8-Day Discovery of the Northern Lakes and Venice

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Today let the charming Lake Como enchant you! Visit the charming cities of Como and Bellagio and take a cruise on the Lake. Follow your guide and enjoy a walking tour of Como city centre, then admire the splendid lakeside villas and gardens on a boat cruise across the lake. You will reach the famous village of Bellagio, by boat the 'Pearl of the Lake'. You will then take the bus to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Ghisallo, the patron saint of cyclists.

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Today, you will depart to discover one of the best-kept secrets among the hidden gems of Italy: the Franciacorta region and Lake Iseo! Take a local train to Brescia, and once there a private transfer will take you to the idyllic hotel in the countryside nearby the charming Lake Iseo that will delight you with its calm and enchanting atmosphere. This lovely region is famous for its high-quality sparkling wines, also called the 'Italian Champagne'. You’ll have this unique opportunity to discover the Franciacorta wines, partaking in an exclusive and private wine tasting with local products.

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After breakfast, you will take a private transfer to Brescia to take a train to Verona, the romantic city that will remind you of the story of Romeo and Juliet. You will make your way to your hotel, refresh and then you will join your local guide and discover the historic centre with its wonders. Get lost in the streets and alleys and then suddenly find yourself in the squares, where you will admire the outside of the most important and significant monuments. Relive the places of Romeo and Juliet, thanks to the stories of your guide and a visit to the courtyard of the house of the tragic heroine, where you can take pictures of the famous balcony.

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Today follow your private guide and depart to discover Lake Garda and its pearl: Sirmione, famous for being located in a very peculiar position: on the tip of the long peninsula that enters the lake. There are no cars here, it is a pedestrian area, so you can walk, eat ice cream, do some shopping and, why not, take a dip in the lake to cool off. The guide will accompany you to discover the most suggestive corners. If you want, there will also be the possibility of taking a boat ride around the peninsula, to see the beautiful villas on the coast of the lake.

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After Breakfast, you will board a high-speed train to Venice and make your way to your hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, you will join a tour along the Grand Canal. Your local and friendly guide will entertain you with stories of the palaces and their owners. Many of the facades of these stunning buildings are only visible from the water and were built to be most appealing from that viewpoint. On this tour, you will explore the quaint waterways, with their many picture-perfect bridges along the quieter side of Venice.

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Today, you'll discover the lagoon of Venice and its most beautiful islands joining this tour of the Venetian lagoon and its most famous island. In Murano, you'll see a demonstration on the modelling of glass by the glassblowing masters who will give life to vases, glasses and many other beautiful objects from the local tradition. You will then head to Burano, famous for the colourful houses of the fishermen, who, according to legend, would have painted their houses with bright colours to be able to recognise them in the typical local fog.