Northern Italy Tour: Milan & the Italian Lakes

Lake Maggiore – Milan – Lake Garda

Northern Italy Tour: Milan & the Italian Lakes

Welcome to Italy

Highlights

This Northern Italy Tour is an excellent introduction to the elegance Italy has to offer. Lush landscapes to city shopping, this tour has it all. 

Consult with your Travel Specialist. We will ensure that the highlights of your trip are booked in advance so you won’t miss out on the fun! Plenty of leisure will be built in so you can take the time to explore on your own, and at your own pace. Let the journey guide you.

*Please keep in mind – This is a SAMPLE itinerary and is meant for inspiration only!

All of our tours are created on a custom basis to ensure the ideal trip that’s only for you. The itineraries on our website are intended solely as inspiration and are not available for purchase as a set package.

Make it Yours

  • Accommodation – Italy offers a wide range of accommodation styles including boutique hotels, charming B&B’s, and luxurious castle hotels. Juniper Tours will select where you stay based on your preferences.
  • Transportation – All of the dots will be connected based on your preferences and budget.  Airport transfers, car rentals, train passes, even private chauffeurs!
  • Day tours and entrance tickets – pre-scheduled tours and experiences for a seamless and enriching travel experience!

Northern Italy Tour: Milan & the Italian Lakes Day-by-day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lake Maggiore

Welcome to Northern Italy, the Italian lake district! This trip not only includes impeccable scenery but day trips to charming cities closeby. As you arrive in Italy, a private driver will pick you up and take you to your first accommodation in Lake Maggiore. Here you will have the remainder of the day to explore at your leisure.

Overnight in Lake Maggiore

Day 2: Lake Maggiore

Stresa is an enchanting town with a splendid location on one of Italy’s largest lakes, Lake Maggiore. It touches one Swiss Canton and 2 Italian regions. We recommend spending the day exploring Stresa and then taking a ferry to Isola Bella, one of the three Borromean Islands.

Overnight in Lake Maggiore

Day 3: Lake Maggiore to Milan

Enjoy your morning taking a tranquil stroll along the elegant lakeside filled with luxury villas and opulent Art Nouveau hotels. A private driver will pick you up and take you to your accommodation in your next spot, Milan. Check-in or leave your bags at the hotel to begin exploring the global capital of fashion and design!

Overnight in Milan

Day 4: Milan

Enjoy a walking tour today of the historical city of Milan. Take in the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, Duomo di Milano and the Piazza del Duomo. Stop for an amazing shopping experience at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a breathtaking landmark in Milan with exceptional architecture. 

Overnight in Milan

Day 5: Milan to Lake Garda

Get an early start for a day trip to Venice or Bologna. A private driver will pick you up and take you to one of your desired destinations. Spend the day exploring and sightseeing before heading to Lake Garda for the evening.

Overnight in Lake Garda

Day 6: Lake Garda

Today, you will have the entire day to explore the towns and monuments around Lake Garda. Spend your time exploring Sirmione with its historic Rocca Scaligiera castle or Riva del Garda and the Varone waterfalls closeby. From hilly wine regions to 14th-century castles, you can wander wherever the mood takes you.

Overnight in Lake Garda

Day 7: Depart for Home

As you draw in the last impressions of Lake Garda’s splendor, a private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport Departure Hall where you can catch your return flight home. 

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Northern Italy Tour: Milan & the Italian Lakes Highlights:

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