11 Days/10 Nights, 6-12 travelers per departure – NOW booking 2027 dates!
*Please note that the September 3-13, 2027 tour will feature a reversed itinerary, starting in Venice and concluding in Limone sul Garda, due to accommodation availability.
Be delighted by the curiously captivating gastronomic and historical gems offered by the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Start this remarkable journey with a relaxing stay in a luxury hotel on Lake Garda. Gaze at the reflections of the breathtaking mountain peaks as you explore the picturesque lake-shore villages. Venture into the Dolomites and visit its pristine Alpine villages.
Discover romantic Verona on a guided walking tour, visit a cheese farm in the mountains, and the world-renown wineries of the Valpolicella and participate in an enjoyable cooking class using local ingredients. Finish your enchanting journey in Venice by wandering its intricate maze of waterways and hidden alleyways, as well as Murano and Burano.
Intimate Group Size: Limited to just 6–12 travelers, this tour provides a relaxed pace, deeper access, and personal attention that larger groups simply can’t provide. (Learn why group size makes such a difference.)
Luxury & Ease: Travel in comfort via Mercedes executive vans, enjoy priority access to top sights, and stay in hand-selected boutique hotels.
Authentic Immersion: Go beyond the usual— explore quiet medieval towns, cook pasta in a family-owned kitchen, and connect with Italy through its people, food, and traditions.
White-Glove Service: A full-time English-speaking journey leader, private drivers, and zero-stress logistics let you focus fully on the experience. The tour includes most meals, local tips, taxes, gratuities, and special extras like return-traveler credits.
When you want to experience the absolute best that Italy has to offer, trust no other than Nada’s Italy. Our professional, fully escorted tours through Italy is only limited to 6-12 travelers, allowing us to create an intimate experience you can’t find anywhere else. To learn more about our tours, call us today at 877-959-8365 or inquire for the date you’re interested in to the right.
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Riva del Garda
Monte Baldo
Limone sul Garda
Dolomites
Salò
Montagnana
Verona
Venice
Murano island
Welcome to Italia! After being picked up from the Venice airport, you’ll be on your way to stunning Lake Garda! (Make sure to communicate your arrival time & flight info to us promptly. Please book your arrival in Venice no later than 1:00 pm on Friday). Tonight you will rest in a beautiful fairy-tale like luxury boutique hotel overlooking the lake! Enjoy a Welcome dinner in a lovely restaurant that is perched up on the steep mountainside with a view over Lake Garda that will have your knees buckle! Try some delicious specialties from this region and tasty local wines, as you get to know your new travel companions.
Meals included: dinner
Get ready for some amazing views of this extraordinary Italian lake! You will be completely blown away by the beauty of the mountains reflected in the deep blue waters. This morning we board the boat service to Malcesine, a picture-perfect Medieval town. As we approach the village, you can admire the Castello Scaligero, a 14th-Century fortification. Behind Malcesine rises the 6,000ft high Montebaldo. If you’re brave enough, you can reach the summit of Montebaldo by the funivia, a gondola that rotates 360 degrees as you ascend this steep mountain!
Enjoy some free time for your lunch and then to discover this small scenic town full of arts, crafts, cafés, and history on your own. Then we continue to Riva del Garda, surrounded by imposing mountains, with free time to explore. Dinner at our own hotel’s restaurant on the scenic terrace.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Another exciting full-day excursion exploring the delightful lake villages. Board the boat to Salo’, known for its beauty and unusual history tied to one of Italy’s most controversial and terrifying dictators, Benito Mussolini. Group lunch at a local trattoria. Enjoy some free time . Then drive back to the Hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Today we visit a local cheese farm in the Alps surrounding Lake Garda – a dairy coop that produces all-natural Alpine cheeses, along with fresh yogurt, jams, olive oil, and gelato. See how the cheese is made and aged, then sit down for a delicious lunch with homemade dishes.
In the afternoon, you’ll have time to enjoy the historical center of Limone sul Garda with free time to explore and delight in its laid-back lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this fascinating northern Italian village. Then slowly float back down to Earth and enjoy dinner on your own.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Today’s journey focuses not on history but on the breathtaking natural landscapes of the Italian Alps the legendary Dolomites. Our first major highlight is Passo Pordoi, known as “La Terrazza delle Dolomiti” — the Terrace of the Dolomites. Here, you’ll ascend by funicular to the panoramic terrace high above the clouds, where the views open onto the most iconic peaks of the Alps, including the majestic Marmolada Glacier. The feeling of standing “on top of the world” is truly unforgettable. After descending from the mountain, we continue to the charming village of Ortisei, famous for its wooden craftsmanship, elegant atmosphere, and mountain culture. Here, you will enjoy a light local tasting of South Tyrolean specialties followed by some free time to stroll through the pedestrian center, shop, or simply relax in this gem of Val Gardena. The day concludes with a memorable experience: a special group dinner in a carefully selected setting, designed to relax and unwind after a day filled with remarkable scenery and Alpine beauty..
