Milan, Liguria & Venice · 8 days
From Milan to Venice via the Ligurian Riviera: the Bernina Express, Portofino and the Cinque Terre, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and a balsamic-vinegar acetaia in Modena.
Departures: May 2027: 28 · Jun 2027: 25 · Jul 2027: 30 · Sep 2027: 10 · Oct 2027: 8
Day-by-day itinerary
B · Breakfast · L · Lunch · D · Dinner
Day 1 · Milan
Welcome to Milan! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy the included transfer to the hotel. Check-in at your Milan hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 · Milan › Bernina Express › Milan (B)
After breakfast, meet your driver and set off for St. Moritz, with free time to explore. Then board the Bernina Express for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world: alpine villages, tunnels and stunning landscapes as you cross the Bernina Pass towards Tirano. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to return to Milan.
Day 3 · Milan (B, food experience)
After breakfast, free time to explore Milan at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a three-hour walking tour of the historic centre: from Porta Venezia along Corso Venezia, the Indro Montanelli gardens and the Gallery of Modern Art, the iconic Teatro alla Scala, the majestic façade of the Duomo and the Castello Sforzesco. Then a relaxing aperitivo (happy hour with 1 drink included). Free time before returning to the hotel. Accommodation in Milan.
Day 4 · Milan › Santa Margherita Ligure › Portofino › Sestri Levante › La Spezia (B, food experience with tasting)
Departure for Liguria. First stop in Santa Margherita Ligure, the “Pearl of the Tigullio”, between sea and mountains. A boat ride takes you to Portofino, famous for its boutiques and colourful streets. After free time, in Sestri Levante we enjoy a tasting of wines and local products. Arrival in La Spezia for the night.
Day 5 · La Spezia › Cinque Terre › La Spezia (B)
A memorable trip to the Cinque Terre —Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore—, five villages between cliffs and hills with some of the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. We explore them by local train, with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, back to La Spezia.
Day 6 · La Spezia › Maranello (Ferrari Museum) › Modena (acetaia with lunch) › Venice (B, L)
Departure inland. In Maranello, a guided visit to the iconic Ferrari Museum. Then a traditional acetaia near Modena for an authentic experience of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, with a guided tasting and a genuine lunch (2 glasses of wine included). In the afternoon, we cross Emilia-Romagna and Veneto to Venice. Arrival at dusk, check-in and accommodation.
Day 7 · Venice (B, food experience)
Transfer to St Mark’s Square for a guided tour of Venice’s most iconic sights. Admire the Doge’s Palace (from outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs. Then a glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti, the traditional Venetian tapas. In the afternoon, freely explore the canals and hidden corners. Accommodation in Venice.
Day 8 · Venice (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!
What’s included
- Arrival transfer from Milan airport and departure transfer to Venice airport
- Accommodation in 4* / 3* hotels (or similar) with daily breakfast
- Guided tour in Milan and Venice
- Ride on the Bernina Express
- Happy hour in Milan with 1 drink included
- Cinque Terre Card and visit to Portofino and the Cinque Terre
- Tasting of regional products with wine in Sestri Levante
- Guided tour of the Ferrari Museum
- Acetaia experience and lunch in Modena with 2 glasses of wine
- Spritz and cicchetti in Venice
Not included
- Flights
- Tips of any kind and personal extras
- City accommodation tax (paid at the hotel)
- Drinks not included with meals, unless part of the experience
- Entrance to museums or monuments not mentioned
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Planned hotels
4-star hotels (or similar)
- Milan · Hotel Concorde 4* or Hotel Ramada Plaza 4*
- La Spezia · Hotel Allegroitalia La Spezia 5 Terre 3*
- Venice · Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna 4* (Tronchetto area) or Hotel Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Prices per person
| Season | Double | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| High season · May–Oct 2027 | 2780 € | 2780 € | 3768 € |
Prices per person in euros by season and room occupancy. The final confirmation and payment method are arranged with our team.
Important notes
- Small-group circuit in a “slow travel” spirit: less rush and more time in each place.
- The city accommodation tax is not included and is paid at the hotel.