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A Glimpse of the Region

Northern Italy, the world of Alps, is a real paradise for mountain skiers and the most international region of the country bordering Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and France.

It’s the place where different activities can be easily mixed. Alongside skiing in Valle d’Aosta or Dolomiti di Brenta you might have non-skiing days with shopping in Milan, having fun activities in San-Remo or enjoying the melancholic charm of Venice.

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Must-Visit Places In Northern Italy

Natural Beauties and Lakes

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and one of the most popular holiday locations both for the locals and tourists. The incredibly beautiful landscapes around Lake Garda will leave you speechless for sure. An amazing mixture of hills covered with flourishing vegetation and small terracotta villages creates the most idyllic atmosphere of the place. From the lakeside towns of Sirmione and Bardolino day trips or longer excursions to Lake Garda are easy to take.

Nardis Waterfalls

The Nardis Waterfalls (Cascata di Nardis) is considered to be the second largest lake in Italy. The majestic waterfall with its rushing waters is not only beautiful, it looks alive. The surrounding landscapes with lush greenery and amazing trees make the place actually spectacular. Walk the path that leads into the Natural Park and you will see a roaring mountain river with narrow wooden bridges across it. You will be totally enchanted with the wild and stunning nature of the Alps.

Lake Como

The city of Como is located on the shore of the similar-named lake. The whole area, regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, is famous for its stunning mountain landscapes. As for the city it is notable for its architectural masterpieces like the Cathedral dating back to14th century and Basilica of Sant'Abbondio. Take the Brunate cable car to enjoy an incredible panorama of epic mountain landscapes and majestic Lake Como.

Monte Baldo

Monte Baldo located at Lake Garda is a mountain range in the Italian Alps. The picturesque place features crystal clean air and amazing panoramic views. You have a few options to get to Monte Baldo. The easiest and the most popular is the funicular railway which runs from Malcesine to the summit. Lovers of outdoor activities are offered a trekking path which lasts for 1 hour and is absolutely safe for hikers. Tourists from all corners of the world come to this place with the purpose of doing sports like parachuting and biking in summer or skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Tourist Attractions

Palazzo Ducale

The Doge's Palace or Palazzo Ducale is located on the mainland of Italy, in the city of Venice, on St. Mark's Square. Rich interior and exterior decoration, an extensive collection of antiques, as well as centuries of history have made this amazing building one of the most popular and visited museums in the city on the water. Recognizable Gothic arches, exquisite battlements, chiseled colonnades - the Doge's Palace seems to soar above the pavement. Its history also does not leave indifferent - the Palazzo Ducale was used as the residence of the rulers, the parliament building, at the same time criminals were serving their sentences in it and the Inquisition was doing its secret affairs.

Duomo di Milano

The main attraction of Milan, its heart is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente. It is made in the Gothic style of white marble and impresses with the beauty of its external design. The facade is decorated with turrets, statues of saints, compositions depicting biblical stories, figures of outlandish creatures, including gargoyles. Above all this, the figure of the Madonna rises - it is she who is considered the patroness of the city. The interior of the cathedral is no less luxurious. High ceilings, graceful arches and columns create an impression of lightness and airiness. It is worth coming here during mass to listen to the playing of one of the most famous organs in the world. Be sure to climb to the roof of the Duomo - it offers a fantastic view of the city.

The Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Venaria or Reggia di Venaria is a unique monument of history, architecture and landscape design in Italy and is notable among the largest palace complexes in the world. It is part of the group of Palaces of the House of Savoy (Residenze sabaude di Torino e dintorni), located in Turin and its environs. The palaces rightfully took their place of honor among the other 55 objects included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The scale of the palace is impressive. They are truly grandiose: the total area of the buildings of the palace is about 80,000 square meters, gardens - 60 hectares, the adjacent park La Mandria - 3,000 hectares. The complex includes a palace, a chapel, stables, extensive gardens, a water channel, a complex of fountains, and sculptures.

