ITALY: Fantasia North Lakes, Venice & Milan with Bernina Express
8 DAYS

Venice - Verona - Wine Tasting in Franciacorta - Bergamo - Sirmione - Desenzano del Garda - Como - Bellagio - Milan - Bernina Express - Milan

Local guide in Milan and Verona, Bernina Express, Happy Hour in Milan, Food & Wine tasting, Scenic boat transfers, Unique Bernina Express ride, Happy hour experience, Light lunch in Franciacorta region, Lake Como & Lake Garda.

itinerary & prices

DAY 1 Venice
Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay. Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna or Hotel Delfino 4* (Mestre area) or similar.

DAY 2 Venice (B, Local Food Experience)
After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco and visit Venice’s iconic landmarks: the Palazzo dei Dogi and the famous Bridge of Sighs. After the walking tour, relax with a spritz or prosecco, the perfect way to conclude your visit. Enjoy a taste of Venetian "cicchetti", a local tapas variation. Spend the afternoon exploring Venice’s canals at your leisure. In the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 3 Venice - Verona - Franciacorta (Light Lunch & Wine Tasting) - Bergamo (B, L)
After breakfast, visit Verona, a city rich in history and culture. Explore Roman ruins, medieval structures, and Renaissance palaces on a guided tour. Don't miss Juliet’s house and balcony, famous from Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet." Then, travel to Franciacorta, known for its ideal winemaking soil, for a light lunch with local food and wine. After this, head to Bergamo for the overnight stay.

DAY 4 Bergamo - Sirmione - Desenzano del Garda - Bergamo (B, D)
After breakfast, set off for Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. Enjoy a panoramic tour along the west coast, passing the Brenta Dolomites and Moraine Hills, surrounded by lush vegetation. In Sirmione, take a boat tour to admire its picturesque shores, the Castle, and the Grottoes of Catullus. After free time for lunch, head to Desenzano del Garda with its elegant lakeside promenade and historical center that reflects traces of Venetian influence. Dinner and overnight stay in Bergamo. Hotel Cappello D’Oro 4* or similar.

DAY 5 Bergamo - Como - Bellagio - Milan (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a brief visit to Como, renowned for its breathtaking views of lake Como and the surrounding Alps. From Como, you will embark on a boat to Bellagio, an elegant village nestled at the junction of the lake’s two southern branches, famous for its charming streets, luxury hotels, historic villas, and lush gardens. Lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, take the ferry to Cadenabbia, where you will meet your driver and begin your journey to Milan. Overnight stay in Milan. Hotel Concorde 4* or Hotel Ramada Plaza 4* or similar.

DAY 6 Milan - Bernina Express - Milan (B)
After breakfast, meet your driver and travel to St. Moritz for some free time. Then, board the Bernina Express and enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train rides through the Swiss Alps. Marvel at alpine villages, tunnels, and breathtaking mountain views as you cross the Bernina Pass toward Tirano. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you back to Milan.

DAY 7 Milan (B, Local Food Experience)
After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore Milan at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a three hour walking tour through the heart of the city. Begin at Porta Venezia, a historic gate with medieval and Roman origins, and continue to Corso Venezia. Walk through the Giardini Indro Montanelli, pass by the Galleria d’Arte Moderna and continue along Viale Manzoni. From the outside, see the iconic Teatro alla Scala and admire the majestic façade of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo). The tour ends at Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress, followed by a relaxing aperitivo. Free time before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Milan.

DAY 8 Milan (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS

• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach

• Monolingual Tour-escort in English

• Accommodation in 4 stars hotels

• Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction)

• Visits with expert local guide as per itinerary.

• Prosecco sparkling wine tasting

Note- The pick-up / drop-of times will be subject to confirmation by the local assistant

EXCLUSIONS
• Airport transfers
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Personal expenses, international airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver

City Tax - Please note that rates do not includes city taxes when needed. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk upon arrival or at the check-out according to the local city board procedure. The city tax will change according to hotel category.