PIEDMONT, LAKE GARDA REGION AND VENICE

Authentic flavors and centuries of traditions, heritage, and culture

PIEDMONT, LAKE GARDA REGION AND VENICE
Code: BIT-7000

An enchanting trip from Turin to Venice, discovering the treasures of Piedmont, Lake Garda, the romantic city of Verona and the Valpolicella, home of the renowned Amarone wine.

Enjoy this 9 days tour where you will discover renowned cities and authentic jewels.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit ICONIC ITALIAN DESTINATIONS and immerse yourself in authentic experiences, including:

  • Turin, Italy’s first capital
  • The imposing Sacra of Saint Michael
  • Lake Garda Region
  • Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet
  • Valpolicella Valley, the land of Amarone wine
  • Sirmione, “the Pearl of Lake Garda”, and the enchanting Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio village
  • Venice, “the Floating City”
  • Venice 3-hour walking tour

DAY 1 - Pick-up at Milan Malpensa Airport and drop-off in Turin (Private transfer) 

BENVENUTO, WELCOME TO ITALY’s FIRST CAPITAL! After your arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport, you will be transferred to your preferred hotel in Turin (transfer time: approx: 40 min.). Time for check-in and relax. Afternoon at leisure. Take a breath and enjoy your first day in Italy—you deserve a break before the busy week ahead! Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 2 - Turin 3 hours' walking tour with private guide 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert guide who will take you to discover the beauties of Turin. Turin was Italy’s first capital after the unification and one of the most influential cities during the Risorgimento period. It is also the place where FIAT (today FCA) started its business and where several gastronomic events are held each year. Turin is a fantastic mix of art, culture, industry, and gastronomy. In fact, UNESCO declared part of the historical city center a Word Heritage Site in 1997. During the leisurely 3-HOURS' WALKING TOUR, you will discover part of this heritage: the majestic castle Piazza Castello, the Royale Palace (external visit), Piazza San Carlo and the ancient cafeterias. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in the afternoon. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 3 - The imposing Sacra of St. Michael 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to the imposing SACRA OF SAINT MICHAEL (transfer time: approx. 45 min.). Symbol monument of the Piedmont region, the Sacra of Saint Michael is undoubtedly one of the most striking architectural highlights of the province of Turin. Just like the Superga Basilica, another highlight of the region, the Sacra of San Michele is shrouded in legend, mystery and macabre details. Together with our expert guide, you will discover this authentic Northern Italy jewel! After the visit, around midday you will be transferred back to Turin. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in the afternoon. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN TURIN AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 4 - Transfer to lake Garda Region (train) 

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will catch the high-speed train that brings to LAKE REGION (transfer time: approx. 2h and 30 min.). Once arrived to Lake Garda Region, you will be transferred to the hotel by private transfer. CHECK IN at the hotel and enjoy some time for relaxation. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN LAKE GARDA REGION AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 5 - Verona and Valpolicella Valley 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to VERONA (transfer time: approx. 40 min). Once arrived to Verona, you will meet our expert guide, and together you will explore the beauties of the City of Lovers, without forgetting Shakespeare. The tragic story of Romeo and Juliet is a legend, nobody can tell if the two unlucky lovers of Verona ever lived. Nevertheless, like in every legend, there are many elements of the story that have references to real places and historical facts of Verona. For example it is history the bloody struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines, the pope party and the emperor party, the two factions fighting, not over religion but over secular power. In the middle age, families belonging to one faction or the other, although living in the same town, feuded ferociously. The Montecchi family (Montague in the English version) really existed in Verona, and lived in that sort of middle age fortress which is now considered Romeo's house. The high walls of the building are characterized by the peculiar "swallow tail" battlement symbol of the emperor party. Dante, who belonged to Ghibelline faction, fleeing from Florence, a Guelph town, found hospitality in Verona at the time in which the events are thought to have happened, under the rule Bartolomeo della Scala lord of Verona. In the Purgatorio, Dante wrote few mysterious verses about the two families Montecchi and Capuleti (Montagues and Capulets). Shakespeare wasn't the first to write about the sad story, he based his tragedy on some Italian versions (especially those by Luigi da Porto and Matteo Bandello) quite popular in Italy and Europe at that time and that were probably based on some kind of oral tradition. In all these versions can be found references to historical facts and characters, places and buildings so that through the centuries, tradition has identified some city buildings with the places where the story took place: Juliet's house (with Capulets family crest), Romeo's house, the 13th century gate through which Romeo left Verona in exile,

Juliet's tomb, in the only existing monastery outside city walls at that time. Lunch will be on your own. In the early afternoon, you will be transferred to VALPOLICELLA VALLEY, one of the most prestigious wine-making regions in Italy. Here you will visit a local WINERY and TASTE the AMARONE WINE, one of the best red wines of the all country! After tour, you will be transferred back to the accommodation. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN LAKE GARDA REGION AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 6 - SIRMIONE AND BORGHETTO DI VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to SIRMIONE, also called as the “Pearl of Lake Garda”. Situated on the south bank of Lake Garda, in correspondence with a long and narrow peninsula that divides the gulfs of Desenzano and Peschiera, Sirmione was made even more famous thanks to writers such as Catullo, Stendhal, Lawrence and Goethe that honoured its artistic and environmental beauty! Our expert guide will lead you through the beauties of Sirmione, an enchanting town located on the shores of Lake Garda! Lunch will be on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to BORGHETTO DI VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO, the village reflected in the water. Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio is a place where the beauties of nature blend completely with the important Medieval cultural heritage. This small village is a small brushstroke of an ancient world, where the history of ancient medieval knights is intertwined with the tireless arms of the millers. After the visit, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN LAKE GARDA REGION AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 7 - TRANSFER TO VENICE (TRAIN)

