|
PRIVATE ONE WAY TRANSFERS
|
1-3
|
4
- 6
|
|
Rail station/city hotel
|
126
|
204
|
|
Rail or city hotel/Malpensa
|
255
|
356
|
|
Rail or city hotel/Linate
|
137
|
208
|
|
Rail or city hotel /Como
|
287
|
387
|
|
Malpensa airport/Como
|
287
|
387
|
|
Rail or city hotel/Bellagio
|
443
|
577
|
|
Malpensa or Linate/Bellagio
|
472
|
613
|
|
Rail or city hotel /Stresa
|
416
|
580
|
|
Malpensa airport/Stresa
|
287
|
416
|
Other Destinations on request.
Supplements: Night service (20.00-07.00), public
holidays and Sundays 20%.
NB: Drivers will wait 1 hour. Each additional hour
is �33 to be paid directly to the driver. Departure transfers
must be minimum 1hr for Rail Station and 3hrs for Malpensa
Airport. |
|
|
DAY
TOURS & EXCURSIONS FROM MILAN
|
|
Various scheduled day tours
and excursions available year round (excluding
Festive periods). All types of tours and visits
can be booked on a private basis and with a personalised
itinerary.
Meeting Point: Piazza Castello, 15 minutes
prior to departure.
Costs are valid from April to December 2009
|
| Itineraries |
Adult
|
Child u/12yrs
|
| MILAN
CITY TOUR & LAST SUPPER |
$107
|
$54
|
| Depart: Tue-Sun
at 9.30 or 14.30 |
4hrs
|
| Visit the Duomo, Galleria, La Scala
Theatre, Sforza Castle, Arch of Peace, the Arena,
Saint Ambrogio, Palazzo Reale, San Babila Square,
Fontana Square, Corso Venezia, Via Mercanti, Via
Dante, Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper"
|
| MILAN
NAVIGLI CRUISE |
$107
|
$54
|
| Depart: Sat, 24Apr-27
Sep at 09.30 |
3hrs
|
Visit the charming ancient Ticinese
district and the ancient port, its channels were
designed
by Leonardo da Vinci in 1400. Boat trip along the
banks view the typical houses and the numerous antique
shops, pubs and restaurants. |
| MILAN
BY NIGHT & 'HAPPY HOUR' |
$107
|
-
|
| Depart: Fri, 01Apr-31Oct
at 20.00 |
3hrs
|
| Panoramic tour of the city and enjoy
your drinks for 1 hour |
|
LAKE COMO |
$136
|
$68
|
| Depart: Sat, 01Nov-31Dec
at 09.00 |
9hrs
|
| Visit the Duomo, Broletto, San Fedele
Square, Basilica, Medieval Towers and visit a silk
manufacturer. Apr-Oct also mini cruise on the lake
and external views of Villa d’Erba, Villa d’Este. |
| TOUR
VERONA & LAKE GARDA* |
$156
|
$78
|
| Depart: Fri at 07.30 |
12hrs
|
| Visit Verona's medieval centre, the
Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony; on to Sirmione and
Desenzano and its mosaics and the Castle Rocca Scaligera.
|
|
BERGAMO* |
$107
|
$54
|
| Depart: Mon, 07Apr-31Oct
at 14.00 |
5hrs
|
| Visit the historic centre: Piazza
Vecchia, the Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo della Ragione,
the Cathedral, the Colleoni Chapel and the Baptistery |
| BERNINA
EXPRESS (Switzerland)* |
$233
|
$117
|
| Depart: Tue at 07.30 |
12hrs
|
| Transfer to Tirano with free time
to for city tour and lunch. Afternoon panoramic
train trip on the Bernina Express. At leisure in
St. Moritz. (Passport required). |
| CINQUE
TERRE* |
$233
|
$117
|
| Depart:Thu, 01Apr-31Oct
at 07.00 |
15hrs
|
| Visit Portovenere and the Golf of
the Poets, boat trip to Monterosso, Continue to
Manarola and enjoy the walk along the Via dell’Amore
to Rio Maggiore.Return to Milan by train. |
*These tours require a minimum
of 4 participants.
Not included: Entries to venues, meals, drinks,
transfers to the meeting point. |
SPECIAL
SMALL GROUP TOURS
|
|
4days/3nights,
Milan/Milan
Depart: 23 Jan. 20 Feb. 20 Mar. 3, 17 Apr. 1,
15, 29 May.
12, 26 Jun. 10, 24 Jul. 7, 21 Aug. 4, 18 Sep.
