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Enjoy the best of Northern Italy in this wonderful itinerary that combines Milan and Lake Como. There are plenty of highlights to be seen in Milan, including the famous Duomo, the world's third largest Catholic church that sits in the centre of the city, many piazzas and art galleries, which boast sculptures and canvases from the most famous Italian artists of the Renaissance. The piece de resistance of the city is Leonardo da Vinci's stunning fresco, The Last Supper. Enjoy a visit with your private guide to see the priceless piece of art. Milan is also the home of haute couture and fashion; enjoy private time on your own to shop. Travel by private transfer to Lake Como, one of Europe's largest lakes. Enjoy time in this stunning resort town and explore the lake with a boat excursion. This is a coveted retreat for the well-to-do, and the castles and estates that line the shore are spectacular. Ride the ferry to some of the lake-side villages. Bellagio is a particular highlight.
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Milan Milan is the social and fashion capitol of Italy. There is nowhere better in the world for people watching and picking up fashion tips, as the most famous designers on the globe have their headquarters here. Milan also has the cultural treasures you'd expect of an Italian city. The Duomo is the world's third largest Catholic church; a fantastically ornate Gothic conception that sits in the centre of the city. Piazzas and art galleries boast sculptures and canvases from the most famous Italian artists of the Renaissance. And the reason many people flock to the city, is just a single painting - Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Enjoy the private transfer with your own vehicle and English speaking driver from Milan to your hotel on Lake Como. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other information that we think may be useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival. Milan is world famous for its shopping! Begin your shopping discovery in the heart of the luxury shopping area in Milan: Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea, elegant streets that together with Via Manzoni, Via Borgospesso and Via Santo Spirito are the outer limits of the famous Fashion Quadrilatero. This area contains the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms in the world, full of minimalist design and high tech. Situated in the Duomo neighborhood of Milan, Boscolo Hotel Exedra Milano is near Palazzo Belgioioso, Cathedral of Milan, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Additional nearby points of interest include Teatro alla Scala. Guestrooms open to balconies with city views and feature beds with Select Comfort mattresses. Other amenities include high-definition televisions with premium satellite channels and slippers. Recreational amenities at this hotel include an indoor pool and a spa tub. Other amenities include a full-service health spa and a concierge desk. Overnight at Boscolo Exedra (5*) . |
Milan |
Shopping street in Milan |
Boscolo Exedra Milano |
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Day 2
Milan A visit to the great monuments of Milan, such as the Cathedral, Sforzesco Castle, La Scala Opera House and the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church in the company of a guide. Miln's giant cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world at 157m long. The Castello Sforzesco is a Renaissance palace which combines a forbidding exterior with a delightful interior. The Neo-Classical opera house - known popularly as “La Scala”, opened in 1778 and is now one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. The Santa Maria delle Grazie Church - a beautiful 15th century Renaissance convent, is famous all over the world for the Cenacolo (Last Supper) by Leonardo da Vinci. (Entrance fees not included). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Overnight at Boscolo Exedra (5*) . |
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Day 3
Milan Explore the city by foot as you visit the great monuments of Milan, from the giant cathedral, one of the largest Gothic churches in the world at 157m long, to Castello Sforzesco, a Renaissance palace which combines a forbidding exterior with a delightful interior. No tour would be complete without a visit to the Neo-Classical opera house, known popularly as “La Scala”, opened in 1778 and now one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, and finally the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, a beautiful 15th century Renaissance convent, famous all over the world for the Cenacolo (Last Supper) by Leonardo da Vinci. (Entrance fees not included). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Overnight at Boscolo Exedra (5*) . |
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Day 4
Tremezzo Tremezzo is located on the western shore of Lake Como between Mezzegra to the south-west and Griante to the north-east, and about 20 km from Como. As well as the capoluogo of Tremezzo, the area of the commune includes the frazione Rogaro, birthplace of the architect Pietro Lingeri.Tremezzo is best known as a tourist resort—it was a favourite of Konrad Adenauer—and for its villas, of which the most famous is the Villa Carlotta with its much-admired gardens.We say that Tremezzo has two souls: one of the coast and the other of the mountain, both of great beauty and glamour, which gives tourists and visitors the opportunity to choose between lake and hills, with equally interesting itineraries. Enjoy your private transfer to Como/Tremezzo today. Enjoy a 3 hour privately guided walking tour of the sites and history of Como. The Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace was built in 1910, this historic palatial Grand Hotel is one of the oldest luxury Hotels on Lake Como. Liberty-style, directly facing the Lake (panoramic road to be crossed), the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is directly adjacent to Villa Carlotta and its botanical Gardens. It's a 10-minute drive from the Golf Club of Menaggio and Cadenabbia, 1-hour drive from the Milan Malpensa International airport. The Grand Hotel Tremezzo features 92 rooms and two luxurious Suites, brand new spa, two restaurants, three bars, two outdoor pools including one floating above the Lake, private beach and Solarium, tennis, fitness club with sauna. Overnight at Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace (5*). |
Tremezzo |
Lakeside Village in Como |
Grand Hotel Tremezzo |
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Day 5
Tremezzo Take in the scenery of Lake Como and explore the many quaint lakeside villages and towns as you explore by public boat. You will be able to buy a day pass for between 1-8 trips, and these range from 5 euro up to 22 euro per person (paybale locally). Overnight at Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace (5*). |
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Day 6
Tremezzo Take in the scenery of Lake Como and explore the many quaint lakeside villages and towns as you explore by public boat. You will be able to buy a day pass for between 1-8 trips, and these range from 5 euro up to 22 euro per person (paybale locally). Overnight at Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace (5*). |
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Day 7
Como Enjoy a private airport transfer to or from Milan Malpensa airport with your own vehicle and English speaking driver. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard). |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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