2026: Napoleonic Tour to Northern Italy

May 18 – 26, 2026

Take a journey through time, visiting places which resound with the deeds of heroes famous and forgotten, along with the architecture and artistic treasures of the Renaissance.

  • Partake in local cuisine, espresso and wine after a day visiting the battlefields of 1796-97 and 1800.
  • End the day in Verduno at the castle of the King of Piedmont. And taste Barolo under a starry night...
  • With Your Guides Kevin Zucker, Nicola Contardi, and several local historians.
PIedmont beautiful sunset

ITINERARY

Day 0 – Monday, May 18

Travel. We depart, and arrive in Italy the next morning. Flights to Milano.

Day 1 – Tuesday, May 19

Arrival Milano airport. We will meet and travel to the hotel in Piacenza

Day 2 – Wednesday, May 20

1800  Battlefields of Alessandria, Montebello, Marengo, Hotel in Verduno

Day 3 – Thursday, May 21

April 1796  Battlefields of Montenotte, Dego, Hotel in Verduno

Day 4 – Friday, May 22

April 1796  Battlefields of Ceva, Millesimo, La Biococca, Mondovi, Hotel in Verduno

Day 5 – Saturday, May 23

May 1796 Battlefields of Stradella, Pizzighettone, Lodi, Hotel in Piacenza

Day 6 – Sunday, May 24

June – July 1796  Battlefields of Lonato, Castiglione, Borghetto, Peschiera, Hotel in Mantova

Day 7 – Monday, May 25

Nov ‘96 – Jan ‘97  Battlefields of Rivoli, La Corona, Arcole, Legnago, Hotel in Mantova

Day 8 – Tuesday, May 26

Verona Airport – departures from Verona


NOTE: ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ESTIMATED PRICING

  • The total cost of the tour (not including airfare) is $3000 per person double occupancy.
  • The tour fee includes all meals and lodging, transportation in the group vehicle, tickets and guides.
  • Airfare: Each participant is responsible for making airline reservations and ticketing independently.

SIGN UP

  • To register please send an email to "contact" email address (in the footer menu below).
  • At 60 days prior to departure, you will be billed for a deposit (50%).
  • The full tour cost must be paid at least 10 days prior to departure.
  • No refunds after that. Cancellation refunds less $100 administrative fee.

 

See: more historical background on Napoleon's First Campaign in 1796