Italy’s vibrant fashion and design centre of Milan is home to La Scala, one of the world’s most famous opera houses. On this tour let us arrange tickets for you to a performance of your choice, watching from the stalls or an ornate gold balcony. This is an elegant night to remember.
ITINERARY : TOUR IHCO6: A NIGHT AT LA SCALA
Milan (2 nights); Lake Como (3 nights); Lake Maggiore (3 nights)
The opera and ballet program for 2010 includes: Faust (June & July); Romeo & Juliet (June & July); The Barber of Seville (July); The Kabuki – Tokyo Ballet (July 11 only); Evening Forsythe (September); Opportunity makes the thief (September & October); The Elixir of Love (October); Onegin (October and November); Carmen (October & November)
There is also a Milan City Tour for you to enjoy which includes a visit to the Santa Maria delle Grazie Basilica to see Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”.
Milan is the perfect gateway to the scenic delights and pristine beauty of Italy’s Northern Lakes district. Lake Como, just 60 minutes from Milan provides a stunning back drop for your restful holiday. Stay in the extraordinary Villa d’Este, a grand Renaissance-style palazzo standing on the shores of the lake in the village of Cernobbio; or similar outstanding five-star accommodation at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni at Bellagio.
Spend your last three nights at Lake Maggiorie, the second largest of the Italian lakes and internationally renowned for its extraordinary beauty. In the elegant resort of Stresa we recommend that you stay at the Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees, from which to explore the many fine old villas and gardens and enjoy the mild climate.
This package allows independent exploration, a truly relaxing stay, some sightseeing in a land of extraordinary natural beauty after the bustle of Munich.
Dates: The commencement date is your choice between April 01 and October 31 and will depend on the program you select for La Scala. Contact Imperial Holidays for details.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Milan – transfer to your city centre 5-star hotel Evening performance at La Scala
Day 2: Morning Milan City Tour (including “Last Supper”); Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the cathedral.
Continue on to the Santa Maria delle Grazie Basilica to see Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous “Last Supper” Afternoon is free for shopping.
Evening is at leisure
Meals: Breakfast; Welcome Dinner
Day 3-5: Lake Como – time to relax and to explore and enjoy the Lakes District. Take the ferry to Bellagio with its narrow streets, small squares and crazy houses before visiting the Villa Melzi Gardens.
You can also visit Lugano for shopping in some of the 100 shops with the best Italian fashion.
Meals: 3 Breakfasts: welcome dinner on Day 3.
Day 6-8: Transfer to Lake Maggiorie and enjoy a welcome dinner. After settling in, you should board the ferry to explore independently three Boromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescaton and Isola Madre. The small town of Stresa has its own beauty to explore at leisure.
Perhaps a visit to Villa Taranto, famous for its terraced gardens which host over 20,000 flowers and trees from all around the world
Meals: 3 Breakfasts; Welcome Dinner
Day 9: After breakfast and check out, transfer to Milan’s Malpensa Airport for your onward journey
Prices: 9 days, 8 nights, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore from $5,556 per person, twin share
Single: from $6,076
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