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Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside
from $2,850 pp

  • Duration: 9 Days
  • Destinations: Italy
From the grand boulevards of Turin to the fashion streets of Milan, this nine-day journey takes you through the lakes, countryside and traditions of northern Italy. Spend time in Verona and Modena, where you'll visit an acetaia for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience and taste aged balsamic vinegar made using centuries-old methods. Settle into the lakes to explore the winding shores of Lakes Garda, Maggiore and Como. Visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum and share a home-cooked meal with the Serenelli family on their farm, a site tied to the Battle of Solferino. Along the way, take in the scenic towns, local flavors and an easy going pace of life.
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  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
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Welcome to Turin

Welcome to Turin, the starting point for a journey through Italy's northern countryside and lakes. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers and get to know one another over dinner at a local restaurant, sharing your first taste of regional flavors.
Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Torino

Explore Elegant Turin

Get your bearings on a city tour of Turin with a Local Specialist, taking in piazzas, wide boulevards and baroque architecture. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Stroll the arcaded streets, sip a rich bicerin at a cafe or join an Optional Experience to the UNESCO-listed La Venaria Reale, once a royal hunting lodge and today one of Italy's most impressive palace complexes.
Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Torino

Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore

Start your day lakeside at Lago d'Orta. There's time to enjoy a coffee by the water and take in views of the island and the Alps beyond. Later, follow the shoreline of Lake Maggiore by road, enjoying scenes of pastel villas and wooded hills. In the town of Stresa, you can enjoy more time at leisure or join an Optional Experience to explore the Borromean Islands, a group of private isles once home to aristocratic families. You'll end the day in Erba, a gateway to the Lombardy countryside.
Hotel: Hotel Leonardo da Vinci

Admire Beautiful Lake Como

Spend the day in Como, with plenty of time to explore at your own pace. You might take the funicular up to Brunate for panoramic views, browse local boutiques or relax by the lake with a gelato. For a different perspective, you can join an Optional Experience cruise with a Local Specialist to learn about the history, culture and villas of Lake Como from the water.
Hotel: Hotel Leonardo da Vinci

Continue to Lake Garda

Explore the upper town of Bergamo, where medieval streets lead to Piazza Vecchia, once the heart of civic life. See the Contarini Fountain and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, built in the 12th century as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. Walk past Renaissance facades before traveling into the Lake Garda area. Enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the Serenelli family at their farm where you'll dine on Lombardy favorites. Settle in for a three-night stay surrounded by the Italian countryside and tree-covered hills.
Hotel: Poiano Resort

Admire Ferraris in Modena Make Travel Matter

Your day starts with an introduction to the gastronomic hub of Modena, home of sparkling Lambrusco, salty prosciutto and the aromas of parmigiano, for an exploration with a Local Specialist. Wander past pastel-hued facades in the heart of the city that was the birthplace of Ferrari, Pavarotti and tortellini. Modena's Old Town and the Piazza Grande with its 12th-century cathedral and Torre Civica, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the day continues, visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum where you'll Dive into Culture and explore the history of this Italian icon. Enjoy a gourmet interlude at a historic, traditional Acetaia on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to taste the delicious flavors of some of the world's best organic and biodynamic balsamic vinegar. Settle in for a leisurely dinner with your traveling companions and Travel Director.
Hotel: Poiano Resort

Explore Verona

Romance is in the air today as you journey to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's tragic star-crossed lovers. A walking tour with a Local Specialist will take you to Juliet's Balcony, as well as the Roman arena, still in use today. There is also plenty of time to explore the city at leisure - see the seven medieval towers of Castelvecchio, relax under the shady trees in Verona's Piazza Bra or clamber up Lamberti's Tower for city views.
Hotel: Poiano Resort

Onwards to Milan

In search of spires that reach the sky, leave the tranquil lakes behind for the chic northern capital of Milan. Admire the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House and 19th-century Galleria with its glass and iron-domed roof. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to jostle with the Milanese for your spot in the shopping district of Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner to celebrate the end of your holiday together.
Hotel: Starhotels Business Palace

Farewell Italy

Your jaunt through the lakes and countryside of northern Italy has come to an end. Say arrivederci to Italy and your newfound friends.

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