If your plans include visiting beautiful Verona, then it will not be surprising if you think about how you can get to nearby cities. Moreover, they are located next door to Verona, and it’s also within easy reach of Lake Garda!
It's no secret that Verona city has a fairly convenient geographical location. If you want to go on a trip to the north of Italy, then this city will be an excellent “transshipment point”, because you will have the opportunity to visit the following regions:
— Veneto (with a planned visit to Venice)
– Trentino Alto Adige (with a visit to Trento and also Bolzano)
— and beautiful Lombardy (where everyone goes for a couple of days in Milan).
Verona has convenient train connections. Tourists often travel to Verona from Salzburg, Austria, while others use the city for onward travel to Munich, Germany.
The most budget-friendly and convenient option that allows you to resolve the issue of how to get from Verona to Lake Garda, to Venice, Milan or other nearby cities is the rail transport company TRENITALIA.
Most tourists, as a rule, begin to worry about their trip in advance, and therefore book train tickets in advance on the official website of the transport company, but this is not recommended.
The fact is that the service often freezes and simply may not remember your booked tickets. Moreover, when you are already at the station, you will not always be able to redeem them directly at the ticket office, since in fact there may not be a reservation! It is worth noting that such problems at the station happen quite often, so it is worth keeping in mind.
You should also not think that thousands of tourists always pass through here. You can always freely buy a train ticket a couple of days before your planned departure, despite the fact that they run there quite often.
The main thing is to remember that you should not buy a travel document immediately before boarding, because the TRENITALIA company is famous not only among tourists, but also among local residents. And since it has already been repeatedly awarded the title of the cheapest railway transport company, you can run into a large flow of passengers.
It is also worth checking whether you have validated your ticket. The fact is that machines specially designed for this are located at the platform in front of the tracks themselves, and they do not always cope with their task efficiently. Whereas the conductor, who will check your tickets before boarding, may give you a fine for this, and not a small one at that.
And most importantly, try to arrive for boarding as early as possible. Train tickets in Italy are sold without assigned seats, so if there are a lot of passengers, you may end up with the worst seats.
Now a few words about how to get from Verona to Venice. Based on official data from the transport company, a direct train between these two cities runs several times a day, while the travel time does not take more than 90 minutes (total distance is 120 kilometers). As of last year, the price of one ticket was just over 15 euros. You can purchase boarding documents either at the station ticket office or at a special ticket vending machine.
Let me also talk about how to get from Verona to Milan. The two cities are connected by one route with a frequency of 4 times a day. A ticket for one person will cost you 23.3 euros, while the journey will take about two and a half hours (the total distance is 148 kilometers). As in the previous case, the travel document is sold at the station or in vending machines.
And finally, information on how to get from Verona to Garda. In fact, you can get to the lake in 20 minutes, and you will have several trains or electric trains to choose from. Most of them cover many resort towns located near the coast, so you just need to choose one of them and buy a ticket. By the way, the average ticket price is 10 euros.
Finally, I would like to note that TRENITALIA tickets are very convenient because they are not tied to a fixed date and are valid for three to four months from their purchase!
NORTHERN ITALY (VERONA)
Sightseeing tour of northern Italy with flight to Verona. An interesting route, a trip to the Italian “northern cities of art”, including the cities of Milan, Verona, Venice, as well as an additional trip to Switzerland (Lugano) and Lake Como. The necessary set of basic excursions is included in the tour price, and a large selection of additional excursions. For this excursion tour there are several accommodation options depending on the level of comfort.
Winter period from 12/29/2018 to 03/09/2019
Arrival airport: Verona
Departure airport: Verona
Group tour, Classic and Comfort levels. Arrivals on Saturdays
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Verona - Milan - Como* - Lugano (Switzerland)* - Milan - Venice - Verona
The tour is not possible for arrivals: 23.02, 02.03
Tour options:
Tour program:
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1 day. Verona
Gathering of the group in the arrival hall, boarding the bus.
