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Milan and Italian Treasures

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At Leisure

On this tour of Italian lakes and mountains you'll spend time in Lake Garda, enjoy day trips to Venice, Verona and Lake Como as well as the Swiss resort of Lugano. See the 14th century town of Marostica, wander chic Milan and stand beneath Juliet's balcony.

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Tour experience

Scenic City Tour experience

Highlights


  • Milan

  • Lugano

  • Vicenza

  • Bassano del Grappa

  • Marostica

  • Sirmione

  • Verona

  • Lake Garda

  • Venice

  • Bergamo

Included Sightseeing


  • Milan Orientation includes the Duomo, Galleria and La Scala.

  • Fidenza Village Shop at this outlet village with over 100 boutiques.

  • Lugano Visit this beautiful Swiss resort.

  • Bassano del Grappa Visit this town famous for its white brandy and covered bridge.

  • Marostica Visit the lovely 14th century town.

  • Sirmione View the imposing Scaligers Castle and visit the town.

  • Verona See Juliet's balcony and the Roman arena. Included hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket.

  • Lake Garda Excursion along its sparkling shores.

  • Modena Visit this city for an expert guiding walking tour to view the Piazza Grande, Romanesque Cathedral and Ghirlandina Tower.

  • Maranello Visit the Ferrari Museum.

  • Bergamo Visit this attractive town and admire the 15th and 16th century buildings at the Piazza del Duomo.

Included Dining


  • Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Milan (WD)

  • 8 buffet breakfasts (BB)

  • 2 three-course dinners with local wine in Lake Garda (D)

  • Be My Guest dining experience in Lake Garda (BG)

  • Farewell Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Milan (FD)

  • 12 included meals in total

Included Private Car UK Transfers


  • Exclusive door to door airport transfers

Included Flights

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Florence Duomo

Florence Duomo

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Milan (2)

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Milan. A complimentary transfer is provided to the first hotel. Later we see the sights during an orientation of the city centre including the Gothic Duomo, 19th century Galleria and La Scala Opera House. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and Tour Director at our Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Grand Hotel Verdi (FC)

Day 2

Milan sightseeing and Fidenza Village excursion

We enjoy the sights of the city this morning before taking a trip to an outlet village for shopping for Italian designer brands. Fidenza Village is a pleasant and elegant outlet shopping environment. There are more than 100 boutiques providing a fine selection of the fashion and accessories brands including Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. We return later to Milan. (BB)
Hotel: NH Grand Hotel Verdi (FC)

Day 3

Milan - Italian Lake District Lake Garda (5)

We take a scenic drive north to Lugano in Switzerland. Spend the day exploring or simply enjoy a cappuccino in the bustling Main Square. We then return to Italy and see Lake Como and Como town. We arrive later in Lake Garda for a relaxing five-night stay and enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. (BB, D)
Hotel: Villa Maria (FC)

Day 4

Lake Garda - Bassano del Grappa and Marostica excursion

Our excursion starts with Bassano del Grappa, renowned for its white brandy and magnificent scenery.We finish this relaxing day by visiting Marostica, a beautiful 14th century town before returning to Lake Garda. (BB)
Hotel: Villa Maria (FC)

Day 5

Lake Garda - Sirmione and Verona excursion

Today we see Scaligers Castle at Sirmione. Then, in Shakespeare's romantic city of Verona, we see the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony during our included guided walking tour of the town. Spend this afternoon exploring this city on your own with an included hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket. Join your companions this evening for a special BeMy Guest dinner and vineyard experience. (BB)
Hotel: Villa Maria (FC)

Day 6

Lake Garda at leisure

You have a whole day to do as you please! Take a stroll along the sparkling lakeside, relax surrounded by beautiful scenery or perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the magnificent Palazzo Ducale nearby in Mantova. (BB)
Hotel: Villa Maria (FC)

Day 7

Lake Garda - Modena excursion

Today we enjoy an excursion to the interesting gastronomic city of Modena. An expert local guide will walk us through the Old Town and show us the Piazza Grande including views of the Ghirlandina Tower. We will also see the magnificent 12th Century Romanesque Cathedral. Sample some of the local balsamic vinegars before a short drive brings us to the Ferrari Museum for an included visit. Later we return to our hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner. (BB, D)
Hotel: Villa Maria (FC)

