Spotlight on Northern Italy featuring Venice, Verona & the Dolomites
Spotlight on Northern Italy featuring Venice, Verona & the Dolomites
9 Days Starting and ending in Treviso, Italy
Visiting: Treviso, Verona, Venice, Asolo, The Dolomites, Bassano del Grappa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
15200
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey through Northern Italy with our "Spotlight on Northern Italy" tour, featuring the iconic cities of Venice and Verona, and the breathtaking Dolomites. Begin your adventure in Treviso, the birthplace of tiramisu, and explore its Venetian charm. Discover the romantic allure of Verona, home to Juliet's balcony, and cruise the canals of Venice, witnessing the artistry of Murano glassblowing. Delight in the picturesque village of Asolo and savor the sparkling wines of the Prosecco hills. Experience the majestic beauty of the Dolomites and the quaint charm of Bassano del Grappa, renowned for its grappa. Conclude your Italian escapade with a festive farewell dinner in a historic Venetian villa, celebrating the rich culture and flavors of this captivating region. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Italy's northern treasures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Overnight Flight
Location: Treviso
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton
Venture to vineyards, Venice, and Verona. It’s almost time to unpack once in a Venetian villa and journey among the jewels of Northern Italy.
Day 2 : Treviso, Italy - Tour Begins
Location: Treviso
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
This tour has sweet beginnings: Kick off your travels in Treviso, hometown of Italy’s most iconic dessert – tiramisu. Treviso also has a long history tied to the nearby island city of Venice. Founded as a mainland (terraferma) settlement, Treviso was an early outpost with the look and feel of Venice. With your feet on “firm ground,” settle into your home for the next seven nights — a recently refurbished hotel in the center of Treviso. After dropping your things in your modern-style room, take some time to explore the lively neighborhood. Work up an appetite because tonight you’ll dive into regional foods and Italian wines at a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 3 : Treviso
Location: Treviso
Accommodation Name: hotel
Start your day with a walking tour in the city commonly called “Venice on the Mainland.” Take in the Old Town’s gothic-style windows, marble latticework, and the Sile and Botteniga rivers – humble elements all reminiscent of its famous island neighbor. After your guided tour on foot, take some time to explore more of Treviso at your own pace. Maybe you’ll wander through the weekly vegetable and housewares market? Or you can check out the picturesque Canale dei Buranelli and nearby Pescheria, where fishmongers have set up shop for centuries. When you stop for lunch on your own, consider noshing on radicchio trevigiano, an autumnal delicacy consisting of red chicory grilled with a generous helping of extra virgin olive oil. After, reconnect with your fellow travelers. Meet a local pastry chef and learn a few tricks for preparing some sweet tiramisu in its homeplace.
Day 4 : Verona
Location: Verona
Accommodation Name: hotel
Verona (UNESCO) is for lovers. After a 2-hour bus ride, find yourself in the romantic city of Romeo & Juliet. In Verona, it’s your choice! Explore Verona’s painted houses during a walking tour of the Old Town -OR- stroll along the town’s riverbanks in search of its bridges and lesser-known monuments. No matter what you pick, you’ll catch a glimpse of the city’s must-sees: Juliet’s balcony and the impressive exterior of the Arena, the ancient Roman amphitheater. After, enjoy some free time to explore Verona how you’d like. Whether you’re following in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s most famous dramatic characters or retracing Italian history, savor time wandering in Verona’s medieval city center. After lunch on your own in the city, return to your hotel in the late afternoon to relax before dinner.
Day 5 : Murano Island - Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Board the coach and head to Venice (UNESCO). You’ll trade wheels for water and take a boat to the isle of Murano. Famous for its glass-blowing foundries, Murano’s history with glassmaking dates back 1,500 years. A local craftsperson will share the intricacies of this age-old trade during a glass-blowing demonstration. After, set sail for the area surrounding St. Mark’s Square. Take in the Basilica and the ornate Gothic façade of Doge’s Palace. During your free time, consider an optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime. Regardless of how you spend your afternoon, pause for an early dinner in town before journeying back to your hotel for the night.
Day 6 : Asolo
Location: Asolo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Get to know a hilltop haven for artists today in Asolo. After your Tour Manager helps you get acquainted with the village during an orientation walk, enjoy some free time. Find inspiration and trace the steps of author Ernest Hemingway, poet Robert Browning, composer Igor Stravinsky, and many other famous virtuosos throughout history. Later, continue your journey into the rolling hills of Italy’s Prosecco region (UNESCO), for a visit to a local vineyard where you’ll taste the region’s sparkling specialty. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make a traditional pasta recipe under the expert guidance of a bona fide Italian nonna (grandmother). Enjoy your pasta dish with a tasting of the wines, toasting to la dolce vita - the sweet life - in the Venetian countryside. You’ll return to your hotel in the late evening. Rest well tonight; tomorrow will be a full day exploring the Dolomites.