2, 16,
30 Oct. 27 Nov 2009. 22 Jan. 19 Feb. 19 Mar 2010
Cost: $1489 pp twin share (s/supp $218)
|
| day
1 Milan/Stresa/Lugano/Como |
|
IDepart at 08.30
from Milan, travel to picturesque Stresa, situated
opposite the Borromean Islands. Boat trip to the
Isola dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village
with simple houses, narrow lanes and
stone portals. Continue to Isola Bella Island, with
possibility to visit the Palace with its magnificent
gardens. Afternoon panoramic tour of the lake, then
continue to another famous lakeside city; Lugano.
The day ends at your hotel in Como. |
| day
2 Como/Bellagio/Varenna/Bergamo/Brescia |
B
|
| After breakfast
visit Como historical centre. Boat trip to picturesque
Bellagio at the tip of the peninsula. Afternoon
boat trip to visit Varenna. Continue to Bergamo
and walking tour of the historical centre. Evening
arrival at your hotel in Brescia. |
| day
3 Brescia/Sirmione/Riva del Garda/Verona |
B
|
| Breakfast and departure
for Lake Garda. Panoramic tour of the splendid natural
scenery along the West Coast surrounded by the Dolomites.
Boat tour to the promontory at Sirmione, view the
castle and time at leisure. Travel north, tour the
historic centre of Riva del Garda. Evening arrival
at your hotel in Verona. |
| day
4 Verona/Milan |
B
|
After
breakfast at the hotel visit the charming city of
Verona.
At leisure to explore the city. Your tour comes
to an end on arrival in Milan. |
|
Inclusions: 3
nights in twin share at quality 4* hotels,
breakfast daily, all coach touring and boat
trips as per itinerary (excluding entries)
and local taxes.
|
|
|
|
ITALIAN
EXCELLENCE: FASHION, ART & CARE
|
Fully
escorted English only
|
5days/4nights,
Milan/Milan
Depart: Tue, Feb-Nov (except Aug)
Cost: $2044 pp t/share (s/supp $303) |
|
| day
1 Milan/Verona/Venice |
D
|
| Morning departure
from Milan. Independent visit in Verona, then
visit an interesting 20C collection of what
is the Italian passion for discovery: the
Nicolis Museum. Late afternoon arrival at
your hotel in the Venice area, at leisure
until dinner. |
| day
2 Venice |
B
|
| Full day tour
of Venice. Travel by train like a local, visit
the historical centre, a mask making workshop
and the Civic Museum of Venice.Remainder of
the day is at leisure. |
| day
3 the Brenta Riviera & Modena |
BD
|
| After breakfast
we leave the hotel and take a ride along the
Riviera del Brenta. View the 17C Villa Foscarini.
Then visit one the most incredible museum
of Italian fashion and design including the
Rossimoda Shoes Collection. In the afternoon
tour the incredible Lamborghini Collection
and Production. Hear the first ignition of
the Lamborghini engine. Late afternoon return
to your hotel in time for a delightful dinner. |
| day
4 Maranello & Modena |
BD
|
| Start the
day with a guided visit of the Galleria Ferrari
and by coach around the factory and the Galleria
del Vento. Change of pace when we reach an
Acetaia where we will learn how the real Aceto
Balsamico di Modena is made and taste. Afternoon
at leisure to explore the historical centre
of Modena. We end this day with a traditional
dinner at a renowned “trattoria” |
| day
5 Parma |
BL
|
After breakfast
we reach Parma, famous for its castles, Parmesan
cheese and Prosciutto. Stroll through the
historical centre, then relax for a tasting
of Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Lambrusco wine.
Afternoon visit of the magnificent Colorno
Castle. Evening arrival in Milan. |
|
Inclusions: 4
nights at 4* hotels, breakfast daily, 3
dinners with beverages, 1 Aceto Balsamico
tasting, 1 Parmigiano, Prosciutto &
Lambrusco tasting, 5 guided tours, entrance
to mentioned Museums, tour escort, taxes
and services
|
|
|
|
GENOVA,
TIGULLIO & CHIQUE TERRE
|
4days/3nights,
Milan/Milan
Depart: 27 Feb. 27 Mar. 6, 24 Apr. 8, 18 May.
5, 15 Jun. 3,
17, 31 Jul. 14, 28 Aug. 7, 25 Sep. 9*, 19
Oct. 13 Nov.
4 Dec 2009. 26 Feb. 26 Mar 2010
Cost: $1440 pp twin share (s/supp. $228) |
| day
1 Milan/Genova |
|
| At 08:30 depart
for Genoa. Visit the ancient Port, restored
forthe Christopher Columbus Anniversary Celebrations.
