REGULAR TOURS: Northern Lakes and Liguria

Arrival at Milan airport and transfer to the hotel. Leisure. At 6:00 p.m. meet the tour leader at the reception.

Breakfast at the hotel and visit of Milan, which enjoys an invaluable historical, artistic and architectural heritage, but also a famous city in other aspects: it is the Italian Capital of Fashion, it is an industrial focus, a nerve center of the Italian economy. The walk through Milan cannot do without some symbolic places of the city: the Piazza del Duomo, one of the largest and most suggestive squares in Italy, with the imposing Duomo in Gothic style and the Teatro de la Scala, cultural symbol of Milan and one of the most prestigious theaters in the world for history, architecture and works, without forgetting the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Free time and return to the hotel. 

Optional excursion: Navigli neighborhood of Milan: symbol of the Milanese scene.

Excursion to discover the Navigli neighborhood, one of the most picturesque in Milan, and famous throughout the world for the nightlife and the hundreds of venues scattered along the banks of its canals, with a pause to admire, illuminated, one of the Gothic cathedrals most suggestive, the imposing Duomo of Milan. After a short walk to discover the history of this suggestive neighborhood, it will be possible to enjoy an aperitif at happy hour.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Stresa, a splendid tourist town on Lake Maggiore. This charming town is located in an unparalleled landscape context that enjoys an optimal view of the Alps and Lake Maggiore, which is home to the famous Borromean Islands. Next, the excursion to the Borromean Islands with the monumental Bella Island, the picturesque Fisherman's Island and the Mother Island known for its botanical garden full of rare plants. During the excursion, lunch will be made on Fisherman's Island with typical dishes of local cuisine. Return to Stresa and free time. In the afternoon return to the hotel.

After breakfast, departure to Como with a guided tour of one of the most beloved cities in northern Italy, with the Duomo, the Broletto (medieval town hall), the Terragni Palace and ancient alleys and remains of the medieval walled city. . Transfer to Tremezzo for the guided tour of Villa Carlotta that overlooks the lake and is also surrounded by a magnificent park of beautiful plants and flowers. Transfer by boat to Bellagio, one of the most beautiful tourist towns. Free time at your disposal to savor its atmosphere and discover the suggestive corners of the pearl of Lake Como. In the afternoon return to the hotel and in the evening dinner with typical local dishes of the region.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will dedicate the day to discovering the Gulf of Tigullio: Portofino, with its elegant harmony and its strikingly colored buildings overlooking the sea, and Santa Margherita Ligure, a town famous for its pastel-colored facades and its fantastic “ lungomare.” In the afternoon return by boat to Rapallo, a city in vestiges of the past located in the center of the Gulf of Tigullio. In the afternoon, transfer to the hotel in La Spezia and free time.

Breakfast at the hotel and we will continue our tour, by boat or train depending on weather conditions, towards the Cinque Terre. The hand of man, over the centuries, has shaped the territory by building the famous terraces that take advantage of the geography of its slopes, creating one of the most beautiful and typical landscapes of Liguria. Guided tour of Manarola, a true urban gem, with its charming port and a handful of pastel-colored houses; Vernazza, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Italy that keeps its long seafaring tradition intact; Its natural port confirms this thanks to its amphitheater shape that extends towards the sea. And, finally, Monterosso, the westernmost and most populated city of the Cinque Terre. It is located in the center of a small natural gulf, made up of two settlements: the historic center to the east and the more modern and touristy part that develops to the west. In the afternoon return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the station. End of services.

Optional high-speed train return to Milan/Rome. End of services