9-Day Northern Italy Stay & Explore Tour

Padua, Venice, Verona & Veneto | Italy Vacation Package with Flights Included

Discover the elegance of Northern Italy on this immersive 9-day Stay & Explore Italy tour based in historic Padua. Designed for travelers who value comfort, depth, and flexibility, this program allows you to unpack once while exploring Veneto’s most iconic destinations — from Venice’s canals to Verona’s romantic streets and the refined villas of the Brenta Riviera.

Perfect for travelers searching for a Venice and Northern Italy tour package with airfare included, cultural depth, and authentic Italian experiences.

Why Choose This Northern Italy Tour?

✔ Roundtrip Flights: New York–Venice
✔ 7 Nights in Historic Padua
✔ Stay & Explore Travel Style – No Daily Repacking
✔ Train Excursion to Venice Included
✔ Verona UNESCO Walking Tour
✔ Murano Glass Experience
✔ Villa Pisani & Brenta Riviera Visit
✔ Expert English-Speaking Tour Manager
✔ Optional Food & Wine Experiences
✔ Comfortable Wireless Headsets

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Detailed Northern Italy Itinerary

(Please note: Group size may vary as travelers may join or depart at different points of the itinerary.)

Day 1 – Depart for Italy

Board your overnight flight to Venice and begin your unforgettable Northern Italy escorted tour.

Day 2 – Arrive in Venice, Transfer to Padua

Benvenuti in Italia!

Arrive in Venice and transfer to the elegant university city of Padua, dating back to the 12th century BC. Known for its academic heritage, medieval architecture, and vibrant piazzas, Padua will be your home for the next seven nights.

Evening orientation meeting with your Tour Manager followed by a welcome reception.

Overnight: Padua

Day 3 – Padua Walking Tour

Explore historic Padua on a guided walking tour.

Begin at the monumental Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe. Continue to the magnificent Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, a masterpiece blending Romanesque and Byzantine architecture.

Discover the medieval heart of the city, including:

• Piazza dei Signori with its clock tower

• Piazza della Frutta & Piazza delle Erbe

• Palazzo della Ragione

• Loggia del Consiglio

Enjoy free time for lunch and independent exploration — perhaps wander through the historic Jewish Ghetto.

Overnight: Padua
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 4 – Explore Verona

Travel west to Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s best-preserved fortified cities.

Famous as the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona enchants visitors with its Roman ruins, medieval streets, and Renaissance palaces.

Highlights include:

• Verona Arena (Roman amphitheater)

• Piazza delle Erbe

• Juliet’s Balcony

• Scaliger Tombs

Enjoy leisure time to explore and sample regional cuisine such as risotto all’Amarone paired with local Veneto wines.

Return to Padua.

Overnight: Padua
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 5 – Leisure Day or Optional Treviso & Prosecco Experience

Enjoy Padua at your own pace or join the optional Treviso & Prosecco excursion.

Visit charming Treviso, known for its canals and medieval streets. See Piazza dei Signori and Palazzo dei Trecento before heading into the Prosecco countryside.

Tour a local winery in the Prosecco Hills and learn about the production of Italy’s iconic sparkling wine. Conclude with a tasting in its land of origin.

Return to Padua in the afternoon.

Overnight: Padua
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 6 – Venice & Murano Island

This morning, travel by train to Venice.

Begin with a boat ride to Murano, world-renowned for artistic glassmaking. Visit a traditional glass factory and watch master artisans at work.

Return to Venice Island for a guided walking tour featuring:

• St. Mark’s Square

• Doge’s Palace

• St. Mark’s Basilica

Enjoy free time or join the optional gondola ride for a romantic glide through hidden canals.

Return to Padua by train.

Overnight: Padua
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 7 – Leisure Day or Optional Bologna Food Tour

Spend the day at leisure or join the optional excursion to Bologna, the gastronomic capital of Italy.

Highlights include:

• Piazza Maggiore

• Neptune Fountain

• Basilica of San Petronio

• Archiginnasio Palace

• The Two Towers

Walk through the historic Quadrilatero food market and sample traditional Emilia-Romagna specialties.

Return to Padua in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Padua
Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 8 – Villa Pisani & Brenta Riviera

Travel along the scenic Riviera del Brenta to visit the magnificent Villa Pisani.

This grand Venetian Baroque villa, once owned by the noble Pisani family, now serves as a National Museum. Admire 18th- and 19th-century artworks and the spectacular fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo in the ballroom.

Farewell dinner in the evening with your Tour Manager.

Overnight: Padua
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 – Depart Italy

Transfer to Venice Airport for your return flight home.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Stay & Explore Travel Style Benefits

This Italy vacation offers:

• One central hotel for 7 nights

• No daily packing and unpacking

• A relaxed yet immersive pace

• Balanced included and optional excursions

• Easy access to Veneto’s top destinations

Ideal for travelers seeking a Venice and Northern Italy guided tour with flexibility.

What’s Included

• Roundtrip airfare (NYC–Venice)

• 7 nights in Padua

• Train tickets: Padua–Venice–Padua

• 8 meals

• Guided sightseeing per itinerary

• Local expert guides

• Hotel taxes & service charges

• Porterage & included gratuities

• Air-conditioned motor coach transportation