Spotlight on Northern Italy
From CAD $3,349
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Group Tour
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Experience Overview
Unpack once and take in the vineyards, villas, peaks, and prosecco of Veneto. Settle into a centrally located hotel in Treviso, the historic mainland outpost for the island-city of Venice. Savor the Venetian inspiration on terrafirma, solid ground, so you have the flexibility to explore on land and by water, with time to dive into Venice, Verona, and the Dolomites. Take in the artist haven of Asolo and get a taste of Italy’s Prosecco region. Immerse yourself in local culture at a historic villa near Bassano del Grappa, retracing the history of a noble family of Venice. This is your opportunity to dive in and truly experience Northern Italy.
Highlights
- Discover the lively center of hilltop Asolo, awarded the title of Italy’s Most Beautiful Village.
- Marvel at the ability of the glass-blowing artists in Murano, who still work the glass using century-old techniques.
- Experience local life in Bassano, the hometown of Italy’s renowned schnapps called grappa.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18435
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 16079
Starts: Treviso, Italy
Finishes: Treviso, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
- Visit Area: Treviso,Verona,Venice,Asolo,The Dolomites,Bassano del Grappa
- Admittance: Treviso,Verona,Venice,Asolo,The Dolomites,Bassano del Grappa
- Meals included: 12
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,349 ($372 /day)
Itinerary
Venture to vineyards, Venice, and Verona. It’s almost time to unpack once and journey among the jewels of Northern Italy.
Hotel Name: Hotel Carlton
Arrive today in Treviso, hometown of Italy’s most iconic dessert – tiramisu. Treviso also has a long history tied to the nearby island city of Venice. Founded as a mainland (terraferma) settlement, Treviso was an early outpost with the look and feel of Venice. With your feet on “firm ground,” settle into your home for the next seven nights — a recently refurbished hotel in the center of Treviso. After unpacking your things in your modern-style room, take some time to explore the lively neighborhood. Meet your fellow travelers for dinner, while a local pastry chef shows you a few tricks for preparing some sweet tiramisu.
Dinner Included
Visit Area: Treviso
Start your day with a walking tour in the city commonly called “Venice on the Mainland.” Take in the Old Town’s gothic-style windows, marble latticework, and the Sile and Botteniga rivers – humble elements all reminiscent of its famous island neighbor. After your guided tour on foot, take some time to explore more of Treviso at your own pace. Maybe you’ll wander through the weekly vegetable and housewares market. Or you can check out the picturesque Canale dei Buranelli and nearby pescheria, where fishmongers have set up shop for centuries. When you stop for lunch on your own, consider noshing on radicchio trevigiano, an autumnal delicacy consisting of red chicory grilled with a generous helping of extra virgin olive oil. Tonight you will have dinner included at a local restaurant.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Admittance: Tiramisu-Making Demonstration
Verona (UNESCO) is for lovers. After a two-hour bus ride, find yourself in the romantic city of Romeo & Juliet. In Verona, it’s your choice! Explore Verona’s painted houses during a walking tour of the Old Town -OR- stroll along the town’s riverbanks in search of its bridges and lesser-known monuments. No matter what you choose, you’ll catch a glimpse of the city’s must-sees: Juliet’s balcony and the impressive exterior of the Arena, the ancient Roman amphitheater. After, enjoy some free time to explore Verona how you’d like. Whether you’re following in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s most famous dramatic characters or retracing Italian history, savor time wandering in Verona’s medieval city center. After lunch on your own in the city, return to your hotel in the late afternoon to relax.
Breakfast Included
Visit Area: Verona
Verona is a charming city in northern Italy, built along the Adige River. The city is the setting of Shakespeare’s famous Romeo and Juliet. A small stone house in the city center is said to be the home of the fictional heroine. In the courtyard of the home, below a small balcony, is a bronze statue of Juliet that tourists pose with for a photo. The city is also home to a mix of beautiful buildings ranging from a Roman amphitheater to medieval palaces.
Board the coach and head to Venice (UNESCO). You’ll trade wheels for water and take a boat to the isle of Murano. Famous for its glass-blowing foundries, Murano’s history with glassmaking dates back 1,500 years. A local craftsperson will share the intricacies of this age-old trade during a glass-blowing demonstration. After, set sail for the area surrounding St. Mark’s Square. Take in the Basilica and the ornate Gothic façade of Doge’s Palace. During your free time, consider an optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Verona Painted City or Verona and its Waters Walking Tour
Choose how you want to explore the romantic city of Verona. Your first choice is to explore the paintings that help tell the city’s history. Embark on a guided walk and see the frescoes and painted houses, representing religious stories, historical events, and folklore that have fueled Verona. Your second choice will take you on a walk along the River Adige. You’ll get a look at lesser-known monuments and bridges and learn about the role of the river in the city’s history and the lives of the locals.
Verona Painted City
Activity Level: 3
Travelers should expect to walk about 90 minutes on mostly flat and cobblestoned surface. The tour will include view of Juliet's Balcony and of the Roman Amphitheatre.
Verona and its Waters Walking Tour
Activity Level: 3
Travelers should expect to walk about 120 minutes on mostly flat and cobblestoned surface. The tour will include view of Juliet's Balcony and of the Roman Amphitheatre.
