Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside
From CAD $3415 Was CAD $3795
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Group Tour
Easy
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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.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Solferino: Walk the property with Anna Serenelli, meet the animals and hear how the farm played a part in Napoleon’s Battle of Solferino, an event that helped inspire the founding of the International Red Cross, before sitting down to a hearty Lombardy meal.
Iconic Experience
- Turin: Explore Turin on a city tour by coach with a Local Specialist. Take in the city’s elegant streets and baroque buildings as you learn about its royal past and the influence of the House of Savoy from a local who knows it best.
- Visit Lake Orta, one of northern Italy’s lesser-known gems. You’ll have time to enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting, take in views of the island of San Giulio and stop for a coffee in a charming, tranquil village along the lake shore.
- Como: Enjoy free time in Como to explore your way. Known for its Alpine backdrop and lakeside setting, Como offers cafe-lined squares, quiet lanes and waterfront views.
- Modena: Celebrate all things Ferrari, past, present and future, at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. This pit stop includes intriguing exhibitions and an immersive experience that you'll never forget.
- Modena: Delve into the history and culture of Modena with a Local Specialist. Stroll through the Old Town streets and see the beautiful arcade of the Piazza Grande.
- Verona: Join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing walk along Verona's charming central streets. See the historic and most vibrant square Piazza delle Erbe and the Roman arena.
- Milan: See Milan's central highlights.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Modena: Enjoy a gourmet interlude at a historic, traditional acetaia with a tasting of some of the world’s finest balsamic vinegar. As pioneers in organic and biodynamic production, they place sustainable practices and soil care at the heart of their craft. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Verona and Modena
- Visit Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena
- View Bergamo’s Piazza del Duomo, Roman Arena in Verona, Modena Cathedral and Milan’s Duomo and La Scala Opera House
- Discover Bergamo and Milan
Trip Details
Product Code: 19243
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Luxury
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 44.157A
Starts: Milan, Italy
Finishes: Milan, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- 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
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3415 ($379 /day)
Itinerary
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, sharing your first taste of regional flavors.
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Torino
Meals: Dinner
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 an UNESCO-listed palace, part of the “Corona di Delizie” (Crown of Delights) built by the Royal House of Savoy and one of Italy’s most impressive palace complexes.
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Torino
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Hotel Leonardo da Vinci
Meals: Breakfast
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 with a Local Specialist to learn about the history, culture and villas of Lake Como.
Accommodation: Hotel Leonardo da Vinci
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Poiano Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Poiano Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 introduces you to the city’s remarkable architecture and elegant piazzas, as well as the impressive Roman arena, still in use today. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to explore further—admire the medieval towers of Castelvecchio, relax beneath the shady trees of Piazza Bra, or climb Lamberti’s Tower for sweeping views across this beautifully preserved city.
Accommodation: Poiano Resort
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Starhotels Business Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your jaunt through the lakes and countryside of northern Italy has come to an end. Say arrivederci to Italy and your newfound friends.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* is the best! Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was an absolute pleasure and truly made the experience exceptional. I’ve toured with Trafalgar before under a different guide, but *Personal information removed by Feefo* went above and beyond to meet everyone's needs. He was not only knowledgeable about each destination but also shared insightful information about the country as a whole. His wonderful demeanor, combined with his lighthearted, funny, and optimistic attitude, made the tour all the more enjoyable. Each day, *Personal information removed by Feefo* demonstrated his care and dedication, ensuring that every guest got the most out of their trip. I can say with certainty that I will be signing up for another Trafalgar tour next year, with *Personal information removed by Feefo* as my guide. The tour itself was beautiful, with well-planned excursions that allowed me to experience so much of the country. Every town, lake, and city was picturesque and well worth exploring. The local guides were also lovely—knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Everything was very good. Fantastic guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Nicola Rinaldi - Traveled, September 2024
Great Tour! Great tour director and local guides! This was a great trip! Our Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* made it fun and informative!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Solo Italian lake tour! Was good service . Everything was on time. The tour was good but I wouldn’t rate it as 5 star .. would give it 3 star Yes Italy is beautiful and most of the food we had was beautiful . The food at the first hotel we stayed in was only average . I think for the price we paid for the tour some of those extra could have been included in the tour . When you add it all up at the end it works out away too expensive for the experience especially when you travel solo.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/17/2024
Peter Maniscalco - Traveled, October 2024
All as expected. Trafalgar representative was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Every thing other than hotels was great, but hotels were 3star
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Great tour, but not the anticipated relaxed schedule. Our tour guide, Feds was excellent as was our driver, Giuseppe. Feds went out of her way to ensure everyone was looked after and all done with grace and professionalism. Best of Italian Lakes tour takes in beautiful places and scenery and experiences, however it is a full schedule. This is noteworthy as we had assumed that staying in one location for five nights would make it an easier pace, but that was not the scenario. If we could do it over we would have taken one less option as it would have provided an afternoon and evening on our own
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
The optional excursions should have been included with the price of the tour. The itinerary was the best of the Italian Lakes, however, the tours of the lakes were not included in the price.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Joy Hughes - Traveled, September 2024
Excellent, good vale tour! See my review. Good value. Tour director excellent, very considerate plus a sense of humour; excursions well selected, meals, drivers, guides very good. Accommodation excellent but regret that Palace Hotel was too remote from facilities particularly as dinner was not available and apart from a small notice outside a darkened bar one would not have been aware that lunch was available. I suggested to the hotel that they should have a map of the area showing location of closest supermarket, pharmacy, ATM and restaurants (as hotels in many countries do).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Beth - Traveled, September 2024
Gianmarco, our Tour Director was fantastic! Local specialists were knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a busy tour. We covered a lot of areas. There was very limited down time. If, you enjoy being on the move and packing in as much as possible this is the tour for you. A few people in the group opted to sit out a day to relax at the hotel. I didn’t want to miss any opportunity to see this beautiful country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2024
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