REGULAR TOURS: Northern Lakes from Milan

Arrival at Milan airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time. At 6:00 pm, meeting with the tour leader at the 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.

After breakfast, departure for Como with a guided tour of one of the most beloved cities in northern Italy, including the Duomo, the Broletto (medieval town hall), the Terragni Palace, and the ancient alleys and remnants of the medieval walled city. Transfer to Tremezzo for the guided visit of Villa Carlotta, which overlooks the lake and is surrounded by a magnificent park with beautiful plants and flowers. Boat transfer to Bellagio, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations. Free time to enjoy its atmosphere and discover the charming corners of the pearl of Lake Como. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and in the evening, a dinner with typical local dishes from the region.

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