Transfer and hotel accommodation in the vicinity of Verona.
Guided walk through the historical center of Verona***. Day 2. Verona - Milan - Lake Como* - Lugano* - Milan
Breakfast in the hotel.
Boarding the bus with things, departure to Milan. Upon arrival in Milan, check into a hotel**.
Optional excursion “Switzerland and Como”: Lugano, Como, Alpenrose chocolate factory*.
Return to Milan. Day 3. Milan
Breakfast in the hotel.
Sightseeing walking tour with a guide through the historical part of Milan.
Free time in Milan.
Optional excursion “Milan at Night” (including Milanese aperitif)*. Day 4 Milan
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time in Milan.
Optional excursion to the Brera Pinacoteca and La Scala Theatre*.
Optional trip to Serravalle Outlet*. Day 5 Milan - Venice
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure to the railway station.
Transfer to Venice by high-speed train (travel time ~ 4 hours).
Transfer to the hotel on foot or by boat; hotel accommodation.
Day 6 Venice
Breakfast in the hotel.
Guided walking tour of Venice.
Free time.
Optional guided tour to the Doge's Palace*.
An optional walk along the canals is a gondola ride (~30 min)*. Day 7 Venice - Verona
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time in Venice. Optional boat trip on the Lagoon*.
Boarding the bus with things, transfer in the direction of Verona.
Upon arrival, check into a hotel in the vicinity of Verona. Day 8 Verona
Breakfast in the hotel.
Boarding the bus with things.
Departure to the airport.
The tour price includes:
- Air travel;
- Transfer airport - hotel - airport****;
- Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels, 7 nights;
- Meals: breakfasts;
- Guided walking tours:
- Venice (1.5 hours);
- Milan (1 hour);
- Walks and other services:
- Verona***;
- Visit to the Murano glass factory.
- Transfers: according to the program;
- Train tickets: 2nd class train tickets on the route Milan - Venice;
- Accompanying person: on the route with the group.
The tour price does not include:
- Tips.
Paid additionally (on site):
- Entrance fees to museums and cathedrals during excursions;
- City tax (mandatory additional payment)- directly at the hotel;
- Headphones for the entire stay (mandatory additional payment)- 15 euros;
- Traveling in the Ztl zone (limited traffic area) (mandatory additional payment)- 10 euros;
- Additional excursions with a Russian-speaking guide and other services*:
- Excursion to the Doge's Palace (entrance ticket not included) - 15 euros;
- Gondola ride - 20 euros;
- Excursion to the Venetian Lagoon by boat - 25 euros;
- Excursion “Milan at Night”, including a Milanese aperitif - 50 euros;
- Excursion to the Brera Pinacoteca and La Scala Theater - 35 euros;
- Excursion “Lugano and Como” (including tasting) - 65 euros;
- A trip to the Serravalle outlet (including a 10% discount card, not valid during seasonal sales) - 20 euros.
Notes:
* Prices for additional group excursions are calculated for a group of min. 25 people. If the group size decreases, prices change, which the accompanying person informs on the spot, or the excursion is cancelled.
**Accommodation in Milan. During the exhibition period, accommodation in the suburbs or surroundings of Milan without changing the cost or compensation.
*** A walk around Verona is guaranteed: on the first day for tourists arriving before 14:00, or on the last day for tourists departing after 15:00.
Important! If the plane arrives in Italy after 14:00 and departs from Italy before 15:00, the Verona walk will be canceled without compensation.
****Group transfers guaranteed in both directions:
- to all charter flights from Moscow, Latvia (BT-625/BT-626) and Lithuania (GW3709/GW3710).
- to all regular flights (Verona-Villafranca airport) that operate between 08:00 and 20:00.
For other flights, it is possible to order individual transfers for an additional fee or independent transfers to/from airports to hotels.
The waiting period at all Italian airports for group and individual transfers is 1.5 hours. Tourists must inform the assistant by phone.
