12 days – NORD ITALY CITIES AND SEA

VENEZIA – VERONA – MILANO – SARDEGNA MARE

DAY 1 – VENEZIA

City of Venezia has been for over a millenium capital of “Republic of Venice” and it is known for this reason as “La Serenissima” and “La Dominante”. Venezia is considered one of the most beautiful cities all over the world and it is inserted, togheter with its famous lagoon, in the list of italian sites of Unesco Heritage: thanks to the beauty of the city with its typical drains and typical venetian boat called “Gondola”, Venezia is the third most visited city in Italy, after Roma and Milano with a great number of foreign visitors.

After breakfast half day guided Venezia movie tour (Lunch not included) to discover the location of the great masterpieces of the past and present. A fascinating itinerary dedicated to movies filmed in Venezia … Great films that have chosen this wonderful city for some scenes remain in the history of cinema! Thanks to this tour, you can visit the movie set and experience the unique charm in a city that is home to the oldest film festival in the world!
Orson Welles and “Othello”, “Casanova” interpreted by Heat Ledger, the Gran Theatre La Fenice and the Jewish Quarter in the scenes of Visconti “Senso”, the setting of “Summer Time” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” “The Merchant of Venice”, film set in the sixteenth century, the famous “The Tourist” with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp , the wonderful Woody Allen movie “Everyone Says I Love You” and much more.
Afternoon: free time for shopping, enjoy the city or other individual activities.
Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in 4 star hotel (as Starhotels Splendid Venice or NH Collection Palazzo Barocci)

STARHOTEL SPLENDID VENICE ****
A luxury boutique hotel in Venezia city centre, is elegant as the city itself. Enjoy the best location to experience the venetian atmosphere.
Located 5-minute walk from Piazza San Marco and the Ponte di Rialto. Conveniently connected with Vaporetto water bus stop “Rialto” (a few steps away). After a day exploring, this contemporary hotel is the ideal sanctuary: calm and comfortable, yet infused with Italian hospitality. It’s no wonder the Splendid Venice is often acclaimed as one of the best hotels in Venezia.

The package includes:

1 bottle of champagne in room with strawberries
Gondola tour of 30 min.
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

NH COLLECTION PALAZZO BAROCCI ****
The NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci is a historic building in the charming atmosphere. The hotel enjoys a prime location in the city, overlooking the Ponte di Rialto and the Canal Grande. With a Vaporetto water bus stop just a few minutes away, it is the perfect base to discover the city’s charms. Arrive in style by motorboat or gondola at the hotel’s private dock, shop at exclusive fashion names like Prada, Versace and Ferragamo – they are all within five minutes’ walk of the hotel. The hotel offers cozy spaces to relax after a day’s sightseeing: unwind in the intimate, sheltered garden and take a rest in the lounge space, with its comfortable seats and big-screen television.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection.

The package includes:

1 bottle of champagne in room with strawberries
Gondola tour of 30 min.
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

DAY 2 – VENEZIA (MURANO & BURANO)

Tour to Murano e Burano, the most famous Venetian islands. Located on the north of the historic centre of Venezia, Murano and Burano offer beautiful handicrafts that have made them famous worldwide: the first is characterized by the centuries-old glass manufacturing, the second for its sophisticated laces, not to mention the colourful buildings. Visiting Murano and Burano will give you the most authentic and unusual side of Venezia!
After breakfast, departure by boat near Piazza San Marco to Murano. During the first stop, that lasts approximately 1 hour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the island’s glassmakers and follow an explanation of the art of glass blowing. The next stop will be the island of Burano: lasting approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will have time for lunch at the famous restaurant ‘Al Raspo de Ua’(included) and, according to the remaining available time before returning to Venezia, free time for walking or a bit of shopping in a tipycal island’s shops.
Return to Venezia and free time for individual activities.
Dinner and Show in Venezia to relive the refined atmosphere of the Venetian literary salons. Music of the highest level and gourmet dishes immersed in the historical and artistic context of a period aristocratic residence… Concert and Dinner at a Venetian palace: Venezia will give you an unforgettable experience! The headquarters of these fascinating events, Palazzo Marin in Venezia, was not chosen by chance … It seems that this elegant palace housed one of the most famous Venetian literary salons, hosted by Isabella Teotochi!
Palazzo Marin enjoyed its heyday in the late eighteenth century when Isabella Teotochi, the wife of Carlo Antonio Marin, founded one of the most respected literary salons of the period. Ippolito Pindemonte, Antonio Canova, G.G. Byron, Mme de Stael, J. W. Goethe and many Venetian nobles became regular guests, attracted by the charisma and the vast culture of this fascinating woman, writer and lover of the arts.

