Italy’s Icons: Fashion, Lakes, Renaissance, and Canals
10 Day Tour
$3,874
Arrive in Milan and check into your hotel. Spend the day exploring Italy’s fashion and design capital, strolling elegant streets, browsing boutiques, admiring historic landmarks, and enjoying Milan’s lively café culture at your own pace.
Overnight in Milan
Travel by train from Milan to Lake Como. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the lakeside promenade, charming streets, and cafés while taking in views of the surrounding mountains.
Distance: ~50 km | Travel time: 40–50 min
Overnight in Lake Como
Join a guided walking tour of Como, discovering historic churches, cobbled streets, and the scenic lakeside promenade. Enjoy panoramic views across Lake Como and the surrounding alpine landscape throughout the day.
Overnight in Lake Como
Explore Lake Como by public ferry, visiting Bellagio or nearby lakeside towns. Ride the funicular to Brunate for sweeping views before returning to your hotel and enjoying a relaxed evening.
Distance: ~25 km | Ferry time: 30–40 min
Overnight in Lake Como
Depart Lake Como by train and travel south through the Italian countryside to Florence. On arrival, check into your hotel and settle in to begin exploring the Renaissance capital of Tuscany.
Approximate Distance: ~360 km | Travel time: 3h 50–4h 10min
Overnight in Florence
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Florence, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David. Explore historic streets, piazzas, and Renaissance landmarks that define the city’s artistic heritage.
Overnight in Florence
Travel through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Pisa’s Leaning Tower, enjoying wine tasting and lunch in Chianti, and exploring the medieval towns of San Gimignano and Siena before returning to Florence.
Overnight in Florence
Board a high-speed train from Florence to Venice. After arrival and hotel check-in, spend the remainder of the day wandering Venice’s canals, bridges, and historic piazzas at leisure.
Distance: ~260 km | Travel time: 2–2h 15min
Overnight in Venice
Discover Venice with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Basilica. Continue through quieter alleys to uncover hidden architectural gems and experience authentic Venetian atmosphere.
Overnight in Venice
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport or continue your onward journey, departing Italy with memories of iconic cities, lakeside scenery, and rich cultural experiences.
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Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

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