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11-Day Fully Escorted - Charm of Northern Italy: Lakes, Trains & Rivieras

Your all-inclusive, 11-day trip to Italy offers an ideal balance between structured exploration and personal discovery, giving you ample time to immerse yourself in the country's diverse regions. The journey typically connects the nation's historic heart, rich in ancient monuments and world-famous religious sites, with the cultural epicenter of the Renaissance, allowing you to explore unparalleled masterpieces of art and architecture. Furthermore, you will experience a region characterized by a unique, stunning landscape, whether it be a place famed for its winding canals, dramatic hill towns, or picturesque coastline, ensuring a varied and unforgettable itinerary that satisfies both the history buff and the scenic traveler while providing endless opportunities to savor authentic regional food and wine.

Passengers are asked to limit themselves to one full-size piece of luggage and one personal item (i.e. handbag, small tote bag, camera bag) per person. Vehicle type depends on final group size, Wi-Fi/restrooms on board cannot be guaranteed. Hotels are not located in the city-center due to accessibility for coaches. This tour is very active with minimal free time; passengers with limited mobility may be more comfortable on one of our vacations that requires less daily walking.

Flights:

• Round-trip Economy Class Airfare to Milan (MXP) from:
  • New York (JFK)
  • Boston (BOS)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • Washington, DC (IAD)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
• For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Great Value Vacations at (800) 495-4903.
• Airline & flight times determined at the time of booking

Transportation

• Transfers to/from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) on arrival and departure
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
• Coach transportation as needed throughout the trip
• Local English-speaking tour manager at the group's disposal throughout the trip
• Headsets throughout the trip to hear the tour guides clearly
• 24-hour emergency telephone support via the local office in Italy

Hotels (9 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 3 nights standard accommodations at Hotel Belvedere San Gottardo in Lake Maggiore
• 2 nights standard accommodations at Grand Hotel Spiaggia in Italian Riviera
• 1 night standard accommodations at Zen Hotel Versilia in Versila
• 2 nights standard accommodations at Smart Hotel Holiday Venice in Venice Area
• 1 night standard accommodations at AC Hotel Milan Sesto in Milan

Tours & Tasting

• Full-day excursion to Lake Como with ferry ride, including free time in Bellagio
• Full-day excursion to the Centovalli train (scenic rail trip from Domodossola, Italy to Locarno, Switzerland including panoramic carriage)
• Visit to the Langhe area with Barolo winde tasting (en-route from Lake Maggiore area to Alassio)
• Full-day excursion to the French Riviera including Nice and Monaco with local guide
• Visits to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, via boat ride from Rapallo _(en-route from Alassio to Versilia)
• Visit to Bologna including 2-hour tour with local guide and lunch at a restaurant (en-route from Versilia to Venice area)
  • Lunch includes typical dish of Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, glass of wine and water
• Excursion to Venice by train and return boat ride including 2 hour tour with local guide*
• Visit to Verona including 2-hour tour with local guide (en-route from Mestre to Milan area)

Not Included:

• Venice access fee (€5 per person)
• Local city taxes (apx €2-4 per person, per night and must be paid directly to hotels in destination)
• Porterage at hotels
• Entrance fees/meals other than those mentioned above
• On nights that dinner is included, drinks are at additional cost
• Gratuity (Suggestions below, but note exceptional circumstances may warrant a higher tip)
  • €3 per person for local guides on half-day tours, €5 on full-day tours
  • €5 per person per day for drivers
  • €5 per person per day for Tour Director

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• Flying from any airport not listed here
• Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
• The availability of your desired travel dates
• Traveling with kids; all travelers age 2 and over are required to purchase a voucher
• Booking optional tours and upgrades