The Beautiful North

Welcome to Rome! At your arrival you cannot do else then to start your stay in Italy with an espresso how only the Italian can make it. Today you’ll enjoy some free time and go for a nice walk back in time through the historical center. In the evening you can enjoy a nice stroll through the magic of the Italian capital and enjoy a traditional Roman dish in one of the many restaurants that Rome offers.

On your second day in Rome you, will get to know the most beautiful monuments and ruins by discovering the Colosseum. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater that housed around 65,000 spectators, presented gladiator battles and battles with wild animals, also by flooding the arena battles with ships were taken place.

During your afternoon aperitivo, you can think about our suggestions of an afternoon program such as a city walk and visit the Pantheon, one of the most well maintained and completely intact Roman building, it was constructed in 27 BC on the order of Marcus Agrippa, or see the beautiful Piazza Navona, one of the most remarkable squares in Rome, the elongated shape owes its purpose as a Roman athletic stadium. The square includes several fountains such as the “La Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi” by Bernini and the obelisk which dates to the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian (81-96AD).

This morning you will travel to Florence while enjoying the Roman and Tuscan countryside. After checking in at the hotel, you will take a guided tour at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed in the 15th century, it is the third largest churches in the world after Saint Peters in Rome and Saint Paul in London. The cathedral was dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, The Virgin Flower of Florence in 1412.

After a wonderful morning at the Duomo of Florence, we suggest a nice stroll towards the famous Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) and a nice Tuscan dinner. Most of all, before the stroll, a well-earned aperitivo such a beautiful glass of Tuscan red or white wine can be savored.

On your second day in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence, you will take a tour guide at the Accademia Gallery, where you can indulge yourself in a large collection of sculptures and paintings are collected, such as the most famous sculpture of Michelangelo, the statue of David.
After a wonderful learning experience at the Accademia Gallery in this enchanting Renaissance city,

we suggest for to go the Piazza della Signoria for an aperitivo while looking at the famous Palazzo Vecchio or the famous fountain of Neptune, the mythical God of the Sea.

On your third day in Florence, you will take a tour to the Pitti Palace, a wealthy banking family that could no longer pay for the Palace and taken over by the Medici, the most important and powerful family of Florence. Today the palace is divided into four museums.

The Galleria Palatina, is located in the palace with masterpieces of the Medici’s collection and also located behind the palace, the Boboli Gardens can be described as the most beautiful gardens in Florence.

After a fascinating day in the history of one of Florence’s most important Renaissance families and exploring the most elegant and charming gardens of Florence, we suggest for a nice aperitivo at the Piazza della Repubblica, One of the most famous squares in Florence. The square has the triumphal arch in honor of the Italian King Vittorio Emanuele II, a beautiful antiques carousel, the Column of Abundance, and the Navel of Florence which marks the precise center of Florence.

This morning you will arrive at the romantic city of Venice. On your arrival, you will be greeted by a water taxi taking you to your hotel in Venetian style. After refreshing yourself at the hotel, an organized tour guide to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Basilica of Saint Mary of Health), the second most renowned church in Venice, it sits on the opposite side of the Grand Canal to Saint Marks Basilica. Built in 1631 and completed in 1687 with a Baroque design, the Basilica takes the center stage on the Grand Canal, with four statues of the apostles and a dome that towers the skyline.

After a morning travel from one heavenly Italian city to another and discovering one of the most renowned churches in Venice, we suggest taking a romantic and delightful gondola ride through the winding canals of Venice.

On your second day at the charming city of Venice, a guided tour has been organized to take you to Piazza San Marco to visit two important and stunning iconic land marks, first the Palazzo Ducale (Doges Palace), one of the most renowned buildings in Venice that sits in Saint Marks Square and looks on the Grand Canal, the palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic.

Secondly, the Basilica di San Marco, created in 1092 and located in Piazza San Marco. The Basilica is one of the best surviving examples of the Italian Byzantine culture.

