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Milan & Italian Treasures |
9 day
tour from US$1399
Tour Type: Europe at Leisure |
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Itinerary |
What's
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
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Milan
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Stresa
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Lugano
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Vicenza
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Bassano del Grappa
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Possagno
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Venice
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Lake Garda
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Sirmione
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Verona
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Bergamo
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| Milan
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1 - Arrive Milan
You are met at Milan's Malpensa airport and transferred to your
hotel. Later, we enjoy an orientation tour including the gothic
Duomo, the 19th century Galleria and "La Scala" Opera
house. Tonight, after a welcome drink with your Tour Director, why
not dine at an elegant Milanese restaurant?
Hotel: Crowne Plaza
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2 - Milan – Italian Lake District – Lake Garda (6 nights)
Today we head to the Italian Lakes. Our first stop is at Stresa,
where we can see the idyllic Borromean Islands. Time to relax or
take a boat trip before a short ferry ride across Lake Maggiore to
Laveno. We enter Switzerland briefly on a visit to Lugano. Time to
shop for Swiss chocolates and watches. Later, back in Italy enjoy a
scenic drive around Lake Como to Como itself. At Bergamo, we join
the 'autostrada' to Lake Garda for six nights. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Villa Maria (6 nights)
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3 - Lake Garda – Vicenza – Bassano del Grappa
First we're off to the ancient Roman town of Vicenza. Here we will
visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio. Next,
via Castelfranco Veneto to Bassano del Grappa, famous for its white
brandy, and covered bridge over the Brenta River. Later, we make a
stop in nearby Possagno to visit the Temple of Canova. Finally we
make our way back to Lake Garda where dinner is at our hotel this
evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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4 - Lake Garda – Venice Excursion
An early start today as we drive to magical Venice. On our arrival a
private motor launch will take us along the canals past Palladian
palazzos and churches, to St. Mark's Square. Here we'll see St.
Mark's Basilica and Doges' Palace. Then after witnessing a
demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, enjoy time on your own. Why
not venture out to the lagoon and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch?
Later, a gondola ride would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
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5 - Lake Garda at leisure
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps stroll along
the lakeside, take an excursion to nearby Mantova visiting the
magnificent Palazzo Ducale or simply relax. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
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6 - Lake Garda – Sirmione & Verona Excursion
Today we experience the beauty of Lake Garda on an included
excursion along its shores to Sirmione. Here we can admire the
imposing Scaligers' castle before continuing to romantic Verona, for
a guided tour of the city, home of Shakespeare's star-crossed
lovers. We will see the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. Then free
time to shop, or simply "do as the locals do" and sit in
one of the pavement cafés on the Piazza Bra. We return to Lake
Garda for the night where dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast
/ Dinner)
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7 - Lake Garda at leisure
Another full day at leisure in this serene area. Perhaps take a boat
trip across the lake. Or join a full day excursion into the Dolomite
Mountains where you can ride a cable car up one of the mountain
peaks for spectacular alpine views. Alternatively, you may wish to
relax in these peaceful surroundings! Whatever you decide, your Tour
Director can advise you on how to make the most of your stay! We
dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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8 - Lake Garda – Bergamo – Milan
After breakfast, we visit the attractive town of Bergamo. Here we
ascend to the upper traffic-free town by funicular to see the town's
finest buildings. Then we walk to the Piazza del Duomo to admire the
15th and 16th century buildings, with time for a cappuccino before
returning to Milan. This evening, why not join your Tour Director
and fellow passengers for a final dinner in one of the city's
excellent restaurants? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Quark
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9 - Depart Milan
After breakfast time to bid farewell to your new-found friends as we
arrange your transfer back to Milan Malpensa airport for your return
flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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Milan & Italian
Treasures What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Milan:
Orientation of Italy's financial and fashion capital,
including the Duomo, Galleria and "La Scala".
- Stresa: See the
Borromean Islands.
- Lugano: Visit the
beautiful Swiss resort.
- Vicenza: Visit the
Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio.
