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Uncover the Best Christmas Markets in Italy
Celebrate the holidays in style on this 10-day Luxury Italian Christmas Markets Tour. From Venice’s canals to to Lake Garda’s alpine beauty, explore the best Christmas markets in Italy. Moreover, enjoy world-class cuisine, artisanal treasures, and magical holiday traditions. Indeed, this journey combines elegance, culture, and festive spirit for an memorable Italy Christmas tour.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1 - 2: Venice
- Day 3 - 4: Verona
- Day 5 - 7: Lake Garda
- Day 8 - 10: Lake Como
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First kick off your Italian Christmas markets adventure in Venice. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your luxury palace hotel in the heart of the city. As such, you will have the chance to wake each morning to sweeping canal views.
Then set out on a private guided tour of Venice’s iconic sights. In addition, visit an ancient Murano glassware shop for an exclusive look at traditional glassmaking techniques. You will of course meet skilled artisans and browse exquisite handmade pieces.
Later, step into your private gondola for a two-hour journey along the canals. Sip crisp Prosecco as you glide past Venice’s romantic landmarks.
You will also have the chance to get into the holiday spirit at one of the city's traditional Christmas markets. Located at Campo Santo Stefano, one holiday market features wooden chalets offering local crafts, Venetian glass, and festive trinkets. Visitors can also enjoy mulled wine, panettone, hot chocolate, and fritelle (a Venetian pastry).
Then continue your Italian Christmas markets tour aboard the first-class high-speed train to Verona. This UNESCO World Heritage city enchants with its Roman-era Arena, and the legendary Casa di Giulietta. We also invite you to stroll through Piazza Bra as well as one of the best Christmas markets in Italy. Here the Christmas spirit takes hold as the wooden stalls lined in Christmas lights and a massive Christmas tree contributes to the festive atmosphere.
In addition, journey to Bassano del Grappa for a tasting at the Poli distillery and Grappa Museum. Learn about the distillation process and enjoy a warm sip of this traditional spirit. Then continue to Asiago for a visit to the Pennar cheese factory, renowned worldwide since 1930. While here, sample award-winning varieties in a true Italian culinary experience.
Finally, head to Riva del Garda on the shores of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. Explore this charming alpine town before embarking on visits to even more of the best Christmas markets in Italy.
In Trento, wooden huts fill the historic center with the scents of apple strudel, grilled polenta, and mulled wine. And in Rovereto, stalls decked out in Christmas decorations feature Italian crafts alongside a unique Palestinian Pavilion. Indeed, don't miss the Arabic coffee and traditional hookah with fruit molasses while here.
Then spend Christmas Day in Merano and Bolzano. Merano’s market offers warm holiday flavors and decorated Advent cottages and nativity scenes. Meanwhile, Bolzano, home to Italy’s largest Christmas market, dazzles with romantic lights and festive aromas in Piazza Walther. You will no doubt leave fully embracing the holiday season.
It all culminates in Lake Como and your stay at the lovely Passalacqua. Relax after Christmas with breakfast overlooking the lake before boarding your private Venetian water limousine. Cruise past elegant villas, charming villages, and landmarks like Villa Balbianello, Isola Comacina, and Bellagio.
Otherwise, your days in Lake Como invite you to relax after the Christmas bustle. Indeed, lazy days on the lake have never been so effortless than at Passalacqua. The hotel offers a heated indoor pool, gingerbread making classes, garland creation workshops, indulgent spa sessions, and more.
Finally, bid farewell to Italy as a private transfer takes you to Milan for your departing flight onward.
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This Luxury Italian Christmas Markets Tour blends romance, culture, and festive charm. Contact a Ker & Downey Travel Designer to customize your own Italy Christmas tour. And read more about the seasons and pricing in Southern Europe. For even more travel inspiration, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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