Charming Venice and Lake Como - 4 star

CHARMING VENICE & LAKE COMO

11 days/9 nights - 4 star Hotel     from $ 2,323 per person                

Discover the unique natural and cultural charm of Venice as well as the seductive beauty of the northern Italian Como. Lake

Travel Dates:  all year long

Our itinerary’s suggestion:

Day 1

Board your overnight flight to Venice.

Day 2 - Venice

Arrive in Venice, Italy

On your arrival at Venice you are transferred by water taxi to your hotel. Check into your hotel. Then you are free to relax and get acquainted with the city. Airport

Day 3 - Venice

After a good and healthy Italian Breakfast, the day begin with a Half Day guided walking tour of Venice. Strolling through the narrow typical streets, the tour takes you into the historical center of the city and its magnificent monuments: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Ducal, Prisons, Bridge. Then you are free to shop and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood. of Sighs Palace

Day 4 - Venice

This morning have a breakfast and get ready: you can decide to take an excursion to Murano Island and visit a Glass workshop learning how the Local Artisans create a Glass piece of art, or go to Burano Island renowned for the lace making; you can also discover on your own the secrets of Venice, visit the Fine Art Academy or the Guggenheim Museum, or visit the old markets and walk across the Rialto Bridge.

Day 5 - Varenna, Lake Como

After your last Venetian Breakfast, pick up you rental car and travel to Lake to the town of Varenna. You may want to stop on the way in Padua and visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, or in Verona and see the balcony of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, or visit the ancient city of Bergamo with its old hilltop town. Once on the lake shores check into your hotel and start to relax with the breath-taken beauty of the Alps scenery reflected on the quiet waters of the lake. Have dinner at a typical local restaurant. Como

Day 6 / 7 - Varenna, Lake Como

Relax and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Alps and Lake. Como

While in Varenna you may take a ride on the steam boat across the lake to admire some of the most beautiful villas and their gardens or ferry to the famous Bellagio, the real one.

Day 8 / 10 - Cernobbio, Lake Como

Drive to the town of Cernobbio and check into your hotel and discover this other side of the lake. You can fall into George Clooney or his guests at the villa: don’t be shy! From here you can also easily drive to the city of Como and take a stroll along the monuments and museums or simply sit down and enjoy the beautiful views, or shop for silks in its unique boutiques, or drive forward the Switzerland border and visit Lugano and its vicinity.

Day 11

Return your car to Milan Malpensa airport for your flight back to America.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip flights in economic class with in-flight meals, drinks, and entertainment. (*)

• 3 Nights accommodation in a premium 4 star HOTEL  in Venice  (**)

• 3 Nights accommodation in a premium 4 star HOTEL  in Varenna  (**)

• 3 Nights accommodation in a premium 4 star HOTEL  in Cernobbio  (**)

• 9 Daily Buffet Breakfast at your Hotel.

• 6 Days of Rental Car.

• Ground Transfer from/to Airport.

• Local Taxes and Service Charges (in Italy) included.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.

• All what is not in “PACKAGE INCLUDES”.

(*) Rate based on NYC departure gates. Alternative U.S. departure cities available upon request at 1-866-GO ITALY or travel@trips2italy.com

(**) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).

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