6-Day Italian Lakes, Milan with Bernina Express Train Experience
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6 days
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Visit four of the must-see lakes in the Italian Lake district as well as the city of Verona, on a 6-day tour from Milan!
With a mix of free time and tours, explore Milan, enjoy the Bernina Express Train Experience! Then the tranquil hideaway of Lake Como, the little gem town Bellagio.
Discover elegant lakeside towns around Lake Garda – Italy’s largest lake –, the beautiful Sirmione with his great Castel. See Juliet’s House and more on a Verona tour, to then continue towards Franciacorta, the wine route. Boat rides on the lakes are included as well as 4-star hotel accommodation in the lively town of Milan and Bergamo.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bookings for 1, 2, or 3 guests include a single, double, or triple room accordingly; for separate rooms, book individually.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
The services with private boat (Lake Como, Lake Garda) are always achieved when the weather conditions permit them. In case this condition cannot be respected we will propose a similar activity on the land
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
What To Expect
Milan
Accommodations
Overnight in Milan at Antares Hotel Concorde BW Signature Collection 4* (or similar)
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
We have chosen a refined bakery for you to be able to relax and taste a typical aperitivo (happy hour).
Milan
Milan, the world capital of fashion and design. Get out of the city for a few days by heading from Milan to the verdant Lake District. Find some serenity in the lush nature as you explore the lakes of Lombardy, which are encircled by mountains and forests, and their shores are dotted with bucolic villages. During the 4-day and 3-night guided tour, visit the lakes Iseo, Garda, Como, and Orta and learn about the area's history from your knowledgeable guide. Take some free time to explore the lakeside towns of Simione, Stresa, San Giulio, and Orta. In vivacious Verona, take a walking tour of the city: linger in Piazza delle Erbe and stroll down pedestrianized Via Mazzini. Marvel at the imposing Castelvecchio and the tall medieval Torre dei Lamberti. Boat rides on the lakes and 4-star accommodation in Como, Verona, and Bergamo are included. Please note: Rates do not include city taxes, which will be paid at the reception desk when you check in or check out.
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia (literally Venice Gate), one of the historical gates to the city. It has medieval and maybe even Roman origins, and it gives the name to the city district all around it. An urban legend has it that the other name it is known as - “Porta Renza” - stems from Renzo Tramaglino, co-protagonist of he novel The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni, who enters Milan exactly from this access.
Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
Public Garden.
Modern art museum.
Teatro Alla Scala
La Scala opera house, ), inaugurated on 3 August 1778. The theater underwent major renovations from early 2002 to late 2004.
Duomo Di Milano
Milan Cathedral.
Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza
Milan/Bernina Express/Milan
Accommodations
Overnight in Milan at Antares Hotel Concorde BW Signature Collection 4* (or similar)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tirano
After breakfast at the hotel, meet our driver and reach Tirano
Just like sitting in a theater, you will admire unique views from your seat on board the Bernina Train, a piece of history (it is 100 years old) and a World Heritage train. • Delight in the mesmerizing sights of the Alps, as you relax in your designated panoramic seat on the legendary Bernina Train!
St. Moritz
Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina pass to St. Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore it.
Milan
Meet your driver to return to Milan (meeting point in St. Moritz). Overnight stay in Milan.
Milan/Como/Bellagio/Bergamo
Accommodations
Overnight in Bergamo at Cappello D’Oro 4* (or similar)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner in Bergamo's Hotel
Como
Prepare for a short visit to Como, a tourist destination for its vicinity to Lake Como and the Alps. Amazing views over the lake and the alpine valleys are guaranteed!
Bellagio
This little gem town lies at the intersection of the lake’s two southern arms, with the Alps dominating the horizon to the north, and is home to some of the most charming landscapes in Italy.
Bergamo
Bergamo, a truly historic and artistic jewel characterized by its urban structure: the città bassa (or lower town) is modern and dynamic, while the famous città alta (or upper town) houses the city’s medieval heart. Check in at your Bergamo hotel, dinner y overnight.
