The Best of Milan

Day 01

Italy, Milan

Arrival at Milan Airport
Meet and assist by our representative at the “Exit Gate” of the airport
Transfer to the hotel for check in and installation
Overnight at the hotel

Day 02

Milan- Aosta Valley- Alba Region (Pollenzo)

Check out after breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a full day sightseeing to visit the dramatic mountainous region of Aosta Valley that borders France and Switzerland.

Visit Fort Bard, built by the House of Savoy in the 19th century. The Fortress replaced an even earlier castle which controlled the trade routes between France and Italy. It is now the Museum of the Alps and gives a fascinating insight into the region and its history.

Then proceed to the hotel for check in and installation

Afternoon free at leisure to explore and taste the local cheese and other typical ingredients from the region

Overnight at the hotel

Day 03

Alba Region (Pollenzo)- Asti- La Morra

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a tour of Asti, a town synonymous with sparkling wine and proceed to contemplate the magnificent Romanesque Gothic Cathedral.

Visit La Morra, a hilltop village with a great view across the Piedmont Region which is famous for its local chocolate and nougat.

Back to the hotel and overnight

Day 04

Alba Region (Pollenzo)- Turin

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a half day guided sightseeing tour of Turin. Enjoy the view of Italy’s largest and most famous River, the Po, and see the Antonelliana Building. Visit Piazza San Carlo with its 17th century facades. Visit the Church of San Lorenzo where a full scale picture of the famous Shroud of Turin is on display.

After the sightseeing, proceed for a walking tour at the European’s largest open air food market.

Afternoon free at leisure during which you can explore on your own the fascinating Cinema Museum and the newly refurbished Egyptian Museum, one of the most important museums outside Cairo.

You can also simply stroll along the elegant shopping streets of Via Roma and Via Garibaldi.

Back and overnight at the hotel

Day 05

Alba Region (Pollenzo) - Milan- Lake Orta - Baveno

Check out after breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a morning guided sightseeing tour of Milan to visit the Gothic Domo and La Galleria, then heading to the picturesque Lake Orta, known locally as la Cenerentola (Cinderella).

After the visits, drive to the hotel for check in and installation

In the evening, explore on your own the Lake Region and the Maggiore lake

Overnight at your hotel

Day 06

Baveno (Lake Maggiore) - Milan

Check out after breakfast at the hotel

Drive back to Milan and check in at the hotel

Rest of the day free at leisure

Overnight at the hotel

Day 07

Milan

Check out after breakfast at the hotel

Transfer to Milan airport for departure flight to final destination