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11 Days Lake Como, Dolomites & Venice At Leisure Tour Package Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Priced From: $2,229 pp dbl. occ. Dates: May - Oct 
Itinerary Day 1 Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2 Arrival in Milan, Italy-Como For air-inclusive travelers: included transfers to Como from Milan Malpensa airport. for land-only travelers: transfers available, ask your travel agent for details. Time to rest or start exploring Como, beautifully situated at the lake. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 3 Como- Lake District Excursion A day dedicated to the most famous of the Italian lakes, Maggiore, with its mild climate and luxuriant, exotic vegetation. Enjoy a boat ride to ISOLA BELLA, one of the last privately owned islands open to visitors, to admire BORROMEO PALACE. Wander around the beautiful GARDENS and terraces, and visit the local market. Next, travel to the subtropical resort town of Lugano, in Swiss territory. Time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa, an espresso on flower-festooned Piazza Riforma, or a walk in the shade of Parco Ciani’s magnificent old trees. Mid-afternoon transfer back to Como. (BB) Day 4 At Leisure in Como All day at leisure to relax or explore this beautiful resort on your own. Take a stroll along the lake, visit the 14th century cathedral, browse through the little shops, or just sit on one of the lakeside terraces and enjoy the beautiful views. (BB) Day 5 Como-Dolomites Leave the Lake District and drive into the Alpine region of South Tyrol, part of Austria until the end of World War I and where German is still spoken. Stay two nights in the charming Bolzano. (BB,D) Day 6 Dolomites Today’s orientation features Piazza del Duomo, the food market, and the beautiful main street with its arcades. You may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to the pretty town of Merano and one of Tyrol’s most famous Castles. (BB) Day 7 Dolomites-Cortina-Venice Enjoy a spectacularly scenic drive in the Italian Alps. Visit the jewel of the Dolomites: Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Olympic ski resort. Stroll along its most famous street, Corso Italia, take pictures, or simply admire the fascinating surroundings of this picturesque village. After a leisurely break, continue to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (BB) Day 8 Venice Meet your Local Guide for morning sightseeing, featuring ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the BYZANTINE BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE, and the BRIDGE Of SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Remainder of the morning and the afternoon to spend as you wish. Perhaps a gondola ride? (BB) Day 9 At Leisure in Venice A full day to enjoy Venice at your own pace. Simply relax at your hotel, stroll around the narrow streets, visit the bell tower, or you may want to join an optional lagoon cruise with lunch on the charming island of Burano. (BB) Day 10 Venice-Milan An easy drive takes you to the commercial capital of Italy—Milan. Afternoon sightseeing with your Local Guide starts in the pedestrian area with a visit to the magnificent GOTHIC DUOMO. Contine through the glass-domed GALLERIA to the famous Scala Opera house, then a short walk to the imposing SFORZESCO CASTLE. Tonight a farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (BB,D) Day 11 Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) Highlights Como Lake Maggiore Lake Lugano Dolomites Cortina D’ Ampezzo Venice Milan Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Italy vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 10/08
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