Northern Italy trip: Venice to Milan

Your private water taxi driver will greet you on arrival in Venice and escort you to your hotel, providing hands-on luggage assistance and a warm local welcome.

Spend a free afternoon exploring quiet canals, enjoying a coffee in a campo, or taking a short guided walk arranged by your concierge to start your Italy travel at your own pace.

Step into Venice's golden past on a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and its glittering mosaics. Then skip the lines into the Doge's Palace to explore opulent rooms, historic courtyards, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs with an expert local guide on your Northern Italy trip.

Glide in a traditional gondola along the Grand Canal and serene side canals, passing the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca' Dario, and the Basilica della Salute, ending with a breathtaking panorama of Saint Mark's Basin.

Transfer to Bologna and continue your Northern Italy itinerary in one of the country’s most underrated food and culture hubs. Start in Piazza Maggiore with a private walking tour through the Old Town, stopping at the 16th-century Fountain of Neptune and the Gothic Basilica of San Petronio, home to historic organs and Cassini’s Meridian Line. Step inside the Archiginnasio to see its famous Anatomical Theatre.

Then wander under UNESCO-listed porticos to the bustling Quadrilatero markets, where you can sample local specialties. Finish at the iconic leaning towers of Asinelli and Garisenda.

Experience a tailor-made food and wine journey in Emilia-Romagna. Visit a traditional balsamic vinegar cellar to learn about the aging process, then taste the results for yourself. Tour a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, where you’ll see hand-pressed cheese wheels in the making and sample both fresh and aged varieties.

Then head to a Lambrusco vineyard to meet local producers and enjoy a guided tasting that showcases the region’s signature sparkling reds.

Explore Italy's iconic supercars at the Lamborghini Museum, tracing models from the Miura and Countach to the Aventador SVJ. Enjoy close-up views and expert commentary designed for travelers seeking an authentic, custom Northern Italy trip experience.

Continue to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and take a guided shuttle through Cittadella Ferrari, with insights into the factory, the Fiorano racetrack, and Ferrari's living heritage. Finish with a regional lunch featuring local specialties.

Arrive in Milan by high-speed train and enjoy a free afternoon. Stroll past historic facades to the Duomo di Milano, wander the ornate Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and relax in Parco Sempione. Then shop the Quadrilatero della Moda and wrap up your stylish afternoon with an aperitivo by the Navigli canals.

Start your day with a guided walking tour from Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, for a rare, intimate viewing. Continue to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, the 'Sistine Chapel of the North,' to admire breathtaking Renaissance frescoes.

Stroll through Piazza degli Affari to see Maurizio Cattelan's provocative L.O.V.E. sculpture, then end at the Duomo, Milan's Gothic masterpiece.

Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Milan with a private transfer to the airport. Your driver arrives on time, luggage is handled, and the vehicle provides comfort and privacy for a calm end to your Italy itinerary.

Reflect on your trip and the local experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and personalized touches that made it unique. Depart with beautiful memories, confident that every detail was arranged for a seamless farewell.