City Lights & Coastal Sights: Milan, Liguria & Venice

This 8-day journey reveals the northern soul of Italy through stunning landscapes, charming towns, and unforgettable experiences. From Milan's fashion and history to Liguria's coastal beauty and the Alps, this tour blends iconic sights with authentic local flavors.



DAY 1 – Milan

Welcome to Milan, Italy’s stylish northern capital. After your arrival, settle into your hotel and get ready to discover the city and the beautiful Alpine landscapes ahead.



DAY 2 – Milan > Bernina Express > Milan (B)

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This 8-day journey reveals the northern soul of Italy through stunning landscapes, charming towns, and unforgettable experiences. From Milan's fashion and history to Liguria's coastal beauty and the Alps, this tour blends iconic sights with authentic local flavors.

DAY 1 – Milan
Welcome to Milan, Italy’s stylish northern capital. After your arrival, settle into your hotel and get ready to discover the city and the beautiful Alpine landscapes ahead.

DAY 2 – Milan > Bernina Express > Milan (B)
Experience the spectacular Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express, one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys. Enjoy free time in elegant St. Moritz before crossing dramatic mountain landscapes, alpine villages, and the Bernina Pass on your way to Tirano.

DAY 3 – Milan (B, Local Food Experience)
Discover Milan beyond its famous landmarks on a guided walk through historic neighborhoods and elegant streets. See the Teatro alla Scala and magnificent Duomo before reaching Castello Sforzesco, then unwind with a traditional Italian aperitivo.

DAY 4 – Milan > Peschiera del Garda > Trento > Kaltern an der Weinstraße (Scenic Drive) > Bolzano (B)
Journey from Lake Garda to the heart of the Italian Alps. Explore charming Peschiera del Garda and historic Trento before following Italy’s oldest wine route through the scenic countryside to Caldaro, renowned for its lake and vineyards. Arrive in Bolzano in the evening.

DAY 5 – Bolzano > Merano > Vipiteno > Bolzano (B)
Discover the Alpine charm of South Tyrol, from the elegant spa town of Merano to the medieval streets of Vipiteno. Return to Bolzano to explore its Gothic cathedral and lively arcaded streets, where Italian and Alpine traditions come together.

DAY 6 – Bolzano > Bressanone > Brunico > Lake Braies or Lake Anterselva > Cortina (B, D)
Travel deeper into the Dolomites, discovering the historic towns of Bressanone and Brunico along the way. Admire the spectacular Alpine scenery around Lake Braies or Lake Anterselva before arriving in Cortina d’Ampezzo, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites.

DAY 7 – Cortina > Scenic drive around the lakes near Cortina > Lake Misurina > Lake Dobbiaco > San Vito di Cadore > Cortina (B, D)
Spend the day surrounded by some of the Dolomites’ most breathtaking scenery. Take a scenic drive through the mountains, admire the views around Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco, and visit the charming San Vito di Cadore before returning to Cortina for a relaxing evening.

DAY 8 – Cortina > Bassano del Grappa > Milan (B)
Explore the timeless charm of Bassano del Grappa, where Venetian heritage meets the foothills of the Prealps. Walk across the iconic Ponte degli Alpini, discover the town’s historic streets, and learn about Italy’s famous grappa tradition with a tasting before returning to Milan.

DAY 9 – Milan (B)
Enjoy your final morning in Milan before heading to the airport. Take one last moment to enjoy the city before your Italian adventure comes to an end

Day 1 | Milan
Day 2 | Milan > Bernina Express > Milan (B)
Day 3 | Milan (B, Local Food Experience)
Day 4 | Milan > Santa Margherita Ligure > Portofino > Sestri Levante > La Spezia (B, Local Food Experience)
Day 5 | La Spezia > Cinque Terre > La Spezia (B)
Day 6 | La Spezia > Maranello > Ferrari Museum > Modena (Acetaia Experience with Local Food) > Venice (B, L)
Day 7 | Venice (B, Local Food Experience)
Day 8 | Venice (B) See less