Discovery Italy

Day 1: OLD MILAN, SFORZESCO CASTLE, BRERA DISTRICT, NAVIGLIO GRANDE MILANO STORICA, CASTELLO SFORZESCO, QUARTIERE DI BRERA, NAVIGLIO GRANDE
Traditional ice cream tasting
Arrival to Milan and transfer to 3* - 4*Hotel or B & B in air-conditioned buses. Refreshing welcome drink and free time to begin to immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of Milan.Late afternoon: You start exploring the historical Milan: a tour of the Piazza del Duomo, the magnificent Gothic-Lombard Cathedral with entrance to Cathedral’s terraces, the Baptistery of San Giovanni alla Fonti and visit of the Archaeological site of the Dome Cathedral. You continue with a visit to Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery built in an eclectic style typical of the second half of the nineteenth century Milan, a dear place to the milaneses and where can be found designer shops, bars and restaurants. A typical macchiato coffee, a delicious cappuccino and a typical milanese cake must definitely be tasted during a stop in the Gallery.
You can continue with the charming old Piazza Mercanti, the symbol of the city, created in medieval times, recalling the past.
You can also visit Sforzesco Castle and the old Brera district, populated by artists and celebrities. You can also have an ice cream tasting in a famous old gelateria in Milan.

Evening: Dinner at one of the oldest and charming trattoria in the suggestive atmosphere of the ancient vicolo dei Lavandai sul Naviglio Grande . You immerse yourself in enchanting atmosphere of the old canals in Milan and the wide variety of ancient Lombard cuisine: you can choose among many delicious dishes such as risotto alla Milanese, cottoletta, mozzarella, tomato and basil with a glass of Barbera , Garda Cabernet or Franciacorta.

Day 2: MILANO – SESTO CALENDE 57 km by treno
Your morning begins with a journey by train to Sesto Calende, the charming village located at the southern area of Lake Maggiore.You visit the beautiful old Oratorio San Vincenzo, a wonderful place of worship from prehistoric times to present days and the Abbey of San DonatoLunch at the La Biscia o Tre Re, charming lakeside restaurants
SESTO CALENDE – ARONA 9 km by treno
Tasting of local wines and local cheeses
You proceed along the western shore of Lake Maggiore with its beautiful scenery and picturesque landscapes on a level path.You pass through beautiful scenery, castles, colorful flora and a culture rich in culinary history.Once in Arona you visit the beautiful old town, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Nascente, the ancient church dei Martiri and the Colosso di San Carlo Borromeo, the statue overlooking Lake Maggiore. Later.
You are also going to visit the largest family of Italian cheese refiners, the company Luigi Guffanti for an afternoon of delicious cheese tasting at the renowned cellar ... seasoning cheeses, flavors and delicious aromas accompanied by delicious local wines are going to be in store for you

Evening: Stroll and relax by the lake and dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation in 3* Hotel, B & B or a Factory farm

Day 3: ARONA – STRESA 18 km by train or bus
Leaving Arona, a town surrounded by green hills you continue by train or bus to Lesa, a village nestled in a small creek and then in direction of Stresa, a famous tourist resort of Lake Maggiore with its Borromeo Gulf Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori.in a lakeside trattoria tasting culinary delicacies of the lake and then walk along the lakeside’s promenade lined with trees and full of liberty style hotels and prestigious villas that distinguish StresaYou embark then for the trip to the islands, visiting the pearl of Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella, located a few hundred meters from the shore, reachable in only a few minutes by boat.
You visit its great Baroque Palace from seventeenth century, rich in history alongside a lush Italian garden, laid out on terraces with rich flowers and rare exotic plants.
Later you can reach Isola Madre, covered with a very interesting botanical garden and with beautiful boulevards that run along the riverbank.
Isola Pescatori with its picturesque village inhabited by fishermen and the spectacular tangle of picturesque lanes can also be part of your journey.

Evening: Return from the trekking itinerary and continue by bus to the village of Vedasco of Stresa, where from a quiet and panoramic position the lake can be seen from above.
You can dine at “Osteria Vecchio Tram” that offers Mediterranean cuisine.Accommodation in 3* Hotel, B & B or Farm factory

Day 4:
Departure to the airport and your destination