Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Total distance covered: 360 km.
Scenery: We’ll see the beautiful region of the Italian Lakes; the mountain scenery with snow-peaked summits and large Alpine lakes surrounded by picturesque villages is unforgettable.
Note: Bring some warm clothes; you may need them for the boat trips. On days with bad weather, our stop in Stresa might be shorter.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Milan. We’ll take the motorway to the great lakes. First, we’ll travel to Lake Orta; its isolated position and smaller size give it a special charm.
09:00 a.m. - Orta San Giulio - A beautiful, intact medieval town by the lake. In the center of the lake, we’ll immediately see the Island of San Giulio with its monastery. We’ll take a small tourist train to the town and then sail across the lake on hired boats to the island. We’ll have time to explore the town and the island.
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Orta San Giulio. We’ll travel to Lake Maggiore.
11:45 a.m. - Stresa - Arrival in this tourist town by Lake Maggiore. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch. If you wish, there’s also an opportunity to take a boat trip to the Borromean Islands located just off the town’s shore.
03:45 p.m. – Departure from Stresa. We’ll leave the mountains and travel through the industrious areas of the Po Valley.
07:30 p.m. - Verona.
Note: During the winter months, the Orta train does not operate. If that is the case, you can access the medieval town by walking approximately 800 meters from the bus parking lot.

Total distance covered: 130 km.
Scenery: A picturesque entrance to Verona over its large bridge.
Verona – You’ll have some time to explore the enchanting city of Romeo and Juliet.
11:30 a.m. - Departure from Verona.
Note: Depending on the time of year, sunlight, and traffic conditions, we might visit Verona upon arrival from the lakes. In these cases, we’ll leave for Venice earlier.
01:00 p.m. - Venice. We’ll arrive at the port of Tronchetto and take a short boat ride to Venice. To get to know this magical city, we’ll include a visit to St. Mark’s Square with a local guide. You will also see the famous Murano glasswork. Afterwards, enjoy some free time—perhaps a gondola ride?
07:30 p.m. - Evening transfer to the hotel, normally in Mestre or Marghera.

Distancia total: 236 km.

08.00 hrs.- Venecia, saldremos hacia la región fértil y productiva de Emilia Romagna.
09.30 hrs.- Ferrara , llegada a esta ciudad Patrimonio de la Humanidad rival de Venecia. Su centro histórico representa uno de los ejemplos mejor conservados de ciudad medieval lleno de monumentos, iglesias, claustros y palacios como el Castillo Estense del s.XIV
11.00 hrs.- Ferrara –salida
12.00 hrs- Aceitata. Uno de los tesoros de Módena que ha atravesado sus murallas medievales es el aceto balsámico, o vinagre balsámico. Visitaremos una hacienda productora de de vinagre de Módena (entrada incluida) y podremos conocer su historia, técnicas de producción y degustarlo.
13.00 hrs- Aceitata, salida.
13.30 hrs- Módena- Tiempo libre para caminar y almorzar en la capital de la Emilia Romana, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por su conjunto monumental de la Plaza Grande y la Catedral con su famosa Torre Ghirlandina.
15.45 hrs- Módena. Antes de seguir nuestra ruta, aprovecharemos para conocer también la importancia de la ciudad ubicada en el corazón del “Valle del Motor” donde se encuentran un conjunto importante de grupos industriales del motor como Lamborghini, Maserati o Ferrari. Entraremos en el Museo Enzo Ferrari, con el espectáculo audiovisual de este museo con la historia de la belleza y elegancia de los coches del “caballito encabritado”.
17.00 hrs.-Modena –salida-
18.00 hrs- Bolonia- llegada a esta ciudad llena de vida que albergó la que se considera primera universidad europea en el s.XI. Sugerimos no deje de visitar la Basílica de Santo Estéfano y la Plaza Mayor.

Distancia total realizada: 340 km
Paisajes: Bonitos paisajes en numerosos tramos por carreteras pequeñas que nos permitirán conocer mejor las zonas rurales y pequeños pueblos de la Emilia Romaña.
08.00 hrs. - Bolonia – Salida. Hoy disfrutaremos de una etapa magnífica de castillos y música.
09.30 hrs. - Parma – Llegada a esta ciudad entre los Apeninos y la llanura del río Po. Tendréis la oportunidad de recorrer el centro y descubrir sus jardines, palacios, teatros y el Duomo, su catedral románica.
11.00 hrs. - Parma – Salida.
11.45 hrs. - Busseto – Breve parada en la ciudad natal del compositor Verdi. Incluimos la entrada a su antiguo teatro.

