6 Days in Milan: Lakes, Culture & Scenic Trains

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6 Days in Milan: Iconic Landmarks, Lakes & Alpine Adventures Discover the best of Northern Italy with this unforgettable 6-day itinerary based in Milan. Explore the elegance of Lake Como, the charm of Bellagio, and the Swiss beauty of Lugano on a guided day tour. Dive into Milan’s rich history with skip-the-line access to the Duomo di Milano and Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper. Then, experience one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys aboard the Bernina Red Train, crossing breathtaking Alpine landscapes. A perfect blend of culture, nature, and unforgettable moments awaits. (Partially Guided)

1. 01 Day 1

   Arrival Milan

   Milan

   Upon arriving at Milan Linate Airport , meet your driver in the arrival hall for a transfer to your hotel in Milan . After checking in (available from 14:00), you’ll have free time to explore your hotel at your leisure. Please note that early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival.

   Milan

2. 02 Day 2

   Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano: Guided Tour from Milan

   Como

   After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Piazza Garibaldi Put your feet back on dry land and traverse the cobbled streets of Bellagio. Head to the town center and sip on some liquified Italian grapes before you travel to Lugano, Switzerland, which almost seems more like a painting than a city.

   Como

   Day tour Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano: Guided Tour from Milan 10 hours · Meets at Piazza Garibaldi Put your feet back on dry land and traverse the cobbled streets of Bellagio See the tour
3. 03 Day 3

   Duomo di Milano & The Last Supper: Entry Ticket + Guided City Tour

   Milan

   After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 20123, Milan Instructions Meet at the meeting point near the “Needle, Thread and Knot” monument at Piazza Luigi Cadorna at 09:15 Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the meeting point Disclosing your full name and providing proof of ID is required to see The Last Supper. Refusal to do so will result in denied entry With skip-the-line access to top sights, guaranteed small group sizes, and an expert local guide, it's all you need to completely immerse yourself in Milan. Start your guided Milan walking tour in Piazzale Cadorna as you make your way to Milan city center. Snap some photos of picturesque streets and squares before you look up to admire the Milan Duomo. As the largest church in Italy, you'll see why the Duomo is the icon of Milan. Do some window shopping along the chic and trendy Galleria Vittorio Emanuele – Milan's famous fashion district – on your way to Piazza della Scala, home to the world-renowned Milan opera house. Conclude the morning with the ironic L.O.V.E. monument set in front of the Italian Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Milanese lunch in the historic city center (at your own expense). Dedicate your afternoon to the Renaissance influence in Milan. Enter Santa Maria delle Grazie – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and visit the Dominican convent where Da Vinci's “The Last Supper” is safely kept. Explore the "Sistine Chapel" of Milan, the 16th-century church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, where disciples of Leonardo created masterpieces of incomparable beauty. Learn more about the Sforza Family, civilian royalty of Milan.

   Milan

   Day tour Duomo di Milano & The Last Supper: Entry Ticket + Guided City Tour 6 hours · Meets at Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 20123, Milan Instructions Meet at the meeting point near the “Needle, Thread and Knot” monument at Piazza Luigi Cadorna at 09:15 See the tour
4. 04 Day 4

   Free at leisure in Milan

   Milan

   Enjoy a full day at your own pace in Milan. Whether you choose to explore the city's chic shopping districts, relax at a local café, visit museums, or simply stroll through its historic streets, the day is yours to design. Discover Milan your way!

   Milan

5. 05 Day 5

   Bernina Red Train: Roundtrip from Milan

   Milan

   After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is Largo Cairoli 18, 20121, Milan Make sure to be at the bus 15 minutes before departure. Latecomers won't be waited for and won't be refunded After collection from the Zani Viaggi Agency, ride your luxury coach to the Bernina Express, which chugs along one of the planet's prettiest railway routes. Your English-speaking guide will talk you through your journey across the UNESCO World Heritage route to the exclusive resort of St. Moritz - the 'Top of the World'. You'll pass through the winding Brusio viaduct and the Bernina Pass, which sits 2253 meters above sea level! Depending on the time of year, you'll see snowy scenes fit for a Frozen Disney princess, or lush green valleys stretching to infinity. In exclusive St. Moritz, stop for a cheeky taster at Switzerland's best chocolate house and then stroll around the 'Top of the World' at your leisure. Then it's time to board your coach to Milan again, and edit the half million photos you probably took - if you can tear your eyes away from the windows!

   Milan

   Day tour Bernina Red Train: Roundtrip from Milan 13 hours · Meets at Largo Cairoli 18, 20121, Milan See the tour
6. 06 Day 6

   Departure Milan

   Milan

   After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to the Milan Linate Airport . We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.

   Milan

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