Visit theAquarium (optional), the largest
in Europe. Panoramic of the historic centre
and check in at your hotel. |
| day
2 Genova/Sanremo/Genova |
B
|
| Breakfast
and departure for Sanremo, renowned for the
cultivation of flowers and the annual Italian
Song Festival In the afternoon travel through
characteristic villages on your return to
Genova |
| day
3 Genova/Portovenere/Cinque Terre/Genova |
B
|
Departure
for Portovenere after breakfast. View the
beautiful Gulf with the Palmaria Islands directly
in front. Continue by ferry to the Cinque
Terre, (in bad weather the tour will be conducted
by minibus along a panoramic route). Time
at leisure to explore.
Afternoon return to your hotel in Genova. |
| day
4 Genova/Santa Margherita/Portofino/Camogli/Milan |
B
|
| Depart after
breakfast for Santa Margherita Ligure, in
the Gulf of Tigullio. Visit Portofino and
its picturesque surround, continue to the
tiny charming Camogli and explore the area
at leisure. Your tour comes to an end upon
your evening return to Milan. |
|
Inclusions: 3
nights in twin share at quality 4* hotel,
breakfast daily, all coach touring as per
itinerary, ferry crossing, (excluding entries)
and local taxes.
NB: *For the 9 October departure
(nautical fair) the hotel will be on
the east Riviera
|
|
|
|
INTENSIVE
COOKING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
|
Personalised
Tour
|
8 days/7
nights
Depart: year round
Cost: $1480 pp twin share (s/supp $340) |
| At 1hr drive
from Milan and 50min from Bergamo is the surreal
ambience of Lake Iseo. Surrounded by mountains
it has the largest lake-island in Europe.
The charming fishing villages are all easily
reached by ferry, the area is steeped in history
including the famous ancient rock carvings
as well as the natural spa and ideal for skiing
enthusiasts. Cook delicious traditional meals
and delight your family and friends when you
get home! |
| day1
Boario Terme |
D
|
| Own arrangements
to your hotel accommodation (optional transfers
on request). Welcome dinner and presentation
of the cooking course. |
| day
2 First Cooking Lesson |
BLD
|
| After breakfast
explore the surrounds or relax at the swimming
pool or the spa. After lunch commence your
first cooking lesson. You will learn how to
prepare a variety of antipasti (entrees).
Dine on the dishes prepared. |
| day
3 Second Cooking Lesson |
BLD
|
| Leisurely
morning. After lunch commence your second
cooking lesson. In this lesson you prepare
hand made pasta and ravioli which you will
certainly appreciate it at dinner. |
| day
4 Exploring Lake Iseo |
BLD
|
The morning
is yours to explore new venues. Lunch. Excursion
to Lake Iseo with your tour escort. Then on
to a renowned wine cellar in Franciacorta
followed by tasting.
Dinner at the hotel. |
| day
5 Third Cooking Lesson |
BLD
|
| Breakfast
and morning at leisure. Lunch and then all
the secrets are yours on how to produce a
perfect pizza. Dinner will follow. |
| day
6 Cheese Making & Fourth Cooking Lesson |
BLD
|
| After breakfast
visit a cheese manufacturer, you will be assisting
in the cheese making process followed by cheese
tasting. After lunch be ready for your fourth
cooking lesson. Learn the making perfect of
pasta frolla (flaky pastry) for delicious
pastries and cakes. Dine on the specialties
prepared. |
| day
7 Fifth Cooking Lesson |
BLD
|
| Breakfast
and morning at leisure. Lunch. Do you have
some doubts about the recipes you made? Are
you curious to know more secrets on the local
cuisine? Now it’s time to ask the chef! A
farewell dinner awaits you in the evening. |
| day
8 Farewells |
B
|
| Your northern
Italy experience comes to an end after breakfast. |
|
Inclusions: twin/double
share at a 4* hotel in Boario Terme*, breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily (excluding drinks),
5 cooking lessons, half day guided excursion
to Lake Iseo, wine tasting at a local cellar,
visit of cheese manufacturer with tasting,
recipe book.
*Hotel facilities include: modern
comforts in the rooms, indoor swimming pool,
sauna & steam room, aromatherapy showers
and a hydrotherapy pool, free shuttle to
the thermal Spa or 20min walk,
free parking.
|
|
|
|
A
TASTE OF THE COTE AZUR
|
4days/3nights,
Milan/Milan
Depart: 11 May. 3 Aug. 28 Sep. 20 Nov 2009.