Day 8

Lake Garda - Bergamo - Milan

We visit the ancient town of Bergamo near the foothills of the Alps. This evening in Milan, join your fellow travellers to celebrate the end of your holiday at a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)
Hotel: Novotel Milano Ca Granda (FC)

Day 9 (Door to Door)

Depart Milan

Say farewell this morning to Italy and your companions at the end of a memorable holiday. Transfers are available to Milan International Airport for your return flight back to the UK. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home. (BB)

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Villa Maria (FC)

Set in a wonderful private park behind the downtown of Desenzano Del Garda and only 300 metres from the lake, the hotel boasts a restaurant, swimming pool, bar and snack bar, tennis courts, bowls and rent-free bicycles.

Novotel Milano Nord Ca Granda (FC)

From breakfast to lunch, dinner or a tasty little snack, Novotel provides balanced choices and à la carte service 24/7 at all its hotels. Other facilities include the outdoor pool and fitness centre.

NH Grand Verdi Hotel (FC)

Located in the business area of Milan, close to the Brera, one of the historical districts of the city, this hotel has been furnished and decorated according to one of the symbols of Milan, the Alla Scala Theatre, offering an elegant and harmonious ambience. Facilities include an American Bar which serves snacks and drinks throughout the day, a gym and restaurant. In-room Shiatsu massages are available upon request.

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Lugano

Lugano

Gondola Serenade

An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour, while musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of the 'Serenissima'. Euro 32

Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner

A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken at the island of the 'fisherman' - Burano - a photographer's paradise. Drinks are included. Euro 65

Venetian Glories

Accompanied by a local expert we are taken into the magnificent Doges' Palace - home to the rulers of the Venetian republic for hundreds of years. We are shown the main highlights of the palace and its elegant courtyards, before entering the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city of Venice. Here we admire the stunning golden mosaics and wonderful Byzantine architecture. (entrance fees included). Euro 34

Borromean Islands - Isola Bella Palace Tour

A private launch takes us to the world-renowned islands of Lake Maggiore. We see the Isola Madre, the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the palace of the Borromean princes. Euro 34

Tour of the Lake

This is by far the best way to appreciate the largest of the Italian Lakes. We drive along its scenic shore and stop for snapshots of many of the pretty resorts which have made this lake so internationally renowned. Admire the lush vegetation and marvel at the limpid blue waters as we cross the lake, visiting several picturesque and historical towns around the lake. Euro 41

Bolzano and the Dolomite Mountains

This excursion will take us along the beautiful Adige valley northward to the bilingual town of Bolzano, capital of southern part of the Tyrol. Here we will have time to shop in the elegant arcaded streets. Later, we take a cable car to the top of the Renon and then continue on a ride on the century old "Tramvai" a unique form of communication for all the villages in this area. We will enjoy incredible panoramas from this famous mountain plateau. Finally a spectacular drive past hills and mountains terraced with vineyards brings us back to our hotel on Lake Garda. Euro 48

Mantua by night with Dinner

We drive to medieval Mantua - a charming city bordered on three sides by lakes and once the home and playground to the rich and famous. We see the Palazzo Ducale, the vast home of the Gonzaga family, and the Basilica di San Andrea - a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. Afterwards enjoy dinner in a typical local restaurant, with wines included. (without dinner, 29 euros) Euro 50

Treasures of Milan

With a local city guide we visit some of this bustling city's most famous sights. First we enter the impressive Castello Sforza - today one of the country's most important museums, where we see the Pieta by Michelangelo among other great works. Euro 43

The 'Certosa' of Pavia

An excursion, which takes us to visit the monument, considered to be the pinnacle of artistic expression in Lombardy and one of Italy's greatest landmarks, the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Here we will visit the tomb of the Duke of Milan, the ivory sacristy, the fourteenth century cloisters and the cells where the Carthusian monks used to live their lives in total seclusion. Euro 28

Milan By Night & Dinner

We drive into the heart of the city and walk to the Piazza del Duomo, where we see the gothic Cathedral illuminated and join the Milanese in an evening stroll. Then we enjoy a delicious dinner including wine in one of the city's most elegant restaurants. Euro 54

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