• Explore the wonderful lakes located in Northern Italy by means of the characteristic regional trains. A 9-day tour to discover authentic places in Italy, from Lake Maggiore to Lake Como, from Lake Garda to Venice.
• Guided tour - max 20 people – Hotel, train, and excursion package – 8 nights

• Explore the wonderful lakes located in Northern Italy by means of the characteristic regional trains. A 9-day tour to discover authentic places in Italy, from Lake Maggiore to Lake Como, from Lake Garda to Venice.
• Guided tour - max 20 people – Hotel, train, and excursion package – 8 nights

DAY 1: STRESA

• Upon arrival, head to your hotel in Stresa. Take the time you need to settle in and relax in the peaceful setting of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy some free time and then, in the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and meet your Tour Leader and the group. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: STRESA

• After breakfast, take a ferry to explore the beauty of the lake and its islands, the Borromean Islands. You will stop at Isola Bella and Isola Madre, famous for their baroque palaces and enchanting gardens. Let yourself be won over by these small islands with their idyllic atmosphere.

DAY 3: FROM STRESA TO COMO VIA LOCARNO

• Today you depart with your group to discover the Centovalli railway. Its name ("one hundred valleys") suggests that you will travel on one of the most spectacular railways in Europe. This ancient route will take you through endless valleys and unforgettable landscapes as you travel from Domodossola to Locarno, where you will stop to visit this beautiful Swiss town on the lake. Then you will continue to Como by train, where your luggage will be waiting for you.

DAY 4: COMO

• Follow your guide and enjoy a walking tour of Como’s center, then admire the splendid villas and lake gardens during a boat cruise across the lake. Reach the famous village of Bellagio by boat, the so-called "Pearl of the Lake," and enjoy your time in this idyllic and relaxing place. Return to the hotel for the night.

DAY 5: FROM COMO TO VERONA VIA MILAN

• After breakfast, take a regional train that will bring you to the lively city of Milan, the fashion capital of Italian style. Follow your guide through the city center and admire the most famous sights such as the Duomo, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, as well as Sforza Castle and the Fashion Quadrilateral. You will also have the chance to ride a historic tram, an authentic "Milanese" experience! In the afternoon take a train to Verona, reach your hotel where your luggage will be waiting for you.

DAY 6: VERONA & LAKE GARDA

• Welcome to Verona! This morning explore the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet with the help of your tour guide. Admire its must-see attractions such as the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, and the houses of Juliet and Romeo. In the afternoon depart for an excursion to discover Lake Garda and its pearl: Sirmione, a charming medieval village on the turquoise waters of the lake.

DAY 7: FROM VERONA TO VENICE

• This morning board your high-speed train to Venice! Arrive at your hotel on the colorful island of Murano, where your luggage will already be waiting for you. In the afternoon, follow your tour guide who will introduce you to the ancient and precious art of glassblowing in a traditional "furnace". Return to the hotel.

DAY 8: VENICE

• Today explore the Floating City! Taking advantage of the Vaporetto Pass, move freely through the historic center of Venice. Your guide will lead you through narrow streets, canals, and small bridges to discover the main attractions, observing the city’s majestic power over the centuries. You will see the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square with its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, which leads to the prisons. Free time to stroll on your own and buy local glass souvenirs.

DAY 9: DEPARTURE

• After breakfast, our journey to discover the beauties of Italy comes to an end, hoping that you will always keep this unique experience in your heart. Feel free to book a few extra nights in Venice or a private taxi to the airport, port, or railway station. Thank you and goodbye!

• 2 nights in Stresa in a standard room with city view
• 2 nights in Como in a classic room with city view
• 2 nights in Verona in a standard room
• 2 nights in Venice in a superior room
• First-class train transfer
• 48H Vaporetto Pass in Venice
• WORRY-FREE LUGGAGE SERVICE: Thanks to our luggage transport service at train stations and/or our "luggage bus" (which delivers luggage from one hotel to another), we make train travel stress-free.
• Professional English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour
• 8 breakfasts
• 1 dinner
• GROUP ACTIVITIES:
  - STRESA: daily tour of Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori
  - CENTOVALLI TRAIN from Domodossola to Locarno
  - LOCARNO: walking tour
  - COMO: full-day discovery of Lake Como and Bellagio
  - VERONA: walking tour // Half-day excursion to Sirmione and Lake Garda.
  - VENICE: walking tour of the island of Murano with a visit to the glassmaking process // Venice highlights tour: Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square, ancient tavern, local food street.

• Tourist taxes (to be paid locally)
• Lunches and all drinks during meals (where not specified)
• Individual transfers to/from the airport
• Baggage handling and personal expenses
• Tip for the guide (optional)
• Optional excursions
• Entrance tickets to monuments and archaeological sites (where not specified)
• Anything not expressly indicated in "the rate includes"

• To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
• Tickets are non-refundable

• Stresa: Hotel Bristol (*)
• Como: Hotel Terminus (*)
• Verona: Hotel Indigo (*)
• Venice: NH Collection Murano Villa (*)

(*) The listed hotels are our main partners in each city. Any itinerary changes will be communicated well in advance.

• Tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers
• The hotels indicated in the programs may be replaced by others of the same category
• It is recommended to book optional excursions at the time of booking
• Some trips may be a combination of several Norma Vacanze tours. It should be expected that some members of the group may join or leave the tour between stops
• We try to carry out the tour as scheduled, but urgent changes or adverse weather conditions with alternative programs may occur
• The tour programs may be subject to changes from what is published, for technical or logistical reasons, without substantial changes to the program itself
• Norma Vacanze has the right to modify the itinerary of the excursion if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes.

• Cancellation received 45 working days or more before departure: a 10% penalty will be applied
• Cancellations made from 44 to 30 working days before departure: 40% of payments will be retained.
• Cancellations made from 29 to 15 working days before departure: 70% of payments will be retained.
• Cancellations made from 14 days up to departure: 100% of payments will be retained.

Changes

• free up to 45 days before departure
• from 44 working days up to departure, if you wish to change your travel booking in any way, we will do our best to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. You will be required to pay an administrative fee of €100.00, plus any additional costs incurred in making this change (including those charged by third-party suppliers who provide the components of your booking). Some bookings may not be changeable after confirmation and a change request may result in a cancellation fee of up to 100% of that part of the booking.