Forte di Bard

Fort Bard is one of the most famous and impressive buildings in the entire Aosta Valley, halfway between the castle and the fortress. This is actually one of the first examples of a barrage fortress of the early nineteenth century, located on a rocky promontory at an altitude of 384 meters above sea level. It currently hosts exhibitions of ancient, modern, contemporary art and photography. The fort is also home to three permanent routes: the Museum of the Alps, the Children's Alps and Prisons, as well as a fourth terminating one (Fort Museum). The fort is equipped with a cafeteria, a restaurant, conference rooms, multimedia conference rooms, a library, an info lounge, Wi-Fi in many areas; There is also a hotel here.

Cities

Milan

The city of Milan, as one of the world’s most important fashion capitals, is known for its shops and outlets. But it also has a wealth of the best art galleries and museums, a spectacular Gothic Cathedral, wonderful belcanto at La Scala and much more.

Turin

Turin is a city notable for its spacious and wide squares laid out in a unique elegant Italy’s style, for its aristocratic atmosphere and streets, all bustling with old cafes and shops, steeped in the spirit of true Italian romance and love.

Venice

Venice is the most romantic corner of Europe, located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea in Italy. Majestic architecture, a unique atmosphere of freedom and lightness, lively labyrinths of streets - all this creates a unique ensemble that must be seen, heard, felt. Most of the "city on the water" is located on the islands in the Venetian lagoon, which are interconnected by a huge number of bridges. The entire historical center of Venice is included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list, and this is not surprising, because examples of architecture from the 14th-16th centuries have been preserved here.

Riva del Garda

One of the best holiday places in Italy is the old and very cute town of Riva del Garda, which is located on the northern shore of Lake Garda. The city is surrounded by mountains as part of the Alpine Range, part of which is called the Dolomites.

Attractions For Kids

Canyon Adventures

Canyon Adventures is located on the north side of Lake Garda, in the city of Nago-Torbole. Canyon Adventures offers daily canyoning, fun kayaking, via ferrata, caving, rock climbing tours. In the company of experienced guides, you will descend through narrow gorges and magnificent alpine streams. All tours require advance booking in order to have your personal equipment ready for you. Provided: wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, escort with experienced river guides, theoretical and practical lessons.

Parco Natura Viva: Safari Park and Fauna Park

Parco Natura Viva is divided in two sections: the Safari Park and the Fauna Park. The parks are quite small but lovely and impressive. As compared to Rome’s or Barcelona’s zoos, the Fauna Park is big enough. As for the Safari Park, it's not very big and looks like a farm. No doubt your kids will enjoy it.

Gardaland

Gardaland is the biggest amusement park in Italy and the third largest one in Europe. Apart from the Gardaland Park, the Gardaland Resort complex includes the Gardaland Sea Life Aquarium and two Gardaland Theme Hotels. All the attractions are located in close proximity to one another, so it‘s really convenient to stay in these hotels for a few days.

Jungle Adventure Park

Jungle Adventure Park is rope amusement park, sports ground and attraction, located 9 km from the city of Torri del Benaco, Lago del Garda. The park has 4 paths of different difficulty levels. There are also routes for children from 3 to 6 years old. The park provides all the necessary equipment for your comfort and safety, as well as full support by experienced and highly qualified staff at every stage of your way. The Jungle Adventure Park has a swimming pool, playground, bar and big parking.

Museums

Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

The National Museum of Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" is located in Milan and houses the most famous drawings, wooden models and inventions of the great genius. It is located in the building of an ancient monastery, is located 2 km from the famous Duomo Cathedral, has a huge number of exhibition pavilions and outdoor expositions, where submarines, airplanes, sailing ships, trains and trams are presented, and even a fragment of a real transatlantic liner. The employees of the Museum of Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" are sure that any excursion they offer will captivate even a visitor who is very far from science and technology.

