Essential Milan

The Cathedral of Milan at dusk

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Stay at a 4-star hotel centrally located in Milan

Return Private transfers to Malpensa Airport is included,

Discover the Duomo, Sforza Castle, Colonne of St Lorenzo, Scala Opera House and many other highlights on your private walking tour of Milan

4 days

From

AUD 982

per person, twin share

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Overview

A very special place for fashion and shopping, but not only: Milan is a vibrant city offering both cultural experiences (such as witnessing Da Vinci's superb Last Supper or the majestic Cathedral of Milan) and fun and exciting moments. Home to the famous happy hour, the city has countless cafés, restaurants and bars offering rich and delicious aperitifs and dinners.

Unlock the power to tailor your journey with our Optional Extras, allowing you to add those must-see tours that are at the top of your list. But that's not all – there's a world of possibilities waiting for you!

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Inclusions

3 nights in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz or similar

Return Private transfer to/from Milan airport or Railway Station

Daily Breakfast

Half-day walking tour of Milan (3 hours) with English-speaking guide

Itinerary

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Day 1 Milan

Welcome to Milan! Meet your driver at the airport/station for the transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz or similar.

The Duomo of Milan at night

Day 2 Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private English-speaking guide at the lobby around 9.30am and begin your walking tour around this wonderful city.

You will be able to plan your itinerary together with your guide: the Duomo, the Sforza Castle, the Columns of San Lorenzo, the Scala Opera House are only a few of the many interesting places you can visit in Milan. By reaching the splendid Duomo Cathedral, you will witness a striking example of Gothic architecture and the largest church in Italy. Walk inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, a 19th-century glass-vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes, it used to be the connecting path between the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House, so that ladies could stay dry on their way to the theatre in case of rain. La Scala Theatre was founded in 1778 and is still in use: it has hosted some of the world’s greatest musicians and opera singers, including Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Giuseppe Verdi.

The afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz or similar.

Breakfast

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan

Day 3 Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, today is at leisure to explore what Milan has to offer.

Alternatively, check out our optional extras to fill your day with a pre-booked experience (own expense).

Overnight in Milan at the Starhotels Ritz or similar.

Breakfast

Milan

Day 4 Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport/station for your departure.

Breakfast

The Duomo of Milan

Accommodation

Starhotels Ritz

Milan
Its chic, contemporary atmosphere and strategic position near the shopping district of Corso Buenos Aires and Porta Venezia make the Starhotels Ritz an ideal starting point to experience Milan's fascinating charm.

Optional Extras

Day 3: Full day Private Excursion to Lake Como & Bellagio

Discover the beauty of Lake Como with its spectacular views, the fascinating town of Bellagio and
its authentic villas with this full day excursion from Milan! Meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and within an hour's drive, you will reach your destination for the day: the amazing Lake Como!

It is the third largest lake in Europe and is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages.The drive will continue along the panoramic lake road SS 340, until you'll reach the first stop: Villa Balbianello (entrance ticket not included). The property was formerly owned by the Italian explorer and philanthropist Guido Monzino, who donated the building and gardens to the FAI (National Trust of Italy). The Villa now hosts an extremely beautiful and rich museum of Monzino’s expeditions and also includes many art masterpieces of his collection. More recently, the property was used as movie-set for James Bond: Casino Royale and Star Wars: II Episode films.

You will then proceed with a car-ferry ride towards Bellagio, one of the most famous and glamorous towns on the lake. You will have some free time for lunch in town: there is plenty of cafés and restaurants with a stunning panorama, and you can also shop at world-class stores and admire the town's centuries-old architecture. In the afternoon, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan.

Includes:
Transport with English speaking driver
Ferry tickets

Important Notes: Please note that a moderate amount of walking (15 min) is involved to and from
the car parking to Villa Balbianello.

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Day 3: Shared Tour to Lake Como

Discover Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snow capped Alps that rise up from its shores, is fashionable lakeside town Como. After spending time shopping and dining, you will take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como. Lake Como is the third largest lake in Europe and is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages famed for their high quality silk production. On your cruise, admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year round. In the afternoon, return to Milan.