In case of delay in departure for a group or individual transfer, an additional payment will be charged for waiting on site.
You can plan your trip to Italy yourself, or you can use the ideas proposed in this article. Of course, there are a lot of similar routes, because the number of combinations is huge. Below we will consider a trip through Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona and Milan (Bergamo). This is perhaps the most classic route. It is designed for 7-8 days. This time should be enough to see the main attractions. If you wish, you can stay in a particular city for a longer period.
The indicated route will be built according to the following scheme: You have arrived in Rome and are departing from Milan. If on the dates of your tour it is more profitable to use the reverse order of visiting cities, then choose it. At the same time, do not forget that in Milan and its surroundings there are two airports that are relevant for those flying from post-Soviet countries. These are Malpensa (http://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en) and Bergamo (http://www.orioaeroporto.it/Airpor/).
Rome (A)
The first couple of days of your trip should be taken with excursions around Rome. The specified period is enough to touch a whole layer of history. Read more about the eternal city in separate articles dedicated to it. Main attractions of Rome:
- Vatican Museum (http://www.museivaticani.va/).
- St. Peter's Basilica (http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/index_it.htm).
- Mausoleum of Hadrian (http://www.castelsantangelo.com/).
- Piazza Navona.
- Campo de Fiori.
- Pantheon (http://www.pantheonroma.com/).
- Trevi Fountain.
- Capitol Square.
- Roman forum.
- Colosseum (http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/).
- Spanish Steps.
- Galleria Borghese (http://www.galleriaborghese.it/).
Rome can be conditionally divided into ancient and medieval (Renaissance). The most famous representative of the first time period is the Colosseum, the second includes the Spanish Steps (Spanish Steps), Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, etc. A useful site for tourists who plan to visit Rome - http://www.turismoroma.it / .
Florence (B)
On the third day of the trip, it is worth setting off in the direction of Florence. By the way, for all movements from one city to another it is best to use trains. Read about how to do this in the article “Italian Railways: types of trains and purchasing tickets.” From Rome to Florence it takes only 1.5 hours by train. A ticket can be purchased for less than €20. The train stations in Rome and Florence are located in the central part of the cities. It is very comfortable. If you book accommodation in the center, you can reach your overnight stay in 5-10 minutes on foot. In addition, all Florentine attractions will be within walking distance. The main ones are:
- Santa Maria Novella (http://www.chiesasantamarianovella.it/).
- Academy of Fine Arts (http://www.accademia.firenze.it/en/).
- Baptistery of San Giovanni.
- Santa Maria del Fiore (http://www.ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it/).
- National Museum of Bargello (http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/musei/?m=bargello).
- Piazza Signorini.
- Basilica of Santa Croce (http://www.santacroceopera.it/).
- Uffizi Gallery.
- Vecchio Bridge.
- Pitti Palace (http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/) and Boboli Gardens.
During the high season (high summer), there are huge queues of people wanting to get into the Duomo Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore). Moreover, there are several queues: to the bell tower, to the cathedral itself, to the entrance to the dome. The latter is perhaps the most interesting, since viewing the frescoes up close is mesmerizing, as is the bird's eye view of Florence. If you don’t have the time or desire to stand in lines, then next to the Pitti Palace there is an observation deck, which also offers a beautiful view of the entire central Florence. Entry is free and there are no queues.
It makes sense to stay at least 2 nights in Florence. Let's say you arrive in the city in the evening: settle down for the night, and devote the next day entirely to exploring the sights. After spending one more night, travel to Venice via Bologna in the morning.
Website about Florence that may be useful for tourists: http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/. Here you will find a lot of useful information about events, museums, exhibitions, shops, etc.
Bologna (C)
From Florence to Bologna it takes just over an hour by train. Main attractions of Bologna:
- Piazza Maggiore.
- Basilica of St. Petronius.
- Temple of Santa Maria della Vita.
