Experience the best of Northern Italy on this exclusive 8-day group tour, where you will explore the history of Milan. Moreover, you will be attending an unforgettable performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” at the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala. This tour will also included stops in Franciacorta, Lake Iseo, Valdarno and Lake Como as well as Milano’s high-fashion districts, being the perfect blend of art, history and natural wonders. It’s an all-inclusive 7-nights group tour that will allow you to explore the Northern Italy. You will spend 1 night in a 4**** hotel in Rome and 6 magical nights in a lovely 4**** hotel in Milan. If you are looking to explore Italy’s northern gems, this experience is perfect for you!
Duration: 7 Days -> 15 March – 22 March 2025
Cost per person in a Double Room: 3.974,00 Eur
Solo travelers booking for an extra cost
Tour Services
MEALS
The menu will be composed of 3 courses or some tasting meals, all other requests will be paid extra directly to the restaurant
DAY TOURS
Full day tours from 9 AM to 5 PM; Half day tours from 10 AM to 3 PM
TRANSFERS
Bus for day tours as per itinerary
BEVERAGES
In the meals price are included 1/2l of wine, water or soft drinks 33cl per person, anything else will be paid extra directly to the restaurant
ACCOMMODATION
First Night stay in a comfortable 4* hotel in Rome
6 Nights stay in a comfortable 4* hotel in Milan
INSURANCE
Tour operator insurance
Language
Professional English Speaking Tour Leader, who will be with the group for the all length of the package
TOUR GUIDE
Guided Tours of Milano and Como
TICKETS
Duomo di Milano, Villa Melzi
Detailed Itinerary
Your Italian adventure begins in Rome, where you will arrive on your own. Upon your arrival, you will have time to relax and settle in before joining the group for a welcome aperitif, followed by a dellicious dinner, in a restaurant just next to your hotel. In this occasion, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers and Great Italy Tour’s team who will greet you with a warm welcome! The evening will offer an introduction to the culinary delights of Italy while building anticipation for the upcoming visit to Milan and the extraordinary Teatro alla Scala experience.
Lunch in Valdarno
After breakfast, the tour departs from Rome en route to Milan, with a stop for a lunch break in Valdarno, a beautiful area near Florence known for its landscapes: the perfect place to enjoy a meal and stretch yourself before continuing your journey. Once lunch is concluded, the journey continue to Milan.
Milan
Upon arriving in Milan, you’ll check into your hotel and have the rest of the evening to relax. Begins like that your journey in northern Italy that will make you discover wonderful landscapes, local culture and also witness the remarkable Tosca at the legendary Teatro alla Scala! Buonanotte!
Your first day of Teatro alla Scala and Northern Italy Highlights Tour will begin with a guided tour of some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Start with the Duomo di Milano (=Milan Cathedral), one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world, standing tall in the heart of the city. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the Navigli, with picturesque canals designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The Navigli district is famous for its boutique shops, bustling cafes and lively atmosphere. This area is perfect to immerse yourself in the local culture and perhaps enjoying an aperitivo along the water’s edge. After this day rich of history you will relish dinner near your accommodation.
Teatro alla Scala
The highlight of your group tour will be undoubtedly characterized by the evening performance of Tosca at Teatro alla Scala. You will begin your day with a tour of the Teatro alla Scala museum, where you’ll learn about the history of this legendary venue. After the museum tour, you can enjoy a quick lunch nearby the Teatro. Subsequently, you will return to the hotel and have time to relax and prepare yourself before the evening’s event as you will attend at the presentation of Puccini’s Tosca.
Tosca
This experience is the pinnacle of your trip, here you will be surrounded by the luxurious theater with his balconies, velvet chair and magic atmosphere of Italian opera. At the end of this marvelous evening, your driver will chauffeur you back to your hotel and buonanotte.
Franciacorta Wine Tasting
Following your incredible and unforgettable night with the opera at the Teatro alla Scala, the next day the tour takes you near Lake Iseo, a hilly area called Franciacorta, known for its world-class sparkling wines. You will experience a wine tasting, where you’ll enjoy the best Franciacorta wines and a delicious lunch amidst the stunning vineyards.
Lake Iseo
After your visit, you’ll continue your tour to the Lake Iseo, one of the Italy’s hidden gems which host the largest natural lake island of Italy as well as the highest lake island in Europe that takes the name of Monte Isola. You can take a break by the water before returning to Milan. Once you’re back, relax in the comfort of your 4 stars hotel and enjoy the dinner!
Milan is synonym with high fashion and no trip to Milan is complete without a day dedicate to it! You’ll have the entire day to discover this incredible world, exploring the fashion district. In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit an atelier that produces bags for many famous Italian brand. Furthermore, you will have the occasion to produce from zero your own bag. In addiction, after an Italian fashion workshop, where you are going to learn the whole process of creating a garment, and a fast lunch, you will have the chance to visit a selection of the best ateliers shops & fashion stores in the district of Milan, the well-known Quadrilatero della Moda. Then head back to your hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner!
On your final day, you will do a trip to one of Italy’s most stunning locations: Lake Como, the deepest lake in the country. In 2014 it has been defined the most beautiful lake in the world by the American daily The Huffington Post. This breathtaking destination attracts people from all over the world because it’s the perfect combination of an alpine scenery with a romantic lake. Many authors, especially during the Grand Tour, describes Lake Como as something sublime. Next, you will enjoy a lunch in Bellagio and you’ll have the opportunity to relax in the peaceful ambiance before your Private Driver will chauffeur you back to Milan for your last evening in the city and buonanotte.
Your 8 Days Teatro alla Scala and Northern Italy Highlights Tour comes to an end, as you check out from your hotel and it’s time to depart on your own. Arrivederci!
