Venetian Splendors Tour
(Itinerary is subject to change with or without notice. Sequence of daytrips may vary. Final itinerary will be given at the start of the trip.)
Friday Day 1 | Benvenuto! : Welcome!
Welcome to Italia! You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the stunning
Lake Garda! Tonight you will rest in a beautiful fairy-tale like villa overlooking the lake! Enjoy a Welcome dinner in a restaurant that is perched up on the steep mountainside with a view that will have your knees buckle!!
Meals included: Dinner.
Saturday Day 2 | Splendore sul Lago : Splendor on the Lake
Visit the historical center of Limone sul Garda with free time to explore this fascinating village. Then on to Sirmione, an ancient fortified town on the Southern part of the lake. Group lunch at a local trattoria. free time to explore the local market, charming alleyways, shops, and take a walk to the famous ruins of the colossal Roman villa, surrounded by the lake’s blue-green waters, dating back to the 1st century BC. Then back on the boat to Salo’, known for its beauty and unusual history.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Sunday Day 3 | Lusso Veneziano : Venetian Luxury
Another relaxing day exploring the delightful lake villages. We board the boat service to Malcesine. As we approach the village, you can admire the Castello Scaligero, with 14th-Century fortifications. Behind Malcesine rises the 6,000ft high Montebaldo. If you’re brave enough, you can reach the summit of Montebaldo by the funivia, a gondola that rotates 360 degrees as you ascend this steep mountain! Enjoy some free time to discover this small scenic town full of arts, crafts, cafés, and history on your own. Then we continue to Riva del Garda, surrounded by imposing mountains, with free time to explore. Dinner in nearby family owned restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.
Monday Day 4 | Aria Alpina e Viste Spettacolari : Alpine Air and Spectacular Views
Today’s first destination is Bolzano (Bozen) a charming city known for being split between two cultures: Italian and German. We’re driving through mountains, so if you have motion sickness, today is the day to take out those pills! Enjoy free time in historical Bolzano. In medieval times merchants traded their products under the archways, the so-called “Lauben”, in today’s historical part of town, which nowadays are home to many shops and boutiques. The buildings in the old town centre are characterized by 13th century Gothic architecture. We continue our spectacular tour in the Alps (Dolomites) by van. We’ll make stops along the way in the villages to use the restroom, get something to drink, walk, etc. Be amazed by these spectacular sites – we are truly on top of the world! Group dinner in a.. Castle! Yes, enjoy a unique dinner experience in a family-owned Medieval castle of the Trentino region.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Tuesday Day 5 | L'Arte del Vivere Bene : The Art of Fine Living
Today we visit a local cheese farm that makes also fresh yogurt, jams, olive oil, and gelato. Private tour of the facility, followed by a delicious lunch with home made dishes! Relaxing afternoon on your own, group dinner in local restaurant. Final overnight stay at villa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday Day 6 | Tracce di un Glorioso Passato : Traces of a Glorious Past
Check-out from Villa – drive to S. Ambrogio in Valpolicella where we stop for lunch in a family Trattoria. Arrive at the Castle with a private tour of this amazing historical estate dating back to the Middle Ages. After a little time to relax and get settled in, we leave for nearby Montagnana, a medieval village whose walls are among the very best preserved in Europe. Enjoy an elegant dinner in the Castle’s own fine dining Restaurant prepared by its private chef.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thursday Day 7 | Eleganza nel Castello : Elegance in the Castle
Leave Castle and drive to Valpolicella area, known for its world-renown wine production. Private tour, lunch, and wine tasting at a historical vineyard that produces Recioto, Amarone and Ripasso della Valpolicella. Our next destination is a true delight to the eye: the romantic city of Romeo & Juliette: Verona, which has a splendidly preserved Roman Arena. We meet up with a local guide, who will walk us through the main sites of the city, telling us about the Scaligeri (della Scala) family and the impact it had on Verona and surrounding territories throughout the centuries. Enjoy some free TIME after the tour for gelato and a nice stroll in Verona, also a great place to shop! Save some Euros - bring your passport number to fill-out the Tax Free Form, in case you need it. Dinner at a family owned farm.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday Day 8 | Gioia Ritrovata : Newly Found Joy
Drive to Mantova, a Medieval town which flourished under the Gonzaga dynasty for almost four centuries. This is also the birthplace of ancient Roman poet Virgil, born here in 70BC - enjoy free time to explore, take photos, and lunch on your own. Dinner at a family owned farm for a fun cooking class featuring local dishes.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Saturday Day 9 | Venezia, la Serenissima : Venice, the Most Serene
After breakfast, we'll be on our way to sumptuous Venezia, also known as La
Serenissima, where we'll be escorted to our hotel for check-in and luggage drop-off. Enjoy
a group lunch in a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon we'll meet up our private guide who will take us on a walking tour of historic
Venice, telling us about traditions, culture, and amusing facts of Venetian life through
the ages.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Sunday Day 10 | Tra Storia e Mistero : Between History & Mystery
This morning we are taking a trip to the Islands of Burano & Murano by private water-taxi, with a visit to a traditional glass factory and a 'merletto' lace shop. Lunch and dinner are on your own and then enjoy a free afternoon in Venice. This will be the last night of the tour. Arrivederci!
Meals included: Breakfast
Monday Day 11 | Arrivederci!
Nada's Italy hopes that you can stay longer in Italy and explore other beautiful cities of this very diverse country!
Meals included: Breakfast
You'll never find a VALUE like this anywhere else!!