- Towers of Bologna.
- Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore.
- Basilica of Santo Stefano.
- National Pinacoteca of Bologna (http://www.pinacotecabologna.beniculturali.it/).
- University of Bologna (http://www.unibo.it/it).
- Basilica of Santa Maria de Servi.
You should definitely climb to the very top of the famous towers of Bologna. From there you have a beautiful view of the entire city center. In addition, Bologna is famous for its numerous passages. Vaulted streets stretch along the sidewalks and if, God forbid, the weather is bad, then it is very convenient to walk around Bologna without an umbrella. Currently, major restoration work is underway in the city center, and some streets are blocked, however, there will be plenty of places to walk. Among other things, Bologna is home to the oldest university in Europe, which still educates young people to this day. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the city has a lot of young people and a fairly vibrant nightlife, especially on weekends.
If you don’t have much time, then it’s worth spending about half a day in Bologna, and then take a train or bus to Venice.
Venice (D)
It makes sense to stay in Venice for at least 2 nights. This should be enough to at least briefly get acquainted with the main attractions of the city (http://www.visitmuve.it/):
- Correr Museum.
- Piazza San Marco.
- Basilica of San Marco.
- Doge's Palace.
- Bridge of Sighs.
- Grand Canal.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa.
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
- Church of San Giovanni in Bragora.
- Church of San Francescodella Vigna.
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Of course, you need to walk around Venice, or travel on the famous Venetian... no, not gondolas. Gondolas are now more of an attraction for wealthy tourists than a means of transportation. Of course, if you really want to, you can leave about €100 for a ride. By the way, there are very colorful gondoliers who tell very interesting things. Let's return to a more affordable option - the famous Venetian vaporetto (river buses). There are tickets for the whole day on sale, they cost about €13. With this pass you can ride along any route of the Grand Canal, as well as get to nearby islands.
The islands of Murano and Burano are definitely worth seeing. Murano is famous for its numerous glass factories. Murano glass is famous throughout the world. Most factories have small shops where you can buy a souvenir for yourself or something as a gift. In addition, here you will have the opportunity to watch how various figures are blown from glass.
Burano is a little further away. This is a very beautiful little island. There are no cars on it and local residents, in order to make their stay here more fun, paint houses in different colors of the rainbow. The picturesque canals will fascinate any tourist. Burano is a paradise for lace lovers. If you are partial to this matter, then on the island you can buy a souvenir for yourself directly from first hand. The choice is large, and the prices are lower than in the souvenir shops of Venice.
If you come to Venice during the warm season, you can swim in the Adriatic Sea. To do this, you need to take a vaporetto and get to Lido station. Lido is an island that faces one of its shores into the open sea. The coast is equipped with comfortable beaches. On the beaches you can rent a cabin; the price includes several sun loungers. The cabin is locked and you can leave valuables in it. If you want something simpler, all you need to do is take your towel and spread it on the beach. The beach is sandy, the sea is shallow. This is certainly not Bali, but you can swim.
1.5 days may be enough to visit the main attractions of Venice, Murano, Burano and Lido. If you arrive in Venice in the evening, you need to spend the night and spend the next day according to a very busy program. Stay overnight again and then head towards Milan, making a preliminary stop in Verona.
Verona (E)
It is very convenient to get to Verona from Venice by train. Verona is a city famous for the works of Shakespeare. Here you can see Juliet's house. In addition, the Roman Arena in Verona has been preserved in excellent condition. The map below shows the location of the city's main attractions:
- Erbe Square.
- Lamberti Tower.
- Arches of the Scaligers.
- Juliet's house.
- Porta Borsari street.
- Roman Arena.
- Castelvecchio Museum.
- Roman theater.
- Giusti Garden.
If you don’t have a lot of time, then it’s better not to stay overnight in Verona. Stay here for a few hours and then continue your journey by train to Milan.
