Discovering Milan

Upon your arrival in Milan reach the hotel on your own and check in (transfer available as an optional extra). In the evening, meet your private guide at the hotel and start your first walking tour (the tour starts at 17.00 hrs). Admire the medieval Sforza Castle, an impressive medieval castle and fortress, one of the most impressive urban castles in Europe. It was once a residence for the ruling family of Milan and now hosts several of the city’s museums and art collections. Visit the splendid Duomo Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic art and the largest church in Italy. Try to count the statue crammed onto its roof and facade, there are more than 3.200 of them, before following your guide on the visit to the interior. Exit the Duomo and walk inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery to have a look or do some shopping on your own. Overnight in Milan.

After breakfast enjoy a small group tour to discover the famous Last Supper of Leonardo Da Vinci. With your Skip-the-Line ticket, you guarantee your access and your full 15 minutes with the fresco. Depicting the scene in which Jesus declares that one of the Apostles will betray him, the painting boasts an innovative approach: the portrayal of the disciples shows the person’s reactions, making the painting a profound study of a variety of diverse human emotions. Feel the grandeur of this masterpiece and live the best "one in a lifetime experience" in Milan! In the late afternoon, enjoy a beautiful sunset boat tour with aperitivo on the Navigli. The Navigli district is famous for its canals and vibrant evening life. With this tour you will have the pleasure of cruising along the Naviglio Grande sipping an excellent cocktail and tasting good food. You will see the typical Milanese railing houses, which represent the Milan of the past, now home to numerous bars and restaurants, going upstream to one of the oldest churches in the city: the Church of San Cristoforo, whose construction began in the 13th century. You will see the historic headquarters of Canottieri Milano Olona and the famous alley of the launderers, an architectural jewel that takes its name from the residents who washed their laundry there, all in complete relaxation and in a convivial atmosphere. If you want, you can also listen to an audio guide, to learn a bit of history, or simply enjoy the navigation while chatting with your friends about the beauties of Milan. Overnight in Milan.

After breakfast at the hotel reach the meeting point to enjoy a day trip to Lake Como and Lugano. Leave Milan on an air-conditioned coach and in just one hour you are in Como. Visit the historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques. The tour continues with a 1-hour cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d’Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thriving all year round. Back to Como, join a panoramic coach ride on the side of Lake Como, and admire the lakeside villas and the breathtaking scenery before crossing the Swiss border and arriving in Lugano. On arrival, you will have free time for lunch and get to know the most elegant and popular spots of the city: Via Nassa, formerly the place where the women of the city used to weave the nets for the fishermen and now a sophisticated shopping street, and at the shoreside see Casinò Lugano. Overnight in Milan.