Lose yourself in the wonder and beauty of Northern Italy as you embark on the trip of a lifetime. Your first days in the Bel Paese (“beautiful country”) will be spent on a guided tour through the famous Italian lake districts of Como, Garda, and Maggiore. Allow yourself to indulge in these otherworldly surroundings only such a place can offer. You can relax completely knowing that all transportation and comfortable accommodations have been taken care of. 

Once you’ve had some time to savour the incredible views, and maybe spot a celeb or two, our journey continues! The next stage of our trip kicks off with a wonderful tour of Milan and Venice, showing you all the incredible sights as well as the lesser known gems. From there, it's time to board the gorgeous 6-star S.S. La Venezia, for a full-board cruise around the Venetian Islands and river Po. 

Travelling from dynamic Milan to romantic Venice, you’ll have the opportunity to treat yourself with a private opening and lighting reception at St. Mark’s Basilica. Take a detour at the enthralling “City of Water” to discover some coastal shops, colourful facades and quiet canals that define Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Discover Chioggia, a charming southern harbor popular with fishermen, artists, and pretty much anyone searching for one-of-a-kind presents or souvenirs. In the Valpolicella Vineyards, head inland for a multicourse meal paired with an array of delicious wines at a classic winery. Allow time for some shopping in the lovely Bologa and historic Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus. And of course, we couldn’t curate a trip of this calibre without including a visit to UNESCO-designated Ferrara and Verona, the renowned home of Romeo and Juliet. 

The team at DealsAway have hand-selected every aspect of your Northern Italy experience to ensure that luxury, excellent service and unforgettable experiences are always front of mind. Giving you the perfect excuse to sit back, relax and enjoy as you uncover the Gems of Northern Italy.

Get set for the trip of a lifetime, departing and arriving back in Milan after a whirlwind 4 nights touring through the gems of Northern Italy. Your trip begins with an incredible tour through the famous Italian lake districts of Como, Garda and Maggiore always staying in plush 4-star accommodations with breakfast included. After the lake regions have stolen your heart, it's time to climb on board the S.S. La Venezia for the next part of your incredible Northern Italy experience. Your luxury boutique river cruise will take you through the best of Northern Italy, from Milan, to Bologna, Coastal Chioggia, Torcello, Venice and so many more unforgettable destinations along the way. Disembark your river cruise in beautiful Venice and make your way to the airport to begin your journey home.

Facilities during your 4 Star B&B Accommodation:

• Double/twin share room with large bed
• Private ensuite with premium amenities
• Flat screen TV (available at select hotels)
• Daily breakfast
• Lap pool (available at select hotels)
• Fitness facilities and wellness centre
• Room service

Facilities aboard the SS La Venezia:

• Luxury staterooms with sweeping river views
• Private ensuite with hairdryer and premium bath products
• Onboard restaurant and lounges
• Services of an experienced Cruise Manager
• Captivating onboard local entertainment
• Cultural enrichment including a signature lecture

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are only included during the cruise and are not included during the rest of your trip 

Age restrictions

• This tour is not restricted by age

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this tour to commence is two people
• Double sized bed or twin share

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers
• Visitors may require a visa
• It is the visitor's responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance

Porterage

• Porterage will not always be available throughout this trip, if/when it is available a tip is recommended. 

Tipping

• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are only included during the cruise and are not included during the rest of your trip

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/ package tours/ cruise etc as outlined in the itinerary

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements. In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you

Transfers

• Transfers are included throughout your Italian Lakes Tour, however, are not included during your Northern Italy luxury cruise

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com 

 DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs $69 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds

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