12.45 hrs. - Busseto – Retomamos nuestra ruta.
13.15 hrs. - Fidenza Village – Tiempo libre para explorar este centro comercial al aire libre, que reproduce un típico pueblo italiano y nos recuerda que esta zona es el corazón de la moda italiana. También podréis aprovechar para almorzar.
14.30 hrs. - Fidenza Village – Salida, recorriendo bonitos paisajes.
15.00 hrs. - Vigoleno – Llegamos a esta pintoresca localidad rodeada por su fortaleza medieval. Disfrutad de un agradable recorrido por sus calles.
16.00 hrs. - Vigoleno – Salida.
16.15 hrs. - Castell´Arquato – Llegada y tiempo libre para descubrir esta ciudad medieval increíblemente bien conservada, con sus murallas, castillo y basílica románica.
Nota: el autobús nos dejará en la parte baja de la ciudad e iremos subiendo y disfrutando del emplazamiento acompañados por nuestro guía, hasta la zona monumental amurallada. En la parte alta, a la hora convenida, nos esperará de nuevo nuestro autobús para seguir camino. Si algún viajero tiene dificultades de movilidad, le sugerimos subir en el autobús hasta la zona alta directamente.
17.45 hrs. - Castell´Arquato – Salida.
20.00 hrs. - Bolonia – Regreso a la ciudad.

Distancia total: 125 km
Paisajes : Bonitos paisajes, atravesamos la cordillera de los Apeninos.
09.00 hrs- Bolonia –salida- entre bonitos paisajes cruzando los Apeninos.
11.00 hrs- Florencia llegada. Con el autocar vamos al mirador de Michel Angelo donde podremos tener una de las vistas más bellas sobre la ciudad. Tras ello, incluimos visita con guía local de la capital Toscana , una de las ciudades más visitadas del pais, considerada la cuna del Renacimiento y de algunos de los artistas y pensadores más influyentes de la historia, como Leonardo da Vinci, Miguel Ángel, Botticelli o Rafael. Destaca la catedral gótica (duomo), el antiguo puente de Piedra (Ponte Vecchio) con sus tiendas de orfebres y la plaza de la Signoria -el corazón político de la ciudad con el ayuntamiento en edificio medieval. Tiempo libre.

Total distance covered: 317 km.
Scenery: Today is a day by the sea. The Ligurian Rivera coastline offers some of the most beautiful scenery and coastal gems in Europe.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Florence.
09:15 a.m. - Pisa. We’ll be required to drop you off at the tourist bus parking area. From there, we’ll include a ride on the tourist train to access the monumental site. You’ll have time to explore the impressive complex of Pisa, featuring the Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Cathedral.
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Pisa. We’ll continue traveling along the Mediterranean coast. Along the way, we’ll pass the Carrara Marble Mountains, which appear as if they are covered in snow.
12:45 p.m. - Levanto. We’ll arrive by train (tickets included) to one of its charming towns (normally Vernazza, but on peak tourism dates, it could be Manarola or Corniglia, very similar towns that are somewhat less crowded).
The train is scheduled to depart at 01:05 p.m. (subject to change), taking us through long tunnels next to the sea into the Cinque Terre region. Buses can’t access this area because of its steep, mountainous terrain. The area remained isolated, preserving its traditions. Today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
01:30 p.m. - Vernazza - Arrival by train. We’ll arrive in one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre region, which retains its coastal character. Highlights include the Santa Margherita Church, built in 1318 on the seashore. Time for lunch.
03:44 p.m. – Departure from Vernazza (time subject to change). We’ll return by train to Levanto, where our bus will continue along the coast towards Genoa.
Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular commuter service, not a tourist train. During peak tourism times, there can be long waits as trains may be full, and seat reservations are not available. In some cases, the journey might be done standing. If this happens, we recommend walking to the monumental site, which is approximately 900 meters away.
05:45 p.m. - Genoa - Arrival. The city where Christopher Columbus was born. Time to explore its monumental center.

Total distance covered: 170 km.
Note: By boat, we’ll reach the enclave of Portofino. It’s advisable to wear warm clothing to enjoy the trip on deck.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Genoa. We’ll travel along the stunning Italian Riviera.
09:00 a.m. - Santa Margherita Ligure.
10:15 a.m. - We’ll take a boat for a 20-minute crossing to Portofino, one of the most exclusive destinations in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore this charming town.
12:00 p.m. - We’ll return to Santa Margherita, a delightful coastal town. There will be time for a leisurely walk and lunch.
Note: During winter, weather conditions may prevent the boat to Portofino from operating. In such cases, we’ll spend more time in Santa Margherita. If you wish, you can take an urban minibus to Portofino (service quality may be poor, with sometimes long waits).
02:00 p.m. – Departure from Santa Margherita.
04:30 p.m. – Milan. Free time until 07:30 p.m. We recommend a stroll through its historic center, bustling with commercial life, and home to the magnificent Gothic cathedral.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.