Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive

Description

Choose this self-drive tour in the Lombardy region and spend 8 memorable days exploring the beautiful landscapes and culture of Italy. Visit mesmerising lakes of Maggiore, Como and Garda, take a boat to Bellagio and admire the beauty and tranquillity of the scenery that surrounds you. Walk through the medieval streets of Bergamo and visit Verona, a city full of history. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for a lifetime.  


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Lake Maggiore: located on the south side of the Alps is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes in Italy

Lake Como: set at the foothills of the Alps, the third-largest lake in Italy is known for its dramatic scenery 

Bergamo: a charming town with Word Heritage Venetian walls that surround the city

Verona: a city that offers some evidence of every era: Roman, medieval, Renaissance. It’s famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet"

Included

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 7 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Lake Maggiore 

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Regina Palace or similar 4*

Day 4-6 Lake Garda   

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Villa Sofia or similar 4*

Day 7 Milan

Superior Hotel Category = NH Hotel Macchiavelli or similar 4*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Car Group B = Lancia Ypsilon or similar

MEALS:

  • 7 breakfasts

CAR HIRE:

  • 8-day car hire
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Malpensa or Linate Airports
  • Unlimited mileage 
  • All insurances: SCDW, PAI, TP
  • Tax
  • Domestic one-way fee (except to/from Sardinia or Sicily) 
  • Airport and railway surcharge 
  • Road Tax (VRF) 
  • Additional driver 
  • Grace period 29 minutes

Excluded

  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Ferryboat tickets
  • Funicular tickets 
  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAR HIRE

  • Fuel & Refuelling charge (Fuel fees approx. €20 + IVA 22%)
  • Admin fee (€50 + tax) in case of car damage, traffic fine, etc.
  • No Show fee 
  • Delivery and Collection
  • Insurance “young” for all clients between 23 and 25 year
  • Windscreen protection (WDW) - Road Side Safety Net (RSN)

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for traveling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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