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Northern Italy · 2026

Culture to Coast

The Grand Northern Italy Discovery
Northern Italy10 DaysModerateMountains to canals

The full sweep of the north — mountains, lakes, cities and coast, from a Valle Mosso sunset to Venice by lamplight.

This is Northern Italy at its most generous: alpine huts and wine evenings, the Dolomites and the canals, hidden valleys and the icons everyone dreams of — all in one unforgettable arc.

Duration10 Days
RegionNorthern Italy
StartMilan Malpensa
EndVenice
Group size8–12
LevelModerate
Day by day

The itinerary

Day01

Arrival & Valle Mosso Sunset

Land at Milan Malpensa, then journey to Valle Mosso for a peaceful mountain evening, complete with a sunset dinner in rural serenity.

◆ Valle Mosso
Day02

Aosta Valley & Mont Blanc

Drive scenic mountain roads through the Aosta Valley, visit waterfalls and a wolf sanctuary, and enjoy pizza in the town of Nus beneath the peaks.

◆ Aosta Valley
Day03

Alpine Hike to Refugio Mezzalama

Hike from Champoluc to Lago Blu and Refugio Mezzalama, spending an unforgettable night high in the mountains.

◆ 3,000 m hut
Day04

Rest & Biella

Take a relaxed day in Biella — exploring shops and the old town — and conclude with a wine-tasting evening back in Valle Mosso.

◆ Biella
Day05

Como & Milan Highlights

Explore Como, then train into Milan for sightseeing and shopping. Return to Como, ferry to Bellagio, and savour Italian elegance.

◆ Bellagio
Day06

Lake Garda & Mountain Views

Hike above Lake Garda to gain a unique perspective on the water before descending to its shores.

◆ Lake Garda
Day07

Trento & Garda Sunset

Visit Trento for a dose of alpine history, then return to Lake Garda for a sunset dinner by the water.

◆ Trento
Day08

Into the Dolomites

Head into the Dolomites for a day of hiking, overnighting in a mountain hut surrounded by nature's cathedral of stone.

◆ Dolomites
Day09

Dolomites & Venice by Night

Capture scenic Dolomite views in the morning, then arrive in Venice for an enchanting evening on the water.

◆ Venice
Day10

Gondolas & Farewell

Enjoy a gondola ride, soak in Venetian culture, and depart from Venice Airport having embraced all the north has to offer.

◆ Venice
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