Group Tour
Lombardy & Veneto by Rail
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Neil Davis
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Tour Highlights
Lombardy & Veneto by Rail
Travelling to and from London by high-speed train, explore Italy’s Lombardy and Veneto regions – both of which have more to offer than just the headline attractions of Milan and Venice. Visit three cities worth equal billing: Verona, famously the setting for Romeo and Juliet; Mantua, known for its imposing Ducal Palace; and Vicenza, whose abundance of Palladio-designed buildings never fails to impress. Along the way, embark on rewarding cultural excursions and sample local wines and other regional produce.
Dates and prices
Itinerary
DAY 1: London to Milan
London to Milan
Depart London St. Pancras by rail for Milan via Paris. Overnight at UNAHOTELS Galles Milano. (N)
Meals basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accommodation:
UNAHOTELS Galles Milano
DAY 2: Milan to Mantua
Milan to Mantua
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Milan, home to the impressive Duomo (Cathedral). In the afternoon, travel by rail to the historic city of Mantua, meet your guide and check in at the historic Hotel Cà Uberti Palace (or similar) for four nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 3: Mantua
Mantua
Spend the morning exploring the historic centre of Mantua, including the imposing Ducal Palace, once the seat of the powerful House of Gonzaga. Conclude the tour with a visit to one of the city’s wine merchants to sample Lombard wine. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 4: Day at leisure
Day at leisure
Today is yours to spend how you wish. You may wish to catch one of the frequent direct trains from Mantua to the historic city of Modena, situated in the neighbouring region of Emilia-Romagna. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 5: Verona & Lake Garda
Verona & Lake Garda
Drive to Verona and take in the city’s highlights, including Juliet’s House and Piazza delle Erbe. Conclude by crossing scenic Lake Garda by ferry for a guided tour of Sirmione, a village founded in antiquity and renowned for its impressive medieval fortress. (B, D)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 6: Bassano del Grappa & Asolo
Bassano del Grappa & Asolo
Depart Mantua for a tour of the Prosecco hills, followed by lunch and an opportunity to taste one of the Veneto’s most celebrated exports: sparkling wine. Proceed to Vicenza and check-in at the centrally located Glam Boutique Hotel (or similar) for three nights. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 7: Bassano del Grappa to Asolo
Bassano del Grappa to Asolo
Explore Bassano del Grappa in the Alpine foothills. Continue to the walled city of Asolo, first mentioned in the works of the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, for time at leisure. Conclude the day at one of the region’s celebrated grappa distilleries. (B)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 8: The Villa Emo & Vicenza
The Villa Emo & Vicenza
Visit the sumptuous, Palladian Villa Emo. In the afternoon, Visit Vicenza’s Olympic Theatre and historical centre. Enjoy a farewell drink with the group. (B)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 9: Turin
Turin
Take the train from Vicenza to Turin, where you spend an afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel NH Torino Centro (or similar). (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel NH Torino Centro
DAY 10: Turin to London
Turin to London
Depart Turin by rail for London St Pancras via Paris.
Meals basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 1: London to Milan
London to Milan
Depart London St. Pancras by rail for Milan via Paris. Overnight at UNAHOTELS Galles Milano. (N)
Meals basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accommodation:
UNAHOTELS Galles Milano
DAY 2: Milan to Mantua
Milan to Mantua
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Milan, home to the impressive Duomo (Cathedral). In the afternoon, travel by rail to the historic city of Mantua, meet your guide and check in at the historic Hotel Cà Uberti Palace (or similar) for four nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 3: Mantua
Mantua
Spend the morning exploring the historic centre of Mantua, including the imposing Ducal Palace, once the seat of the powerful House of Gonzaga. Conclude the tour with a visit to one of the city’s wine merchants to sample Lombard wine. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 4: Day at leisure
Day at leisure
Today is yours to spend how you wish. You may wish to catch one of the frequent direct trains from Mantua to the historic city of Modena, situated in the neighbouring region of Emilia-Romagna. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 5: Verona & Lake Garda
Verona & Lake Garda
Drive to Verona and take in the city’s highlights, including Juliet’s House and Piazza delle Erbe. Conclude by crossing scenic Lake Garda by ferry for a guided tour of Sirmione, a village founded in antiquity and renowned for its impressive medieval fortress. (B, D)
Accommodation:
Hotel Cà Uberti Palace
DAY 6: The Prosecco Hills
The Prosecco Hills
Depart Mantua for a tour of the Prosecco hills, followed by lunch and an opportunity to taste one of the Veneto’s most celebrated exports: sparkling wine. Proceed to Vicenza and check-in at the centrally located Glam Boutique Hotel (or similar) for three nights. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 7: Bassano del Grappa & Asolo
Bassano del Grappa & Asolo
Explore Bassano del Grappa in the Alpine foothills. Continue to the walled city of Asolo, first mentioned in the works of the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, for time at leisure. Conclude the day at one of the region’s celebrated grappa distilleries. (B)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 8: The Villa Emo & Vicenza
The Villa Emo & Vicenza
Visit the sumptuous, Palladian Villa Emo. In the afternoon, Visit Vicenza’s Olympic Theatre and historical centre. Enjoy a farewell drink with the group. (B)
Accommodation:
Glam Boutique Hotel
DAY 9: Turin
Turin
Take the train from Vicenza to Turin, where you spend an afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel NH Torino Centro (or similar). (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel NH Torino Centro
DAY 10: Turin to London
Turin to London
Depart Turin by rail for London St Pancras via Paris.
Meals basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Travel from London to Italy and back by rail
- Wine tasting in the Prosecco hills
- Visit the historic village of Sirmione by Lake Garda
- Stay in well-located, character properties in Mantua and Vicenza
- Free day to explore Modena independently by train
Important information
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.
Guaranteed departures
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Dates and prices
Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.
What's included
- All international rail travel to & from London St Pancras
- 4-star accommodation
- Small groups - maximum of 18
- Local transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Local tour manager on arrival in Mantua
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
- Welcome dinner & farewell drink with your group & tour manager
- Hotel porterage in Mantua & Vicenza
- Guided sightseeing, entrance fees & city taxes included
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