WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 9 nights in handpicked, strategically located 4-star boutique accommodations (Split between the Milan/Lombardy area and Padua/Veneto area).
- All Pickleball Activities scheduled during the trip.
- All dinners (9 Gourmet "Special Theme Local Dinners").
- Private deluxe motor coach for all transportation and excursions (excluding initial MXP arrival).
- Guided tours in Milan, Turin, Verona, and Venice.
- 4 Unique Experiences: 1 Cooking Experience, 1 Wine Experience, 1 Boat Experience (Lake Como), and 1 Prosecco Experience.
- Bilingual tour leader.
- Travel insurance.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Airfare, lunches, tips, extras, personal spending.
PICKLEBALL
This is an Open Play Trip: you will have the freedom to play with both your friends and local Italian players. Our local coaches will always be on hand to supervise.
Immerse yourself in a dream scenery: the Great North!
This is a trip designed for both play and exploration. You will have ample time for Pickleball Activities built into the itinerary. Our focus is on blending cultural immersion with excellent play time,
ensuring your pickleball experience is top-notch.
TOUR LEADER
You will have a Worry-Free Journey with the experienced and professional Tour Leader of Pickleball Italy Trips. This expert will be your travel companion, ensuring a seamless experience at every step. Our Tour Leaders, with their deep knowledge of the area and exceptional coordination skills, will create an engaging and unforgettable journey for you, filled with relaxation and discovery.
TRIP DETAILS
Join us for an exhilarating 10-day, 9-night journey that perfectly blends your passion for pickleball with the timeless grandeur of Northern Italy. This isn't just a vacation; it's a Grand Tour of Iconic Italy, designed to show you the best of the North, from the elegance of its cities to the breathtaking beauty of its lakes.
We have meticulously crafted an itinerary that balances court time with deep cultural immersion. You will travel seamlessly across the three most celebrated regions—Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto—using strategic 4-star boutique hotels as your comfortable bases in the areas of Milan and Padua.
Why Choose The Great North?
- Iconic Cities: Experience the fashion and history of Milan, the baroque splendor of Turin, the romance of Verona, and the unforgettable canals of Venice.
- Pickleball Balance: Enjoy dedicated sessions of Pickleball Activities built into the itinerary, ensuring you get ample play time without sacrificing cultural exploration.
- Culinary & Wine Excellence: Your journey is a true feast for the senses. All your dinners are included, featuring gourmet local cuisine. You will also participate in four unique experiences: a hands-on Cooking Class, a regional Wine Tasting, a scenic Boat Experience on Lake Como, and a delightful Prosecco Experience.
- Worry-Free Travel: All transportation between cities and excursions is handled by a private deluxe motor coach, and a professional bilingual Tour Leader will be with you every step of the way, making this a truly relaxing and immersive adventure.
From the shores of Lake Como and Lake Garda to the historic squares of the Veneto, this trip is the perfect blend of active play and sophisticated discovery, offering you the Italy of your dreams, at an unbeatable price.
THE HOTEL
Your accommodations consist of wonderful small boutique hotels personally selected for their quality and strategic location. They are positioned to allow convenient access to all the planned experiences and tours across Northern Italy.
THE MEALS
The meals are carefully selected to offer the best in authenticity and taste, starting with breakfast served in the resort. All the meals (inside or outside the resort, depending on the daily visits), have nothing to do with the classic international meals of resorts. Each meal will have a theme, it will be a real culinary journey through Piedmont, Lombardy and Veneto, with the best wines in the world and by several tastings of typical local products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 110+ Days prior to arrival – deposit always refundable
- 71 – 110 Days prior to arrival – deposit non-refundable
- 0 – 70 Days prior to arrival – 100% of the Total Price non-refundable
PLEASE NOTE: if the number of participants doesn’t reach the minimum number of participants, the trip will not be held and the full amount paid will be refunded.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
As a professional Tour Operator operating legally and in compliance with all current regulations, we always include travel insurance for participants in our trips.
In case you want to add additional travel insurances, we can suggest you to compare other policies with other well-known travel insurance providers, such as:
Travelex Travel Insurance and Travel Guard. You can also use InsureMyTrip.com to compare multiple companies’ plans.
USEFUL INFO
AIRPORT
ARRIVAL: We recommend arriving at Malpensa Airport (MXP) on Day 1. We will provide the ground transportation to and from the airport!
IMPORTANT: We recommend that you arrive at the Airport, on or before the first day indicated.
We’ll meet as a group on the first day indicated at 1pm (13:00) at the Airport (our private bus will leave at 1pm). Please ensure that your flight arrives at least 75 minutes before this time.
DEPARTURE: The departure airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) on Day 10. We provide the ground transportation to the departure airport.
On the last day of your trip, the private bus will take you to the airport, arriving at 11am (11:00). Please ensure that your flight departure time is after this time (we suggest at least 3 hours after this time for international flights).
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You will need:
- Your passport
- An EU outlet adapter (available on Amazon)
- Your Pickleball paddle (if not don’t worry you can write us)
Recommended:
- A portable charger for longer tour days
- Travel insurance — for this trip or any other trip you take! We do not have a specific recommendation for travel insurance; this is up to you.
- 50 - 200 Euros to have on hand. We recommend withdrawing Euros from an ATM once you arrive. Euros will be useful for street souvenirs, cash-only shops, tips, etc.
You will not need:
- a Visa
- a Covid test or vaccine
- Tips are not expected by drivers/servers/staff in Europe. If you would like to tip, though, 5%-10% on your bill or a few Euros is the typical tipping range.
WEATHER
Late March in Northern Italy can be quite cool and slightly wet. We recommend packing layers, including a warm coat and waterproof outerwear
PRICING & PAYMENT
- Double Room - € 4,950 (per person when sharing a room) - initial deposit € 3,000 (€ 1,500 per person)
- Single Room - € 5,750 (solo traveler with private room) - initial deposit €1,500
- NO PICKLEBALL OPTION: if you are not playing Pickleball, just tell us, and you will receive a € 200 discount from the total price
Initial deposit will be always deducted from your grand total (listed above).
If you travel alone but you selected a double room (to be shared), please note that is possible to have two beds in one room (one bed for each person). Just write it in the additional notes so that we are aware.
After placing your initial deposit, your full payment is due 70 days prior to arrival.
The price in USD is for informational purposes only. All the transactions will be processed in the local currency (Euro). More info on our terms of service.
