REGULAR TOURS: "Easy" Northern Lakes, Liguria and Florence

At 18:00 meeting with the tour leader at the hotel reception.

Breakfast at the hotel and visit of Milan, which boasts an invaluable historical, artistic and architectural heritage, but is also a city famous in other ways: it is the Italian Fashion Capital, an industrial centre, a nerve centre of the Italian economy. A walk through Milan cannot do without visiting some of the city's iconic landmarks: Piazza del Duomo, one of the largest and most evocative squares in Italy, with the imposing Gothic-style Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala, a cultural symbol of Milan and one of the most prestigious theatres in the world for its history, architecture and works, not to mention the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Free time and return to the hotel. 

Optional excursion: Milan's Navigli district: symbol of the Milanese nightlife.

Excursion to discover the Navigli district, one of the most picturesque in Milan, and famous throughout the world for its nightlife and the hundreds of bars scattered along the banks of its canals, with a break to admire one of the most suggestive Gothic cathedrals, the imposing Duomo of Milan, illuminated. After a short walk to discover the history of this suggestive district, you can enjoy an aperitif at happy hour.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Stresa, a splendid tourist resort on Lake Maggiore. This charming town is situated in an unrivalled landscape with an excellent view of the Alps and Lake Maggiore, which is home to the famous Borromean Islands. Then, we will go on an excursion to the Borromean Islands with the monumental Isola Bella, the picturesque Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Madre, known for its botanical garden full of rare plants. During the excursion, we will have lunch on Isola dei Pescatori with typical local dishes. Return to Stresa and free time. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Breakfast and free time to enjoy Milan and its surroundings with complete autonomy.

Optional excursion to Lake Como: Como, Villa Carlotta, and Bellagio

Departure to Como with a guided tour of one of the most beloved cities in northern Italy, featuring the Duomo, the Broletto (medieval town hall), Terragni Palace, ancient alleys, and remnants of the medieval walled city. Transfer to Tremezzo for a guided tour of Villa Carlotta, which overlooks the lake and is surrounded by a magnificent park with stunning plants and flowers. Boat transfer to Bellagio, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations. Free time to soak up its atmosphere and discover the charming corners of the Pearl of Lake Como. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

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

Breakfast at the hotel and free time to visit La Spezia, starting from its charming promenade and port. The city also offers a rich cultural history, with the Castello di San Giorgio overlooking the landscape and museums like the Naval Technical Museum. Its lively squares, fresh fish restaurants, and proximity to natural parks such as the Cinque Terre National Park make it a fascinating destination. La Spezia is also the ideal starting point for discovering the Cinque Terre: to experience them at their best, you can book our optional activity dedicated to these picturesque villages on the Ligurian coast, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Optional excursion: Cinque Terre

Departure by boat or train, depending on weather conditions, to the Cinque Terre. Over the centuries, human intervention has shaped the territory by building the famous terraces that make use of the geography of its hills, creating one of the most beautiful and typical landscapes of Liguria. Guided tour of Manarola, a true urban gem, with its charming harbor and a collection of pastel-colored houses; Vernazza, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy that has preserved its long maritime tradition; its natural harbor confirms this with its amphitheater-like shape opening towards the sea. Finally, Monterosso, the westernmost and most populous of the Cinque Terre. It is located in the center of a small natural gulf, consisting of two areas: the historic center to the east and the more modern and touristy part to the west. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Breakfast and departure to Florence, a city with an atmosphere that invites us to travel back in time, known throughout the world as the city where the Renaissance was born, the cradle of architecture and art. Guided tour of its old town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, surrounded by churches, monuments and Renaissance buildings of great beauty praised by poets of various eras. The Baptistery of San Juan, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, the famous Campanile by Giotto, the Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Fiore, the imposing dome by Brunelleschi are just some examples of the wonders that Florence offers. After the visit, transfer to the hotel.

Optional excursion: The Uffizi

Designed in the mid-16th century by Giorgio Vasari, the Uffizi Gallery is made up of 90 rooms housing the most important and famous paintings in the history of art: works by Giotto, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, as well as numerous paintings by Flemish and Dutch painters displayed in chronological order. A visit to this museum is a true journey through time through art.

Breakfast and free time. You can explore the city of Florence on your own or choose one of our optional tours to discover the Cradle of the Renaissance in depth.

Optional excursion: Florence - Oltrarno

Oltrarno, located on the left bank of the Arno River, is one of the most characteristic areas of the city, where you can experience a unique, genuine atmosphere of days gone by, mostly inhabited by Florentines. A visit to the Ponte Vecchio is a must, with its workshops and suspended houses, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, and to the Pitti Palace, the last residence of the Medici, now the largest museum complex in Florence.

Optional excursion: Gallery of the Academy

The Gallery of the Academy is one of the most important museums in the city and the world. Among its most famous works is the incomparable David by Michelangelo, one of the most famous sculptures in the world, a universal symbol of the city of Florence.

Breakfast at the hotel. End of services.