Get to know a hilltop haven for artists today in Asolo. After your Tour Manager helps you get acquainted with the village during an orientation walk, enjoy some free time. Find inspiration and trace the steps of author Ernest Hemingway, poet Robert Browning, composer Igor Stravinsky, and many other famous virtuosos throughout history. Later, continue your journey into the rolling hills of Italy’s Prosecco region (UNESCO) for a visit to a local vineyard, where you’ll taste the region’s sparkling specialty. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make a traditional pasta recipe under the expert guidance of a bona fide Italian nonna (grandmother). Enjoy your pasta dish with a tasting of wines, toasting to la dolce vita - the sweet life - in the Venetian countryside. Return to your hotel in the late evening. Rest well tonight; tomorrow is a full day exploring the Dolomites.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Admittance: Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Today will be your biggest trek yet.* You’re on your way to what UNESCO says is one of the world’s most beautiful mountain chains: the Dolomites. Weave through the winding roads tucked within jagged rocks for a couple of hours en route to your first stop. Beside beautiful Lake Misurina, marvel at the sight of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and more along a scenic drive. After lunch near the lake, reach Cortina, the Pearl of the Dolomites, and enjoy some free time and, weather permitting, a cable-car ride to the top of impressive Mount Faloria,** a favorite with hikers and bikers alike. Reminisce on your mountain adventure tonight on your way back to the hotel.
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Visit Area: Venice
Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.
Begin your day with a trip to the quaint town of Bassano del Grappa. The town’s name is associated with the locally produced grape-based schnapps. Explore its cobblestoned piazzas and see the impact the beverage has had on the town, including the ancient distillery in one of the pillars of the historic Palladian Bridge. Take some time to wander around the town and grab a bite to eat for lunch (maybe paired with some grappa?). Tonight, step back in time at a classic Venetian villa. Tour the sprawling villa and its gardens, still owned by the descendants of a noble family of Venice. After you follow the family’s history within the villa’s walls, gather with your fellow travelers and savor Venetian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients at this evening’s farewell dinner.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Visit Area: Asolo
It’s time to say ciao, Italia. Have a buon viaggio back home with fond memories of Northern Italy.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: Prosecco Winery Tour
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Tour Operator
Collette (CA)
A Story of Hard Work and a Passion for Travel “Our first office was so tiny that if you took a step backwards, you fell down an open hole that was stairs to the basement. Now we are a worldwide company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.” – Alice I. Sullivan, Chairperson of the Collette Board.Collette is about family As his family grew, Dan’s children took on active roles in the company – in sales, tour development, marketing, tour guiding, and in its charitable arm. Working with a team of dedicated employees, they all stayed true to the original vision of expanding travel opportunities for everyone. That tradition continued as Dan’s eldest child, Dan Sullivan Jr., took the reins as President and CEO in 1990 and the company flourished. Collette_HQ_380x250_v2 The third generation of Sullivans entered the company in the early 2000s, and in 2018 Dan Sullivan Jr.’s daughter, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, became President & Chief Customer Experience Officer. In 2023, after she successfully steered Collette through the global pandemic, Dan proudly turned the CEO role over to Jaclyn and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Leibl-Cote is only the 4th CEO in the company’s history and its first female leader, making Collette one of the rare companies successfully transfer to the 3rd generation of leadership.
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Tour manager, Federico Alvarez, was outstanding. He made the whole experience better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
The entire tour was an incredible experience. Every stop was filled with history, culture, architecture and always a culinary jackpot. A few of the many favorites are the Prosecco vineyard visit with a pasta making class instructed by an authentic Nona. The entire group prepared the pasta from scratch.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2024
Frederico was awesome and made sure everything ran smoothly! Would have preferred a hotel that was walkable to shops and cafes. Hotel food could have been better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2024
William Adcock - Traveled, April 2025
Our first time in Italy, and couldn’t imagine it being any better than what we experienced on our Collette tour. Our tour manager, Tonia, was a rock star! She shared so much historical information about the areas that we went to, all from memory - very impressive! We really enjoyed being able to stay in the same place every night for the entire tour. So many beautiful places - we wouldn’t hesitate to use Collette again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2025
Francesca Alvarado - Traveled, March 2025
Everything was memorable! Learned so much history from the different cities that we visited. Felt safe at all times. Delicious food. Made new friends, including the tour manager. Had a beautiful time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024
Kathryn Fluta - Traveled, November 2024
The entire tour was an incredible experience. Every stop was filled with history, culture, architecture and always a culinary jackpot. A few of the many favorites are the Prosecco vineyard visit with a pasta making class instructed by an authentic Nona. The entire group prepared the pasta from scratch and then enjoyed the fruits our labors for dinner. We also had a wonderful evening at the home of an Italian Noble. Although they no longer hold titles, the home or estate had been in the family for over 500 years. Jacopo Shared his families history that dates back over 1000 years. After filling our minds either knowledge and eyes with amazing artwork and design, we were served one of the best meals in life. In short, this experience has me wanting to return to Italy so that I can continue the experience into other areas and maybe just stay forever.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Loved every minute of this trip which was organized down to the last detail. The trip was perfectly curated. The guide was friendly, accessible, knowledgeable and accessible. The tour of a villa, including dinner was a highlight, as was the pasta-making lesson and meal at a ‘green’ vineyard. It was wonderful to have everything taken care of.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2025
Priscilla Arnold - Traveled, April 2025
The itinerary was excellent and the tour guides were super knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2025
Juan Jimenez Alamo - Traveled, March 2025
Being my first experience in Europe, it was perfect and absolutely memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2025
Jennifer - Traveled, February 2025
From the time we booked to our trip to the airport for our return home, Colette was amazing. Having never been to Italy, we wanted to see a lot. The Italian vistas tour was perfect. We never need to worry about anything. Hotels, travel, meals, tickets to sights were all taken care of. Very efficiently. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and fun. Highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2025
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