Meals included: breakfast, tasting, dinner
Get ready for a super-fun group cooking class, followed by lunch. You will then have an afternoon of free time to do as you please. Relax by the hotel’s magical patio with a breathtaking view of the Alps & Lake, read a book lounging on the beach, go into town for some great shopping opportunities, or simply sit and enjoy a glass of vino in one of the village’s charming piazzas and watch life pass you by. Dinner will be on your own so you can choose how to spend your final night in this extraordinary northern paradise.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Today we’ll leave Lake Garda and drive towards the Verona area. We’ll stop along the way in S. Ambrogio in Valpolicella, for lunch in a family Trattoria, one of the area’s top restaurants, known for using local organic ingredients and regional recipes. We continue towards a remarkable 13th century castle that will be our home for the next two nights. After check in, group gathers in the courtyard for an elegant dinner in the Castle’s own fine dining restaurant prepared by its private Chef.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Morning drive to the Valpolicella area, known for its world-renown wine production. Private tour, lunch, and wine tasting at a family-owned winery that produces Recioto, Amarone and Ripasso della Valpolicella, among other top-quality wines.
Our next destination is a true delight to the eye: the romantic city of Romeo & Juliette: Verona, which has a splendidly preserved Roman Arena. We meet up with our expert City Guide, who will walk us through the main sites of the city, telling us about the Scaligeri (della Scala) family and the impact it had on Verona and surrounding territories throughout the centuries. Enjoy some free time after the tour for gelato and a nice stroll in Verona, also a great place to shop!
We continue to the amazing nearby village of Montagnana, a medieval town whose walls are among the very best preserved in Europe. You can truly witness the authentic Italian lifestyle in this community, where human interaction appears to be frozen in time, just as life used to be before modern technology. Dinner at a traditional restaurant featuring local dishes.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, we’ll be on our way to sumptuous Venezia, also known as La Serenissima, where we’ll be escorted to our hotel for check-in and luggage drop-off. This afternoon we will meet our private guide who will take us on a walking tour of historic Venice, telling us about traditions, culture, and amusing facts of Venetian life through the ages. Enjoy a group dinner in a nearby restaurant.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
This morning, we’ll travel by private water taxi to the island community of Murano, where we’ll tour a traditional glass factory. Here, master glassmakers have been crafting intricate chandeliers, vases, and jewelry for more than five centuries. Our journey continues to Burano, a charming and colorful fishing village that feels worlds away from the bustle of Venice. Burano is renowned for its exquisitely hand-embroidered lacework—linens, tablecloths, and decorative pieces known as Merletti. It remains a small, close-knit community where time seems to stand still and life centers around family, friendship, and solidarity. A true photographer’s dream! Freetime and lunch on own. Return back to Venice, to enjoy your free afternoon. Enjoy your final evening of the tour with a farewell dinner in Venice. Arrivederci!
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Nada’s Italy hopes that you can stay longer in Italy and explore other beautiful cities of this very diverse country!
Meals included: breakfast
Small group travel: maximum of 12 travelers per group!
Fully escorted day trips with a full-time English-speaking Tour Leader and professional private drivers.
Meals included: all breakfasts, some lunches and dinners (included meals are shown at bottom of each day’s itinerary.)
Beverages included: bottled water, soft drinks, coffee, and 2 glasses of wine per meal (choice of red or white wine).
Private Walking Tours by licensed English-speaking City Guides, including PRIORITY entrance & tickets to attractions.
Private Transportation for day trips and transfers in comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Executive vans (does not include: transfer from and to the airport, airfare, or any other personal travel expenses).
A+ Rated Customer Service with Nada’s Italy you can rest assured that your travel experience will be completely stress-free. Your personal Journey Coordinator will assist you with any additional services you may need, provide expert packing and travel advice, and answer any questions you may have before your trip.
Return Traveler Program: receive up to $800 credit per person towards any future trips you take with Nada’s Italy!
No bag limit (many tour companies have a 1-bag limit per person).
Taxes & Fees: Local VAT taxes and government fees, City Tax, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and permits, parking fees.
Book an extra night at the same hotel before or after your tour.
Private luxury vehicle transfer with English-speaking driver.
Add a few extra days prior to or after your tour, tailored to your needs.
We work with a wholesale airfare broker who will search for lower-than-published fares for First, Business, or Premium Economy classes.
We work with a trusted insurance broker who will help protect your trip.
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