Highlights of Italy North (2024|25) - 12 days

Delivering the perfect blend of Italy’s finest mainland attractions, Highlights of Italy (North) features the vibrancy of its iconic cities, the tranquillity of the Lake District, the beauty of the Riviera and the splendour of Tuscany’s winding roads, hilltop towns and vineyards. The tour offers a delicious blend of popular sites, secret treasures and unforgettable experiences. From cruising Lake Como, absorbing the breath-taking views of Cinque Terre or wine tasting in Montalcino, every day will be an absolute highlight.

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Highlights and Inclusions

Experience Italy’s northern ‘must see’ cities, the Lake District, Cinque Terre and Tuscan villages.
11 nights in exquisite 4 and 5-star hotels.
11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D).
Guided sightseeing of Venice, Lake Como, Milan, Cinque Terre, Lucca, Siena and Florence.
Lunch in Cinque Terre at a stunning seaside restaurant.
Visit a cheese farm for a tour and tasting near Pienza.
Lunch and wine tasting at a renowned winery in Montalcino.
Entrance to Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica rooftop, Villa Carlotta, Milan Cathedral, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena Cathedral and its Piccolomini Library and Accademia Gallery.
Visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites including Venice, Verona, Cinque Terre, the Piazza dei Miracoli Pisa, Siena, Pienza and Florence.
Deluxe VIP transport including boat excursions in Lake Como and Cinque Terre.
Arrival transfer on the first day.
Note: hotel city taxes, if applicable, are not included.

Upcoming Departures

Commences	Concludes	Price (twin share per person)	Price (single supplement)
Venice	Florence
7 May 2024	18 May 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD
11 June 2024	22 June 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD	ON REQUEST
2 July 2024	13 July 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD	Selling fast!
30 July 2024	10 August 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD
10 September 2024	21 September 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD
24 September 2024	5 October 2024	$10,990 AUD	$5,600 AUD

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Commences: 7 May 2024 Conclude: 18 May 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability:

Commences: 11 June 2024 Conclude: 22 June 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability: ON REQUEST

Commences: 2 July 2024 Conclude: 13 July 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability: Selling fast!

Commences: 30 July 2024 Conclude: 10 August 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability:

Commences: 10 September 2024 Conclude: 21 September 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability:

Commences: 24 September 2024 Conclude: 5 October 2024 Prices (twin share): $10,990 AUD Prices (single): $5,600 AUD Availability:

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Day: 1 Venice

Welcome to magnificent Venice! Upon arrival, transfer to your spectacular hotel before spending the rest of the day absorbing the breath-taking views of this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Listed city.

Overnight: Italy, Venice - Sina Centurion Palace Rating
5

or similar

Day: 2 Venice

B, L

Enjoying a morning walking tour of the main Venetian sites including Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge, followed by a welcome lunch.
The afternoon and evening is free to explore at leisure. Perhaps stroll the maze of alleyways and iconic canals, experience a gondola ride or visit Murano’s renowned glass factories.

Overnight: Italy, Venice - Sina Centurion Palace Rating
5

or similar

Day: 3 Venice – Verona – Lake Como

Depart Venice for the historic fortified town of Verona, recognised with a UNESCO World Heritage Listing for its preserved architecture over 2000 years and Romeo and Juliet’s balcony. Enjoy time for independent exploration before continuing to Lake Como, renowned for its picturesque natural beauty and spectacular mountain scenery. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy your stunning luxury lake-side hotel.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) - The Grand Hotel Victoria Rating
5

or similar

Day: 4 Lake Como

Enjoy a morning guided exploration of Lake Como commencing with its most famous residence, Villa Carlotta. The 17th century villa features luxurious interiors and an exquisite 17-acre garden decorated with sculptures, stairs, fountains and over 500 species of plants. Continue to Bellagio, often described as the most beautiful village in Italy for its spectacular mid-lake location, promenade planted with oleanders and lime trees, hotels decorated with shades of peach and cream and the towns cobbled alleyways. The rest of the day is at your leisure to perhaps visit the village of Varenna or Bellagio’s Villa Melzi D’Eril.

