1-WEEK ITALIAN EXCELLENCES TOUR - NORTHERN ITALY

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From Lake Garda to Verona, from Parma to Langhe and finally to Vercelli, in search of the best culinary traditions and wine productions of Northern Italy!
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Franciacorta & Lugana, the wines of the lakes
    • Verona, crossroads of tastes
    • Parma, the art of food
    • Langhe, the land of strong flavours
    • Vercelli, where risotto was born

What's this trip about?

    From Lake Garda to Verona, from Parma to Langhe and finally to Vercelli, in search of the best culinary traditions and wine productions of Northern Italy!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMilan
End CityMilan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • Admission Tickets to: Castello di Grinzane Cavour in Langhe area

Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1 – FRANCIACORTA & LAKE GARDA
Benvenuti in Italia, welcome to Italy.

Franciacorta is located in the heart of Lombardy, near Milan, on the southern shores of Lake Iseo. Its rolling hills, bordered to the west by the River Oglio and the northeast by the last offshoots of the Rhetic Alps, owe their a...

DAY 2 – VERONA & VALPOLICELLA
In a stretch of land designed in accord with the bends and twists of the River Adige, we find Verona, a visually-stunning city of excellence. It is a city of many faces whose history can also summarize Italy's history – think of the works left by the Romans, the Medieval...
DAY 3 - MODENA
From Lake Garda, you will head for Modena, the capital of the “Motor Valley”.

The city of Modena hosts petite jewels of art, such as the Romanesque Cathedral, completely constructed with white marble and located in the heart of Modena, in Piazza Grande. The Piazza wit...

DAY 4 - PARMA
Your next destination is a particularly savoury one: Parma.

First, you will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, where you will see cheese masters at work: a very special way to get into the production culture of the area and to discover how a true gastronomic gem is ...

DAY 5 - LANGHE
You will be startled by the beauty of Langhe, the region where the landscape changes colours according to the rhythm of the seasons! For its outstanding landscapes, the area of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato has been recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thin...
DAY 6 - LANGHE
Under these so-special hills, here is the ultimate and most secret treasure: the White Truffle of Alba: the "grey diamond" that made Cavour crazy and sent King Vittorio Emanuele II into ecstasy. The most valuable among truffles, is very variable in size and weight, up to...
DAY 7 – VERCELLI
The history of rice in Vercelli area is linked to two factors: the need to make clay soils that were practically sterile productive and the possibility of exploiting the water resources of the large rivers descending from the Aosta Valley and Monte Rosa and the myriad of...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,001
Price per day$429
Last Updated: 3/31/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Vitor Italy Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Maren

Oct 2022

Such a wonderful trip!

After an international trip was postponed for a third time due to COVID, my wife and I decided, last minute, to book a trip to Italy. We reached out to three self-dr...

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Gail

Oct 2022

Vitor Italy is the way to go to Italy!

I took the initiative to write this review because our group had an absolutely amazing vacation organized by Marcello Cordovani of VITOR ITALY. We want anyone lookin...

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Marybeth

Oct 2022

Exceeded our expectations

Dear Marcello, Thank you for arranging a wonderful tour experience for me and my family. As spoken when we met, we chose your company because it was the only choic...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Air tickets to and from Italy. Air travel must be booked independently and it is your or your travel agent's responsibility to let us have this information in a timely manner.
    • Lunches or dinners other than indicated on the program, social drinks, items of a personal nature and entrance fees when not accompanied by your Tour Leader.
    • Occasional optional evening theatre/festival visits and entrances not detailed in the tour notes.
    • Incidental expenses, such as telephone bills, newspapers, laundry costs and room service incurred at accommodations. All expenses are to be settled prior to leaving the accommodation.
    • Any shipping charges for the return of purchases made on tour, or for the return of property lost on tour.

Accommodation

s with Continental Breakfast:

  • Days 1 & 2: 3* to 5* Hotel in Garda Lake area
  • Days 3 & 4: 3* to 5* Country House in Parma area
  • Days 5 & 6: 3* to 5* Country House in Langhe area
  • Day 7: 3* to 5* Hotel in Milan city centre

Transportation & Flights

Milan,

Transportation & flights

Milan
Guides
FAQ: Why should I choose to have a Tour Leader on board? The Tour Leader is going to be the person fully in charge with your Tour, acting also as tourist guide and driver. He is knowledgeable about history, art, and generally about the Country, more a travelling companion and a coordinator than a guide, for a much more rewarding experience. He will take care of all your needs and lead you throughout the itinerary, with secret insights on locations, food, habits and people.
Cancellation policy

Please, see our cancellation policy at www.vitor.it/termsandconditions. We rarely have cancellations but if you do, through illness or any other reason, there would be a charge. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance to cover any cancellation charges.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

with Continental Breakfast

FAQ: 

What meals are included? When accommodations are provided by us, delicious breakfasts are always included. We may also include some dinners, either at the hotel or in a local home-style restaurant, including beverages but not wine or spirits. The other meal, usually lunch, is taken in local pubs and restaurants. This meal is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid each time by the traveller.

Can special dietary needs be accommodated? In Italy properties are perhaps less inclined to make special efforts in this area, so please be understanding if hotels, restaurants and bars are not as familiar with your particular dietary needs as at home. We will do our best to satisfy your dietary needs or at least provide options for you, but you should make any restrictions clear to us at the time of booking so we can pass the information on to hotels. Common dietary requests like ‘low sodium’ or ‘vegetarian’ are likely to be accommodated much easier than very special or unique dietary needs. Meals that are full a la carte offer more flexibility for special dietary requests.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
with Continental Breakfast FAQ:  What meals are included? When accommodations are provided by us, delicious breakfasts are always included. We may also include some dinners, either at the hotel or in a local home-style restaurant, including beverages but not wine or spirits. The other meal, usually lunch, is taken in local pubs and restaurants. This meal is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid each time by the traveller. Can special dietary needs be accommodated? In Italy properties are perhaps less inclined to make special efforts in this area, so please be understanding if hotels, restaurants and bars are not as familiar with your particular dietary needs as at home. We will do our best to satisfy your dietary needs or at least provide options for you, but you should make any restrictions clear to us at the time of booking so we can pass the information on to hotels. Common dietary requests like ‘low sodium’ or ‘vegetarian’ are likely to be accommodated much easier than very special or unique dietary needs. Meals that are full a la carte offer more flexibility for special dietary requests.
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