The Ultimate Grand Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice, and the Northern Lakes! Discover ancient Rome (the Eternal City) and its famous Colosseum, Florence (home of artistic Italy’s Renaissance) and Venice (set on gorgeous canals) before heading to the shimmering shores of Lake Como (known for the natural beauty of its setting and the handsome villas that line its shores), culminating in a special encounter with Da Vinci’s Masterpiece Last Supper in Milan (one of the fashion and high-tech capitals of the world).
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Lake Como is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, luxurious villas, and charming towns. Surrounded by the dramatic Alps, the lake’s deep blue waters reflect the stunning scenery of lush hills and snow-capped peaks. The area features elegant villas like Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello, the latter famously featured in James Bond films. Visitors can explore picturesque towns like Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio, where cobblestone streets, historic churches, and delightful cafes invite leisurely strolls.
Northern Italy and the Italian lake district offer an ideal mix of natural beauty, historic charm, and effortless travel. From alpine scenery to elegant lakeside towns and vibrant cultural cities, the region delivers a well-rounded European experience.
The largest lake in Italy, and touches three northern regions: Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Lombardy. It`s about halfway between Venice and Milan. Notable towns along Lake Garda are Riva del Garda, Garda, Sirmione, Malcesine, and Desenzano del Garda.
Italy`s second-largest lake, and one of its most popular. The lake stretches from the Ticino canton of Switzerland down into the Piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy, and runs about 40 miles long. Some of the towns along the shores of Lake Maggiore which are worth noting are Stresa, Cannobio, Arona, Verbania, and Baveno.
Tuscany is a vibrant, lush and alluring region. From all-time favorite, San Gimignano and Cortona, to lesser known gems like Massa Marittima, Pitigliano and Anghiari, each one has its own distinctive atmosphere.
It offers a sea with intense colors and coasts packed with bays, coves and rock faces plus ancient pathways, some of which date back 2,000 years. Its mountains plunge steeply into a sea, creating cute coves, cliffs and small beaches.
Cinque Terre means Five Lands, and this popular area offers five miles of rocky coast with small villages born in the 11th Century as fortresses overlooking the sea, in the midst of two capes with hundreds of miles of paths.
Puglia is situated in the southernmost region of Italy boasting stunning coastline, quaint little towns, beautiful sunsets in the countryside and for some people it is the gateway to Greece from the port of Brindisi.
One of the pearls of Southern Italy, Sicily is rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the archeological area of Agrigento, the famous Valley of the Temples, and Syracuse with the Necropolis of Pantalica.
The Italian Riviera is a spectacular coastline on the Ligurian Sea extending from the Italian-French border to Capo Corvo, near La Spezia and offering luxuriant mountains to the north and east and the Mediterranean to the south.
The region of Emilia Romagna is gorgeous and varied. A landscape that spreads between the Po River Valley, along the Reno and the Panaro Rivers, and the Appennino chain of mountains that forms Italy`s backbone.
The Veneto is a stunning region situated in the northeast corner of Italy. Bound on the west by Lake Garda, on the north the Dolomite Mountains and on the east by the Adriatic Sea, Veneto offers amazing sunset views.
A voyage over an emerald sea, past characteristic coves and snow white sandy beaches lies enchanting Sardinia. This beautiful getaway surprises visitors with its blend of traditions and a wild pure nature.
Umbria offers a union of art, nature, peace which is brought to climax in its Renaissance masterpieces and small medieval towns in the hills. It is the only Italian Region having neither a coastline or a border with other countries
Driving Time
Florence - Southern Tuscany: 1 hr./ 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Southern Tuscany - Lake Como: 5 hrs./ 5 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Lake Como - Milan: 1 hr. 35 mins. approx.