The evening consists of two parts:

7.00 pm four-course buffet dinner and wine accompaniment in the tapestry room
from 8.30 pm concert (jazz music on Thursdays, classical on Fridays) in the main hall

Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3 – VERONA

Verona is often associated to Shakespeare’s tragedy of Romeo and Giulietta, famous literal masterpiece all over the world. It has a charming city centre, a wonderful to see pedestrian area that finds its highest expression in Piazza Bra overawed by well known Arena, a roman amphitheater often used in summer for opera festival and concerts.
After breakfast transfer from Venezia to Verona (120 km) or by train (1 hour 15 minutes). Half day guided tour of the city that includes the visit of the old town, including famous landmarks and lesser-known areas, with one or more pauses for wine tasting and typical products! Wine tasting with local specialties, will be a pleasant break from walking, an opportunity to get close to the rich culinary of our beautiful country and to fully appreciate the different sides of Verona. This original reinterpretation of the classic tours of food and wine of Verona has been designed for those who want to discover Verona at 360°. It combines history, art and flavours in a single tour that will allow you to fully appreciate the city and to experience a unique adventure! Verona will never have looked so spectacular!

After the tour with tasting, free time for shopping, enjoy the city or other individual activities. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in 5 star hotel (as Due Torri Hotel, Relais de Charme il sogno di Giulietta or similar).

DUE TORRI HOTEL *****
The Due Torri Hotel is situated in the historic centre of Verona near the church of Saint Anastasia, near Juliet’s famous balcony, Piazza Bra and the Arena, known throughout the world. The superb quality of the furnishings and the professional service are highly valued by its illustrious Italian and international guests, making it the most renowned five-star hotel in Verona. The Hotel – hosted in a XIV century palace, named “Dell’Aquila” – is numbered among the historical dwelling of the city and it’s member of “The Leading Hotels of The World”.

The package includes:

A bottle of Champagne with a tray of fresh fruit in the room at your arrival
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

RELAIS DE CHARME IL SOGNO DI GIULIETTA *****
Il Sogno di Giulietta (Juliet’s Dream) is inside Juliet’s courtyard. At night, closed to public, is possible to stay inside Juliet’s courtyard, leaving its magic atmosphere under the most famous balcony of the world. A worthy work of restoration has returned to the City of sweethearts the pure charme of the most famous love story in the world …. Romeo & Giulietta.
Opposite Juliet’s balcony, in the courtyard of her house, there isn’t a hotel, but an historical house destined to welcome the most romantic couples and to envelope them in a night of dreams. It is now possible to stay in the kingdom narrated by Shakespeare in one of his most famous works.

The package includes:

Tickets to enter in Juliet’s House and Juliet’s Tomb
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

DAY 4 – MILANO

Milano is one of the most important cities in Italy. It is not only the capital of style and fashion and a lively city which several restaurants, pubs and discos for nightlife, but it is also known for its museums and wonderful monuments; for example see the main square with the beautiful cathedral (the “Duomo”), the “Castello Sforzesco” with its huge “Parco Sempione”, the church of “Santa Maria delle Grazie” (which displays Leonardo painting “Ultima Cena”) and the Brera. This features make Milano a city interested both in past and in the future.
Morning: transfer by train from Verona to Milano [1 hour 30 minutes] and free time for shopping or other individual activities and lunch.
Afternoon: guided visit of the city. Duomo, the Cathedral in the Gothic-flowered architecture full of sculptures and stained glass windows, is the symbol of Milano. From its terraces (only Gothic building with accessible roofs!), a wonderful view opens over the city and the PreAlps.

