MILAN NOT TO BE MISSED, BETWEEN ART AND SHOPPING
The best time to visit Milan, if you love art and shopping, is probably January, during the winter sales that usually start on January 6th. At that time, in fact, there are not many tourists in Milan and you can also enjoy at leisure the many artistic and cultural proposals that this city has to offer.
DAY 1 : CLASSICAL MILAN
Arrival in Milan in the morning and guided tour of the historic centre, starting with Piazza Duomo, whose name celebrates the most emblematic monument of the city, the Cathedral. Admire its splendour with the many spires and Gothic statues, the most famous of which is the ‘Madunina’, considered the patron saint of Milan, a golden statue that stands on the highest spire of the cathedral.
You will continue the visit with the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant shopping and cafe area, until you reach the famous ‘Teatro alla Scala’, whose museum contains precious testimonies of numerous artists and musical composers.
In the afternoon, you will visit the renowned Brera district, full of shops of famous craftsmen and artists, cafes and the well-known Pinacoteca.
Free time for shopping. The day will end with an aperitif, another symbol of Milan.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: MILAN AND NAVIGLI
After breakfast, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Sforzesco Castle, a mighty Renaissance fortress and another important symbol of Milan. You will continue with the Casa degli Atellani, where Leonardo da Vinci lived while working on his famous fresco ‘The Last Supper’, located inside the Santa Maria delle Grazie complex, in what is now called the ‘Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano’.
The day will continue with a visit to the Navigli district, where you will be able to admire the ancient system of canals and bridges that characterizes this part of the city. In recent years, this district has become one of the coolest areas of Milan, where you can find many restaurants and characteristic bars.
Free time at disposal for individual visits.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: UNKNOWN MILAN
After breakfast, we will discover the new districts of Milan, a gem for fans of futuristic architecture and more: the CityLife, a residential, commercial and business district where there are buildings and skyscrapers of world-famous architects such as Daniel Libeskind, Arata Isozaki and Zaha Hadid. Not to be missed the Portello district and Milano Porta Nuova, where you can admire famous skyscrapers that have made the iconic and unmistakable Milanese skyline.
In the afternoon, time at leisure for shopping and individual visits.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 4: MILAN – HOME
After breakfast, we return home.
