From the Italian Lake District to the Cinque Terre and from Tuscany to the Dolomites, discover the diverse landscapes, culture, arts, and history of Italy's northern regions.
Northern Italy: The Lake District, Tuscany, and the Dolomites
15 days from $6,474 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
From the Italian Lake District to the Cinque Terre and from Tuscany to the Dolomites, discover the diverse landscapes, culture, arts, and history of Italy's northern regions.
Tour Details
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Past Smithsonian Journeys TravelerA wonderful program. Everything is planned meticulously. This journey gave a great idea of Northern Italy and its history. I feel like I saw so much of this beautiful country. Tour guide was AMAZING!
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
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La Palma Hotel
Lake Maggiore, Italy
Situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the 120-room La Palma Hotel is surrounded by lovely Italian gardens. It features a garden-view restaurant; bar; lounges; internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; fitness room with panoramic views; solarium; Jacuzzi; sauna; and heated lakeside swimming pool with a view of the Borromean islands. Air-conditioned guest rooms offer balcony, private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Hotel Metropole
Santa Margherita, Italy
An intimate, family-owned and operated 58-room hotel located just a short walk from the bay and a private beach, the Metropole features a restaurant and bar; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; fitness center with massage services and Turkish bath; and outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Palazzo Leopoldo
Siena, Italy
The Palace takes its name from its most illustrious guest, Leopoldo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Arranged over three adjacent buildings, it dates back to the late 13th century, when it gave refuge to pilgrims on the road between Florence and Siena. Wisely restored, it keeps intact the taste of the ancient lords of Tuscany with original pieces of the ancient residence, including frescoes, fireplaces, exposed beams and period furnishings. Modern comforts include a wellness center, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, restaurant, wine bar, meeting spaces, solarium with hydromassage and a terrace. The rooms are uniquely decorated and are fitted with a 32-inch LCD TV. La Perla Del Palazzo, the hotel’s restaurant, provides tasty samples of Tuscan food, also served in the garden. Drinks are served on the terrace overlooking the Chianti hills.
Hotel Scala Stiegl
Bolzano, Italy
This Liberty-style hotel in an updated 1898 coach station sits a short walk from the Bolzano train station and the South Tirol Museum of Archaeology. This hotel boasts a restaurant and bar, sun terrace, garden, fitness center, and sauna, and offers complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and laundry service. All 65 air-conditioned guestrooms feature a private bath with hair dryer, TV, in-room safe, and phone.
Palazzo Veneziano
Venice, Italy
Opening in Spring 2017, the Palazzo Veneziano sits in the trendy Venice neighborhood of Zattere. It overlooks the Giudecca Canal, the widest promenade in Venice with numerous bars and restaurants. Hotel amenities include a bar, library, internal courtyards, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each of the 84 guest rooms have Venetian furnishings, private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Expectations: This Classic Land Journey features visits to cities, remote villages, ancient ruins, and historic sites in five different regions in northern Italy. Although comprehensive, it's not rushed, but well paced and finely tuned. Expectations include longer touring days with many full-day motor coach excursions and five different hotels. Mostly full-day excursions last from four to six hours, and nine afternoons at leisure are included. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time during city tours, museum visits, and outdoor activities; daily walks of up to three miles sometimes over difficult terrain such as cobblestones and city hills (especially in hilltowns), uneven pavement (especially at archaeological sites), stairs without handrails, and absence of elevators; longer walks to get to city centers where coaches are prohibited. There are three longer coach rides of approximately three hours duration. This tour also features three boat trips in the Lake Disrict and along the coast of the Cinque Terre.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
Venice Post-Program Option — 3 Days, 2 Nights
End your journey with a longer stay in this most beautiful of cities. Your tour price includes:
- 2 nights accommodations at Palazzo Veneziano (Superior First Class)
- 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
- Transfer to airport
Palazzo Veneziano
Opened in 2017, the Palazzo Veneziano sits in the trendy Venice neighborhood of Zattere. It overlooks the Giudecca Canal, the widest promenade in Venice with numerous bars and restaurants. Hotel amenities include a bar, library, internal courtyards, and complimentary WiFi internet access. Each of the 84 guest rooms come with Venetian furnishings, private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Past Smithsonian Journeys TravelerA wonderful program. Everything is planned meticulously. This journey gave a great idea of Northern Italy and its history. I feel like I saw so much of this beautiful country. Tour guide was AMAZING!
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