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
Lake Como
Eight days through the best of Northern Italy — with one of the world's great train rides included. This tour combines Venice's canals, Verona's Roman ruins, a Franciacorta wine tasting, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Bellagio, and Milan — connected by a dramatic ride on the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps. It's an unusual and memorable itinerary that goes well beyond the standard northern Italy circuit. The Bernina Express alone — a UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Bernina Pass — is worth the trip. 4-star hotels throughout. Local guides in Venice, Verona, and Milan. Venetian cicchetti experience and Milan aperitivo included. Departures May through October 2026 from $2,499 per person.
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!
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy supplement applies.
| Arrival | Departure | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| May 24, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Jun 07, 2027 | Jun 14, 2027 | $3,579 | $5,209 | Book Now |
| Jun 21, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Jul 19, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Jul 26, 2027 | Aug 02, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Aug 02, 2027 | Aug 09, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Aug 23, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Sep 06, 2027 | Sep 13, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Sep 27, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Oct 04, 2027 | Oct 11, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Oct 18, 2027 | $3,389 | $4,629 | Book Now |
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.