*Bellagio is included only from March 29th to October 31st

Includes

Transport
Local guide
Boat trip across Lake Como
Min. 10 pax / Max. 50 pax

Departures - Daily at 8:30 am
Meeting Point 8:15 at in Largo Cairoli corner Via Cusani

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Day 3: Shared Tour to Lake Maggiore

Visit the fashionable Stresa and the amazing Islands on Lake Maggiore on a day trip from Milan. Set in Italy's beautiful Lake District just 1.5-hour drive from Milan, Lake Maggiore is surrounded by the majestic Alps and home to some of Italy’s most impressive gardens. After some free time for shopping in Stresa, you will take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on the lake, visiting the Borromean Islands: Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. On the borders of Piedmont, Lombardy and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore, also known as Verbano is the second largest Italian lake. Your visit will start in Stresa and here you will have free time to
explore this quiet and fascinating little town, try some typical food or indulge in some shopping before taking a stunning lake cruise. On board you will enjoy the view of exquisite lakeside villas and lush gardens surrounded by crystal blue waters set amidst the beauty of snow capped alps.First, we pass the exotic Isola Madre, home to a 20 acre park that is considered one of the most impressive in Italy before heading back in time to the simple life of Isola dei Pescatori where you will have free time to explore, shop or enjoy a light lunch.

The next stop will be the luxurious Isola Bella with the elaborate gardens of the Borromean Palace surrounded by boutiques and cafés housed in grand historic buildings. Finally, you will rejoin the boat and cruise back to Stresa for your return to Milan.
Includes

Transport
Professional guide
Lake Maggiore boat cruise
Min. 10 pax / Max. 50 pax

Departures- Mondays and Sundays at 9.00 am
Meeting Point/ending point- 8:45 am at Largo Cairoli corner Via Cusani

11 hours

Operates on Monday, Sunday

From 29 March 2024 to 31 October 2024

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Day 3: Shared Tour To Cinque Terre

Discover the beautiful Cinque Terre! A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cinque Terre, meaning ‘five lands’ (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are five perilously perched villages strung along a short stretch of cliffs that face the Liguria Sea on one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of coastline.Leaving Milan, you arrive directly at the Cinque Terre and via a scenic route on the coast you reach Manarola. Here you'll have free time to venture around the vineyards, stroll the piers where fishing boats line the shore or watch the locals and the tourists jumping into the sea from the rocks of the harbour! Right before lunch time (lunch not included) you catch the train to Monterosso al mare, the biggest of the five villages, where you will have time to explore and visit the beaches dotted along the coast. Despite the number of tourists, there is still a real sense of local identity even in the most tourist-crammed little ‘piazze'. Restaurants, bars and accommodation all have an endearingly homespun air about them as though when the locals saw tourists coming, they found a few garden chairs to stick on their terrace, hand painted a sign and began serving customers.From Monterosso you will start the final leg of your journey, probably the most inspiring, a 90 minutes boat cruise. The perfect way to admire the stunning views of the Cinque Terre and the delightful village of Portovenere from the sea. After this memorable experience, you will arrive at La Spezia where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan.

Includes

Transport
Tour leader
Cruise from Monterosso to La Spezia
Min. 10 pax / Max. 50 pax

Departures- Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at: 6.45 am
Meeting Point - 6:30 am Largo Cairoli corner Via Cusani

13 hours

Operates on Monday, Thursday, Friday

From 29 March 2024 to 31 October 2024

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Additional information

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.
The itinerary of the optional tours could be modified by act of force majeure and the boat service could be replaced by another service in case of bad weather.
Kindly be advised that additional fees may apply for transfers that occur outside of the designated arrival or departure times in Milan, as well as during any special events.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Who are Entire Travel Group?

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Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

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Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

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Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

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Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
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A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

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Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

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What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
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On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

Travel on a specific airline of their choice
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