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8-Day Turin, Lake Garda, Venice & Rome

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Overview

Spend eight days exploring incredible beauty in this Northern Italy trip which is bursting with historical cities waiting to be discovered by you.

Beginning in Turin, you'll travel to the stunning region of Lake Garda where you'll spend your days boating on the lake and taking leisurely bicycle rides to neighbouring towns on the lake's shores. Travelling by train, you'll make your way to Venice, stopping to visit Verona and one of the largest amphitheatres in Italy en route.

Your days in Venice will see you exploring the most important buildings and areas of the city, the Doge's Palace, the Jewish Ghetto and the remarkable St Mark's Basilica. You'll also take a Gondola ride on the Canal Grande, the beating heart of Venice.

This wonderful trip will come to an end in the city that holds so many treasured monuments from its long history, Rome. Take in the main sights and absorb the historic atmosphere of this beautiful city before heading home.
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Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Turin & Explore

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Arrive in Turin & Explore

From Torino Caselle Airport a driver will take you to the centre of the city that was once the capital of Italy. After checking into your hotel and getting settled, you'll visit the Royal Palace with a private guide. The Royal Palace is a historic palace of the House of Savoy and has been for three centuries. You'll then visit the Medieval Castle at the Valentino that was built to host a section of the 1884 Turin Expo. Finally, you'll enjoy a tasting of the local chocolate, Gianduja.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel TownHouse 704 star

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    Activities

    Royal Palace of Turin

    Explore the Medieval Village

    Taste Guido Gobino's chocolate

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Turin Airport to Best quality Hotel Gran Mogol

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    Destinations

    Turin

Day 2

Travel to Riva del Garda

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Travel to Riva del Garda

This morning you'll say goodbye to Turin and catch a first-class train to Brescia. Upon arrival, your private driver will take you to Riva del Garda. From this lovely town, soak in the atmosphere of Lake Garda. You'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening to spend as you wish. Riva del Garda's old town winds along the mountain and is rich in history; you can wander its streets and soak up the medieval atmosphere.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Centrale3 star

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    Activities

    Riva del GardaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel TownHouse 70 to Porta Nuova

    Train from Stazione Porta Nuova to Brescia Railway Station

    Private Driver from Brescia Railway Station to Hotel Centrale

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Turin

    Riva del Garda

Day 3

Free Time on Lake Garda

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Free Time on Lake Garda

There are a host of Lake Garda excursions to choose from; you can go on a boat tour or rent a bike and ride to the impressive Ciclopista del Garda, a bike path that follows the shoreline between Riva and Limone Sul Garda. If you stay in the town, you can absorb its historic charm as you walk through the heart of Riva and find a spot at an outside cafe to take in the beautiful architecture. Alternatively, Limone Sul Garda is framed by mountainous cliffs which rise up behind its waterfront.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Centrale3 star

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    Activities

    Lake GardaOptional Activity

    Riva del Garda

    Limone Sul GardaOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riva del Garda

    Veneto

    Limone sul Garda

Day 4

Visit Verona & Travel to Venice

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Visit Verona & Travel to Venice

With a private driver, you'll leave the Lake Garda behind and en route to the train station, you'll take a tour of Verona. You'll visit Juliet House, the house where supposedly lived the family of Capulet and Arena di Verona, one of the largest amphitheatres in Italy. You'll then catch a train to Venice and upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel by boat. In the afternoon, you'll head out on a unique walking tour of Venice's secret local food and wine spots.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Ca Zusto Venice4 star

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    Activities

    Juliet HouseOptional Activity

    Arena di Verona

    Walking Food Tour of Venice

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Centrale to Verona

    Train from Verona to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

    Boat from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Hotel Palazzo Vitturi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riva del Garda

    Verona

    Venice

Day 5

Explore Venice, The Jewel of Your Northern Italy Trip

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Explore Venice, The Jewel of Your Northern Italy Trip

Today after breakfast, you'll head out with a guide to visit one of the most important buildings of the city, the Doge's Palace, on a shared tour. You'll also visit the Jewish Ghetto where Jewish merchants who fled from the Spanish Inquisition in 1541 were forced to live. As well as visiting the remarkable St Mark's Basilica, you'll also take a Gondola ride on the Canal Grande, the beating heart of Venice.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Ca Zusto Venice4 star

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    Activities

    Jewish Ghetto

    Saint Mark's BasilicaOptional Activity

    Doge's Palace

    Canal Grande Gondola Ride

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 6

Travel to Rome

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Travel to Rome

This morning, you'll leave Venice behind and catch a water taxi to the train station where you'll catch your first-class train to Rome to visit the city that holds so many monuments from its long history. Upon arrival in Rome, you'll be transferred to your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to relax or explore the city. You can explore the architectural wonders of Ancient Rome and the Baroque era or spend a leisurely afternoon in the cafes of the city listening to music.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Pinciana4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in RomeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Boat from Hotel Ca Zusto Venice to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

    Train from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini

    Private Driver from Roma Termini to Hotel Villa Pinciana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Rome

Day 7

Explore Rome

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Explore Rome

Today, you will walk around Rome with a private guide and visit some of the most famous places in this marvellous city. Beginning at Piazza di Spagna, one of the most visited squares in Rome, you'll make your way to the Trevi Fountain, the iconic Pantheon, the colourful and bustling market square of Campo de 'Fiori; the Jewish district of Trastevere, Circus Maximus and finally, you'll end at the Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Pinciana4 star

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    Activities

    Piazza di Spagna

    Trevi Fountain

    Pantheon

    Campo de' Fiori

    Trastevere

    Circus Maximus

    The Colosseum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 8

Goodbye Italy

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Goodbye Italy

This morning after breakfast, your private driver will take you to the airport where your trip in Italy ends.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Villa Pinciana to Fiumicino

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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