North of Italy, Private Tour
Why we love it?
The North of Italy Private Tour offers an immersive 8-day journey through the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Como and Milan, with a highlight on the enchanting canals of Venice. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty, as it includes guided tours in multiple languages and comfortable accommodations. Distinctive features of the tour include private water taxi transfers in Venice, high-speed train journeys between cities, and the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine with daily breakfasts included. Participants can expect a well-rounded experience that combines historical insights with the charm of Italy's northern regions.
Inclusions
- Operated with English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides (Day 1 and 7)
- 7 night’s accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts
- Private water taxi to/from Venice Hotel (Day 1 and Day 3)
- High-speed train (2nd class ticket) from Venice to Verona (Day 3), from Verona to Como (Day 5), from Como to Milan (Day 7)
- Round-trip ferry tickets to Bellagio (Day 6)
- Private transport from/to the hotels through the tour
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Venice walking tour including gondola ride (Day 1), Footsteps of Leonardo guided tour (Day 7)
Exclusions
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- International or domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Drinks during meals
- Optional tours (if any)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Tips and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVAL VENICE
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Upon your arrival at Venice Airport take your private water taxi to the hotel and check in. In the afternoon meet your tour guide at the lobby to start an incredible walking tour of this beautiful city and discover by foot the highlights of Venice such as St Mark Square, Rialto Bridge and all the small canals surrounding the city. No trip to Venice would be completed without a gondola ride which is the symbol of this place for centuries so get on a Gondola and cross the marvellous Grand Canal admiring Venice and its fascinating Palaces.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 2 VENICE
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Breakfast at the hotel and free day to discover the romantic city of Venice. This ancient and historically important city was originally built on 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Instead of roads, Venice relies on a series of waterways and canals. Venture on your own and discover impressive art collections, bustling squares, famous bridges, and beautiful churches dotted across the city.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 VENICE – VERONA (1.5hrs by train, included)
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After breakfast take your water taxi to the train station and get to Verona by high-speed train. Upon arrival in Verona meet your driver for a private transfer to the hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring this beautiful city rich in history through the Middle Ages and all the way back to Ancient Rome.
Overnight in Verona.
Day 4 VERONA
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Breakfast at the hotel and a day at leisure. The city of Verona, the setting for Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet', is the second largest city in Veneto and one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy and it is located almost halfway between Venice and Milan. The best-known site in Verona is Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta), which is located in a small, attractive courtyard close to the historic centre of the city so make sure you don’t miss this spot during your venture.
Overnight in Verona.
Day 5 VERONA – COMO (2.5hrs by train, included)
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After breakfast meet our driver at the lobby and transfer to the train station. Get on the high-speed train to Como and at your arrival meet our driver for a transfer to the hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight in Como.
Day 6 COMO – BELLAGIO – COMO
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Today, after breakfast you will discover the beauty of Lake Como getting on board a ferry to Bellagio. Bellagio is in a privileged position in the middle of Lake Como. During your transfer to Bellagio you will be able to admire the nature of the lake with the marvellous villas and at your arrival in Bellagio you will be immersed in a picturesque village with tiny and beautiful streets.
Overnight in Como.
Day 7 COMO – MILAN (1hr by train, included)
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After your breakfast get your private transfer to the train station where a high-speed train will bring you to Milan. Upon your arrival at Milan train station a driver will take you to the hotel. Milan is the second largest city in Italy located in the Northern part of the country and served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire from 395 to 476 AD. It is a city world-famous for its contribution to art, literature, music, and fashion, and it remains one of the world’s forerunners in education, research, finance and healthcare. Milan is also the home of artists, scientists, and engineers like Leonardo da Vinci. That’s why in the afternoon tour we will bring you to discover the footsteps of Leonardo through an interesting guided tour of the city.
Overnight in Milan.
Day 8 DEPARTURE MILAN
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After breakfast at the hotel at the agreed time meet our driver at the lobby and transfer to the airport of Milan.
Please Note
- You may be required to fill in a form to be exempt from paying the Venice Access Fee that is applicable between April and July. Please visit the website to check if you should apply for the exemption - [ ]
- Only one bag per person allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage.
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 9 days before start
Non-refundable after 9 days before start
