North Lakes, Venice & Milan with Bernina Express
Overview
Venice, Lake Garda, Lake Como, and Milan are all included in this eight-day trip across Northern Italy and Switzerland. Discover picturesque boat cruises, quaint towns, and the famous Bernina Express train that travels across the Alps, providing the ideal fusion of European rail experiences, culture, and scenery.
Highlights
- Guided Tour in Venice, Milan & Verona and Bernina Express Ride
Tour Details
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Detailed Itinerary
Venice (Arrival)
Venice (Arrival): Greetings from Venice! Enjoy your complimentary transfer to the hotel after meeting your driver at the airport. For a relaxing stay, check into your hotel. Spend the night in Venice.
Venice
After breakfast, head to Piazza San Marco to take a guided walking tour of Venice's famous sites or unwind with a prosecco or spritz. After exploring the city's canals for a relaxed afternoon, head back to your hotel in the evening. Spend the night in Venice. (B)
Venice – Bergamo
Take a guided tour of Verona's Roman ruins, medieval buildings, and Renaissance palaces after breakfast. After that, proceed to Franciacorta for a casual lunch and a wine tasting at a nearby winery. Go to Bergamo later. Bergamo for the night. (B, L)
Bergamo
Travel to Lake Garda for a picturesque boat ride after breakfast, via the Grottoes of Catullus in Sirmione and the Brenta Dolomites. After lunch, explore Desenzano del Garda's old center and graceful lakeside promenade. Bergamo for dinner and the night. (B, D)
Bergamo – Milan
Take a quick trip to Lake Como and take in the surrounding Alps after breakfast. Take a boat to Bellagio and discover its lush gardens, historic houses, opulent hotels, and quaint alleyways. You can eat lunch whenever you want. Go back to Cadenabbia and start traveling to Milan. Spend the night in Milan. (B)
Milan – Bernina Express – Milan
After breakfast, head to St. Moritz, where you can board the Bernina Express and take in one of the most picturesque train rides in the world as it travels through the Swiss Alps to Tirano via the Bernina Pass. Go back to Milan and spend the night there. (B)
Milan
Spend your leisure afternoon exploring Milan at your own speed after breakfast. Take a three-hour walking tour of the city's center with your local guide in the afternoon. A leisurely aperitivo is served when the trip concludes at the historic stronghold of Castello Sforzesco. Before heading back to your hotel, have some free time. Spend the night in Milan. (B)
Milan (Departure)
Head to the airport for your next journey after breakfast. (B)
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Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels for 7 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Lunches & Dinner on selected days)
- Airport transfer on arrival in Venice and departure from Milan
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle / coach as per itinerary
- Venice guided walking tour with Spritz/Prosecco experience
- Verona guided tour en route to Bergamo
- Franciacorta wine region visit with light lunch
- Lake Garda excursion including:
- Sirmione boat ride
- Visit to Scaliger Castle & Grottoes of Catullus
- Lake Como excursion including boat ride to Bellagio & visit to Cadenabbia
- Bernina Express scenic train journey (St. Moritz – Tirano sector)
- Milan guided walking tour including Castello Sforzesco
- Aperitivo experience in Milan
- English-speaking guide (as per tours)
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Italy / Schengen visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned (if any)
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, porterage, minibar, etc.)
- Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
- City taxes payable directly at hotels (Italy city tax)
- Any increase in transportation costs, fuel surcharge, or taxes
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”
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