6 Days Heritages of the North - Italy

Highlights
Join this six-day tour in a small group to discover the Veneto, Tuscany, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions. Wander around the fashionable streets of Milan and sail to Lake Como, after visiting its elegant town. Enjoy Sirmione and sail along the Lake Garda to discover its main locations. Fall in love with Verona’s romantic history and explore the legendary city of Venice. Admire the symbols of the city of Bologna and Florence’s unique artistic and cultural centre. Visit the small medieval town of San Gimignano and discover Siena’s gorgeous architecture and beautiful Main Square.

Itinerary

Day 1: MILAN – COMO – MILAN

Pass By: Milan, Milan, Lombardy
Meet your tour leader directly at the hotel established for the tour to start at around 11:00 am (we kindly ask you to arrive at the mentioned meeting point at least 15 minutes earlier). From here we will join a panoramic guided tour of Milan, considered the world’s capital of fashion and shopping. Discover its most symbolic points, such as the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Teatro Alla Scala. Immediately afterwards, a half-day excursion in Como, a tiny jewel of a town rich in history. In the afternoon, the tour will return to Milan for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Milan with dinner included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Starhotels Business Palace or similar.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Starhotels Business Palace or similar.

Day 2: MILAN – SIRMIONE – VERONA – MESTRE

Pass By: Milan, Milan, Lombardy
Have a tasty breakfast at the hotel in the morning, and hop on the bus to Sirmione, one of the most popular tourist destinations on Garda Lake. Upon arrival, join a boat ride to see the main attractions of the area, the Villa of Maria Callas, the Scaligero Castle, and the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, commonly known as the Grotte di Catullo. Then the tour will continue to Verona, where you will spend time at leisure to visit the romantic city which set the scene for the love story of Romeo and Juliet. In the afternoon, the tour will departure to Mestre to check-in at the hotel. In the evening, dinner will be served. Overnight in Mestre with dinner included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Amasciatori or similar.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Amasciatori or similar.



Day 3: MESTRE – VENICE – MESTRE

Pass By: Milan, Milan, Lombardy
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel, and hop on the transfer to the Island of Venice. Enjoy the guided tour of the city, passing through Piazza San Marco, with its extraordinary buildings: Basilica di San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, the Clock Tower, and for the Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards, departure by boat to Murano to visit a famous glass factory and admire the amazing glass-making process. In the afternoon, the tour will return to Piazza San Marco, where you will have time at leisure to discover the city at your own pace. In the late afternoon, the tour will return to the hotel. In the evening, you can ask your hotel reception for restaurant recommendations to discover Italy’s highly-renowned gastronomy. Overnight in Mestre. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Amasciatori or similar.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Amasciatori or similar.

Day 4: MESTRE – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE

Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, join the tour leader to Bologna. Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to visit the main tourist destinations of the city, like the impressive Piazza Maggiore and the Asinelli and Garisenda towers. In the early afternoon, the tour will head to Florence. Upon arrival, guided tour of the old town centre, passing through its symbolic spots, such as Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza Della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. In the afternoon, the bus will take you to the hotel in Florence for check-in and a well-deserved rest. Overnight in Florence. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

Day 5: FLORENCE

Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Wake up to American buffet breakfast at the hotel before spending a delightful day at leisure to explore the capital of the Tuscany region. Some of Florence most important museums are Galleria dell' Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. Apart from the art and cultural treasures, the city offers one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant places to visit. The streets of Florence radiate the charm of Italian culture. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight in Florence with dinner included. Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

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Accommodation included: Accommodation: 4* Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar.

Day 6: FLORENCE – SAM GIMIGNANO – SIENA – ROME

Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel and join the tour leader to San Gimignano. Upon arrival, spend time at leisure to visit the little medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Afterwards, the tour will continue to Siena to enjoy a guided tour of the town built up around Piazza del Campo, famous all over the world for its architectural beauty and unique “shell” shape. Departure for Rome and arrival in the evening with drop-off at Viale Washington, or Viale Luigi Einaudi, or Termini Area, or Via Ludovisi. From here you may continue with your travel arrangements. Breakfast included

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No accommodation included on this day.

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.