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Bellissima Northern Italy

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  • Length

    11 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Milan (Italy)

  • Ends in

    Venice (Italy)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    SEP 21, 2026 to OCT 21, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Tauck sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

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  • Style

    Fully-Guided

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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Overview

"Romancing the senses" is an apt description for the experiences showcased on Bellissima Northern Italy... for the landscapes you'll see and the lifestyles you'll sample take you on a love affair with Italy. It starts with fashion and art in Milan. It continues during a private Tauck cruise across Lake Como to Bellagio and a boat ride to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. It captures your heart along the cobblestone streets of Verona, home to Romeo & Juliet... your taste buds at an agriturismo in the Franciacorta region and a cooking demo in Bologna (whose nickname is La Grassa, "the Fat One")... and all the senses in Venice, with visits by boat to some of the Venetian Islands and a private music recital, for Tauck guests only... Now that's amore, from pane to formaggio to vino...

Visited During Tour

Bellagio (Italy) | Bologna (Italy) | Milan (Italy) | Modena (Italy) | Stresa (Italy) | Torcello (Venice, Italy) | Venice (Italy) | Verona (Italy)

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Tour Itinerary
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Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code IM2026

Bellissima Northern Italy

Tauck Tour Code IM2026

Map of Bellissima Northern Italy from Tauck
  • Day
    1

    Arrive in Milan

    Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Grand Hotel et de Milan. A transfer is included from Milan's Malpensa Airport or Linate Airport to Grand Hotel et de Milan, close to the La Scala Opera House and the city's celebrated fashion district. Please join us to meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at a welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel et de Milan
  • Day
    2

    Art and architecture of Milan

    Milan's wealth of art and architecture awaits on your first day of sightseeing in this remarkable city. Join a local guide for a guided walking tour including views of the Duomo, the great Cathedral of Milan and a striking example of Gothic architecture; the famous La Scala opera house; and the impressive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The rest of the day is free to explore what interests you most, perhaps visiting the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to take in Leonardo da Vinci's mural The Last Supper, which he painted on the refectory wall at the request of his patron, Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. This afternoon, you'll have a choice between either Ambrosiana Art Gallery or the Duomo Museum, to be explored on your own.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel et de Milan
  • Day
    3

    Lake Como villas and a cruise to Bellagio

    It's said to be Italy's most beautiful lake, and you'll understand why it entrances celebrities, aristocrats and jetsetters when you see Lake Como for yourself today. In Tremezzo, discover Villa Carlotta, known for its lovely setting and splendid 17th-century gardens decorated with sculptures, stairways and fountains. A private boat ride across the lake to Bellagio reveals the grand villas of the rich and famous. After lunch on your own, board another private boat for a cruise to Como en route to your Belle Époque hotel in Stresa on Lake Maggiore.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
  • Day
    4

    Lake Maggiore and Baroque Isola Bella

    Your vacation continues as you travel by boat to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore and the exquisite Villa Borromeo on the tiny, private island. Count Vitaliano Borromeo began the construction of this opulent Baroque palace and its splendid gardens in 1632. A guided tour of the ornate family home showcases priceless works of art, tapestries and furniture in an elegant and sumptuous setting. Have lunch on Isola Pescatori, then return to lovely Stresa, where the afternoon and evening are free to enjoy as you please.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
  • Day
    5

    Bergamo, a wine tasting & on to Verona

    Today's travels take you across lush rural landscapes to ancient Bergamo, where you'll explore its walled medieval center – straight out of a storybook illustration – with a local guide; visit the Piazza Vecchia, the 12th-century Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Cappella Colleoni. After a wine tasting and tasty lunch at an agriturismo in the Franciacorta region, your northern Italy vacation continues to Verona, land of Romeo and Juliet, where your accommodations at the Due Torri Hotel are not far from the famous balcony that recalls Shakespeare's timeless tragedy.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Due Torri Hotel
  • Day
    6