- Bassano del Grappa:
Visit this town famous for its white brandy and covered
bridge.
- Possagno: Visit the
Temple of Canova.
- Venice: Canal cruise
by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine
Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a
traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Lake Garda: Excursion
along its sparkling shores.
- Sirmione: See the
imposing Scaligers' Castle.
- Verona: See Juliet's
balcony and the Roman arena.
- Bergamo: Visit this
attractive town and admire the 15th and 16th century
buildings at the Piazza del Duomo.
- Scenic drives across
Lake Maggiore, around Lake Como, along the shores of Lake
Garda and the Italian Lake District.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Milan
- 8 Buffet breakfasts
- 6 three-course dinners
14 meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Trafalgar's
top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors on tour.
- A qualified local city guide in
Verona.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your
airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day
of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details
must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the
flight departure.
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Milan & Italian
Treasures Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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- LAKE MAGGIORE. Borromean Islands - Isola Bella Palace Tour
A private launch takes us to the world-renowned islands of Lake
Maggiore. We see the Isola Madre, the Isola dei Pescatori, and on
the Isola Bella we visit the palace of the Borromean princes.
30.00 (€)
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- VENICE. Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the
nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and
the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken
at the island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s
paradise. Drinks are also included.
62.00 (€)
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- VENICE. Gondola Serenade
An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a
romantic gondola journey along canals full of character and colour,
while musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its
magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of
the ‘Serenissima’.
30.00 (€)
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- ILAN. Milan By Night & Dinner
We drive into the heart of the city and walk to the Piazza del Duomo,
where we see the gothic Cathedral illuminated and join the Milanese
in an evening stroll. Then we enjoy a delicious dinner including
wine in one of the city’s most elegant restaurants.
53.00 (€)
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- LAKE GARDA. Bolzano and the Dolomite Mountains
This excursion will take us along the beautiful Adige valley
northward to the bilingual town of Bolzano, capital of southern part
of the Tyrol. Here we will have time to shop in the elegant arcaded
streets. Later, we take a cable car to the top of the Renon and then
continue on a ride on the century old "Tramvai" a unique
form of communication for all the villages in this area. We will
enjoy incredible panoramas from this famous mountain plateau,
including a view over the ever-present Marmolada glacier. Finally a
spectacular drive past hills and mountains terraced with vineyards
brings us back to our hotel on Lake Garda.
47.00 (€)
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- MILAN. The 'Certosa' of Pavia
An excursion, which takes us to visit the monument, considered to be
the pinnacle of artistic expression in Lombardy and one of Italy's
greatest landmarks, the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Here we will
visit the tomb of the Duke of Milan, the ivory sacristy, the
fourteenth century cloisters and the cells where the Carthusian
monks used to live their lives in total seclusion.
27.00 (€)
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- LAKE GARDA. Tour of the Lake
This is by far the best way to appreciate the largest of the Italian
Lakes! We drive along its scenic shore and stop for snapshots of
many of the pretty resorts which have made this lake so
internationally renowned. Admire the lush vegetation and marvel at
the limpid blue waters as we cross the lake to Salo - the last
stronghold of Mussolini.
40.00 (€)
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- LAKE GARDA. Excursion to Mantua and the Palazzo Ducale
We drive to medieval Mantua – a charming city bordered on three
sides by lakes and once the home and playground to the rich and
famous. We visit the Palazzo Ducale, the vast home of the Gonzaga
family, where we can admire works by Rubens, Pisanello and Mantegna.
See the cage where wrongdoers were exhibited on the Torre Della
Gabbia and see the Basilica di San Andrea – a masterpiece of the
Italian Renaissance, housing a relic of Christ’s blood!
40.00 (€)
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- MILAN. Treasures of Milan
With a local city guide we visit some of this bustling city’s most
famous sights. First we enter the impressive Castello Sforza –
today one of the country’s most important museums, where we see
the Pieta by Michelangelo among other great works. Then we continue
to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire Leonardo da
Vinci’s most famous painting, ‘The Last Supper’.
42.00 (€)
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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