Collezione Peggy Guggenheim

Collezione Peggy Guggenheim is a collection of 20th-century art exhibited at the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Canal Grande in Venice. The permanent exhibition of the museum includes more than 300 works from the private gallery of Peggy Guggenheim, an American philanthropist and collector who selflessly devoted herself to contemporary art. This woman, who did not have a professional education, was one of the first to highly appreciate the work of then little-known artists who worked in such areas as modernism, futurism, cubism, surrealism, abstract expressionism. In the old palazzo on the Grand Canal, in which Peggy spent the last 30 years of her life, you can see the paintings she acquired by Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Gino Severini, Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Joan Miro, Paul Klee, Max Ernst, Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali and other prominent artists.

Museo Nazionale del Cinema

The National Film Museum in Turin is not really a museum. At least it is not a museum in the traditional sense of the word. Those who have already had the opportunity to visit it will understand what we mean. Hurry up and you will discover a very special place, one of a kind. Due to the richness of the collection and the variety of non-fiction activities, the museum ranks among the most important film museums in the world. But what really makes it unique is the unusual organization of the exhibition. The museum is located inside the tower of the Mole Antonelliana, a unique and charming monument that is the symbol of Turin. Inside the monument, the talented and inventive Swiss decorator François Confino has created a unique spectacle that amazes visitors with endless, unexpected visual and auditory effects. You seem to be at the screening of a film that can deeply excite and captivate.

Ferrari Museum in Italy

Approximately 2500 Ferraris are produced and sold each year by the Italian Ferrari car brand. Ferrari is one of the most expensive cars in the world. A key to the price tag attached to the car is keeping production low and a limited amount of Ferraris in the world. The entrance fee for the Enzo Ferrari Museum is €15 for an adult and €10 for a child. Free admission for children aged up to 5. A combined ticket for both Ferrari museums is €26 for an adult and €10 for a child. But it's really worth it for an opportunity to see vintage models and new sports cars being the rich heritage of Italian automobile design.

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Car is the best choice for traveling around North Italy

Traveling around North Italy is best by car, as this will give you the opportunity to visit the most remote corners of the lake. You can also travel by public transport, but buses take much longer. Cars are always available for rent.

Best way to move around Venice

The best way to get around Venice on foot or by vaporetto. The main and only transport plying on the island part of Venice are vaporettos, and on the mainland (which is connected to the island by a causeway) – buses and trains. To save money in Venice, there is a Tourist travel card ACTV, the cost of which depends on the number of days for which you purchase it: a card for 1 day (24 hours) , for 2, for 3 or for 7 days . This pass is valid for all ACTV buses, as well as vaporettos. Tickets price from 25€ to 65€: | VeneziaUnica City Pass

How to move around Lake Garda/Lake Como/Lake Maggiore

Ferries are the most popular transport on Lake Garda/Lake Como/Lake Maggiore. You can see schedule and buy tickets online of all ferries on the website: Navigazione Laghi | Lago Maggiore | Lago di Garda | Lago di Como.

Visiting entertainment attraction

If you are going to visit entertainment attractions it is better to book tickets in advance. This will help you avoid wasting time standing in lines. You should be aware that the prices and opening hours of entertainment centers, parks and museums change depending on the season.

Plan ahead to see Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”

If getting a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is on your list, but you haven’t made reservations months in advance, all hope is not lost. Even if online reservations show no tickets are available, try calling the ticket hotline, as some are kept aside for phone callers. Another option is to book a guided Milan tour that also includes a visit to the painting, as these are sometimes more likely to have spots left.

What to do in rainy days

In Northern Italy there are many thermal springs and spas. The best solution on a rainy day is to visit such places. For example: Parco Termale del Garda; Aquaria Thermal SPA; QC Termemilano; QC Terme Monte Bianco; Terme Merano.