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the train station and catch the high-speed train to VENICE (transfer time: approx. 1h and 45 min.). After the arrival to Venice train station, you will be transferred to your hotel by private transportation. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in Venice. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN VENICE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 8 - Venice 3 hours' walking tour with private guide 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met at the lobby of your hotel by our expert guide and together you will stroll through the main areas of the “FLOATING CITY”, including the PONTE DI RIALTO BRIDGE, the fascinating side streets of the city, and the iconic ST. MARK SQUARE. Take in the sights of this distinguished marble city situated over 400 bridges and 150 canals. Enjoy lunch on your own, whether you want to hustle and bustle of a busy plaza or a quiet side-street serving up authentic Italian fare. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco or try a local favorite Venissa, a white wine made on the Venetian islands. Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring the floating city. Dinner will be your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN VENICE AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 9 - Transfer to Venice Airport 

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Venice Airport according to your flight schedule. Arrivederci and hope to see you again!

PRICE:

  • on request.

 

SERVICES INCLUDED:

  • Pick-up at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and drop off to the hotel in Turin by private transfer (Day 1);
  • 3 nights in Turin at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 1-4);
  • Turin 3-hour walking tour with private guide (Day 2);
  • The imposing Sacra of Saint Michael: private transfer, Sacra of Saint Michael 2-hour tour with private guide (Day 3);
  • High-speed train from Turin to Lake Garda Region, pick-up at Lake Garda Region train station and transfer to the accommodation (Day 4);
  • 3 nights in Lake Garda Region at boutique B&B accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 4-7);
  • Verona and Valpolicella Valley: private transfer, Verona 2,5-hour walking tour with private guide, Valpolicella winery tour and tasting (Day 5);
  • Sirmione and Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio: private transfer, Sirmione 2,5- hour walking tour with private guide, free visit of Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio (Day 6);
  • Pick-up at the accommodation and transfer to Lake Garda train station, high-speed train from Lake Garda Region to Venice, pick-up at Venice train station and drop off to the hotel (Day 7);
  • 2 nights in Venice at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 7-9);
  • Venice 3-hour walking tour with with private guide (Day 8);
  • Transfer to Venice Airport (VCE) by private transfer (Day 9).

 

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flight ticket;
  • Visa;
  • City tourist taxes;
  • Sacra of Saint Michael entrance ticket: € 8,00 per person (payment in cash on site);
  • Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
  • Basic medical insurance: on request;
  • Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Period: from April to October. Other months on request;
  • Prices have been calculated with a minimum of 2-6 pax;
  • Prices have been calculate with an occupancy of two pax each room;
  • Private transfers during the trip: during the trip, the private transfers will be arranged by car/minivan. The car/minivan can contain max. 1x20/23kg luggage per person and 1x10kg hand luggage per person;
  • We create our quotes based on the best possible options for accommodations and experiences currently available, taking into account your budget and timeframe of travel. Italy is a popular destination for travelers and the availability may change while you are making your final decision. If any of the accommodations and services listed above are no longer available, we will do out best to place them with others of the same quality; however, the itinerary presented above includes the best options currently available. We recommend reviewing the program and returning your acceptance, changes, or rejection as soon as possible;
  • The order of the day trips could be changed according to the supplier’s availability;
  • If some suppliers/travel experiences are not available they will replaced by others
  • of the same quality;
  • The travel agency is not responsible for extra costs due to delays/strikes;
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility and difficulties in walking;
  • We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control;
  • Booking: advance booking is recommended;
  • Cancellation Policies: please see our Terms and Conditions.

 

PAYMENT:

  • 30% deposit at the time of booking (non-refundable).
  • Balance 30 days prior to the departure date;
  • In case of refund, the refund costs will be charged to the customer.

 

CONDITIONS & TERMS:

  • In case of cancellation after the booking, the organizer will keep the amount equal to 25% of the price referred to Article. 6, paid pursuant to art. 5 and can hold an additional sum equal to 5% of the price paid, as penalty for the reimbursement of the cost of individual practice management, cost of insurance coverage required at the time of conclusion of the contract or other services already given, except, in each case, the claim of the major damage pursuant to Art. 1382, paragraph 1, of Civil Code;
  • in case of withdrawal from 30 days to day of departure an amount equal to 100% of the price paid will be retained to the tourist.
  • It is, however, expressly excluded - pursuant to art. 32, paragraph 2, Code of tourism - the right of withdrawal of the customer as provided for in Art. 64 and ss. Legislative Decree no. 206/2005.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flight ticket;
  • Visa;
  • City tourist taxes;
  • Sacra of Saint Michael entrance ticket: € 8,00 per person (payment in cash on site);
  • Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
  • Basic medical insurance: on request;
  • Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.