For $4,680 $3,290 per person all of this is included:
5-Night stay in a Villa on Lake Garda with view of the lake + 3-Night stay in a Luxury Castle + 2-Night stay in 3-Star historic hotel in central Venice (built within an ancient monastery) for a trip totaling 11 Days/10 nights.
Maximum of 12 travelers per tour!
All Breakfasts are included, plus a total of 5 Lunches and 7 included Dinners in fine local restaurants. (Included meals are
shown at bottom of the description for each day).
Beverages included: bottled water and 2 glasses of wine per person (choice of red or white) with lunches and dinners
Privately escorted day-trips with professional private driver and full-time Nada's Italy tour leader throughout trip (in most cases, it's Nada!).
Excursions include: Villages on Lake Garda (Salo', Sirmione, Riva del Garda, Limone, Malcesine), Bolzano & Alps, Verona (walking tour with local guide), Mantova, Montagnana, Venice (walking tour with local guide), Islands of Murano & Burano (including visits to a glass-factory & lace-shop).
Activities include: Guided visit of a traditional Amarone della Valpolicella Winery, with tasting and lunch. Hands-on Cooking Class featuring local Venetian Dishes.
Venice & The Veneto guide book + Italian Travel Phrase book + Nada's Italy Luggage Tags & Travel Alarm Clock.
Maps for each town visited during tour.
Pick-up from the Venice International Airport Marco Polo and transfer to Castle in the Veneto countryside.
Private transportation for day trips throughout the stay at the villa in comfortable air-conditioned van with professional driver (does not include: transfer back to airport, airfare, or any other personal travel expenses).
Local VAT taxes and government fees, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and permits, parking fees.
Learn basic Italian before your trip! Receive an Audio CD set with 10 lessons by Pimsleur.
Customer loyalty Reward: receive a $300 credit towards any future trips you take with Nada's Italy!
No bag limit! (Most tours have a 1-bag limit per person).
TOUR PRICE: $4,680 $3,290 per person (includes taxes & fees) based on double occupancy. A single room supplement for this trip is $800.
TO REGISTER: please download the Trip Registration Form by clicking on the link on the previous page. Form must be completed and returned with a 50% deposit to be officially registered for this trip. Personal check, money order, or credit cards accepted. For more information, please contact us: info@nadasitaly.com. Price listed is subject to change with or without notice until Registration Form has been received.
What's Not Included in Tour Package
Trip price does not include airfare and anything that is not specified to be included. Price does not include any personal-related expenses, or travel-related expenses outside of the scheduled itineraries. The food & wine that is included is what is presented during meals, all other items ordered by traveler including wine and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are not included in tour price. Trip price does not include optional tips to restaurants nor to tour personnel such as drivers, maids, etc. These gratuities are given at sole discretion of each individual traveler and are not required for participation in tour.
Private Tours of Italy & Group Discounts
Would you like to customize your own tour? Special tours for families, couples, honey-mooners, country clubs, gay & lesbian, as well as "themed tours" such as cooking tours, art & photo tours, wine tours, bike tours, opera tours, shopping tours, etc. available on request. Let me take you on the trip of a lifetime!!
Contact me for more info: nada@nadasitaly.com
small group tours of italy, tuscany, florence, amalfi coast, venice, alps, lake garda, luxury tours, small group, tours of italy, travel to italy, Gay tours of Italy, gay & lesbian, tours of italy for small groups, tours of italy for gay, lesbian tours, all inclusive, italy, tuscany, florence, rome, off the beaten path, italy travel, travel to italy, tours of italy, italy tours, tours amalfi coast, small group tours italy, tour italy, tuscany tours italy, positano, capri, guided tours of italy, italy guided tours, italy small group tours, italy tours, italy travel, customized tours, customized tours of italy, italy private tours, private tours of italy, tours rome italy, walking tours, walking tours italy, wine tours italy, wine tours of italy, private wine tours of italy, best tours of italy, biking tours, biking tours of italy, authentic italy, authentic tours of italy, luxury tours, artist tours, artist workshop, artist workshop italy, painting tour, painting in tuscany, painting in italy, italy painting, painting tour italy, cooking school in italy, italy cooking, italy cuisine, cooking in italy, tuscany cooking school, cooking in tuscany, tuscny, tuscan cuisine, learn italian, italian language classes, italian language course, charlotte, charlotte nc, north carolina, charlotte italian school, italy in charlotte, italian in charlotte, italian club, itlay, italian culture, italian language, italian language course, italian language in charlotte, italian classes, italian language classes in charlotte nc, school of italian language, italian courses, italian courses in charlotte, cooking classes, italian cooking course, italian association, verona, cinque terre, tour cinque terre, tours of cinque terre, tours of the amalfi coast, amalfi coast small group tours, italian culture, authentic italian, regions of italy, regional italy, italian-american, italian american culture, italian american club, italian-american club, the best tour of italy, the best tours of italy, the best small group tours of italy, tour italy, italy you, italy tour, italy your, itlay, tour itlay, small group tours italy, nada's italy, nadia's italy, nada italy, nada's itlay, nada itlay, nada vergili, nada virgili, nada, nada charlotte, italy small gropu tours, italy small group tours, itlay small group tours, itlay tours, small tours italy, small group italy, small groups italy, small tours itlay, small tours of italy, cooking schools in italy, itay, initaly, italy's culture, nada virgil, nada virgil italy, nadas italy, nadasitaly, nadasitaly.com, nada italy,com, nada italy.com, italy.com, nadas italy.com, relaxing tour of italy, no rush tour of italy, italy with a guide, italian guide, italy guides, italy guided tour