Milan (F)
In Milan you can stay for 1 or 2 nights, depending on how much time you have. Milan has a huge number of different attractions (http://www.visitamilano.it/) that are interesting for tourists. The most popular among them:
- Sforza Castle (http://www.milanocastello.it/).
- Monastery of San Maurizio.
- Church of Santa Maria delleGrazie (http://www.grazieop.it/).
- Basilica of San Ambrosio.
- La Scala Theater (http://www.teatroallascala.org/).
- Gallery of Victor Emmanuel II.
- Duomo Square.
- Duomo Palace.
- Velasca Tower.
- Monumental cemetery.
- Pirelli skyscraper.
The Last Supper is located in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazia. To get there, you need to stand in a huge line. Across the street from this place is an exhibition of various inventions and works of Leonardo da Vinci. It’s much easier to get here, there are no long queues. If there is something interesting on the day of your stay in Milan at the La Scala theater, then you can go there.
As for female tourists, it is difficult for them to resist going to the shops in Milan, especially if the tour time falls during the sales season. Via Montenapoleone (http://www.viamontenapoleone.org/) is the center of all the most fashionable boutiques. For avid fashionistas, visiting Milan and not going to Via Montenapoleone is equivalent to a movie lover visiting Los Angeles and not going to Hollywood.
It is worth saying that in country Italian outlets the prices are much lower than in Via Montenapoleone even during great discounts. Websites of the main outlets: http://www.mcarthurglen.com/, http://www.franciacortaoutlet.it/, http:// www.fidenzavillage.com/ , http://www.foxtown.ch/ .
Bergamo (G)
From Milan it is very convenient to get to Bergamo. If you don’t have time to explore the city itself, then buses depart from Milan Central Station and take you to Bergamo Airport for just €5. If you have free time, then Bergamo is a very nice town. It consists of two parts: flat and mountainous (CittaAlta). The second is led by transition paths and a funicular (http://www.trasportipubblici.info/funibergalta.htm). In addition, in Bergamo you can see:
- Piazza Vecchia.
- Palace of Rajone.
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
- Contarini Fountain.
The airport is very close to the city center. After sightseeing for a couple of hours, you can easily catch your flight. Bergamo is a good entry/exit point from Italy. Read more about this in the article “How to get to Italy: airports and airlines.”
In the following materials we will talk about other, no less interesting routes in Italy.
This spring, my friend and I spent two weeks in Italy, traveling through the cities of this charming country. One of our routes was Milan - Verona; if you are likely to have the same trip, then I will tell you about the main options for such a trip.
From Milan to Verona by car
The distance between Verona and Milan is 160 kilometers, and for a motorist this means that you can get to Verona from Milan by car - personal or rented. You can rent a class C car in Italy for about 70 euros per day. However, you must not forget that you must have an international license, and not just a national one, because without such a license, you will not be given a car, also, large car rental companies require that your card have a deposit amount for the car of at least 500 Euro. The car can be booked through special websites. Also, if you want to save money, you can go to a car rental website through the website of one of the airlines. But let us now return directly to our road. You will reach Verona in about two hours. The motorway along which you will travel A-4 is also called “Turin-Trieste”. The autobahn infrastructure is excellent: three lanes for traffic in each direction, so each driver can choose the optimal speed limit for himself. There is also a median strip, which prevents many accidents, and fences with bump stops, which perform the same mission. There are also a sufficient number of signs and information boards, which helps the parent not to get lost along the way.
Photos of the Turin – Trieste motorway:
From Milan to Verona by bus
All on the same route, but as a passenger, you can get to Verona by bus. Personally, I prefer to travel by bus when I am very tired, and when traveling to another city, I use the time on the bus for sleep and rest, and I don’t need to make any transfers. And if the seat back is comfortable and there is room to stretch your legs, then you can ride forever. And the Eurolines buses that operate on this route have comfortable seats and enough space for the longest legs, and also have a multimedia system and air conditioning. Buses depart from Milan at seven hours and fifteen minutes in the morning and arrive in Verona at eleven hours and fifteen minutes in the morning. Travel time is four hours. The bus departs from BUS STATION LAMPUGNANO and arrives at FS P. NUOVA, Autostaz. stallo 141/143, DIETRO CHIESA in Verona.