15 Jan. 12 Mar 2010
Cost: $1452 pp twin share (s/supp. $220) |
| day
1 Milan/San Remo/Montecarlo/Nice |
|
| Depart at
8.30 from Milan for Sanremo, renowned for
the cultivation of flowers and the annual
Song Festival. In the afternoon continue to
Monaco dominated by the Grimaldi Palace, stroll
through the narrow street and visit the Cathedral.
Panoramic drive around Montecarlo, then on
to your hotel in Nice. |
| day
2 Nice/St Raphael/St Tropez/Costa del Esterel/Nice |
B
|
| After breakfast,
full day excursion around the French Riviera.
Commencing with the renowned St.Raphael and
St. Tropez. Afternoon drive through the Esterel
Coast, best known as Corniche d’Or. Back to
Nice and overnight at your hotel. |
| day
3 Nice/St Paul de Vence/Grasse/Cannes/Nice |
B
|
| Breakfast
and departure for the medieval village of
St. Paul de Vence, a favourite venue for many
famous artists. Visit the historical centre
of Grasse, famous for the production of perfumes.
In the afternoon travel to Cannes, a most
modern beach resort and venue of many cultural
events. Evening return to your hotel in Nice. |
| day
4 Nice/Milan |
B
|
| Depart at
8.30 from Milan for Sanremo, renowned for
the cultivation of flowers and the annual
Song Festival. In the afternoon continue to
Monaco dominated by the Grimaldi Palace, stroll
through the narrow street and visit the Cathedral.
Panoramic drive around Montecarlo, then on
to your hotel in Nice. |
|
Inclusions:3
nights in twin share at quality 3* superior
hotel, breakfast daily, all coach touring
as per itinerary, (excluding entries) and
local taxes.
|
|
|
|
PIEDMONT
SPLENDOURS
|
Deluxe
Boutique Tour
|
7 days/6
nights, Milan/Milan
Cost: $3077
Depart: 6, 20 Jul. 3, 17 Aug. 2, 16 Nov 2009
Cost: $3249
Depart: 8 Apr. 4, 11, 18 May. 1, 8, 15 Jun
7, 14, 21 Sep.
5, 12, 19 Oct. 21 Dec 2009 |
| From Milan
to the Langhe and Monferrato, Alba, Barolo,
Turin,Grinzane, Serralunga, Acqui Terme and
Ovada. From the Italian Alps to the River
Po to the slopes of the rolling hillsides
of the Langhe dotted with vineyards and olive
groves that produce some of the finest wines
and oils of Italy. You’ll taste it all on
this incredible tour. |
| day
1 Milan Airport |
D
|
Met at Milan
Airport and transferred to the Langhe Region.
A
Welcome Dinner Party awaits you in the evening. |
| day
2 Alba |
BLD
|
A visit to
the fascinating medieval Alba, the capital
of the Langhe,
with its historic towers, fortified buildings
and Romanesque and
Gothic monuments. |
| day
3 Turin Guided Tour |
BLD
|
| Visit this
great city, surrounded by a continuous backdrop
of mountains and hills, a perfect setting
and worth the journey. |
| day
4 Castle of Grinzane Cavour & Serralunga |
BLD
|
| Morning guided
visit to the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, former
manor of the statesman Camillo Benso. The
renowned Cavour wine cellar is located inside
the majestic Castle. Afternoon excursion to
Serralunga Castle. Guided visit to the fortress,
with its imposing architecture it is one of
the most beautiful castles in the province
of Cuneo. We will also visit a local winery
for a fine wine tasting experience. |
| day
5 Acqui Terme Guided Tour |
BLD
|
| Situated on
the left bank of the Bormida, Acqui Terme
is a thermal town and unquestionably the most
elegant locality of the entire province. In
the afternoon you can explore this charming
town. |
| day
6 Ovada Castles |
BLD
|
Ovada is the
focal point of a circular itinerary linking
the villages of Molare, Cremolino, Prasco,
Morsasco, Trisobbio, and Orsara Bormida. This
area is filled with Castles and other medieval
structures. The day’s Wine Itinerary and Tasting
at a local winery. Then through the villages
of Montaldo Bormida, Carpeneto,
Roccagrimanda, Tagliolo Monferrato and Belforte
Monferrato.
