Activities
Get acquainted with a new destination or explore one of your favorite Italian cities in a new and exciting way!
Whether you are looking to cover the must-see's, have more hands on experience with a cooking class, or really want to get out into the country with a bike ride, we have a wide selection for you to choose from.
Below are lists by city or category for you to browse while dreaming up your perfect vacation.
A breathtaking, panoramic experience of the Swiss Alps!
Depart from Milan to St. Moritz, an exclusive resort in Switzerland. You’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch. Then aboard for your 2.5 hr train ride aboard the Bernina Express through the Bernina Pass, Engadin Valley, wild gorges, icy glaciers, across soaring bridges and through tunnels.
Then arrive in Tirano and head back to Milan by air-conditioned motor coach.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Indulge in a culinary adventure through Milan’s trendy Navigli district, where you’ll be treated to world-class pizza from an award-winning baker who has honed his craft in some of the world’s top restaurants. Taste savory dishes like polenta and carpaccio or a selection of Italian cheeses, and explore the Ligurian tradition of tinned copper-cooked Farinata, a centuries-old, plant-based focaccia. Sip Italian wine beside the city’s iconic canals and hear about hidden treasures like the first-ever copy of The Last Supper. Finish with a tiramisù demonstration and customize your own delicious version for the perfect Milanese dining experience.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Indulge in a culinary adventure through Milan’s trendy Navigli district, where you’ll be treated to world-class pizza from an award-winning baker who has honed his craft in some of the world’s top restaurants. Taste savory dishes like polenta and carpaccio or a selection of Italian cheeses, and explore the Ligurian tradition of tinned copper-cooked Farinata, a centuries-old, plant-based focaccia. Sip Italian wine beside the city’s iconic canals and hear about hidden treasures like the first-ever copy of The Last Supper. Finish with a tiramisù demonstration and customize your own delicious version for the perfect Milanese dining experience.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Master the art of preparing typical Milanese fare and traditional Italian cuisine, enjoy a unique pasta-making class in Milan led by an experienced charismatic chef.
First, explore Milan’s fascinating culinary scene visiting the city’s bottegas, crammed with fresh produce and local specialties. Led by your chef, you will learn about the local specialties and traditional food heritage, and liaise with the vendors, butchers, and bakers as you pick out the best, tastiest ingredients to prepare your meal. Groceries in hand take a short walk to the cooking school.
Aprons on, following your chef's skilled instructions, learn how to prepare exquisite traditional dishes: cheese fondue, ragout, fresh hand-rolled pasta, and dessert, too. Measure, mince, mix all the ingredients. Then take a break to savor a selection of premium wines and local specialty cheeses. Once the meal is ready, sit down with a good glass of wine and relish the best Italian meal ever: the one you made yourself in the heart of Milan.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Start the day on a private air-conditioned coach with a trip over the border into Switzerland where you will discover the incredible lake town of Lugano and even have the opportunity to take home some Swiss Chocolate! Then, continue onto Bellagio, known as “the pearl of Lake Como,” where you will have time to leisurely enjoy the town at your own pace and find winding medieval alleys, authentic shops, as well as lots of options for lunch. End your tour with a boat trip on Lake Como. You will be treated to postcard-worthy views of villages nestled on the coasts while you’re expert English-speaking guide points out the famous villas where Star Wars and James Bond movies have been filmed.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Start the day on a private air-conditioned coach with a trip over the border into Switzerland where you will discover the incredible lake town of Lugano and even have the opportunity to take home some Swiss Chocolate! Then, continue onto Bellagio, known as “the pearl of Lake Como,” where you will have time to leisurely enjoy the town at your own pace and find winding medieval alleys, authentic shops, as well as lots of options for lunch. End your tour with a boat trip on Lake Como. You will be treated to postcard-worthy views of villages nestled on the coasts while you’re expert English-speaking guide points out the famous villas where Star Wars and James Bond movies have been filmed.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
See the best of Milan, from the iconic Duomo and the impressive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th century glass vaulted arcade, to the most famous shopping and dining areas of the city in the Brera District and the Castello Sforzesco, an imposing medieval castle and fortress. Plus get an intimate viewing of da Vinci's Last Supper.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
You will be picked up in Milan and transferred to Como. Once in Como, embark on a panoramic private boat tour across the mesmerizing Lake Como, allowing yourself to be entranced by its breathtaking vistas. Cruise through the pristine waters on a non-stop journey, absorbing the picturesque views of charming villages adorning the left branch of Lake Como. Your knowledgeable English-speaking captain, well-versed in the lake's rich history, will point out prestigious villas, including the luxurious 5-star hotel, Villa D’Este, Villa Fontanelle formerly owned by Gianni Versace, and the iconic Villa Oleandra, home to George Clooney. Your journey will take you past Villa del Balbianello (featured in films like Casino Royale, 007, and Star Wars), Villa La Cassinella (among the finest luxury villas on Lake Como!), and the captivating gorge of Nesso, also known as L'Orrido di Nesso, with its hidden waterfall.
Afterward, indulge in a stop in Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Its picturesque and strategic location makes it one of the most sought-after destinations on the lake. Positioned at the junction where the Y-shaped lake divides into two branches, Bellagio offers panoramic views of the central part of the lake. A visit to this lovely and charming town is an essential part of your Lake Como experience. At the end of the tour in Bellagio, you will be taken back to Milan by your private driver.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Take a day trip from Milan to discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and the must-see Sirmione, a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda where ancient roman ruins meet the crystal blue shores. The tour includes a 3-hour stop in Verona and a 2-hour stop in Sirmione. The visit of Sirmione is on your own.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Take a day trip from Milan to discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and one of the stunning Borromean Islands. Isola Bella will surprise you: its sumptuous baroque palace is completely furnished and its elegant rooms are full of paintings and works of arts.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Enjoy an exciting 3 hour tour of Milan with a private English-speaking guide. Suggested sights: Arco della Pace, Cadorna, Corso Venezia, Piazza San Babila, La Scala Theater (from outside), Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, Duomo and Sforza Castle.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
A breathtaking, panoramic experience of the Swiss Alps!
Depart from Milan to St. Moritz, an exclusive resort in Switzerland. You’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch. Then aboard for your 2.5 hr train ride aboard the Bernina Express through the Bernina Pass, Engadin Valley, wild gorges, icy glaciers, across soaring bridges and through tunnels.
Then arrive in Tirano and head back to Milan by air-conditioned motor coach.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
