Manarola on the cliffs of the Cinque Terre in Italy

Private Northern Italy Vacation Package

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Milan, Verenna, Bellagio, Verona...

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Suggested Duration

15 Days

This is the Italy of Michelangelo and the Medici, the Italy of Dante and the Dolomites. It’s the Italy of hearty food and rich wines, unmatched art and incomparable style, the height of culture and the pinnacle of natural splendor. It’s the Italy of opulent duomos and luxurious villas, the canals of Venice and the cliffs of Cinque Terre. This private Northern Italy vacation package will show you areas unlike anywhere else on Earth.

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Trip Highlights

  • Make your way along the captivating coast of famous Lake Como, marveling in the scenery, delighting the locals and reveling in the grandeur of its most luxurious towns
  • Visit Verona, an Italian city steeped in literary lore and filled with unforgettable sights, before heading into the mountains and the awesome peaks of the Dolomites
  • Explore the works of the West’s greatest architect in Vicenza and revel in the indisputable allure of Padua as you make your winding way through the Italian north
  • Cruise the canals and visit the gorgeous buildings of magical Venice, the Floating City that continues to enchant all those who stop here, filled with relics to a glorious past and urban scenery that is truly one-of-a-kind
  • Spend some time in Florence, from the Ponte Vecchio spanning the winding River Arno to Brunelleschi’s crowning dome that dominates the city’s skyline, before turning to the Tuscan countryside, where you’ll uncover some of Italy’s best-kept secrets
  • Enjoy the life of luxury on the rugged yet gorgeous cliffs of Cinque Terre and take a day to enjoy the high fashion and high culture of Milan, one of the great cities of northern Italy

Detailed Description

Nowhere screams history like the north of Italy, where the words of the country’s great poets fill the air, the art of the country’s great sculptors fill the city squares and the smells of the country’s great cooking wafts over city streets and rolling hills. This 15-day private Northern Italy vacation package will hit all of the highlights of this captivating region, from the cliffs of the Italian Riviera to the shores of the Adriatic, filled with exciting activities and engaging people that you are sure never to forget.

Revel in the untrammeled splendor of the natural beauty of the area, from the roiling surf of the Mediterranean pounding against the cliffs of Cinque Terre to the jagged teeth and soaring ridges of the mighty Dolomites. Live the life of small-town Italy as you walk the streets of hidden gems from Verona and Vicenza to Padua and Pisa. And discover the amazing offerings at some of the greatest centers of art in the world, from the faultless acoustics and inspiring façade of Milan’s La Scala opera house to the Byzantine decadence of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice to the staggering works of genius that fill Florence’s Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery.

The south may have Rome and the marvels of Pompeii, the island retreat of Capri, and the incredible food of Umbria, but there is truly nowhere in the country that can match the cultural, historical and natural grandeur of the northern Italian peninsula. Come for the stirring art or inimitable architecture, for the fantastic food and the unparalleled luxury, for the bustle of a night in Milan or the peace of an afternoon on Lake Como: Why ever you choose to visit, make sure you don’t miss Northern Italy.

Starting Price

$14,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.9 stars based on 5931 reviews.

Italy Tour Review: Wine Tour, Cooking Classes, Local Cuisine,...

Zicasso’s travel company was wonderful in planning our trip on short notice and in line with our requests and preferences. Their suggestions of what to do and where to stay were perfect. And when we accidentally got off on the wrong island, the travel company quickly got us new ferry tickets to get to the right place. It was all seamless.

Reviewed By Sherry G.

Italy Honeymoon Review: Rome, Sorrento, Cooking Class, Private...

This trip was the greatest week of our lives! Everything planned was better than I could have imagined. The private drivers being coordinated behind the scenes made the trip so easy and removed all the stress of trying to navigate a new country. Every driver and our tour guide was so nice and I feel like we made friends with all of them.

My favorite part of the trip was definitely the cooking classes and that every tour was private and intimate for my wife and I. The connections Zicasso’s travel agent hooked us up with made the trip the most memorable experience. Our travel agent and the travel company took special care of all the tiny details of the trip; our hotel knew it was my birthday and had a special surprise for me! I’m beyond thankful for the perfect honeymoon they provided my wife and I.

Reviewed By Branson S.

Italy Trip Review: Sorrento, Cooking Class, Local Cuisine,...

The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.

Reviewed By Claudia R.

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The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.

Reviewed By Nisha V.

Italy Vacation Review: Florence, Rome, Truffle Hunt, Cooking...

Wow, where to begin. This trip was an absolute dream.

When I first spoke to Zicasso’s travel consultant, I told her my main travel concern: traveling with nine- and 15-year-old boys as a single mom in Italy. I was excited to take the trip with them, but I really needed something that was meticulously planned to take away the nerves of having to navigate alone with two kids. She listened and executed the most beautiful trip.

She planned activities that captured the attention and imagination of a fourth grader and a teenager. And the experiences were unique. Probably the highlight of the trip was a truffle hunt with the hunter and his dog in the countryside outside of Florence. My oldest wants to move to Florence and start hunting! We had a personalized cooking class, a private Vespa tour of Rome, and a delicious and informative art and food tour, among other amazing experiences. As we were sending photos back home, I got so many requests for our itinerary because it was so special and unique. Both boys were hard-pressed to choose which part they liked best.

The hotels she selected were beautiful, comfortable, and right in the heart of the cities and attractions we wanted to see. When we encountered a small hiccup (by our hotel, not our travel agent), I contacted her and she responded right away, getting us a free room upgrade and free dinner! We felt very taken care of.

Aside from the amazing activities and locations we saw, the trip was fantastic because everything was so seamless. We always had a private driver arranged, pre-booked train tickets, and even someone to make sure we made it on time for our flight home. I never had to worry about a thing. It was also telling that every tour guide we interacted with had only glowing things to say about our travel agent and her keen attention to detail and organization.

If you're planning on visiting Italy, this travel company is the travel agency you need to select. It takes any of the stress and guesswork out of the travel process, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.

Thank you so much! You helped us make some amazing memories!

Stephanie

Reviewed By Stephanie S.

Italy 25th Anniversary Travel Review: Positano, Sorrento,...

This was possibly the best vacation we have ever taken. A fitting trip to mark our 25th anniversary, we will remember our days in Positano and Sorrento forever. Everything was perfect and the service and support were extraordinary.

Zicasso's travel specialist and the other people were always super-helpful and friendly. The hotels they chose for us in particular were exactly what we wanted. I can’t think of a single issue. Transport, transfers, etc., were perfect. The only bad part was that we had to return to normal life afterwards! We highly recommend our travel company to anyone! Grazie mille!

Reviewed By Mauro A.

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