Farewell Dinner Party in the evening. |
| day
7 Farewells |
B
|
| Your experience
comes to an end with a transfer to Milan Airport |
|
Inclusions:6
nights in twin/double share at a boutique
hotel, return transfers from Milan Airport,
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, guided
touring and entrance fees as per itinerary,
English speaking escort, (maximum 16 participants).
|
|
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
triple
|
single
|
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
|
01.01.09-06.01.09
09.04.09-13.04.09
28.04.09-03.05.09
01.07.09-31.08.09
01.12.09-31.12.09
|
123
|
95
|
186
|
|
07.01.09-08.04.09
14.04.09-27.04.09
04.05.09-30.06.09
01.09.09-30.11.09
|
175
|
123
|
131
|
95
|
247
|
186
|
| NB: Supplements apply during Trade Fair
periods. Special: Child 0-10 years free with two
adults sharing. |
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
twin
superior
|
dbl/single use
|
|
01.01.09-31.12.09
|
147
|
155
|
253
|
| Upgrades available for double & single
occupancy |
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
triple
|
single
|
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
|
01.01.09-06.01.09
10.04.09-13.04.09
17.07.09-30.08.09
|
103
|
83
|
195
|
|
07.01.09-09.04.09
14.04.09-16.07.09
31.08.09-31.10.09
|
158
|
120
|
131
|
99
|
293
|
219
|
NB: Supplements during trade fair periods.
Blocked out dates; 5-7 Mar, 22-24 Apr, 13-14 Jun,
11-12 Sep, 06-08 Oct.
Specials: Child 0-12 years free, with two
adults sharing. |
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
triple
|
single
|
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
|
01.09.09-31.10.09
|
120
|
107 |
110
|
99 |
201 |
175 |
|
01.02.09-31.03.09
01.05.09-30.06.09
|
107
|
86
|
99
|
77
|
175
|
158
|
|
01.01.09-31.01.09
01.04.09-30.04.09
01.07.09-31.08.09
|
86
|
77
|
158
|
| NB: Supplements apply during Trade Fair
periods. |
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
sigle
|
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
|
01.02.09-30.06.09
01.09.09-31.10.09
|
176
|
126
|
280
|
192
|
|
01.01.09-31.01.09
01.07.09-31.08.09
|
161
|
126
|
258
|
192
|
| NB: Supplements apply during Trade Fair
periods |
|
|
|
|
Season
|
twin
|
twin
dlx
|
twin
mosaic
|
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
Mon-Thu
|
Fri-Sun
|
|
01.01.09-13.01.09
20.01.09-31.01.09
01.04.09-30.04.09
01.07.09-31.07.09
|
454
|
336
|
528
|
413
|
583
|
448
|
|
01.08.09-31.08.09
|
336
|
413
|
448
|
|
14.01.09-19.01.09
01.02.09-31.03.09
01.05.09-30.06.09
01.09.09-31.10.09
|
524
|
336
|
587
|
413
|
642
|
448
|
| NB: Supplements apply during Trade Fair
periods |
|
|
|
| Corte
Del Bramante |
x 2
|
| Five minutes walk to Piazza Duomo, in the
historical centre. The 35sqm apartment is on the 3rd floor
with elevator. Includes a twin-double bedded room, a fully
equipped kitchen and private facilities. |
|
|
| Mauve |
x 2
|
| In the historic centre on the top floor,
overlooking the San Bernardino Bell Tower. The sleeping
area is secluded and close to the wardrobe room and a
graceful bathroom with bathtub. Dishwasher, washing machine,
sat TV, DVD, music player, dressing room and lift. |
|
|
| Piazza
Duomo |
x 2 + 2
|
At a short stroll from Piazza Duomo, public
transports in the nearby Via Torino.Elegant apartment
on the 3rd floor. Large double bedded room for 2 and two
bunk beds in the hallway, private facilities.
Strictly smoke free, air conditioning & lift. |
|
|
| Deco |
x 2 + 2
|
Near Porta Romana, on the Yellow Metro line,
three stops to Piazza del Duomo.
Approximately 110sqm, on the second floor with elevator.
Two double bedded rooms, two bathrooms, one with shower,
the other one with tub, fully equipped kitchen. Recently
refurbished, sat TV. |
|
|
|
Season: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 09
|
|
Costs per day from:
|
x2
|
x3
|
x4
|
|
Corte Del Bramante
|
258
|
|
|
| Mauve |
299
|
|
|
| Piazza Duomo |
284
|
317
|
354
|
| Deco |
321
|
|
428
|
NB: Price per apartment per night. Minimum
stay3 nights.
The cost includes linen, electricity, hot water, heating.
Extras to pay locally: Air conditioning, security
deposit �200 (refundable). Supplements apply during trade
fair periods. |
|
