ITALY: splendid rome, Milan & Como 6 DAYS
rome - Milan - como - bellagio - milan

Italy has been, since antiquity, the center of history, culture and art.  Artistic wonders can be found everywhere, and every corner of the country holds countless and wonderful surprises.  Italy offers an exciting journey through time, from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the present day, which is also filled by a wealth of art and culture. 

itinerary & prices

Day 1 Rome
Benvenuti a Roma! After you touch down at the airport, make your own way to your hotel. Check in and enjoy your first day in Italy. HOTEL DIANA or similar.

Day 2 Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. The package includes our I Love Rome City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off 24 hours (I love Rome City Tour - all the main sights of the Eternal City in 8 stops). Opportunity to book our regular tours in Rome, for example Vatican Museums or Colosseum. At the and of the day make your way back to the hotel for one last overnight in Italy’s Capital.

Day 3 Rome - Milan
After breakfast at your hotel, at the time indicated, head to Rome Termini train station to reach Milan. Once there, make your own way to your hotel for the overnight stay at STAR HOTELS RITZ or similar.

Day 4 Milan
Breakfast at your hotel. At 9:15 am reach the meeting point at Largo Cairoli corner Via Cusani for the regular morning half day city tour of Milan. The visit with the local guide and the rest of the group starts at 9:30 am. Enjoy a half-day tour of the impressive city of Milan. Take a look at the medieval Sforza Castle. An impressive medieval Castle and fortress, one of the most impressive urban castles in Europe. The Castello Sforzesco was once residence for the ruling family of Milan and now hosts several of the city's museums and art collections. Visit the splendid Duomo Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic art and the largest church in Italy. Try to count the statues crammed onto its roof and façade, there are more than 3.200 of them, before following your guide to visit the interior. Exit the Duomo and 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 the La Scala Opera House, so the ladies could stay dry in their way to the theatre in case of rain. At the end of the Galleria you arrive at Milan’s most famous Opera House: the fabulous La Scala Theatre. Founded in 1778 and still in use, some of the world’s greatest musicians and opera singers have performed here including Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Giuseppe Verdi. Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Milan - Como - Bellagio - Milan
Breakfast at your hotel. At 8:15 am reach the meeting point at Largo Cairoli corner Via Cusani to join the group for the full day excursion to Como and Bellagio leaving at 8:30 am. Nestled between the huge snowcapped 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. Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or gelato at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings. Spend some time at your leisure here before cruise back to Como. In the afternoon, return at the meeting point. Overnight stay.

Day 6 Milan
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS

• 2 nights in Rome BB (standard room)

• 3 nights in Milan BB (standard room)

• Regular half day city tour of Milan (min. 10 - max. 50 participants)

• Full day regular excursion to Lake Como and Bellagio (min. 10 - max. 50 participants)

• I Love Rome City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off 24 hours

• High-Speed train tickets Rome/Milan in 2nd class

Note- The pick-up / drop-of times will be subject to confirmation by the local assistant

EXCLUSIONS
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Personal expenses, international airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver

City Tax - Please note that rates do not includes city taxes when needed. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk upon arrival or at the check-out according to the local city board procedure. The city tax will change according to hotel category.

Notes:
Fairs and events dates might change
Day 4 languages for the regular half day city tour of Milan
English and Spanish - Tuesdays and Fridays
English and Portuguese - Thursdays
English and German - Wednesdays and Saturdays
English and French - Sundays
Day 5 languages for the full day regular excursion to Lake Como and Bellagio
English - Tuesdays and Thursdays
English and Spanish - Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
English and Portuguese - Fridays