Benvenuti a Venezia, the city of water, art, and dreams. Upon arrival, meet your driver for your included transfer to the hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax or begin exploring this floating masterpiece at your own pace. Wander along narrow lanes and across arched bridges, where the air carries the sound of gondoliers’ songs and the scent of espresso from hidden cafés. Venice awakens every sense, from its shimmering canals to its marble palaces glowing in the late afternoon sun. Overnight in Venice.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a walking tour through Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice. Admire the Doge’s Palace and cross the Bridge of Sighs, symbols of the city’s past grandeur. Later, enjoy a local food experience, sipping a Venetian spritz or prosecco paired with cicchetti, the city’s traditional tapas at a local bacaro. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring artisans’ shops, gondola-lined canals, or Murano’s glass studios. In the evening, the glow of lanterns reflects across the water, wrapping the city in quiet romance. Overnight in Venice. (B, L)

Depart Venice after breakfast for Verona, the city of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Visit the ancient Arena, stroll along Piazza delle Erbe, and see Juliet’s fabled balcony. Continue to the Franciacorta wine region, renowned for its sparkling wines that rival Champagne. Enjoy a light lunch and wine tasting amid rolling vineyards and historic cellars, sampling the region’s finest vintages. Continue to Bergamo, a city of medieval towers and Renaissance charm. Stroll through the Città Alta before settling in for the evening. Overnight in Bergamo. (B, L)

Today’s journey reveals the beauty of Lake Garda, Italy’s largest and most romantic lake. Visit Sirmione, a storybook town of pastel houses, elegant boutiques, and thermal springs, perched on a narrow peninsula surrounded by glittering water. Continue to Desenzano del Garda, where charming cafés line the promenade and history lingers among Roman ruins. Enjoy a gentle boat ride before returning to Bergamo. This evening, dine in a local restaurant, savouring Lombardy’s rich flavours risotto, local cheeses, and wine from nearby vineyards. Overnight in Bergamo. (B, D)

After breakfast, journey to the jewel of Northern Italy Lake Como. The snow-dusted Alps frame the deep blue lake as you visit Como’s historic centre, followed by a scenic boat ride to Bellagio, the “Pearl of the Lake.” Stroll its cobbled lanes lined with chic boutiques and colourful villas. After a lakeside lunch at leisure, continue to Milan, Italy’s cosmopolitan capital. As evening falls, enjoy an optional aperitivo in the heart of the city and experience the elegant rhythm of Milanese life. Overnight in Milan. (B)

Today is a highlight of your journey a ride aboard the legendary Bernina Express, one of the most scenic train routes in the world. Depart Milan early and travel north to Tirano, where you’ll board the panoramic train bound for St. Moritz, Switzerland. The route climbs past alpine meadows, glaciers, and viaducts that defy gravity a UNESCO World Heritage railway. Admire sweeping views as you cross the Bernina Pass before descending into the Engadin Valley. Return to Milan in the evening, filled with awe from one of Europe’s great travel experiences. Overnight in Milan. (B)

After breakfast, explore Milan with your guide. Visit Piazza del Duomo and marvel at the Gothic cathedral’s spires reaching for the sky. Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest shopping arcade, and continue to the Teatro alla Scala, one of the world’s most famous opera houses. Later, enjoy a local food experience, sampling aperitivi and Lombard bites at a traditional trattoria. The rest of the day is yours to explore shop for designer treasures or visit Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Tonight, toast to Northern Italy’s beauty. Overnight in Milan. (B, L)

Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to the airport. As you leave Northern Italy behind, take with you memories of shimmering lakes, mountain panoramas, and cities steeped in art, culture, and grace. Arrivederci Italia! (B)