Milan's history. 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 dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Duo Milan Porta Nuova
Meals: Dinner

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 recount famous moments from the story of Romeo and Juliet. Continue on to Trento, regarded as one of Italy's most appealing cities to live in.
Accommodations: NH Trento
Meals: Breakfast

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.
Accommodations: De la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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. Why not ascend to the summit of one of the nearby peaks for magnificent panoramic views of the Dolomites?
Accommodations: De la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals: Breakfast

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. Continue on to the unique and remarkable island city of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic and check into your hotel.
Accommodations: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - The Magic of La Serenissima
Wake up ready to embrace this awe-inspiring city. Enjoy a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop, where you’ll see how beautiful, handcrafted glass is made by expert artisans, preserving centuries-old 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 canals. Relax and listen to traditional local songs as you drift along the romantic waterways, then enjoy a free afternoon to explore Venice your way. As night falls, why not savor the magic of St. Mark’s Square with its orchestras and alfresco cafes?
Accommodations: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Italy's Lake District
Depart enchanting Venice and journey to Lake Garda. Admire the castle and views over the lake from the stylish resort of Sirmione perched on the tip of its peninsula. Cross the fertile lands of Lombardy to Lake Maggiore where Baveno beckons. Later you have a choice of cuisine and ambience from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around evening.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Lake Como and Lake Maggiore
Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, enjoy the glamour of the Italian Lakes, long favored by Europe’s rich and famous. Revel in the atmosphere of Como, known for its silk tradition, elegant lakeside setting and stylish streets, during your orientation of the town. Later, perhaps see more of Lake Como’s grand villas and storied shoreline, where aristocratic estates and lake views reveal another layer of this celebrated region.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
Meals: Breakfast

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 dinner, accompanied by some exquisite Italian wines. Raise a glass to your travels and newfound friends.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Depart Italy
Your journey draws to a close in the morning and transfers arrive at Milan's Malpensa Airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Italy

Italy is a land celebrated for the arts, and not the least among the arts that
have attained their highest expression in Italy is the art of hospitality. The
Italian welcome is as warm and traditional as a glass of fine wine. This comparison
is apt, for travelers in ancient times gave the country its first name: Land
of Wines. Italians are such good hosts because they get so much practice welcoming
visitors from all over the world.

Italy is one of the most popular vacation countries in Europe, all seasons
being good for a visit. In summer, Italy is an international playground, with
visitors from all continents mingling with vacationing Italians at the famous
resorts. Spring comes early to Italy and autumn lingers - and so will the wise
traveler who wants to enjoy at a more leisurely pace the art centers, the large
cities and the holiday resorts such as those in the Lombardian lake region where
spring and fall are ideal seasons.

In winter, the Italian Alps are unequaled for scenery and skiing. In northern
Italy are some of the world's most renowned winter sports resorts, easily reached
from such centers as Torino, chief city of the westernmost Piemonte region;
from Milano, hub of the central mountain and lake district; and from Venezia,
leading city of the eastern region. Skiing is also a summer sport in the Torino
Alps and the lofty mountains surrounding the Valle d’Aosta.

From the sunny southern slopes of the Alps to the lush orange groves of Sicilia,
Italy offers enormous variety in its natural scenery and historical backgrounds.
Because a good part of Italy grew up as a collection of independent city-states,
customs and food vary greatly from region to region. This rich history is preserved
in the colorful folklore festivals that take place in all of Italy's regions
throughout the year.

Most of the year the beaches are sunny, with 5,310 miles of shoreline bordering
Italy and its islands. You can usually find waters where the temperature is
right for swimming. And history is always in season: choose any time of year
to tour historic buildings and view the world's greatest art treasures, for
this is a land that has been writing and preserving its history for over three
thousand years.

Lake Maggiore

Venice

With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world’s great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark’s Square offers access to some of Venice’s most famed attractions - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice’s Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice’s glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.

Excursions

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Venice - St. Marks, Grand Canal and Murano - 6 hours

Venice in a Day - 8 hours

Meet your private English-speaking assistant and private boat at the pier side of Venice port.
The tour will start with an hour cruise by private boat along the Grand Canal to see its beauty as it was intended to be seen by boat. Continue visiting the island of Murano: you will enter into a real working studio and see how the glass is blown and shaped with the original tools which have been used throughout history.

Next, you will come back to Venice and enjoy a ride by gondola: the symbol of Venice. Both if you are honeymooner or young people or well travelled tourist, you will be captured by the elegance and charm of this experience.

After lunch your private English speaking guide will meet you and take you on a walking tour, explaining the historical background of Venice, its origin and development. Visiting St. Mark's square with the Golden Basilica and the Doge's palace, you will come in touch with the most admired and well known artistic jewels, especially from a monumental & architectural point of view. The past splendours of the Serenissima will appear through palaces, churches, bell towers, well curbs, elegant renaissance and baroque facades.

Also worth a detailed visit is the lively area of Rialto's market, connecting the famous bridge to St. Mark's square through the well known Mercerie street: the remnants of Venice's magnificence will fascinate you.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Venice Port

Highlights:

Grand Canal, Murano island, Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, main and -off the truck- highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
·         3 hours Luxury private boat at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking assistant at disposal for the entire day
·         4 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

The story of Murano and Burano

The Canal Grande cruise followed by a walking tour of Venice

Cortina D'Ampezzo

Trento

Milan

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04/16/2027 - 04/25/2027

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04/30/2027 - 05/09/2027

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05/14/2027 - 05/23/2027

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05/28/2027 - 06/06/2027

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06/25/2027 - 07/04/2027

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07/09/2027 - 07/18/2027

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07/23/2027 - 08/01/2027

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09/17/2027 - 09/26/2027

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10/01/2027 - 10/10/2027

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply. Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply.

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