Bergamo/Sirmione/Riva Del Garda/Bergamo
Accommodations
Overnight in Bergamo at Cappello D’Oro 4* (or similar)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Garda
Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is the next destination. After breakfast at your hotel, you suggest to take a panoramic tour of the lake’s west coast, taking in the splendid natural landscape, like the Brenta Dolomites (the Brenta Group has been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the gentle slopes of the Moraine Hills of Lower Garda
Sirmione
Next, you will move to Sirmione, where Lake Garda and its surroundings are at their finest. See the sun reverberating on lake’s blue waters, the tree-lined shores, Sirmione Castle as well as the ruins of Catullus’s villa or Grottoes of Catullus (the 1st century BC poet owned a villa here) during a boat tour. Once you’re through, you will have some free time to have lunch
Riva Del Garda
Located on the north side of the lake, you will see its quaint Venetian-style historical center.
Bergamo
Dinner and Overnight stay in Bergamo.
Bergamo/Verona/Franciacorta(light lunch and wine tasting)/Milan
Accommodations
Overnight in Milan at Antares Hotel Concorde BW Signature Collection 4* (or similar)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Verona
After breakfast, reach “fair Verona”, a museum en plain air. A local professional will be waiting for you and take you on a guided tour. The fascinating mix of historical periods and cultures (both classical and Germanic) is a blend of Nordic as well as Mediterranean influences that is both ancient and modern. A walk through its narrow streets will allow you to get in touch with Verona’s varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid Roman origins, its medieval structures, its magnificent renaissance palaces, as well as the impressive fortifications protecting it. Two of William Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona: “Romeo and Juliet” is by far the most famous one. We suggest taking a look at the so-called Juliet’s home (and its balcony, said to have been the legendary balcony of the famous “Oh Romeo, Rome” tragedy’s scene). It is a medieval building located in via Cappello. Capello is the name of a family who resided in the edifice in the 14th century.
Strada del Vino Franciacorta (Franciacorta wine route)
After the Verona tour, you will drive toward the territory of Franciacorta, whose soil consisting of gravel and sand over limestone is ideal for the cultivation of grapes and for winemaking. This is why we chose this place for your next stop. This is where you will enjoy a light lunch and taste some local food as well as the renowned local wine. After this experience, you will head for Milan, where you will have the last overnight in Milan.
Milan
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Milan
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!
Options
Tour in Spanish
Tour in Spanish Pickup included
Tour in English
Tour in English Pickup included
Tour in Portuguese
Tour in Portuguese Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Seat in the open scenic carriage on the Bernina Express Train
Boat Trip
5-night accommodation and aperitivo on the 1st Day Itinerary in Milan
Gratuities
Food and drinks
City Tax
Pickup points
Malpensa Airport
Ferno Italy
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous journey
Christelle166,Dec 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lakes are beautiful... Swimming possible and boat rides top! Lake tour in lakes top! Verona beautiful!
A wonderful tour with an amazing...
Donna H,Jul 26, 2018
- Review from Viator
4.00A wonderful tour with an amazing guide. If you only have a few days to travel in the lake region, this tour will hit all of the highlights. It was also a very good blend of guided tour with enough free time to shop and explore on our own. The only reason I did not provide a 5 star rating was the hotels. Although they were clean and convenient, they were quite basic.
This tour far exceeded my...
Caitlin Z,Nov 26, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour far exceeded my expectations. Our tour guide was Andrea and the bus driver was Alfredo. Having them as our leaders made this an incredible experience. They worked very well together and it was highly organized.
I travelled on my own for 3 weeks and I anchored my vacation to this tour. Im so glad I did it was the best 4 days of my trip... probably any trip that Ive ever gone on. We had a big group and the tour was bi-lingual in English and Spanish. The group size worked out well because we had a comfortable bus and most people on the tour were very friendly. Also, Andrea was very attentive to everyone and made sure that they were enjoying their experience, feeling well, had recommendations for where to eat dinner, etc.
The itinerary for this tour is incredible. It is picturesque and more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The tour was well organized and we had plenty of time at each stop. We reached the hotel each night between 6-7pm and had time to explore the town on our own or have an early night to relax. I would definitely take a walk and/or get dinner in Como. Andrea had recommendations in each town, especially in Como so we could all make the most of our time. The days were full but very relaxing and peaceful.
