ITALY
NORTHERN LAKEs
8 days / 7 nights
ITALY from Milan to Milan
TO THE ALPS & BACK BY BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN
8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
Milan / Bernina Express / Como / Bellagio / Bergamo / Sirmione / Riva Del Garda / Verona / Wine tasting Franciacorta / Milan
DEPARTURE DATES MONDAY
HIGH SEASON 2026
MAY 04* 25
JUNE 08 22
JULY 13 27
AUGUST 10 24
SEPTEMBER 07 14*
OCTOBER 12 19
DAY 1
Venice
Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer
to the hotel. Check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay.
DAY 2
Venice (B, Local Food Experience)
After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco and visit
Venice’s iconic landmarks: the Palazzo dei Dogi and the famous
Bridge of Sighs. After the walking tour, relax with a spritz or
prosecco, the perfect way to conclude your visit. Enjoy a taste of
Venetian "cicchetti", a local tapas variation. Spend the afternoon
exploring Venice’s canals at your leisure. In the evening, return to
the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 3
Venice > Verona > Franciacorta (Light Lunch & Wine Tasting) > Bergamo (B, L)
After breakfast, visit Verona, a city rich in history and culture.
Explore Roman ruins, medieval structures, and Renaissance
palaces on a guided tour. Don't miss Juliet’s house and balcony,
famous from Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet." Then, travel
to Franciacorta, known for its ideal winemaking soil, for a light
lunch with local food and wine. After this, head to Bergamo for
the overnight stay.
DAY 4
Bergamo > Sirmione > Desenzano del Garda > Bergamo (B, D)
After breakfast, set off for Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. Enjoy
a panoramic tour along the west coast, passing the Brenta Dolomites
and Moraine Hills, surrounded by lush vegetation. In Sirmione,
take a boat tour to admire its picturesque shores, the Castle,
and the Grottoes of Catullus. After free time for lunch, head to
Desenzano del Garda with its elegant lakeside promenade and
historical center that reflects traces of Venetian influence. Dinner
and overnight stay in Bergamo.
DAY 5
Bergamo > Como > Bellagio > Milan (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a brief visit to Como, renowned for its
breathtaking views of lake Como and the surrounding Alps. From
Como, you will embark on a boat to Bellagio, an elegant village
nestled at the junction of the lake’s two southern branches,
famous for its charming streets, luxury hotels, historic villas, and
lush gardens. In the afternoon, take the ferry to Cadenabbia,
where you will meet your driver and begin your journey to Milan.
Overnight stay in Milan.
DAY 6
Milan > Bernina Express > Milan (B)
After breakfast, meet your driver and travel to St. Moritz for
some free time. Then, board the Bernina Express and enjoy one
of the world’s most scenic train rides through the Swiss Alps.
Marvel at alpine villages, tunnels, and breathtaking mountain
views as you cross the Bernina Pass toward Tirano. Upon arrival,
your driver will be waiting to take you back to Milan.
DAY 7
Milan (B, Local Food Experience)
After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore Milan at your
own pace. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a three hour
walking tour through the heart of the city. Begin at Porta
Venezia, a historic gate with medieval and Roman origins, and
continue to Corso Venezia. Walk through the Giardini Indro Montanelli,
pass by the Galleria d’Arte Moderna and continue along
Viale Manzoni. From the outside, see the iconic Teatro alla Scala
and admire the majestic façade of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo).
The tour ends at Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress, followed
by a relaxing aperitivo. Free time before returning to your
hotel. Overnight stay in Milan.
DAY 8
Milan (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!
HOTELS
VENICE Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area) Hotel Delfino 4* (Mestre area)
MILAN Hotel Concorde 4* Hotel Ramada Plaza 4*
BERGAMO Hotel Cappello D’Oro 4*
INCLUSIVE FEATURES
Transfer In in Venice from the airport to the hotel.
Guided tour in Venice, Milan and Verona.
Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice.
Light Lunch & Wine Tasting in Franciacorta region.
Lake Como & lake Garda.
Scenic boat transfers.
Unique Bernina Express ride.
Happy Hour in Milan.
Transfer Out from the hotel in Milan to the airport
IMPORTANT NEWS
All prices are per person.
City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel.
Drinks not included in meals unless included in the experience
International air
COST PER PERSON - LAND ONLY
Travel agent rate based on double occupancy $2800.00
Companion rate based on double occupancy $2900.00
EXTENSIONS are available
NOTE: You will be traveling with regular passengers at travel agent rates