Excursions from Milan to Italy. Excursions in Milan. Urban Legends - Duomo Cathedral

Your first acquaintance with Milan should be with a person who lives in the city and can show you around it from all sides. A sightseeing tour of Milan from locals covers the main attractions and allows you to get in touch with the culture and history of the city.

Under the cover of darkness, Milan does not become a gloomy and mysterious city, but, on the contrary, invites you to fun and good company. Along Milan's canals there are many bars and restaurants where people of all ages gather in the evening. During a gastronomic excursion in Milan, you will stroll along the canals, visit the most colorful bars and restaurants and be able to fully feel the joyful revival of the city in the evening.

Probably, like any European city, Milan has its own, alternative side, which the guides in Milan will be happy to show you. Here you will find flea markets where you can find a lot of interesting things, private family restaurants that offer not only an excellent menu, but also original interiors, wine shops that sell wine from local wineries, interesting shops, concept stores, hipster places and much more.

Speaking about Milan, it would be wrong not to mention the famous people of the city, one of whom is Leonardo da Vinci. During a tour in Milan in the footsteps of Leonardo, you will see his monument, you will be able to visit the museum of his inventions, and also look at the church where one of the most famous paintings, the Last Supper, is currently located. The history of Milan passes through several eras, which makes it all the more interesting to observe their reflection in different areas and buildings. Together with our guides in Milan, you will trace the history of the city from antiquity, the Inquisition, the times of Napoleon and the period of fascism. Milan will not leave history buffs, shopping buffs or art lovers indifferent.

The majestic Cathedral (Duomo) appears. Its perhaps the laziest and most difficult construction lasted continuously for a good five centuries, starting from October 16th. 1387. The block, lined with lacy white marble, soars to the heavens with the flames of countless turrets, bristling spiers, carvings of cornices and arches, grotesque reliefs and sculptures. It was thanks to this building of national scope that the Gothic style, which blossomed beyond the Alps and was certainly imprinted on the appearance of the cathedral in 1392, penetrated Milan and influenced the whole of Italy. However, this intricate architectural pile held up with difficulty: the cathedral was “repaired” first in 1935, then with special care in 1943 after the bombings during the Second World War.

Near the cathedral, on the side, the Milan-Gallery Vittorio Emanuele II, (a work by Giuseppe Mengoni of the late 19th century) opens its long porticoes and triumphal arch. This is the center of Milan's social and cultural life: famous bookstores, famous bars, renowned restaurants, elegant shops are located in a small area. The Gallery It is shaped like a cross, and the octagon formed by the intersection of the crossbars is covered with a bold glass dome (47m high) and lined with mosaics with a coat of arms Savoy dynasty (red cross of St. George on a white field). At the exits are depicted the coats of arms of four Italian cities: Milan (red cross on a white field), Rome (Capitolian she-wolf), Florence (red lily) and Turin (bull). The most important of them is the bull, and according to local belief, if you stand on it and turn on your heel around your own axis, you will gain incredible wealth and happiness. On the opposite side of the passage is Piazza Scala, in the center of which is a monument to Leonardo da Vinci. The great master is surrounded by his great Lombard students. The famous La Scala opera house, which seats 3 thousand spectators, stands right there.

It was here that the first productions of Verdi's "Othello" and Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" took place. A visit to the Sforzesco Castle, whose history includes a military fortress (its model was taken by Italian architects during the construction of the Moscow Kremlin), the magnificent ducal residence of the Visconti-Sforza (before 1499), on the decoration of which Bramante and Leonardo worked; barracks (in the 19th century) and, finally, the location of the current museums. The 32 halls of the museum house collections of sculpture, furniture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, bronze, ivory, metals and glass. The Museum of Old Musical Instruments is unique. Among the many worthy works of art, the most famous is the Pietà Rondanini, Michelangelo's last masterpiece. Death interrupted the work on this marble sculpture, in which the spiritual image triumphs over form.

Instead of the Sforzesco Castle, we offer a tour of the fresco “The Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

“The Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (1 hour 30 minutes)

The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was built according to the design of Guiniforte Solari in 1463, when the adjacent monastery was already completed, and completed in 1482. From 1492 to 1495, the church, the favorite of Ludovico Sforza the Moor (where he intended to order a tombstone for himself and his wife Beatrice dEste), entrusted to the reinterpretations of Donato Bramante, who combined the principles of the Florentine Renaissance with typical elements of Lombard, Romanesque and Christian art (polygonal plans and ceramic decorations) to achieve a “divine geometry” based on the theories of Pythagoras and Plato. The Last Supper fresco, located in the refectory of the Dominican monastery that stood here, is the highest manifestation of the artistic gift of Leonardo da Vinci and the most important milestone in the history of both Lombard and world art.

