Bellissima Northern Italy 2025

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Explore the arts, wine, cuisine and centuries-old passions of Italy's northern regions. From Milan to the Italian lakes to Verona, Modena, Bologna and Venice, Bellissima Northern Italy immerses and inspires off-the-beaten path.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • 'Romancing the senses' is an apt description for the experiences showcased on Bellissima Northern Italy... for the landscapes you'll see and the lifestyles you'll sample take you on a love affair with Italy.It starts with fashion and art in Milan. It continues during a private Tauck cruise across Lake Como to Bellagio and a boat ride to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. It captures your heart along the cobblestone streets of Verona
    • home to Romeo & Juliet... your taste buds at an agriturismo in the Franciacorta region and a cooking demo in Bologna (whose nickname is La Grassa
    • 'the Fat One')... and all the senses in Venice
    • with visits by boat to some of the Venetian Islands and a private music recital
    • for Tauck guests only... Now that's amore
    • from pane to formaggio to vino...

What's this trip about?

    Explore the arts, wine, cuisine and centuries-old passions of Italy's northern regions. From Milan to the Italian lakes to Verona, Modena, Bologna and Venice, Bellissima Northern Italy immerses and inspires off-the-beaten path.

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bologna
  • Milan
  • Venice
  • Verona

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 – A private recital at the Museo della Musica, housed in a church that dates back to the 10th century, located in the heart of Venice Private Lake Como andLake Maggiore cruises featuring spectacular scenery & elegant villas A cooking class in Bologna; learn the secrets from a chef Tours & tastings in Modena; experience the art behind balsamic vinegar at the source and learn how Parmesan cheese is made

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive in Milan

Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Grand Hotel et de Milan.
A transfer is included from Milan's Malpensa Airport or Linate Airport to Grand Hotel et de Milan, close to the La Scala Opera House and the city's celebrated fashion district. Please join us to meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at a welcome reception fo...
Day 2 Art and architecture of Milan

Milan's wealth of art and architecture awaits on your first day of sightseeing in this remarkable city. Join a local guide for a guided walking tour including views of the Duomo, the great Cathedral of Milan and a striking example o...

Day 3 Lake Como villas and a cruise to Bellagio

It's said to be Italy's most beautiful lake, and you'll understand why it entrances celebrities, aristocrats and jetsetters when you see Lake Como for yourself today. In Tremezzo, discover Villa Carlotta, known for its lovely settin...

Day 4 Lake Maggiore and Baroque Isola Bella

Your vacation continues as you travel by boat to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore and the exquisite Villa Borromeo on the tiny, private island. Count Vitaliano Borromeo began the construction of this opulent Baroque palace and its splen...

Day 5 Bergamo, a wine tasting & on to Verona

Today's travels take you across lush rural landscapes to ancient Bergamo, where you'll explore its walled medieval center – straight out of a storybook illustration – with a local guide; visit the Piazza Vecchia, the 12th-century Ch...

Day 6 Verona, the home of Romeo & Juliet

Verona is probably best known as the home of Shakespeare's tragic lovers, Romeo and Juliet… and of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine and Proteus. But, Verona is so much more. In honor of its many historical buildings, Verona ha...

Day 7 Ferraris, Parmigiano & balsamic in Modena

Travel to Modena, where you'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to experience first-hand the process of cheesemaking; from the milk delivery to the finished wheels, follow each detail of the production – and end with a tas...

Day 8 Bologna & a cooking class with a chef

Surrounded by hills, the dusky red buildings, marble-floored ancient porticoes and wide piazzas contribute to the distinctly Renaissance feel in the center of Bologna, a bastion of food, fashion and culture. Home of the world's olde...

Day 9 Welcome to Venice

Board a high-speed train this morning as you make your way to Venice and the last leg of your journey. One of the world's most beloved cities, this afternoon you may indulge in all things Venetian just as you choose. Here in the cit...

Day 10 More Venetian delights & a private music recital

Board a private boat this morning for an exploration to the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, starting with Torcello, where you'll have a chance to tour its 11th-century basilica. Then continue on to nearby Burano, known for ...

Day 11 Journey home

Tour ends: Venice.

Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Gritti Palace to Venice's Marco Polo International Airport and / or Santa Lucia train station. Please allow 3 hours for airport check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.

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PORTOFCALL : Venice, Italy

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,990
Price per day$817
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
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26 Mar 2025
06 Apr 2025
$10,590
$13,475
02 Apr 2025
13 Apr 2025
$9,690
$12,836
05 Apr 2025
16 Apr 2025
$10,590
$13,475
07 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025
$10,590
$13,475
23 Apr 2025
04 May 2025
$9,690
$12,836
26 Apr 2025
07 May 2025
$10,590
$13,475
28 Apr 2025
09 May 2025
$10,590
$13,475
03 May 2025
14 May 2025
$10,590
$13,475
05 May 2025
16 May 2025
$10,590
$13,475
07 May 2025
18 May 2025
$9,690
$12,836

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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