Day 7 : The Dolomites
Location: The Dolomites
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today will be our biggest trek yet.* You’re on your way to what UNESCO says is one of the world’s most beautiful mountain chains: The Dolomites. Weave through the winding roads tucked within jagged rocks for a couple of hours en route to your first stop. Beside beautiful Lake Misurina, marvel at the sight of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and more along a scenic drive. After a typical lunch near the lake, you will reach Cortina, the Pearl of the Dolomites, and enjoy some free time and weather permitting, a cable car ride to the top of Mount Faloria** for fantastic views of Mount Cristallo’s peaks. Reminisce on your mountain adventure tonight on your way back to the hotel.
Day 8 : Bassano Del Grappa
Location: Bassano del Grappa
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Begin your day with a trip to the quaint town of Bassano del Grappa. The town’s name is associated with the locally produced grape-based schnapps. Explore its cobblestoned piazzas and see the impact the beverage had on the town, including the ancient distillery in one of the pillars of the historic Palladian Bridge. Take some time to wander the town and grab a bite to eat for lunch (maybe paired with some grappa?). Tonight, step back in time at a classic Venetian villa. You’ll tour the sprawling villa and its gardens that’s still owned by the descendants of a noble family of Venice. After you follow the family’s history within the villa’s walls, gather with your fellow travelers and savor Venetian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients at this evening’s farewell dinner.
Day 9 : Treviso - Tour Ends
Location: Treviso
It’s time to say ciao, Italia. Have a buon viaggio back home with fond memories of Northern Italy.
What's Included
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Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a welcome dinner with regional foods and Italian wines in Treviso.
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Walking Tour of Treviso
Start your day with a walking tour in Treviso, exploring its gothic-style windows and marble latticework.
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Verona Walking Tour
Explore Verona's painted houses during a walking tour of the Old Town.
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Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Experience a glass-blowing demonstration by a local craftsperson on Murano Island.
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Prosecco Winery Tour
Visit a local vineyard in the Prosecco region and taste the region's sparkling specialty.
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Pasta Making with an Italian Nonna
Learn how to make traditional pasta under the guidance of an Italian grandmother.
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Farewell Dinner in a Venetian Villa
Enjoy a farewell dinner with Venetian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients in a classic Venetian villa.
What's Not Included
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Optional Gondola Cruise
An optional gondola cruise in Venice is available but not included in the tour package.
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Lunch on Your Own
Lunch is not included on certain days, allowing you to explore local dining options at your own expense.
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Transportation for Optional Activities
Transportation is not included for optional activities such as the gondola cruise.
Experiences
Discover hilltop Asolo, awarded the title of Italy’s Most Beautiful Village.Explore Bassano, the hometown Italy’s renowned schnapps called grappa.Tour a countryside villa belonging to one of the most ancient families of the Venetian Republic.
Options
Venice: Venetian Serenaded Gondola Cruise Experience the romance that can only be found in Venice – La Serenìssima – while traveling on its famous waterways. Partake in one of Venice’s most famous pastimes – a gondola cruise. Take a pleasant stroll toward the Grand Canal to board your gondola. As you relax in your elegant watercraft, your gondolier navigates the Grand Canal as well as smaller side canals. Admire the scenery as you listen to the melodic voice serenading you in true Italian style – just like in those romantic Italian movies! Duration approximately 1 hour(s). Transportation is not included A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
This option operates weather-permitting.
Duration of the gondola cruise is approximately 30 minutes. Gondolas hold 5 to 6 guests. Transportation is not included and in most cases not required as the start of this excursion is usually within walking distance.
Culinaries
Master a few tips from an Italian nonna (grandmother) and try your hand at making traditional pasta.Tour a winery in the Prosecco hills and sample this delectable sparkling wine.Step back in time at a festive farewell dinner in a Venetian villa.
Must See
Get to know the romantic city of Verona.Cruise the waters around Venice and dive into the island city.Enjoy an up-close look at The Dolomites, one of the most beautiful mountain chains in the world.
Choice Highlights
Treviso
Tiramisu-Making Demonstration
Verona Verona is a charming city in northern Italy, built along the Adige River. The city is the setting of Shakespeare’s famous Romeo and Juliet. A small stone house in the city center is said to be the home of the fictional heroine. In the courtyard of the home, below a small balcony, is a bronze statue of Juliet that tourists pose with for a photo. The city is also home to a mix of beautiful buildings ranging from a Roman amphitheater to medieval palaces.
Verona Painted City or Verona and its Waters Walking Tour Choose how you want to explore the romantic city of Verona. Your first choice is to explore the paintings that help tell the city’s history. Embark on a guided walk and see the frescoes and painted houses, representing religious stories, historical events, and folklore that have fueled Verona. Your second choice will take you on a walk along the River Adige. You’ll get a look at lesser-known monuments and bridges and learn about the role of the river in the city’s history and the lives of the locals.
