Sapphire blue waters and the charms of the best resorts in Italy await you in its incomparable northwest. The scenery here is breathtaking, the weather sensational, the culture rich and the food divine. In Piedmont, Liguria and Lake Como, you’ll find history and romance, delicacy and grandeur. You’re sure to find a great time in Italy – and you might just find a new part of yourself.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Turin - Arrival in the Cradle of Italian Liberty
You land today in the rich and vibrant northern Italy. A private driver will take you to the steps of your elegant and centrally located hotel in thrilling Turin, the first capital of modern Italy and a present-day cultural and economic hub. After dropping off your luggage and recovering from your journey, you can set out to explore Turin on your own. The incredible blend of architectural styles make for an eclectic and eye-catching walk as you make your way past the city’s best-known sights. In the evening you will meet with your tour guide, who will give you an introduction to your future adventures in this incredible region.
What's Included:
Day 2
Turin - Walking the Streets of Turin
Day 3
Turin - Around Northern Italy
Day 4
Santa Margherita Ligure - Asti, Ginazani and Rapallo
Day 5
Santa Margherita Ligure - The Magnificent Italian Riviera
Day 6
Lake Como - A Culinary Excursion and an Evening on the Lake
Day 7
Lake Como - The Splendid Resort Towns of Lake Como
Day 8
Milan - Returning Home
Trip Highlights
- Explore the inspiring city of Turin, a city that has been a hotspot of Italian industry and culture for centuries, from the regal Palazzo Madama to the incredible items on display at the Egyptian Museum of Turin
- Visit the singular cities and fascinating towns of northwest Italy, reveling in their glorious uniqueness, like arresting Asti and elegant Grinzane
- Experience the splendor of the Italian Riviera as you make your way through the five villages of Cinque Terre and revel in the sunshine off the blue waters of the Mediterranean
- Delight in the beauty and charm filling the shores of Lake Como and the spectacular resorts at Como and Bellagio
- Wander through the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the most important Egyptology museum outside of Cairo and home to the Book of the Dead
- Traverse one of the largest royal palaces on the planet at the Venaria in Venaria Reale
- Engage your inner epicure in Parma, one of Italy’s culinary gems, when sampling delicious Parmigiano-Reggiano
Detailed Description
The northwest of Italy is one of the most fascinating regions in the country, filled with history and tradition, marked by striking scenery, picturesque villages and a passion and zest for life. This 8-day tour will give you the perfect introduction to the charms of this area, taking you off the beaten path and into an Italy that the guidebooks don’t even know about.
Begin your tour in Turin, where culture and commerce continue to thrive. Turin was the 2006 host of the Winter Olympics and the first capital of modern Italy. You will have three days in the European city to discover the historic marvels of the city known as the birthplace of the Italian Republic. Your private tours will take you along the tree-lined streets and into the fascinating palaces and museums, including the Museo Egizio, the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cairo. Your exploration across Northern Italy will take you into the countryside to discover the fields and vineyards dotted with charming communities like Asti and Parma.
When you leave Turin, you will discover the beauty of the Italian Riviera and its true depiction of luxury for two nights. You can traverse the precariously perched communities of Cinque Terre in the heart of the Italian Riviera and relax on the cliffs overlooking the shores. You will also spend two lavish nights in the opulence of Lake Como in the eponymous town. Take your time exploring the alpine grandeur and enchanting architecture framed by the steep, forested slopes. These are the places in Italy that are calling your name, offering not the usual Italian vacation or the simple excursions to Rome or to Tuscany. These are the places that will offer a trip of a lifetime, a journey into the bosom of this bountiful and beautiful nation. These are the places that promise something different.
Starting Price
$3,600 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 5907 reviews.
The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.
Reviewed By Philip S.
Zicasso's travel designer did a terrific job. We had the initial phone consult, after which she delivered a first draft of the itinerary. From there, she helped guide us through a few revisions until we got the details smoothed out. We are experienced travelers and can appreciate a well-constructed trip, and that's what our experience with our agent reflected.
One crucial thing is that all the drivers who are engaged to move you around are prompt. Every one of them was right on time and friendly and helpful to boot. It was much appreciated.
To sum up our experience, I would do it all again with Zicasso and the agency and our agent. Our trip to Italy in the late summer of 2025 was something we will not soon forget!
Reviewed By tony B.
Zicasso's travel partner is very thorough and makes sure the trip is tailored to your vision. They are flexible and very responsive. We would recommend them to anyone traveling.
Reviewed By Evan C.
Zicasso's travel agency far exceeded our expectations. We had our five-year-old and 11-year-old children with us, so the tour guides and walking needed to be kid-friendly.
Our hotel in Rome was wonderful, the location was perfect, and they had good A/C and a breakfast buffet. There were plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance, as well as the Vatican.
Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was great. Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide was basically a celebrity down there and knew exactly how to take us around the ruins without ever waiting.
Tuscany was our favorite by far. We did a cheese-making experience and lunch that was super-cool. The kids got to play with the farm animals and the owners were so attentive and interesting. We did a cooking class with a chef that was the kids' favorite thing on the entire trip. I would make a point to book this experience; the kids still talk about it and wear the aprons around the house. The resort in Tuscany was nice. We had our own private pool, plus the resort pool, and could easily walk to a small local town with some great food.
Venice was good, but probably our least favorite on the trip. You have to walk a ton, which was difficult for the kids, but it's still worth experiencing.
We travel a bunch and I would highly recommend using Zicasso's travel partner.
Reviewed By Kevin S.
This was the best trip ever!!! I am so grateful Zicasso introduced us to our tour operator. This team was amazing! They set up a call to learn more about us and jumped into action. Within a short time, they came back to us with a presentation on ideas, with recommendations. There is no chance our trip would have been half as good without them. They even had a text group on standby while we were here in case we needed anything.
Reviewed By Linda C.
Zicasso's travel partner organized a fabulous trip for us to Italy. Everything from the minute we arrived in Venice to when we departed from Rome was perfectly arranged and seamless. Our hotels were superb! We so enjoyed all of the excursions/day trips.
We had been referred to Zicasso by a friend and we have passed the word on to other friends.
Reviewed By Janiece P.