After a wonderful venetian day, we suggest taking a nice stroll through the city towards the famous Rialto Bridge, one of the most important and iconic bridges in Venice, it connects the Saint Marks and Saint Paul districts of Venice. Originally a wooden bridge, it stood for hundreds of years until its collapse in 1524. After the incident, an ornate stone bridge was built, and it still stands to this day.

On your third day in the mystical city of Venice, you will take a boat guided tour to the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. With this tour, you’ll depart from a pier conveniently located near St. Mark’s square to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. You’ll tour a glass factory and watch a glass blowing artist in action in Murano and enjoy free time strolling the colorful canals and browsing the artisan shops of Burano. The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice, here the Venice Republic was born. During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Northern lagoon.

After returning to your hotel and ready to enjoy your last night at this magnificent city, we suggest to stop for a nice Spritz, and reminisce all the beautiful places that you have seen and enjoyed in Venice.

This morning you will travel from the romantic city of Venice to the Italian fashion capital of Milan. Once arrived at the hotel, a tour guide is organized for to visit The Duomo of Milan which tells a story of faith and art spanning over six centuries. Construction work on the Duomo of Milan began in 1386 when the style of Gothic cathedrals had reached its peak.

Afterwords you will visit the Castle Sforzesco, a medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification, and other interesting points of the city such as the Scala Museum, and the Castle Sforzesco.

With a morning travel to arrive in Milan and visiting the Duomo, we suggest to stroll through the streets of Milan and enjoy a great Milanese aperitivo, a Negroni, or a spritz while seeing the fashionable Italians passing by.

On the second day you will enjoy a wonderful landmark, the famous Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. The church is one of the most beautiful Italian churches and typical of the late Gothic architecture of Milan. The Gothic church was built by the Dominicans 1463-1482 and in the years 1495-1498 Leonardo da Vinci painted the famous mural “The Last Supper” in the refectory of the monks.

This morning you will be travelling to the mesmerizing Lake Como to gaze at its beautiful colorful towns, its gleaming lake waters, and enchanting beauty.
Once arrived at the hotel, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful lake views while waiting for your luxury cruise and dinner along the lake side.

An enchanting one-hour cruise with a motorboat – an open Venetian taxi – along the lakeside of Como to a charming lakefront restaurant with spectacular views where you will be served a delicious dinner.

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Once arrive at the hotel, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful lake views while waiting for your gastronomical tour in Como.

Stroll through the historical center while admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Duomo of Como, pass by the Broletto, the medieval town hall of Como, and the Church of San Fedele built around 1120 AD in the city center.

On your second day in Como, you will take a private daycruise in an open-top Venetian taxi. Relax while cruising on the Western branch of the lake, admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello for a guided visit, a real gem not to be missed.

After visiting the villa and its gardens, cruise onwards to Bellagio called the “Pearl of the Lake.” Here you shall stop for lunch at a restaurant of your choice.

After lunch, visit the town of Bellagio and the gardens of Villa Melzi, adorned with classical statues and rare, exotic plants. After some time in Bellagio and perhaps some shopping, your private water taxi will pick you up at 17.00 to bring you back to the departure location.

After a long tour of this majestic lake, we suggest for you to enjoy a nice evening dinner at the hotels renowned restaurant and admire the magical night views of the stunning lake.

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You can choose a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.

You will then take a 1-hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian water taxi, touring the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno, to admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Island Comacina.

Then we will slowly cruise along the opposite coast to reach the botanical gardens of Villa Melzi and finally Bellagio.

In the evening you could enjoy a nice evening dinner at the hotel’s renowned restaurant and admire the magical night views of the stunning lake.

On your last day, you will be free to savor all your memories created by this memorable tour of Italy.

On your last day we suggest visiting the Lighthouse Voltiano in Brunate. Brunate is a small town on the hills of Como where you will admire the dominating views of the lake, the Prealps and it offers a majestic view of Lake Como and the distant Alps.