Venice - Verona - Como - Milano Connection

Tour Highliths

Venice - Venice is a dream shimmering on the waters, a city of painted palaces and serene churches. This unique urban masterpiece has canals instead of streets, boats instead of buses, and ornate bridges instead of subways. The immense wealth of the city was celebrated in art and architecture throughout the city. Over the last centuries, Venice (Venezia) switched its livelihood to a new trade: tourism.

Verona -Verona is a vibrant trading center and one of the most prosperous in northern Italy. Its ancient center boasts many magnificent Roman ruins, second only to those of Rome itself. As a setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Verona is still a magnet for lovers.

Como - Como appears to be a world away from bustling modern Milan. It is an ancient, but lively town of about 85,000 that is the gateway to Lake Como for many. Lake Como is a jewel-like oasis of tranquility, a magical combination nearby lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks in the distance.

Milan - Milano is the country's economic engine room, home to Italy's stock market and business centres. This stylish city is also the world's design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion centre.

Trip Activities

Cultural and historic sites, city exploration, museums, castles, cathedrals, ruins. Italy Europe Tours arranges on request according to the groups's needs and specifications Sport or Music Performances, religious meetings and masses. Explore the rich and diverse history and culture of Venice, Verona, Como and Milan.

What to see

Venice San Marco's Square, San Marco's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the bridge of Sighs, St. Mary of the Friars, San Rocco, Palazzo Grasi, San Marc's Bell Tower, Academy Gallery, San Giorgio Maggiore, Ca' D'oro, Teatro La Fenice, Ca' Rezzonico, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Jewish Ghetto and Museum, Correr Civic Museum, Santa Maria della Salute, Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the oldest glass factory in Venice.

Verona Roman Arena, Teatro Romano, House of Romeo and Juliet, Piazza delle Erbe, Museo di Castelvecchio, Giardini Giusti, Torre dei Lamberti, Piazza Bra, Arco della Costa, Piazza dei Signori, Duomo di Verona, Chiesa di San Francesco al Corso, Biblioteca Capitolare, San Zeno Maggiore Church, Palazzo San' Anastasia, Arche Scaligeri, Santa Maria in Organo and Scaligero Bridge.

Como Villa Balbianello, Piazza Cavour, Volta Temple, Duomo di Como, Silk Museum, Villa Carlotta, La Punta Spartivento, Villa Melzi, Villa Serbelloni, Baradello Castle, History Museum, Isola Comacina, Sala Comacina, ,Cernobbio, Gravedona, Bellagio and Villa d'Este.
Milan Duomo, Piazza del Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre, Colonne di San Lorenzo, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Ambrosiana Library, Navigli District, Via della Spiga, Via Monte Napoleone, Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Casa di Alessandro Manzoni, The Last Supper, Basilica di San Ambrosio and the shopper's paradise: Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle.

Day by Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Home/Arrival in Venice Private coach transfer to Venice. Private boat transfer to your hotel. Check-in and time at leasure to explore the city.

Day 2 - Venice With our local guide the group will discover not only the major attractions, such as San Marco's Square, San Marco's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace, but we'll also get off the beaten path, or even off the path all together and into the water on a romantic gondola ride (link). A private glass bowing demonstration will be followed after the tour on Venice island.

Day 3 - Padua/Verona Private coach transfer to Verona with a stop in the elegant city of Padua. Admire the Byzantine intricacies of St. Anthony's Basilica, and marvel at the Giotto frescoes in the great Scrovegni Chapel. Arrival at the city of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers: Verona. Here we have time to window-shop along the Via Mazzini with its tempting boutiques or perhaps to visit the 2,000 year old Roman arena.

Day 4 - Como Today depart Verona to reach through the region of Lombardy the beautiful city of Como surrounded by its legendary "VIP" Lake, Lake Como.

Day 5 - Como Today you will take a private panoramic boat cruise on the lake. The entire lake is surrounded by mountains. The only island on the Lake is Isola Comacina facing the village of Sala Comacina, on the Como branch. Along the shores, in particular from Cernobbio to Gravedona and Bellagio, you will see wonderful villas and gardens with plenty of flowers as well as exotic and rare plants. For instance, Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, which is today a luxurious hotel, has a magnificent garden.

Day 6 - Milan This morning private coach transfer to Milan. Here we have time to window-shop along the Via del Corso with its tempting boutiques or free time to explore the city.

Day 7 - Milan Walk the streets of Milan with your English speaking guide and discover many of the monuments and museums Milan has to see: the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre and the shopper's paradise - Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle. This is a great way for new arrivals into Milan to get orientated with the city and begin exploring it's rich history and heritage.

Day 8 - Departure/Bye Bye Italy Private coach Transfer to the Airport.

We include in this tour:

ACCOMMODATION - 7 NTS

• 2 nights accommodations in Venice central located hotel
• 1 night accommodations in Verona central located hotel
• 2 nights accommodations in Como central located hotel
• 2 nights accommodations in Milan central located hotel All hotels are
• 3 star or Superior Tourist Class Hotels
• Students will be in triple or double rooms and adults will be in double rooms
• Single rooms reservation available with surcharge.

MOTORCOACH, TRAIN & PROFESSIONAL GUIDES

• Luxury air-conditioned motor coach transportation during tour.
• Professional tour guides for sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
• Services of an Italy Europe Tours representative/Tour Guide.

ADMISSIONS/VISITS/PANORAMIC TOURS

Venice:  Guided tour to include the Doge's Palace (AD), St. Mark's Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square.

Verona: Guided tour to include the Roman Arena, House of Romeo and Juliet, Piazza Bra, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza delle Erbe.

Como: Guided tour to include Torno and Blevio, Villa Pliniana, Cernobbio, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este, Villa Pizzo, Moltrasio, Villa Fontanelle, Villa Rosa, Villa Passalacqua, Villa Hocevar, Castle of Urio, church of St. Martin at Careno, Brienno, Argegno, the Comacina Isle, bell tower of Santa Maria Maddalena, Villa Cassinella, Villa Balbianello, Villa Serbelloni, Villa Melzi, Gravedona and the Church of Santa Maria del Tiglio.

Milan:  Guided tour to include Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre and the shopper's paradise - Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle.

AD= Admissions

BREAKFAST/DINNERS

Breakfast (8) at hotel each morning Meals based on 3 courses, drinks not included.

We do not include in this tour:

Venice: Link Excursions & Extra Services

Verona: Link Excursions & Extra Services

Como: Link Excursions & Extra Services

Milan: Link Excursions & Extra Services

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