Crossing the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, you reach PIAZZA DELLA SCALA which overlooks the most famous opera house in the world: La Scala. Where the greatest composers, the most admired singers and the most famous conductors worked. Next to the heart of the financial capital Milan, a medieval corner that has kept the charm of the past: PIAZZA DEI MERCANTI with the majestic structure of the Palace of Broletto.
The visit continues with The Castello Sforzesco. This Castle is the symbol of the dukes’ power in Milano throughout two extremely important periods, 14th and 15th century, that saw the turning from the Middle Age to Modern Times. Built as a fortress, only later it would become one of the richest ducal residences of all times.
At the end of the tour, free time for dinner and overnight in Milano in 5 star hotel (as Armani Hotel, Chateaux Monfort or similar)

ARMANI HOTEL ****
Armani Hotel Milano is located in the world famous couture district, known as Quadrilatero della Moda, only a few minutes away from the luxury shopping streets of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the famous La Scala theatre and the spectacular Piazza del Duomo. Milan is not only the World’s Fashion Capital but also a city to be discovered, with its’ little secrets and hidden locations. A unique mix of history, art, culture and design is awaiting you.
The Armani style and philosophy defines every detail of the 95 guestrooms and suites. Each element has been personally designed by Giorgio Armani and chosen for sculptural, aesthetic and sensual qualities.

The package includes:

One luxuriouse couple treatment at the Armani Spa
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

CHATEAU MONFORT *****
Château Monfort is a five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Milan.
The hotel will enchant you with its beautifully restored and elegantly furnished interiors, with an atmosphere and charm reminiscent of a romantic castle. Totally inspired by the concept of fairy-tale atmospheres, Château Monfort inaugurates a new kind of hotel: that of the Urban Château, a new context distinguished by a strong identity, creativity and immagination. In an environment place able to arouse emotions, dreams and reality meet in an original reinterpretation of the interiors according to an exquisite neo-Romantic style, made up of enchanted gardens, dungeons and interiors that bring to mind that vast repertoire of fairy tales that everyone remebers as a child.

The package includes:

Delicious dinner at Rubacuori by Venissa Restaurant
Complimentary late check-out upon availability

DAY 5 – MILANO

After breakfast guided tour of Quadrilatero della Moda, high-class shopping district in the centre of Milano, characterised by the presence of numerous boutiques and related retail outlets which represent most of the world’s major fashion houses. Walk through the streets of the “fashion district” (Via Manzoni, Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant’Andrea, Via della Spiga) to discover the “Made in Italy“.
Milano is known throughout the world as the city of style. Since the Middle Ages the Lombard masters were creating “luxury items” accessories “trendy”. Visit the house museum Poldi Pezzoli with lace collection, jewels and watches, or the Museum of Milano, that became the Fashion Museum, where you can find clothes from the ‘700 to the early ‘900.

Free time for lunch and shopping.
Dinner and overnight in a local restaurant/hotel.

DAY 6/12 – SARDEGNA

Transfer from the hotel to Milano airport to take the flight to Sardegna (domestic flight not included). Upon arrival, transfer from the Airport to Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & Spa 5*. Enjoy your week at resort and discover the North of Sardegna thanks to many excursions that leave directly from the Hotel to discover local culture, new beaches and places and to indulge in shopping.

“Marinedda Hotel Talasso & Spa” lays on a sweet promontory on a stretch of the North-West coast of Sardinia known as the Costa Rossa, on account of the typical colour of the rocks. Set amidst this unique natural setting, the Hotel Marinedda extends over a gentle promontory that slopes down to the sea facing the bay of the same name and the rocks of Punta Li Canneddi, that create an authentic visual spectacle.
It is 1 km far from “Red Island”, historical village of fishermen, an enchanting and romantic place with its harbour built from red granite rocks and featuring wooden fishing boats, the Spanish tower, and offers relaxing walks along the seafront with shops and piano-bars, fabulous beaches and its famous sunsets.

This hotel 5 stars has a fantastic position that offers one of the most beautiful landscapes of Asinara Gulf and thanks to the excellent services and facilities,the Marinedda is particularly suitable for wellness and relaxing holidays by the Sardinian sea…along the wonderful beach of “La Marinedda” it is possible to have nice and relaxing walk in the middle of the nature, especially during the romantic atmosphere of the sunset. Has two fabulous swimming pools, a modern Wellness Centre, the largest in Sardinia and which specializes in Thalassotherapy with several heated seawater pools.

It is suggested to visit during the holiday one of the paradise our country can offer: “La Pelosa”, one of the beautiful beach in North Sardinia (it is located at Stintino, 1 hour and half far from Marinedda Hotel Thalasso & Spa)

Week in the resort with an half board treatment (or optionally, full board)

The package includes:

Aperitif with the Hotel Manager
A beautiful Cerasarda terracotta, a one-off collection
A Champagne breakfast in your own veranda
Late check-out till 4,00 pm (or courtesy room for exlusive use)

Transfer from Hotel to Airport.
End of our services.