Let's Go North - 9 Days/8 Nights

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9 Days To Discover The Best Of Northern Italy. Visit some of the most famous Italian cities Florence, Pisa, Venice, Verona, Cinque Terre, Milan, Lake Como and lots more in small groups and with the guidance of our local team. It is the perfect mix of free time and group activities.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 9 days to explore the best places in Northern Italy;
    • Fall in love with Florence and the masterpieces left by the greatest artists of the past
    • Live your dream in the rolling hills of Tuscany exploring the Medieval villages and tasting wine
    • Taste the local specialities in the Cinque Terre
    • Cruise the canals in Venice and explore the local markets
    • Profess your love in Romeo and Juliet's home of Verona
    • Take a boat ride along the Lake Como and spot the villas of the many famous people who live there
    • Be a crazy shopper in Milan
    • Small groups - max 10 people
    • Travel by local transport

What's this trip about?

    9 Days To Discover The Best Of Northern Italy. Visit some of the most famous Italian cities Florence, Pisa, Venice, Verona, Cinque Terre, Milan, Lake Como and lots more in small groups and with the guidance of our local team. It is the perfect mix of free time and group activities.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age range18 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFlorence
End CityMilan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • Lake Como
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Milan
  • Pisa
  • Rome
  • Siena
  • Tuscany
  • Venice
  • Verona

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 8 nights in our favourite budget accommodations
    • Welcome drinks and food in Florence.
    • Full time expertise and service of our awesome Italy on a Budget tours guides. We are lall local guides for a real Italian experience.
    • Train tickets to Venice, Verona and to Milan on a fast speed trains, boat tour on the Lake Como.
    • Orientation walks in Florence, Verona, Milan and Venice led by the Italy on a Budget tours tour leaders
    • Maps, info and tips about all places

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Florence

Check in to your accommodation and meet your tour leader at 7:30pm for an original and fun orientation walk of the city  to discover the new city and the local traditions.You will see the famous gothic Cathedral, the old bridge " Ponte Vecchio",  We will end the tour ...

Day 2: Full Free Day In Florence

Full day to wander in Florence, check out the museums, the monuments and some local leather markets in complete freedom. Don't forget to visit the David! or.... Take a full day trip from Florence to visit the Tuscany wine region and the famous villages of Tuscany; Sie...

Day 3: Pisa And Cinque Terre Excursion - Florence

An early wake up for an exciting full day at the Cinque Terre, the most characteristic villages of Italy famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coast line and sunny beaches, including a 2h stop at the famous leaning tower of Pisa. We'll be back to Florence at 8:30pm.

Day 4: Arrival To Venice

Bye Bye Florence, Venice here we come. We will catch the fast speed train from Florence train station and in only 2h we will reach Venice. After check in to our accommodation in Venice, we will head down to town for an orientation walk of the city to explore the city ...

Day 5: Full Day In Venice

Full day in Venice to relax or wander in Venice. You could also join a half day tour to the islands of Murano and Burano to check out the many colourful houses and the glass factories or take a 30m gondola ride alongs the Venice canals.

Day 6: Verona  - Venice

In the morning head to one of the most romantic Italian city Verona, home of the famous Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet and well know for its spectacular Roman Amphitheatre. Once in Verona, we will visit the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet, get some luck from Juliet's boob, do some shopping and sightseeing. We will be back to Venice in the late afternoon.

Day 7: Milan

Travel in the morning to Milan, the global capital of fashion and design. Check in to our accommodation and head down to the historical centre passing by the Duomo, Vittorio EmanueleII's gallery to conclude by the Navigli, a popular area in Milan perfect for a night out.

Day 8: Lake Como

In the morning we will travel to Como. After a 1h30 minutes ride, arrive to Como, situated on the banks of the lake, encircled by enchanting hills and famours for being the birthplace of many historically notable figures including the scientist Alessandro Volta. Here ...

Day 9: Bye Bye Milan

On the third day we will check out in the morning at 10:00am which is officially the time the tour ends but if you wish to spend the whole day in Milan you can simply store your bags at the hostel until you leave.... or take a train to Rome and take part of an other exciting week in the south of Italy with our LET'S GO SOUTH.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $958
Price per day$106
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights: Meet us on day one directly in front our office on via nazionale 149R in Florence and we will start from there. If you arrive a day earlier or wants to stay a day longer, let us know and we can organise the accommodation for you.
    • City taxes: Starting from April 1st 2012 all clients staying in any hotels/ hostels / campsites in Italy must pay a city tax. The fee is compulsory and needs to be paid directly at check in. In general is $1.20 up to $3.60 per person per night depending on the accommodation and location. This fee is between the client and the accommodation.
    • Food and Drinks: Meals where not specified are not included however our guides will always have great recommendations about local and affordable restaurants for delicious meals.
    • Entry tickets to museums and monuments which are not included in our walking tours.
    • Local Transport ( buses, taxi, metro, water boat, shuttle buses ): The destinations of interest are easy to reach by foot. Local transport if requested is not included in the price but tickets can be purchases on spot.

Accommodation

,Accommodation Type: 8 nights in our favourite budget accommodations.  - 3N in Florence in a 6/8 bed shared dorm ( hostel ) - 3N in Venice ( hostel or camping village )in a 6/8 bed shared dorm - 2N in a  6/8 bed shared dorm Milan.  Private accommodation is available too.
Cancellation policy

Short breaks and holiday adventures:

The short breaks and the holiday adventures includes several services from accommodation, transport, assistance, tours, ec.. The cancellation policy of these products are not the same of the day tours.

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Travel on a Budget to info@italyonabudgettours.com. Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:

30 days or more prior to departure:   0% of the tour fare

29 – 20 days: 30% of the tour fare

20 – 16 days: 50% of the tour fare

15 – 0   days: 100% of the tour fare

For online bookings, the refund will be authorized and the money will be refunded directly back in the card used to book in 5 working days. For the bookings made with Travel on a Budget directly either by bank transfer or credit card, a 7% processing fee will be applied on top of the percentage above. No refunds will be made in respect of any unused portion of a ticket or partially completed trip.

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Age Requirements
18 to 49 years
Optional Activities
  • Tours you can join in Florence on your free day:
  • The Tuscany Experience - Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti region
  • The Grape Escape winery tour
  • Tours you can join in Venice on your free day:
  • 30M Gondola Ride in Venice
  • Half day tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands 
Additional Information
  • All final details will be sent by email
  • You can arrive to Florence whenever it is best for you. Check in time is from 3:00pm but if you arrive earlier feel free to store your bags in the accommodation. Tour will officially start in the late afternoon (8:00pm approx ).
  • Payment Options: If you are short in cash, pay a 50% deposit online when booking by using the code " DEPOSIT "  and pay the remaining balance in full only 6 weeks prior the tour.
  • It's possible to add extra nights prior the trip and after. Simply add them to your booking before checking out.
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