Cox and Kings Lombardy and Veneto by Rail

• All international rail travel to & from London St Pancreas
• 4* accommodation
• Local transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Selected Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
• Welcome dinner & farewell drinks with your group and tour manager
• Local tour manager on arrival
• Guided sightseeing, entrance fees and city taxes
• Small groups – maximum of 18

• Wine tasting in the Prosecco hills
• Visit the historic village of Sirmione by Lake Garda
• Travel to Italy and back by rail

Day 1 – London to Milan

Depart London by rail, travelling to Milan via Paris.
(No meals)

Day 2 – Milan to Mantua

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Milan. In the afternoon, travel to the historic city of Mantua where you’ll meet your guide, check into your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 3 – Mantua

Spend the morning exploring the historic centre of Mantua, including the Ducal palace before visiting one of the city’s wine merchants to sample Lombard wine. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 4 – Day at leisure

Today is yours to spend as you wish.
(Breakfast)

Day 5 – Verona & Lake Garda

Drive to Verona and take in the city’s highlights, including Juliet’s House and Piazza delle Erbe. Cross the scenic Lake Garda for a guided tour of the village of Sirmione.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6 – Bassano del Grappa & Asolo

Depart Mantua for a tour of the Prosecco hills, followed by lunch and an opportunity to taste some sparkling wine. Proceed to Vincenza and check into the hotel.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7 – Bassano del Grappa & Asolo

Explore Bassano del Grappa in the Alpine foothills. Continue to the walled city of Asolo for time at leisure. End the day at one of the region’s celebrated grappa distilleries.
(Breakfast)

Day 8 – The Villa Emo & Vicenza

Visit the Palladian Villa Emo and Vicenza’s Olympic Theatre before enjoying a farewell drink with the group.
(Breakfast)

Day 9 – Turin

Take the train from Vicenza to Turin, where you spend the afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 10 – Turin to London

Depart Turin by rail for London, via Paris