Overnight: Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) - The Grand Hotel Victoria Rating
5

or similar

Day: 5 Lake Como – Milan – Santa Margherita

Depart Lake Como for bustling Milan for a short orientation guided tour that includes Piazza del Duomo, Milan’s Cathedral, the stunning Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery and the streets of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga in Milan’s upscale fashion district. Afterwards, enjoy time for an independent lunch before continuing to the idyllic Italian Riviera town of Santa Margherita for a 3-night stay in an amazing luxury seaside hotel.

Overnight: Italy, Santa Margherita Ligure – Grand Hotel Miramare Rating
5

or similar

Day: 6 Santa Margherita – Cinque Terre – Santa Margherita

B, L

Experience the picturesque Cinque Terre by boat, train and on foot with our local guide. These stunning villages with their colourful houses, narrow streets and miniature squares, cling to the rugged Riviera coastline and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day includes an organised lunch in Vernazza with a wonderful seaside view.

Overnight: Italy, Santa Margherita Ligure – Grand Hotel Miramare Rating
5

or similar

Day: 7 Santa Margherita

Today you have the entire day to enjoy at your leisure. Return to Cinque Terre to walk between the towns; venture along the Riviera to Portofino, renowned for its picturesque harbour and boutique shops; hike in Portofino National Park; or simply relax in beautiful Santa Margherita.

Overnight: Italy, Santa Margherita Ligure – Grand Hotel Miramare Rating
5

or similar

Day: 8 Santa Margherita – Pisa – Lucca – Tuscan retreat

Depart for a quick visit of Pisa’s Piazza del Duomo and Leaning Tower before continuing to the enchanting town of Lucca, famous for its historic centre and medieval towers. Enjoy a guided orientation sightseeing tour before continuing to your magnificent Tuscan retreat.

Overnight: Italy, Tuscany – Castel Monastero Resort & Spa Rating
5

or similar

Day: 9 Tuscan retreat – Pienza – Montalcino – Tuscan retreat

B, L

Today enjoy an excursion to Pienza and Montalcino travelling through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, recognised with a UNESCO World Heritage Listing for its cultural landscape. Commence with a cheese tasting and tour of a local cheese farm. Continue to Pienza, one of Tuscany’s most picturesque villages with time to stroll its charming streets. Finish with a visit to Montalcino, famed for its vineyards that produce Italy’s most prestigious Brunello di Montalcino wine. Here, indulge in a lunch and tasting at a renowned winery before returning to your amazing hotel to relax and enjoy this magnificent countryside retreat.

Overnight: Italy, Tuscany – Castel Monastero Resort & Spa Rating
5

or similar

Day: 10 Tuscan retreat – Siena – Florence

Depart for Siena for a guided tour of the old town, famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a famous horse race held twice a year. Visit the main sites including Siena Cathedral and the amazing frescoes in the Piccolomini Library, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia. Afterward, continue to Florence to freshen up and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Italy, Florence - L'Orologio Hotel Rating
4

or similar

Day: 11 Florence

B, D

Delight in a guided walking tour of Florence, a paradise for art lovers and a tribute to the Renaissance. Visit the main sites including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Piazza Signoria, the Baptistery, Giotto’s bell tower, the Basilica of San Lorenzo and Accademia Gallery. Afterwards, you have the afternoon to take advantage of Florence’s famous shopping including its leather goods, artwork and antiques, before regrouping for a special closing tour dinner.

Overnight: Italy, Florence - L'Orologio Hotel Rating
4

or similar

Day: 12 Florence

If you are not extending your stay with us in Florence, Umbria or Rome, or joining us for a back-to-back tour experience in the Amalfi Coast or Puglia, your tour ends on hotel check-out.

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