Join us for a 4-day Italian holiday from Venice to Milan. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Verona Arena, the castle at Sirmione, Lake Como, and more!
4-Day Italian Holiday: Venice to Milan
Highlights
- First-class hotel on Venice island
- Private water transfer to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Verona
- Italy’s Lake District
- Sirmione
- Overnight in Como
Itinerary
Day 1: Venice
Arrive at your hotel in Venice and create your own way. Enjoy a restaurant meal included and relax before the ahead adventure.
Day 2: Venice
Enjoy a private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco after breakfast at the hotel, with tickets for Skip the Line to the beautiful St. Mark’s Basilica. Then check out the Floating City’s most famous areas: Doge’s Palace, symbol of the glorious past of Venice; and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the evening roaming at your leisure along the canals of Venice, then return for lunch and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Venice – Verona – Sirmione – Como
We will leave Venice after breakfast at the hotel and head to Verona’s renowned town. A walk through its tight streets will bring you into contact with the diverse and intriguing past of Verona; traces of its magnificent Roman roots such as the world-famous Arena; its medieval buildings and magnificent Renaissance palaces; and the impressive fortifications that protect the town.
You will be fascinated by the mixture of art and history. Then we’ll go to Sirmione, where you’ll see Lake Garda, Italy’s biggest lake.
Enjoy the flora-rich region with lemon trees, oleanders and magnolia. You’ll see the cape, the castle, and the ruins of Sirmione. We’ll arrive in Como in the afternoon and enjoy a scenic view of Lake Como. Free time to visit Como, one of Italy’s finest towns. After check-in at the hotel after the tour.
Day 4: Como – Milan
Breakfast and departure to Milan. The tour service ends at Milan Central railway station.
Top attractions in Venice
Here are some top attractions in Venice you could visit and enjoy. There are, of course, dozens of attractions and landmarks in Venice worth visiting and learning about the history of this amazing city.
Doge’s Palace
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St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica is an iconic church cathedral with gilded domes, located on the St. Mark’s Square. It is featuring opulent interior, myriad mosaics and a museum.
St. Mark’s Square
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Venice and Italy travel guide
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Venice: the city of art, culture and romance
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Top hotels in Venice
Venice has dozens of hotels of various star ratings, together with other lodging solutions, such as guest houses, hostels, and Airbnb. Bellow are some top hotel recommendations from our website. For a general hotel search, check the form at the bottom of this page or our hotel booking page.
Hotel Metropole
Offering luxurious rooms with antique furniture and fine fabrics, Hotel Metropole is set in a privileged place – 350 m from Saint Mark’s Square in Venice. The hotel boasts a...
Hotel Al Ponte Antico
Facing the Grand Canal of Venice and overlooking the Rialto Bridge, Hotel Al Ponte Antico provides lodging in a palace dating back to the 14th century. A daily breakfast is...
Hotel Ai Cavalieri di Venezia
Located in the historic center of Venice, just 450 meters from Rialto Bridge, Hotel ai Cavalieri di Venezia is a 6-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square. There is free WiFi...
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel
Offering elegant rooms and suites as well as a good restaurant, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. In the courtyard...
Bauer Palazzo
Just a 2-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the Bauer Palazzo Hotel provides spacious, elegant rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a gourmet restaurant...
Sina Centurion Palace
Overlooking the Grand Canal, Centurion Palace provides 5-star luxury in Venice, next to the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. Drinks are served at the private courtyard of the hotel.
Cheap flights and hotels discounts for Venice
The peak season for flights to Venice is February, March and October. The low season for purchasing tickets is June, July and August.
Venice is served by these airports: Venice Marco Polo Airport and Treviso Airport. Direct flights to Venice are offered by 47 airlines. Most flights are with Ryanair. Direct flights from Venice, United States are airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, KLM and Air France from New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Venice ad Italy attractions and landmarks
Here are some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Venice and in Italy.
Last Updated on January 23, 2022 by Tours Editor @ gotravelyourself.com