Verona Painted City
Activity Level: 3
Travelers should expect to walk about 90 minutes on mostly flat and cobblestoned surface. The tour will include view of Juliet's Balcony and of the Roman Amphitheatre.
Verona and its Waters Walking Tour
Activity Level: 3
Travelers should expect to walk about 120 minutes on mostly flat and cobblestoned surface. The tour will include view of Juliet's Balcony and of the Roman Amphitheatre.
Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Venice Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.
Asolo
Prosecco Winery Tour
The Dolomites
Bassano del Grappa
Venetian Villa Visit
Mode of Transport
Travel by coach to various destinations, including a boat ride to Murano Island and a scenic drive through the Dolomites, with options for gondola cruises in Venice.
Accommodation
Stay in a recently refurbished hotel in the center of Treviso, offering modern-style rooms and a lively neighborhood atmosphere for the duration of your tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique culinary experience can I expect on this tour?
You will have the opportunity to master a few tips from an Italian nonna (grandmother) and try your hand at making traditional pasta. Additionally, you will tour a winery in the Prosecco hills and sample this delectable sparkling wine.
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What can I expect during the visit to Murano Island?
On Murano Island, you will witness a glass-blowing demonstration by a local craftsperson, showcasing the intricacies of this age-old trade that dates back 1,500 years.
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What activities are available in Verona?
In Verona, you have the choice to explore the city's painted houses during a walking tour of the Old Town or stroll along the town's riverbanks in search of its bridges and lesser-known monuments. You will also see Juliet's balcony and the impressive exterior of the Arena, the ancient Roman amphitheater.
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What is special about the visit to Asolo?
Asolo is a hilltop haven for artists and has been awarded the title of Italy’s Most Beautiful Village. You will have free time to explore and find inspiration, tracing the steps of famous figures like Ernest Hemingway and Igor Stravinsky.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Dolomites?
You will embark on a scenic drive through the Dolomites, marveling at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and other stunning views. Weather permitting, you may also take a cable car ride to the top of Mount Faloria for fantastic views of Mount Cristallo’s peaks.
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What is included in the farewell dinner experience?
The farewell dinner takes place in a classic Venetian villa, where you will tour the villa and its gardens, still owned by the descendants of a noble family of Venice. The dinner will feature Venetian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.
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Can I pre-purchase optional excursions/activities?
Yes, the majority of optional excursions and activities are available for advance purchase for applicable tours provided that you make your options purchase prior to 15 days of the tour departure. Collette makes it convenient to reserve presold options by visiting our website for a full listing of activities and excursions or when your reservation is made with our reservations staff. In addition, there are benefits to prepurchasing options including a price guarantee once your tour is paid in full. So, while the cost of an optional activity may change from the time you book your tour, once payment is received in full, your preselected options are guaranteed by Collette at their original price. Although you can still purchase options while on tour, reserving them ahead of time ensures you a spot in the event that the activity sells out. Collette will provide a refund if you cancel a presold option prior to tour departure. Any presold options canceled while on tour are nonrefundable.
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Can my children travel on tour?
Children over the age of 5 may travel on a Collette tour accompanied by an adult. Child land rates are valid for ages 5-12, sharing a room with two full-paying adults. Participation in any products that include Safari or Game Drive components, is limited to travelers aged 13 and up. This will include tours to Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and India.
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What is the difference between a twin room and double room?
In certain countries, hotel rooms tend to be smaller than U.S. standard accommodations. A double room is designed to accommodate two people, but may not have two separate beds. A twin-bedded room has two separate beds of any size, and is the type most commonly utilized.
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Do you provide VISA processing for all applicable destinations?
Collette does not process VISAs. Every nation has its own specific requirements. Check the embassy or consulate website for the country you are visiting to find the forms and information you need. The process of getting a VISA can take two weeks to two months.
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Do I need a passport?
Government-issued ID is required for all air travel. A valid passport is required for all trips outside the USA. All passengers should check with the appropriate foreign consulate for entry and validity requirements. We recommend that your passport has six months validity, and at least 3 blank pages. Passports and visas are the responsibility of each client. International Borders. Any child under age 16 (traveling without a parent or legal guardian to Canada) must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian. Please be advised that if you have been convicted of an offense, or have committed a criminal act that is an offense under the laws where it occurred and would be an offense in Canada, you may be inadmissible into Canada. You will need to apply for a Minister's Permit of Approval of Rehabilitation at a Canadian Consulate. All other travelers should contact the appropriate consulate for entry requirements in other international destinations. In South Africa, children are required to have a passport as well as additional documentation to travel with you into and out of the country. Please consult the South African Embassy for the current specific requirements related to your travel dates. If travelling internationally with a child under the age of 18, please check directly with the airline for the legal documentation that is required. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to procure the proper documentation to travel and many requirements vary by airline and destination. Collette will not be responsible for costs incurred for missed flights or canceled tours where a guest fails to secure proper documentation.
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Is there a lot of walking on tour?
We pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. Some hotels/lodges in remote locations may not have elevators. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
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