The slowness and exactingness of Leonardo, invited to the court of Sforza (1495-97), in working on the fresco became the talk of the town. The master, working all day long, sometimes without touching his brush for days, used an unusual, but, unfortunately, fragile technique: he painted not in oil, but in strong tempera on complex preparatory plaster layers. Their wet component quickly swelled and took away the paint layer, corroding it with salt and mold - as a result, the painting quickly turned into a ghost. Already in 1565, Vasari could barely distinguish “blurry spots.” After the August 1943 bombings of August 1943 completely destroyed the refectory and previous poor repairs to the fresco, today restorers are trying to save it from complete disintegration. The mural itself is stunning and inspiring. traditional in plot, unique in composition.

Rigid perspective and symmetry extends into depth. The stage is enveloped in a faint diffused light streaming from three windows at the back and from a front source, as if from the windows of the room in which the viewer is located. Placed strictly in the center of the coincidence of all compositional and emotional vectors, Christ at a horizontal meal with the apostles, divided into threes, predicts: “One of you will betray me.” The teacher's words are incredible, and each of the twelve apostles is excited in his own way: their gestures and glances, combined with the location and relationship of the figures, express tragic inner tension. Contrary to tradition, Leonardo’s Judas is not highlighted by the fact that he sits at a distance: a linear row of 13 figures awakens in the viewer’s subconscious a feeling of trouble, the culprit of which will be the apostle, who overturned the salt shaker, and Judas, who is sitting next to Jesus.

(This excursion is only possible by pre-booking a visiting time)

Main museums of Milan:

The gallery, housed in a former Jesuit college built by Martino Bassi in 1591, is recognizable from the monument to Napoleon by Canova (1809). The rich collection of paintings is amazing in its value and quality.

You will be able to embody the brilliant ideas of Leonardo da Vinci thanks to the neatest models constructed according to his designs and exhibited in the grandiose Leonardo da Vinci Gallery, and, in addition, try out the work of his mechanisms yourself in the interactive laboratory “Leonardo da Vinci's Fantastic Machines”

*this excursion is optional as an addition to a visit to the “Last Supper” and deepening acquaintance with the work of the great Tuscan

Excursions from Milan:

Those who want to take a break from the business life of Milan should visit this lake of rare beauty. It stretches 51 kilometers north of Milan to the border with Switzerland (from Cernobbio to Lake Lugano). The Lepontino Alps serve as a kind of barrier from the northern winds, so the temperature on the lake does not drop below 24 degrees Celsius. On its banks, surrounded by the beautiful forests of the Lario mountains in the area of ​​Bellagio, the peaks of which form valleys (Valassina, Val d'Esino, Valvarrone, Valcavargna and Val d'Intelvi), lie the luxurious summer villas of the noble Lombard families of the 18th-19th centuries, immersed in flowers (in Tramezzo, for example, the queen of villas - Villa Carlotta in the garden of camellias is decorated with sculptures by Canova and frescoes by Hayes) and picturesque places popular among tourists (Bolettone, Boletto, Palazzone and San Primo).Only in local restaurants can you taste the features of real Lombard cuisine .

The medieval part of Bergamo, which is connected to the lower town by a funicular. On the Old Square there is the Palazzo della Ragione, built in the 12th century, the famous Contarini fountain, the bell tower, which to this day at 10 pm strikes 130 blows, indicating the closure of all city gates. Here is the cathedral and the Colleoni Chapel, where this great condottiere rests. The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is famous for its colored wooden inlays based on drawings by Lorenzo Lotto, illustrating biblical stories. The musician Gaetano Donizetti rests in the temple.

Cremona (5 hours with road)

Stradivari's homeland has an ancient and glorious history. The most majestic monument is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta - a huge Romanesque building that harmoniously united the architectural styles of many centuries. The second tallest bell tower in the world is 110 m and has in the fourth tier the world's largest astrological clock from the 16th century, which depicts the constellations in interaction with the trajectories of the moon and sun. In addition to the delightful palaces and churches, it is worth visiting the Stradivari Museum, which houses a unique collection of forms and instruments that Antonio Stradivari used in the production of his unique violins.

Pavia (5 hours with road)

Situated on the Ticino River, the city has a centuries-old history, rich in the unique charm of cultural monuments. Everything here breathes centuries of history: from Roman origins to the splendor of the Gothic civilization, from the Longobard period to the Renaissance graces of the era of Signori Visconti and Sforza. It was by the will of Gian Galeazzo Visconti that at the end of the 14th century the Carthusian monastery was founded, where representatives of this dynasty found their last rest. This architectural complex is still considered one of the most grandiose and majestic in Europe. The marble mosaics of the façade anticipate the richness of the interior frescoes by the Borgognone brothers, and the terracotta sculptures of the inner monastery courtyards create a wonderful contrast to the asceticism of the cells.

