Bellissima Northern Italy

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Bellissima Northern Italy discovers the many delights of the country's lesser-known north. From Milan to the Italian lakes to Verona, Modena, Bologna and Venice, this is an inspiring exploration of Italy, off-the-beaten path, and a celebration of art, cuisine and wine.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • After-hours guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice - a Tauck Exclusive
    • private Lake Como & Lake Maggiore cruises
    • cooking class & epicurean dinner in Bologna
    • tasting in Modena to experience the art of balsamic vinegar making and a visit to a Parmesan cheese factory
    • visit to an agriturismo in Franciacorta with wine tasting & lunch

What's this trip about?

    Bellissima Northern Italy discovers the many delights of the country's lesser-known north. From Milan to the Italian lakes to Verona, Modena, Bologna and Venice, this is an inspiring exploration of Italy, off-the-beaten path, and a celebration of art, cuisine and wine.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMilan, Italy
End CityVenice, Italy

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! Picture-postcard settings await at every turn, dip and bend in the Italian Lakes region - tranquility perfected TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! - An after-hours guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Private Lake Como & Lake Maggiore cruises with spectacular scenery & elegant villas A cooking class & epicurean dinner in Bologna; learn the secrets from a master chef Tours & tastings in Modena; experience the art behind balsamic vinegar at the source and learn how Parmesan cheese is made A visit to an agriturismo in the Franciacorta wine region, including a tasting and lunch Special Solo Traveler Savings - save $200 on the single room price of select departure dates; specific dates apply - ask at booking Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are available on select departures; specially priced from $6490 per person double, specific dates apply - ask at booking for details Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 20 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes & porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Milan
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel et de Milan. A transfer is included from Milan Malpensa Airport or Linate Airport to Grand Hotel et de Milan, located "a stone's throw" from the La Scala Opera House and the city's trend-setting fashion district. At once you'll feel the ...
Day 2 Milan, city of fashion and art
Stand in awe of The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci on a wall of the 15th-century monastery, Santa Maria delle Grazie (it originally graced the monks' dining hall). Continue from this humble setting to the gilded halls of Sforza Castle, where a guided tour of i...
Day 3 Visit a villa, cruise Lake Como and spend time in Bellagio
Lake Como is beguiling, long sought-after by aristocrats and film stars for its lush waterways and luscious villas, and the stunning Alps as a backdrop. Travel to Tremezzo to explore 17th-century Villa Carlotta, set on acres of landscaped gardens. Take a private boat to ...
Day 4 Cruise on Lake Maggiore and a visit to Baroque Isola Bella
Take a boat to Isola Bella and the ancient home of the Borromeo family, Palazzo Borromeo. Rising on a small island of landscaped gardens and terraces, the Baroque palazzo has hosted countless illustrious visitors, including Napoleon and Josephine. A tour reveals exquisit...
Day 5 Explore medieval Bergamo, attend a wine tasting and arrive in Verona
Head for the ancient hilltop town of Bergamo; explore its walled medieval center with a local guide. Visit Piazza Vecchia; the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, begun in the 12th century; and Cappella Colleoni, a colorful masterpiece of Renaissance architecture....
Day 6 A guided tour of Verona, home of "Romeo and Juliet," and time to spend as you please
A guided walking tour of Verona reveals that this city is second only to Rome in its number of Roman ruins. Pastel villas, built from rosso di Verona, the local pink limestone, line the cobbled streets where "Romeo and Juliet" resided. But besides its romantic history, t...
Day 7 All about the Ferrari Museum, parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar in Modena, then on to Bologna
Travel to Modena, where you'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to experience first-hand the process of cheese-making; from the milk delivery to the finished wheels, follow each detail of the production - and end with a tasting! You'll then hear the story of En...
Day 8 Walking tour of Bologna, a cooking class with a master chef & a fantastic dinner
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the elegant center of Bologna, where buildings cluster in the shade of two colossal medieval towers. The afternoon is yours to explore Bologna on your own. Discover why the city's nickname is La Grassa (the Fat One); gastronomic opportuniti...
Day 9 Explore Venice and visit St. Mark's Basilica after hours
Your destination today is Venice, the Renaissance city of canals. Located on the famed Grand Canal, your hotel was built in 1525 as the home of Doge Andrea Gritti, then ruler of Venice. A guided walking tour of Venice ends with a visit to the Doge's Palace, official resi...
Day 10 Spend the day in Venice as you please
Venice defines the word art by itself - in its passion and eccentricity, in its streets that are a maze of canals arched by bridges and lined with magnificent palazzi demanding attention. Spend a full day exploring on your own before the iconic Venetian experience - a go...
Day 11 Journey home
Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer from The Gritti Palace, Venice to Venice Marco Polo Airport is included. Please allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. MEALS : B

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Price per day$499
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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