La Dolce Vita: September 24 – October 5, 2022 /Milan, Lake Maggiore, Padua, Venice
Venice at sunset
Saturday, September 24: Fly from USA to Milan, Italy
Sunday, September 25: Arrive Milan. Check into your hotel. Meet the group for an early dinner, included in the price. Overnight Milan.
Monday, September 26: Tour the heart of the historic section of Milan including the Duomo and Leonardo’s Last Supper. Overnight Milan.
Tuesday, September 27: Travel by private van to the picture-book town of Stresa and relax on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Overnight Stresa.
Wednesday, September 28: Visit the legendary Borromeo Islands of Isola Bella and Isola Madre. Overnight Stresa.
Thursday, September 29: Enjoy a world-famous midday meal on Isola Pescatore. Meal included. Overnight Stressa.
Dining at Isola Pescatore
Friday, September 30: Travel to Padua (Padova) by train. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and visit the majestic Basilica of San Antonio. Overnight Padua.
Saturday, October 1: Visit Giotto’s masterpieces in the Scrovegni Chapel. Take a scroll through through the lovely town and enjoy a refreshment at the famous Caffé Pedrocchi. Overnight Padua.
Palladian Palace on the Brenta Canal
Sunday, October 2: Cruise on the Il Burchiello boat down the Brenta Canal with stops along the way at several Palladian palaces. Lunch is included. Your arrival in Venice will include a breath-taking sunset entrance into the Grand Canal. Overnight Venice.
Monday, October 3: Today you will explore the less-traveled and more local parts of Venice including the Zattere, and the Church of the Frari. Overnight Venice.
Tuesday, October 4: Your last day in Venice will include a magnificent midday meal on the island of Torcello. Overnight Venice.
A two-day extension in Venice will include tours of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and the breathtaking views from the top of its Palladian tower, churches of Madonna dell’Orto, Santa Maria Formosa, and more. Price of the extension is $995 per person. Single supplement.
Maximum number of participants in this tour is 10. Reservations will be made according to the date the deposit is received.
Price of the tour: $4550 in double occupancy. $350 single supplement.
What the price includes:
10 nights in excellent, well located hotels, 10 generous breakfasts, 4 amazing meals, wine tastings, private guiding, entrance fees, and tips.
What is not included:
transfer to airport, airfare, some lunches and dinners, private use of taxis, optional tours.
Deposit
A $400 non-refundable deposit holds your place. Mail deposit and Registration Document which can be found on the first page of this website at the top under “Registration” to Inside Italy Tours, 216 River Place, Jackson, MS 39211.
Optional travel insurance plans can be found on the home page. Scroll down to the insurance icon.