Northern Italy

Depart Home for Venice, IT

Arrive in Venice, Italy
Airport Transfer
Orientation Walking Tour
The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner
The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets. 

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Historical & Cultural Walking of Venice
Madonna dell’Orto, San Zanipolo, & Rialto Bridge
Fondaco dei Tedeschi Lookout Point
Piazza San Marco and Basilica
The Basilica of San Marco is now and has always been the center of public and religious life in Venice. This basilica has a very special historical interest since it was here where the Dukes of Venice were consecrated.
Doge’s Palace
The Doge's Palace is one of the symbols of Venice. The palace has been used for everything from the residence of the Doge to the prison of the Venetian republic.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Peggy Guggenheim Museum
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a modern art museum on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice, Italy. It is one of the most visited attractions in Venice.
Free afternoon to enjoy the city 

Train to Padua (approx. 30 mins)
Padua Walking Tour - Padua is the seat of one of the oldest Universities in the world, but is also the city of the first Botanical Garden in history.
Lunch Break
Visit of Basilica of St. Anthony
The Church keeps the mortal remains Saint Anthony, and his relics are kept inside masterpieces of Veneto goldsmithing. The Church houses works by Donatello and Titian.
Scrovegni Chapel
This Chapel is world-known for being by Giotto  frescoed between 1303 and 1305
Train to Venice (approx. 30 mins)

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit to CaFoscari
A visit in Ca’ Foscari University of Venice offers an introduction to its history and innovative academic programs. It includes a guided tour of the main campus, a historic palace on the Grand Canal, and the opportunity to speak with students and faculty to learn more about university life and international collaborations.
Lunch Break
Walk in the Biennale Gardens and Visit the Art Installations
The Biennale Gardens, located in the Castello district, offer a tranquil oasis in Venice. Here, you can find national pavilions built for the art and architecture exhibitions, often hosting permanent or leftover installations from past editions. Strolling through the gardens, you can admire the architecture of the pavilions and immerse yourself in an artistic and relaxing atmosphere, away from the traditional tourist paths.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Ferry to Murano
Visit Murano Glass Factory - Glass originates very far away. Archaeologists have discovered artifacts dating back to 3,000 BC. in ancient Mesopotamia. Through the centuries, passing the secret from the Phoenicians to the Egyptians and then to the Romans, glass arrived in Murano in the 12th century. At that time the republic of Venice was a powerful and rich empire based on trade; the naval fleet reached the whole Mediterranean.
Enjoy a private performance of an expert glass Master, modelling glass with blowing and sculpture techniques. Learn about the glass tradition during your workshop and choose between mosaic, glass beads jewelry and a private session with a glass master.
Free time to enjoy Murano
Return to Venice

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Verona (approx. 1h20 mins)
Verona Walking Tour with Arena - See the medieval Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, the Gavi's arch and learn about the ancient Roman past of the city. Pass by Porta Borsari and stroll along one of the most beautiful streets of Verona until the famous Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum.
Continue to Piazza dei Signori, where you'll see the famous statue of Dante Alighieri, world-famous Italian poet. Listen to legends and tales about Romeo and Juliet and see the romantic balcony. Finally reach the Arena for a 30 minutes tour. Explore the great Roman amphitheatre of Verona and listen to the local expert telling you about Arena construction, its current and ancient use, and the historical legends behind it.
Free Afternoon
Train to Venice (approx. 1h20 mins)

Free morning in Venice
Gondola Tour in the afternoon
The gondola is the traditional boat of Venice, known for its long, narrow shape and distinctive black color. Used for centuries to navigate the city's canals, it is rowed by a gondolier standing on one side. An icon of Venice, the gondola is handcrafted using ancient techniques and represents a symbol of Venetian romance and culture.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Milan
Hotel check
Milan Walking Tour
Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Piazza dei Mercanti, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele etc..
Visit the Duomo, the Cathedral, the Archeological area and the Duomo’s Rooftop - Explore inside the spectacular Duomo di Milano, visit its museum,  see its underground archaeological site and enter the Church of San Gottardo. Also you will enjoy the best views of the city from the Duomo’s rooftop!
Milan Duomo
one of the largest and most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world. Located in the heart of the city, it is famous for its facade adorned with statues, spires, and intricate decorations in white marble. Inside, the cathedral impresses with its high naves and colorful stained glass windows. Visitors can climb to the terraces of the Duomo for a panoramic view of Milan and admire the detailed sculptures and spires up close, including the famous golden Madonnina that stands atop the highest spire.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Museo del Novecento
The Museo del Novecento is a museum of twentieth-century art in Milan.  It is housed in the Palazzo dell'Arengario, near Piazza del Duomo in the centre of the city. The museum opened in December 2010. It displays about 400 works, most of them Italian, from the twentieth century.
Free afternoon to enjoy the city
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Milan, Italy for Home