Valtellina Valley , Italy
Northern Italy : The Alps , Dolomites & Lombardy
Italy : Lecco , Tirano , Lake Iseo , Trento , Bressanone ( Dolomites ), Mirano For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / itrpricing
16 days from $ 4895 including international airfare Single Supplement : FREE
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Witness the awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural treasures of Northern Italy on a journey from Milan and the Lombardy Lakes to the towering Dolomites . Along the way , meet fishermen and farm families , sip Franciacorta wines , take a rail journey across the Alps into Switzerland , experience the unique culture of the Ladins , and much more .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly overnight to Milan , Italy .
DAY 2 • Milan , Italy • Lecco Arrive in Milan and transfer to Lecco , where we ’ ll meet members of your group , including those who took the Italian Riviera , Genoa & the Cinque Terre or The Swiss Alps : Lucerne , Bern & Zermatt pre-trip extensions .
Hotel NH Lecco Pontevecchio or similar
DAY 3 • Explore Lecco Set off on a walking tour of riverside Lecco . Then , depart for Milan where we ’ ll explore on foot — the highlight being the Duomo di Milano , Milan ’ s Gothic cathedral . After , you ’ ll have some time to explore on your own . We ’ ll gather tonight for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
B , D — Hotel NH Lecco Pontevecchio
DAY 4 • Explore Milan Enjoy a guided tour of Milan this morning , including a visit to the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano — the home of Da Vinci ’ s world-famous mural “ The Last Supper .”
B — Hotel NH Lecco Pontevecchio
DAY 5 • Varenna • Tirano Visit Varenna , a fishing village nestled along Lake Como . We ’ ll stroll along a waterfront path called the Walk of Lovers followed by free time to explore . In Tirano , we ’ ll have dinner at a local restaurant .
B , L — Hotel Centrale Tirano or similar
DAY 6 • A Day in the Life in the Valtellina Valley Experience our NEW A Day in the Life in the Valtellina Valley . You may visit a family-owned farm where you ’ ll meet the farmers , help out with the daily chores , and sit down for a homemade , farmfresh lunch .
B , L — Hotel Centrale Tirano or similar
DAY 7 • Bernina Red Train to Switzerland • Home-Hosted Dinner Board the Bernina Red Train for a full-day excursion across the Alps and into Switzerland . We ’ ll then depart the train at Diavolezza station to ride a cable car up to a scenic viewpoint . Later , enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner in the home of a local family .
B , L , D — Hotel Centrale Tirano or similar
DAY 8 • Lake Iseo • Franciacorta vineyard tour Head to Lago d ’ Iseo , a lake in the Franciacorta wine region , to visit a local winery run by two sisters . We ’ ll hike the property ’ s lush hills before learning about the ancient production process
24 Northern Italy : The Alps , Dolomites & Lombardy