You've never experienced an Italy vacation like our 11-day Bellissima Northern Italy journey! Begin in fashionable Milan and discover the legacy that da Vinci and Michelangelo left behind. Take in the beauty of the Italian lakes as you visit Isola Bella and Bellagio. Think of Romeo and Juliet as you tour Verona... attend a wine tasting at an agriturismo and a balsamic vinegar tasting in Spilamberto. Walk on streets that Dante once trod in Bologna, discovering why the city's nickname is La Grassa (the Fat One) – and learning the secrets of its cuisine in a cooking class from a master chef followed by a sumptuous dinner. Cap off the perfect northern Italy vacation in Venice, truly a city of dreams, where you'll enjoy a Tauck Exclusive... an after-hours guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica to view its treasures without the daytime crowds!
Departures
9, 23 Jun; 7, 21 Jul; 4, 18 Aug; 1, 10, 15, 24, 29 Sep; 8, 13 Oct 2012
Inclusions
- TAUCKS YELLOW ROADS! A picture-postcard setting awaits along every turn, dip and bend of Taucks winding Yellow Roads through the beautiful Italian Lakes region – tranquility perfected
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! – After-hours guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, without the daytime crowds; explore the treasures of the “Greek Cross” floorplan unhurried
- A cooking class in Bologna, the food capital of Italy, boasting an epicurean delight for every palate; learn the secrets of its cuisine from a master chef and enjoy a memorable dinner
- Discover the centuries-old art of producing balsamic vinegar, a northern Italy specialty, on a tour that includes a tasting
- A visit to an agriturismo for a wine tasting and lunch in the beautiful Franciacorta region
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 19 meals (10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage