Charming Lakes & Riviera Discovery

Itinerary

• Day 1: Self-drive Route: Venice - Verona - Sirmione - Milan (310 km)

  Pick up your rental car in Venice and start your picturesque road trip to Verona, famous as the setting of the love story Romeo and Juliet. Explore its historic center with a visit to the 'Juliet Balcony' either on a guided walk or totally on your own.

  Continue to Sirmione, the pearl of Garda Lake, where a reserved boat cruise will take you to savor the scenery and sights of the lake and the town. After some free time here, proceed to Milan for the night.

  • Milan

• Day 2: Self-drive Route: Milan - Tremezzina - Milan (220 km)

  Free morning to explore the city either on a guided tour or at your own pace. Don't miss the Duomo - the largest church in Italy, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - the most aged active shopping gallery in Italy, and the Sforzesco Castle - now a museum with rich collections.

  Depart for Tremezzina on the shore of Como Lake in the early afternoon and enter Villa Carlotta, where nature and masterpieces have stood together in perfect harmony for over three hundred years. From here, you can overlook the colorful village of Bellagio across the lake. Return to Milan in the late afternoon.

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• Day 3: Self-drive Route: Milan - Stresa - Turin (232 km)

  Following breakfast, continue your journey toward Stresa, where you will hop on a public boat to visit the Borromean Islands within Lake Maggiore. You can disembark on Isola Bella for its glorious Borromeo Palace and enchanting Italian Baroque garden or Isola Madre for its huge English-style garden. At the end of the boat cruise, get back to Stresa and move on to Turin for the night.

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• Day 4: Self-drive Route: Turin - Barolo - Alba - Asti - Turin (172 km)

  Discover the UNESCO-listed growing area of the famous Langhe vinery today, amid the rolling hills and immaculate vineyards. Make a stop in Barolo, visiting the Wimu Wine Museum to learn about the history of wine-making in Italy and how it influences the process of human civilization as well as artistic expression. Before returning to Turin, it's recommended to stop in Alba for its tasting cuisine and nearby Asti for its wine.

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  • Turin

• Day 5: Self-drive Route: Turin - Genoa - La Spezia (130 km)

  The journey toward Genoa in the morning. Once arrive, hop on a private rickshaw and zip around its narrow alleyways to experience the locals' laid-back life.

  After the tour, proceed to La Spezia, the gateway to explore the Cinque Terre. Hotel check in and rest.

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  • La Spezia

• Day 6: La Spezia, Venture to Cinque Terre

  Today is yours to discover the famous Cinque Terre, the stretch of coast with five fishing villages perched over the sea. A one-day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, which provides unlimited train travel between La Speizia and every Cinque Terre village, plus access to the coastal hiking trail and free use of the local buses. Just relax and explore this charming area at your own pace.

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  • La Spezia

• Day 7: Self-drive Route: La Spezia - Lucca - Perugia (298 km)

  Leave the beautiful Riviera behind and journey inland to Perugia, a timeless city full of artisan workshops, enchanting sights, and breathtaking views of the Umbrian valley.

  Along the way, you can stop in the ancient town of Lucca, enjoying free time to roam around and admire its medieval cityscape.

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• Day 8: Self-drive Route: Perugia - Rome, Departure

  Enjoy the morning at leisure. You may explore its historic center through a private walking tour or at your own pace. Chocolate lovers may take an Artisan Chocolate Lesson, learning how to turn cocoa beans into rich chocolate.

  Set off for Rome Fiumicino Airport according to your international flight schedule. Return the rental car and board your departure flight.

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