Milan and Lake Como — Style, Art, and Glamour

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  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
  • Tour Type:Auto tour, Cultural and thematic tours, Walking tour
The program can be organized fully or partially depending on the clients' wishes.
The number of days can also vary based on the clients' preferences.
The cost of the guide and driver services, as well as accommodation in hotels, is available upon request.
Tastings and entrance tickets are paid on-site.
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Highlights

  • Duomo and La Scala
  • Alternative Milan
  • The Last Supper
  • Navigli and aperitif
  • A walk on Lake Como

Itinerary

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Day 1. Arrival in Milan

Day's program:

  • A gentle introduction to the city or a self-guided walk
  • Walking tour of Milan
  • Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala, Piazza Mercanti, Royal Palace, Sforza Castle, Sempione Park
  • Unusual places along the way: San Bernardino alle Ossa, the 'wedding' fountain, Starbucks Reserve Roastery
  • Dinner — as preferred

Description:

The day is dedicated to an initial acquaintance with Milan, its classic symbols, and less obvious addresses.

The route begins at the Duomo square and passes through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala theater, Piazza Mercanti, and the Royal Palace.

Then the program continues at Sforza Castle and Sempione Park, with stops at San Bernardino alle Ossa, the 'wedding' fountain, and Starbucks Reserve Roastery along the way.

If desired, the program can include an internal tour of the Duomo with its columns, stained glass windows, and the altar of Saint Charles Borromeo.

Day 2. Milan: Fashion and Classics

Day's program:

  • Alternative tour of Milan
  • Devil's Column, Ticinese Gate, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Cadorna Square
  • Basilicas of Saint Ambrose, Saint Lawrence, and Saint Eustorgius
  • Interactive Museum of Leonardo da Vinci — optional
  • Quadrilatero della Moda: Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, boutiques of leading fashion houses
  • Meeting with young designers — optional
  • Performance at Teatro alla Scala — subject to availability
  • Dinner — as preferred

Description:

The day reveals Milan through an alternative route, art, and the world of fashion.

The program begins with a visit to the Devil's Column, Ticinese Gate, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and early Christian basilicas, and can be complemented by the Interactive Museum of Leonardo da Vinci if desired.

After lunch, the route continues to Quadrilatero della Moda, where the city's main boutiques are located, shaping Milan's image as the global capital of style.

Upon request, a meeting with young designers is possible, and the day may conclude with a performance at Teatro alla Scala.

Day 3. Art and Atmosphere of Milan

Day's program:

  • "The Last Supper" with a Russian-speaking guide
  • Leisurely walk around the city or one of the visits: Sforza Castle, Duomo with terrace, Brera Museum, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
  • Navigli: aperitif by the water, boat ride, atmospheric bars
  • Dinner — as preferred

Description:

The day is built around art and a more relaxed pace of the city.

First, a visit to "The Last Supper" with a Russian-speaking guide is planned, after which the program can continue with a walk around Milan or one of the museum routes — from the Duomo and Sforza Castle to Brera and Ambrosiana.

In the evening, the route moves to the Navigli district, where an aperitif by the water, a stroll along the canals, and atmospheric bars create a different mood of Milan.

Day 4. Lake Como

Day's program:

  • Transfer from Milan to Lake Como
  • Historic center of Como
  • Cathedral, ancient gates, cozy streets, and waterfront
  • Boat ride on the lake
  • Additional activities in Como — optional
  • Dinner — as preferred

Description:

The day is dedicated to Lake Como, its historic center, and the water route among ancient villas.

The program begins in Como, where ancient gates, the cathedral, the waterfront, and streets help to see how the city evolved from Roman times to the era of European nobility.

Next, there is a boat ride on a traditional boat on the lake, during which panoramic landscapes, ancient villas, and small villages along the shores are revealed.

If desired, the day can be complemented with an aperitif on board, wine tasting, horseback riding, a seaplane flight, or other activities in Como.

Day 5. Departure

Day's program:

  • Free morning
  • Private transfer to the airport

Description:

The final day is dedicated to concluding the program and departing from Milan.

After a free morning, a private transfer to the airport will be organized.

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