The tour was a great value and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.The tour was fine, but Andrea the...
John K,Nov 10, 2017
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour was fine, but Andrea the guide was not. He would vacillate between seeking to ingratiate himself with the majority while throwing the one or two others under the proverbial bus, making them out to be the bad guys. All you had to be was potentially viewed as a problem for the rest of the group and then he would publicly chastise you and in doing so he would think that he was winning favour from the other guests. It was totally Machiavellian. At the start of the tour I asked him to inform our fellow travellers about my wife's sensitivity to fragrances which can result in migraines, but instead of making an announcement to all the passengers he simply handed the mike over to me, leaving us to fend for ourselves, and said something like everyone on this bus is free to say whatever they want. Our group split up in one town, he then changed the meeting time to make it earlier. When we returned and didn't know the new time, since we never heard of the change, he then scolded my wife in front of the whole group. I brought it up to him a few minutes later, pointing to my watch and showing that we weren't late at all, but he still insisted we were and then when we were back on the bus and sitting in our seats with the other passengers he adopted this irrational mode of saying over and over again It's ok... even when you are wrong. A great tour to go on if you get a different guide.
We travelled in a luxury coach with...
David U,Oct 20, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We travelled in a luxury coach with just so much space and comfort. In total we had 6 lake cruises, which were more than we expected. The tour was very full-on, long days with some much to see and enjoy.We have taken hundreds of photos and will be pleased to produce a photo-book to show our friends. Andreas was our informative guide who knew all the details necessary and was well organised with connections for the boats. He was fluent in English, Spanish and a third language which were all necessary for our group. The accommodation was also excellent. We would certainly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in visiting the lakes area.
If you are lucky enough to have...
Erika F,Jun 5, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are lucky enough to have Andrea as your tour guide and Allessio as your driver, you are in for a absolute treat. We loved every moment of this beautiful lakes tour with the adorable and energetic Andrea even guiding us to the most picturesque spot for photos in Bellagio! Everyone on our tour fell in love with Andrea - he was fun, generous buying pastries for everyone in Bergamo, passionate about Italian history, and extremely thoughtful and caring for anyone in the group who was less physically able than others. A true ambassador for all that is good about Italy and a definite highlight of our 3 week stay. Erika, Perth Australia
Not up to Viator quality. We have...
Marianne S,Jun 8, 2016
- Review from Viator
1.00Not up to Viator quality. We have used Viator for many trips, including three in may. This was the first that was bad. trip was supposed to be in English, not multi national. Most of time guide was speaking Spanish with guests from Argentina.Hotels that were listed as 4 star were not even rated 2 in our opinion.Two of them were in very poor locations, and the guide said it was not safe to go out for dinner on our own. Everynight they collected city tax -why not just include in price? Very tacky.
Wonderful tour. One of the hi...
Vincent C,May 14, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour. One of the hi lights of my trip to Rome. A small group of 6 so it was very personalised. The places we visited were very scenic and our over ist stops and hotels were great. Our guide Allessandra was friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Really enjoyed this tour!
This tour was better than expected...
epyatt,Nov 15, 2015
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was better than expected. Andreas was a terrific guide enthusiastic, helpful and knowledgeable. Hotels were adequate. The tour is somewhat overpriced, but the dates worked best for us so we accepted the rate.
This is a very well planned and...
Jean C. S,Oct 25, 2015
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very well planned and orchestrated tour through the Italian Lakes. Our tour guide, Andre, was knowledgable, energetic and well organized. The bus tours were amazing for great views of picturesque, storybook villages in the foot of the mountains, views of the Dolomites, and of the lakes. This is a feast for artist and camera bugs like my husband as well as anyone who enjoys beautiful landscapes. The tour each day also includes stops in beautiful villages with plenty of time for a leisurely lunch, shopping and strolling through the villages. Additionally, it includes a boat ride on three of the lakes to finish off a perfect tour of the lakes region. Don't miss this tour !
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