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Day 1
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport - English Speaking Chauffeur in V - Klass Mercedes Transfer to your Milan Accommodations
Day 2
MILAN HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a pleasant walk to the main sites around Milan's city centre. Admire the Vittorio Emanuele shopping gallery. Known as ‘Milan’s Drawing Room’. Enjoy a coffee at Biffi, founded in 1867 by Paolo Biffi, pastry chef to the monarch. Admire the glass ceiling designed by Giuseppe Mengoni. See other original specialties of Milan, including the original Camparino Bar, founded in 1915. Visit the first-ever Prada store established in 1913. Arrive at Milan Cathedral. Enter with skip-the-line tickets to the impressive cathedral 'Santa Maria Nascente'. View its intricate Gothic Facade. Take the lift to visit the rooftop. Arrive at the small church of Santa Maria Della Grazie to see The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
Day 3
DA VINCI IN MILAN You can enjoy a walk around the city centre to experience the life of Leonardo da Vinci from 1482 to 1499. Arrive at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana to see ‘The Codes Atlanticus,’ a precious archive dating back to 1478. See his studies and sketches from mechanics, hydraulics, mathematics, and astronomy. See drawings of his inventions, including parachutes, war machines, and hydraulic pumps.
Day 4
TRANSFER TO LAKE COMO Private Chauffeur Transfer from Milan to Lake Como. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Lake in the evening. Enjoy an aperitif aboard your private boat to arrive at an elegant restaurant where you can dine alfresco. Return to your accommodations in a private boat under the stars.
Day 5
LAKE COMO'S VILLAS AND PRIVATE GARDENS Discover Villa Carlotta is a masterpiece of the 18th century, with its famous Italian botanical garden has thousands of plant species, including exotic plants. Enjoy a walk along medieval villages, old farmhouses and olive trees. Visit Villa Balbianello, located near Lenno in the green peninsula of Avedon. Enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant where you can taste the traditional cuisine of Lake Como. You will return to your accommodations in a private boat. Includes: Expert Hiking Guide, Entry tickets, private boat transfer, lunch to be paid for separately
Day 6
VISIT VERONA Transfer to Venice/ stop in Verona; meet an expert guide in the historical centre of Verona for a walking tour around the city. Visit Piazza Bra, the famous Arena, Juliet's house, Piazza Erbe, and Piazza Dante, which have beautiful views overlooking the Adige River. Enjoy a few stops at one of the best coffee shops in the city centre and a local delicatessen where you can taste local Extra Virgin Olive oil cheese and Salami. Your guide, Marina, will take you to a local trattoria. VENICE OFF THE BEATEN PATH Visit the local 'Sestiere,' where the washing is hanging out to dry on the line. See children playing hide-and-seek and old ladies chatting from the windows of opposite buildings! Experience the real Venice. Discover the hidden soul of this fantastic city, the anecdotes of its daily life, both past and present, the secrets and the magic of this ancient city of water. Your walk will end at a local Baccari - for a Venetian Aperitivo called 'Cicchetti.' HIGHLIGHTS: Itinerary Options: Ghetto Castello, Acqua Alta Library, Santi Giovanni & Paolo & Chiesa dei Miracoli Santa Croce & San Polo
Day 7
HANDS ON COOKING CLASS AT OUR CHEFS HOME The morning will begin with an early stroll to the Rialto Market, where you can find the best seasonal ingredients. Your chef and expert guide will explain how to get to the local Venetian Food Shop! Then, you will continue to local delicatessens and meet grocers to purchase ingredients for your class. After a morning shop, you can continue to your Venetian Chef's home to prepare an entire meal from your selected menu. After the preparation, you will sit down with a glass of wine to enjoy the dishes you have prepared for lunch. Duration: 4 hours Includes: Market Shopping, Cooking at a Private Home, Full meal—starter, First, Second course, and dessert. Transfer to your Hotel in a Private Water Taxi. You can explore an alternative Venice and learn about its history, landmarks, and roots. We will lead you to discover 'our Venice' on streets and squares off the beaten path. See the most picturesque buildings, excellent little shops, and the best places to eat.
Day 8
THE GRAND CANAL WITH MURANO AND BURANO Explore one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, the Grand Canal, and admire its unique architecture from the 13th to the 18th century. With an expert guide and private boat, you will enjoy two of the most famous islands on the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano. Visit Murano Island, where the art of glass making began in 1291. Enjoy a demonstration and visit the handmade and artistic treasures by master glassmakers. Continue to Burano and visit its picture-perfect alleyways and canals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 9
MURANO AND BURANO Explore one of the most beautiful avenues in the world, the Grand Canal, and admire its unique architecture from the 13th to the 18th century. With an expert guide and private boat, you will enjoy two of the most famous islands on the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano. Visit Murano Island, where the art of glass making began in 1291. Enjoy a demonstration and visit the handmade and artistic treasures by master glassmakers. Continue to Burano and visit its picture-perfect alleyways and canals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 10
Transfer to Venice airport You can meet your driver and assistant in the Hotel Lobby. You'll then be escorted to your private boat and transferred to the Venice Airport. This journey takes approximately 45 minutes. INCLUSIONS Private English Speaking Assistant and Private Boat
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