Ticket price
A ticket to Verona from Milan on a Eurolines bus will cost 15 euros.
Buying tickets
You can buy a ticket to Verona at LAMPUGNANO station or buy it online at: http://www.eurolines.it
Photo of the bus:
From Milan to Verona by train
On this route, the train has a significant advantage over the bus, since there are a much larger number of flights, and the train travel time is half as long as the bus. Many tourists will like the abundance of flights on this route: there are several flights per hour, this applies not only to the daylight hours but also to the night. Passengers are served by Regionale trains, which travel with all stops, sometimes even in very unexpected places, and will take you to Verona in two hours and Frecciarossa trains, or as they are also called “White Strila”. “White Arrows” drive much faster than their “regional colleagues” and will take you to Verona in one hour and twenty-five minutes, and they also make significantly fewer stops. Trains depart from Milano Centrale station and arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station. Trains travel without transfers.
Ticket price
A ticket to Verona can be purchased for 13-19 euros in second class
Buying tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the Milano Centrale box office, in special ticket machines or on the website:
Photo of the regional train:
How to get to Verona from Milan will not work?
By plane - since the distance of 160 kilometers is too small for air travel, and by ferry - since there is no water communication between the cities.
Welcome to Italy, a country where every city is practically a work of art. If you want to know it from the foothills of the Alps to the most famous city on the water, the Milan - Verona - Venice tour will provide this opportunity. Architectural monuments, famous cathedrals, museums, the opportunity to get married in Italy - all this is for you.
Starting your tour in Milan, you will see the richest city in Italy from the Middle Ages to the present. And if you want, you can also purchase the latest designer creations in the field of fashion, since Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world. This tour will give you plenty of time not only to shop in style, but also to see magnificent sights such as the Duomo, the cathedral in the city center that is known as the heart of Milan.
Continuation of the tour - to the mountains!
After Milan, the path will lead you to the city called the “Gateway of Italy” - Verona, long and well known thanks to its world-famous inhabitants - Romeo and Juliet. Near the house where she lived, the residents of Verona erected a monument, touching which, according to legend, helps in love. If you are, Verona will open its hospitable arms.
After the splendor of Milan, Verona may seem quiet and calm, but this is not entirely true. A mini-tour of the city will reveal to your eyes all the splendor of the Arena - a grandiose amphitheater, slightly smaller than the Roman Colosseum, which you can visit by choosing the Rome - Venice - Vatican - Florence tour.
Venice - the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea
From Verona, the tour route will take you to another famous Italian city. To quote the first line of one romance: “Oh, Venice! Fairytale city!”, no one will doubt the veracity of this statement. A tour to Venice will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the open-air museum, and, if desired, have a wedding in Venice.
Exploring all the city's attractions will be like a tour of historical places that are so familiar from many films. If you go to the famous carnival in Venice, you can see such an action as a medieval wedding. And if luck smiles, you can choose the tour time so that it coincides with the world famous Venice Film Festival.
Sea tour – along the roads of the Middle Ages
You can also get to Venice from Spain. From here, bypassing Milan, and in the reverse order, you can take a tour from Venice to Verona. However, is it worth denying yourself the pleasure of choosing a tour that is longer, both in terms of duration and volume of attractions and cultural values?
Our company’s consultants will be happy to help you choose the most suitable tour for you, both in terms of timing and within the limits of funds allocated for these purposes. You will be able to choose both a regular trip and a honeymoon tour to the most beautiful and famous cities of the Mediterranean. Our job is to help you have the most unforgettable, vibrant tour of the historical and cultural centers of one of the jewels of the European crown - Italy.