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Travel budget

Couple of 2 people

Daily budget	Cost (€)
Accommodation	from 170€ (Double room with 1 large bed include visit swimming pool and breakfast)
Meals	120€ (Good quality budget option)
Entertainment	from 30€
Car rental	from 40€ (Fiat panda, 4 seats)

Family of 4 people

Daily budget	Cost (€)
Accommodation	from 380€ (Superior Double Room with 2 large double bed include visit swimming pool and breakfast)
Meals	150€ (Good quality budget option)
Entertainment	from 50€
Car rental	from 45€ (Fiat 500X, 5 seats)

Flight duration

New York-Milan

7 hours 55 minutes

London-Milan

1 hour 50 minutes

Sydnay-Milan

14 hours 40 minutes

How many days to spend in North Italy?

Your first trip to North Italy

Purpose - visiting key tourist attractions

7-14 days

Long family trip

Purpose - nature, children's amusement parks

14-21 days

Romantic Honeymoon Around all North Italy

Purpose - All North Italy Tour

10-21 days

Regional Airports

Milan Malpensa
Airport

Province of Varese

Malpensa Airport is the largest international airport in Milan. Malpensa Airport handles around 20 million passengers annually and that makes it the second busiest Italian airport for international passenger traffic (after Rome Fiumicino Airport).

Venice Marco Polo <br>International Airport

Venice Marco Polo
International Airport

Viale Galileo Galilei, 30

Is one of the largest airports in Italy, located near the town of Tessera, a northeastern suburb of Venice. In 2018, the airport served 11,184,608 passengers, making it the fourth largest airport in the country both in terms of passenger traffic and the number of takeoffs/landings.

Bologna Guglielmo
Marconi Airport

Via del Triumvirato, 84

The Bologna International airport is located in the lovely Emilia-Romagna region, 6 km northwest of the Bologna city center and 200 km from the city of Milan. It’s the 10th busiest Italian airport for passenger traffic.

Turin Airport

Strada Aeroporto, 12

Turin Airport, also known as Aeroporto di Torino-Casell is located in Caselle Torinese, 16 km north-northwest of the city of Turin. Although Turin Airport has only one long runway and one passenger terminal, it handles around 4 million passengers annually.

Aeroporto Valerio Catullo

Valerio Catullo Airport

The largest international airport in the northern part of Italy, located 5 km from Verona. Verona Airport consists of two terminals: for departure and arrival, located next to each other.

Best Hotels

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Galleria Vik Milano

Via Silvio Pellico, 8, 20121 Milano MI

Crystalina

Absolutely lovely and modern hotel! They use a door code system. The polite and helpful manager did his best to make the guests feel comfortable and satisfied. When we asked for a room change, the problem was solved with a smile. Thank you so much!

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Sina Centurion Palace

Dorsoduro, 173, 30123 Venezia VE

Crystalina

Awesome hotel! The upgrade on arrival was really great - the two storey room made our stay unforgettable! The bathroom on the 2nd floor was just WOW! Very clean room with an amazing view of the city. Close to everything, easy to stroll around and explore the surroundings, just two minutes to the quay. We arrived in the evening and the reception staff helped with our plans concerning exploring and dining

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J Hotel

Via Traves, 40, 10151 Torino TO

Crystalina

The hotel is close to Juventus stadium and you feel like you are in Juventus ground when entering it. The stylish and elegant interior is devoted to the Juventus club. Traditional Italian breakfast, very tasty, though lacking in variety

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Lido Palace

Viale Giosuè Carducci, 10, 38066 Riva del Garda TN

Crystalina

A beautiful, elegant and modern hotel on Lake Garda with a wonderful in-house restaurant. Very tasty and varied breakfast. Housekeeping and room service are also very good. Nice spa with street view; the possibility of choosing among many types of treatment. Thanks to the staff for their availability and friendliness.

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6 days Itinerary in Northern Italy

Day 1

Milan, the main sights in city center