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MILAN & ITALIAN TREASURES
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About your tour Map Sightseeing Highlights- Milan: Orientation of Italy's financial and fashion capital, including the Duomo, Galleria and "La Scala".
- Stresa: See the Borromean Islands Cruise on Lake Maggiore.
- Lugano: Visit the beautiful Swiss resort.
- Vicenza: Visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio.
- Bassano del Grappa: Visit this town famous for its white brandy and covered bridge.
- Possagno: Visit the Temple of Canova.
- Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
- Lake Garda: Excursion along its sparkling shores.
- Sirmione: See the imposing Scaligers' Castle.
- Verona: See Juliet's balcony and the Roman arena.
- Bergamo: Visit this attractive town and admire the 15th and 16th century buildings at the Piazza del Duomo.
- Scenic drives across Lake Maggiore, around Lake Como,
along the shores of Lake Garda and the Italian Lake District.
Dining Highlights- A welcome dinner and drink with your Tour Director in Milan
- 8 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners
13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors on tour.
- A qualified local city guide in Verona.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersTransfers on arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport will operate at 09.00 and 12.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at 07.30 and 10.30. - London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
- Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
Explore Hidden Treasures - New for 2007
Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Milan You are met at Milan's Malpensa airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, we enjoy a walking tour of the city centre including the gothic Duomo, the 19th century Galleria and "La Scala" Opera house. Tonight, we'll enjoy a buffet Welcome dinner and drink at our hotel with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza
- Day 2 - Milan - Italian Lake District - Lake Garda (6 nights) Today we head to the Italian Lakes. Our first stop is at Stresa, where we can see the idyllic Borromean Islands. Time to relax or take a boat trip before a short ferry ride across Lake Maggiore to Laveno. We enter Switzerland briefly on a visit to Lugano. Time to shop for Swiss chocolates and watches. Later, back in Italy enjoy a scenic drive around Lake Como to Como itself. At Bergamo, we join the 'autostrada' to Lake Garda for six nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Villa Maria (6 nights)
- Day 3 - Lake Garda - Vicenza - Bassano del Grappa First we're off to the ancient Roman town of Vicenza. Here we will visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Corso Andrea Palladio. Next, via Castelfranco Veneto to Bassano del Grappa, famous for its white brandy, and covered bridge over the Brenta River. Later, we make a stop in nearby Possagno to visit the Temple of Canova. Finally we make our way back to Lake Garda for the evening (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 4 - Lake Garda - Venice Excursion An early start today as we drive to magical Venice. On our arrival a private motor launch will take us along the canals past Palladian palazzos and churches, to St. Mark's Square. Here we'll see St. Mark's Basilica and Doges' Palace. Then after witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, enjoy time on your own. Why not venture out to the lagoon and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch? Later, a gondola ride would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 5 - Lake Garda at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps stroll along the lakeside, take an excursion to nearby Mantova visiting the magnificent Palazzo Ducale or simply relax. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 6 - Lake Garda - Sirmione & Verona Excursion Today we experience the beauty of Lake Garda on an included excursion along its shores to Sirmione. Here we can admire the imposing Scaligers' castle before continuing to romantic Verona, for a walking tour with a local guide of the city, home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. We will see the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. Then free time to shop, or simply "do as the locals do" and sit in one of the pavement cafés on the Piazza Bra. We return to Lake Garda for the night where dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 7 - Lake Garda at leisure Another full day at leisure in this serene area. Perhaps take a boat trip across the lake. Or join a full day excursion into the Dolomite Mountains where you can ride a cable car up one of the mountain peaks for spectacular alpine views. Alternatively, you may wish to relax in these peaceful surroundings! Whatever you decide, your Tour Director can advise you on how to make the most of your stay! We dine at our hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 8 - Lake Garda - Bergamo - Milan After breakfast, we visit the attractive town of Bergamo. Here we ascend to the upper traffic-free town by funicular to see the town's finest buildings. Then we walk to the Piazza del Duomo to admire the 15th and 16th century buildings, with time for a cappuccino before returning to Milan. This evening, why not join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a final dinner in one of the city's excellent restaurants? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Quark
- Day 9 - Depart Milan After breakfast time to bid farewell to your new-found friends as we arrange your transfer back to Milan Malpensa airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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