Milan
Experiences
Today’s excursion is to Milan. The capital of Lombardy has a lot to offer including the cathedral, an imposing edifice, as well as the Scala, the world-famous opera. The elegant and sophisticated city is perfect for a shopping spree. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade, with its elegant shops and cafés, is the most visited meeting point of the Milanese. There you can visit one of the lovely cafés.
Some sample experiences to enjoy as a private or small group tour:
Milan Tour with Leonardo Last Supper
This exceptional tour will give you the opportunity to visit the main symbols of Milan.
You will start with the visit of the Duomo cathedral, then a nice walk through the luxury Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to Piazza della Scala where you will visit the world famous La Scala Opera Theater. Then, you will continue with a panoramic tour by bus to see the new architectures of the modern city until you reach the beautiful church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where you will visit the church and the masterpiece of Leonardo, the Last Supper.
Tour Of Lake Como and Bellagio
Visit of Como and boat trip on the lake looking at its beautiful "villas”.
With a surface of 146 square kilometers, Lake Como is the third- largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Verbano. Its peculiar shape - a Y turned upside down - is due to its three branches: Colico, the northern branch, Lecco, the south east branch and Como, the south west branch, with a perimeter totalling 170 km.
Upon arrival from Milan, you will enjoy a visit to S. Abbondio Church followed by free time in Como for shopping. At mid day you will take a panoramic cruise on the Lake. Along the shores, in particular from Cernobbio to Gravedona, you will see wonderful villas and gardens with plenty of flowers as well as exotic and rare plants. For instance, Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, which is today a luxurious hotel, has a magnificent garden.
During the shore you will have a stop in Bellagio as well. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Alps in the backdrop to the aqua-blur water of Lake Como. After the shore you will be transferred by ferry to Cadenabbia and then transfer by bus to Como again with a stop at In Como you will have a 1 hour walking tour of the city center and a short free time at leisure for some eventual shopping. At about 17.00 departure to back in Milan.