    Verona, the home of Romeo & Juliet

    Verona is probably best known as the home of Shakespeare's tragic lovers, Romeo and Juliet… and of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine and Proteus. But, Verona is so much more. In honor of its many historical buildings, Verona has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is famous for its Roman amphitheatre, the third largest after the Colosseum in Rome and still used for operas and other cultural entertainment, and other buildings that have survived since Roman times... as well as for its outstanding wine and cuisine. A walking tour this morning reveals the many charms of the city; the afternoon is free to continue your explorations on your own. Enjoy dinner with wine at a local ristorante tonight.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Due Torri Hotel
  • Day
    7

    Ferraris, Parmigiano & balsamic in Modena

    Travel to Modena, where you'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to experience first-hand the process of cheesemaking; from the milk delivery to the finished wheels, follow each detail of the production – and end with a tasting! You'll then hear the story of Enzo Ferrari, driver and creator of Scuderia Ferrari in the 1930s, at the Enzo Ferrari Museum. Later, a guided visit reveals the art of balsamic vinegar making – an elaborate process of rendering grapes and decanting must into wooden barrels. Your visit is memorable, as is the sampling of this aromatic staple of gourmet cooking aged from 18 to 25+ years! Journey on to the celebrated university town of Bologna, where food, fashion and culture reign supreme. Dine this evening at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Majestic - gia Baglioni
  • Day
    8

    Bologna & a cooking class with a chef

    Surrounded by hills, the dusky red buildings, marble-floored ancient porticoes and wide piazzas contribute to the distinctly Renaissance feel in the center of Bologna, a bastion of food, fashion and culture. Home of the world's oldest university, the Alma Mater Studiorum, founded in 1088, notable scholars such as Dante, Boccaccio and Petrarca once walked its streets. A walking tour this morning reveals sights that they may well have seen centuries ago – including the university's magnificent Archiginnasio, the Church of San Domenico, Piazza Santo Stefano and the city's iconic Two Towers. After time to explore on your own, learn the secrets of Bologna's cuisine in a cooking demonstration by a chef.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Majestic - gia Baglioni
  • Day
    9

    Arrive in Venice and cruise the Venetian Lagoon to Burano

    Travel to Venice, "The Floating City," by high-speed train; upon arrival, board a private boat and cross the lagoon for lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, set out on a boat excursion with a private lecturer, gliding past lesser-known islands that reveal Venice as a maritime city shaped as much by water as by stone. Your destination is Burano, long associated with the fine art of lacemaking and easily recognized by its vividly painted homes lining quiet canals. Visit a lace atelier to learn how this intricate tradition developed and why it has endured here for centuries. In the late afternoon, return to Venice by boat, then take a water taxi through the city's waterways to your hotel, set in a prime, historic location that feels unmistakably Venetian and places you close to many of the city's most iconic sights. The evening is free to explore as you please.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: The Gritti Palace, Venice
  • Day
    10

    Explore Venice, then a private music recital and farewell evening

    Begin the day with a walking tour that introduces Venice from the outside in, offering a clear sense of the city's layout, history, and enduring relationship with the water. Pass through historic streets and along canals, with a brief stop near the Rialto Bridge and an external introduction to St. Mark's Square, before continuing on your own. Late morning and afternoon are free to explore as you please – perhaps lingering in a neighborhood café, wandering quieter backstreets, or revisiting a favorite view. This evening, gather for a Tauck-exclusive private Venetian music recital, an intimate performance that reflects the city's long musical tradition. The journey concludes with a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel, where refined interiors and its historic character, provide a fitting setting for a final night in Venice.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: The Gritti Palace, Venice
  • Day
    11

    Journey home

    Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Gritti Palace to Venice's Marco Polo International Airport and / or Santa Lucia train station. Please allow 3 hours for airport check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Bellissima Northern Italy tour:

Tauck Values

The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:

  •  TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Picture-postcard settings await at every turn, dip and bend in the Italian Lakes region – tranquility perfected
  •  TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private recital at the Museo della Musica, housed in a church that dates back to the 10th century, located in the heart of Venice
  •  Private Lake Como and Lake Maggiore cruises featuring spectacular scenery & elegant villas
  •  A cooking class in Bologna; learn the secrets from a chef
  •  Tours & tastings in Modena; experience the art behind balsamic vinegar at the source and learn how Parmesan cheese is made
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