Mantua (6 hours with road)

One of the most sung cities by poets: Aldous Huxley called Mantua “the most romantic city in the world”, Charles Baudelaire “A world asleep in warm light”, Orio Vergani “wrapped in solitude like fate”. It is impossible not to be enchanted by the canals of the Mincio River, covered with snow-white water lilies, the eternal fog that gives the magnificent monuments a surreal look, and the unique atmosphere of timeless historicity. The court of the Dukes of Mantua, Gonzaga, was rightfully considered one of the most brilliant in Europe. It would be more correct to call Palazzo Ducale a palace city, since it consists of numerous buildings interconnected through covered galleries, courtyards and hanging gardens. Here the great Mantegna covers with frescoes the “Bedroom of the Newlyweds,” a real pearl of the Renaissance. For entertainment, Gonzaga orders the best student of Rafael G. Romano “Tea Palace”, which will receive the epithet of “unconcealed deceptions”. Indeed, the fresco cycles of the same Romano contain many mystical symbols that gain greater effectiveness due to skillful visual tricks. One cannot ignore another colossus of the Renaissance - the Florentine architect Alberti, who left Mantua the Church of St. Sebastian and the Basilica of St. Andrew, where the Relic of the Blood of Christ is reverently kept.

Milan is one of the largest metropolises in Italy, attracting tourists from all over the world. It is a developed industrial center, as well as a recognized capital of art, fashion, business, trade and education. Beautiful cozy streets and neighborhoods are replete with historical architectural monuments, cathedrals, parks, as well as many designer shops, banks, office and retail buildings of branded companies, museums and theaters.

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Thanks to its convenient geographical location and developed transport infrastructure, from Milan you can travel to the picturesque regions of Italy and neighboring countries. To view the priceless cultural and historical heritage of the capital of Lombardy, tourists will benefit from group and individual excursions in Milan in Russian. Architectural masterpieces, music, art and sports remain integral parts of life in this beautiful city to this day.

Do you want to see unconventional Milan? In three hours you will notice that Milan is not only the capital of fashion and shopping. Get on your bikes and go on a tour with a Russian-speaking guide to places you have never been to, even if this is not your first time in this city. Your journey will begin from the center, and then you will turn into quiet streets and calm non-tourist areas, which are also full of secrets and unsolved mysteries.

You will meet with the scandalous sculpture of Maurizio Cattelan with the provocative name L.O.V.E., the ruins of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as a bike ride through an elite residential area. You will see a nursing home unlike any other, look at the villa of Silvio Berlusconi and the house of the owner of the Alfa Romeo concern, and relax with a cup of coffee in a real Italian cafe. The walk lasts 3 hours.

Milan through the eyes of an architect

If you love more than just traditional tourist routes, go explore the history of the city through its architecture. Streets, squares and districts will tell you more about tourist guides, and a Russian-speaking guide, a professional architect, will teach you to understand the language of buildings from different eras. You will find traces of Ancient Rome on the streets of the city, admire the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci, walking along the canals in Darsin; trace traces of Napoleonic influence and view the luxurious villas of the early Italian industrialists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Quarter of Silence.

Next you will find the strict forms of the Mussolini era and the modern architecture of the new business districts of the city, controversial monuments, and skyscrapers. The walk is mostly on foot with short stops in interesting places and rest in a cafe. In some places you will need to use public transport, for this it is better to purchase a pass in advance. The duration of the excursion is 4 hours.

Futuristic Milan

Fans of the avant-garde and other fashion trends of the early 20th century and everyone who wants to see Italy not only as a frozen open-air museum, but as a modern, fashionable and cheerful country, should definitely go along this route. It was here, in Milan, that futurism was born as an alternative to the conservative, classical and almost museum-like image and lifestyle.

You will have an excursion to the Novecento Museum of Contemporary Art, which displays works by Modigliani, Kandinsky and other artists of the early last century. Then you will see the modern business district of Porta Nuova, with skyscrapers, interesting architectural designs and unusual sculptures. At the intersection of Corso Garibaldi, famous for its clubs and restaurants, and Corso Como, see unique architectural objects. The evening will end with a glass of wine in one of the establishments of the bohemian Isola district. The tour is designed for a group of 1 to 4 people and lasts 3 and a half hours.

Heart of Milan: sightseeing tour + free entry to one of the city's museums

Professional guides invite travelers to take part in a two-hour sightseeing walk for 150 euros through the central district of Milan. This is the heart and soul of the city, where its thousand-year history originates. Voyage offers you to get acquainted with iconic sights. The main square of the Duomo opens the tour. The enchanting place is framed by a beautiful architectural palace ensemble. Along the long sides of the rectangular square there are buildings with galleries on the first tier. In the center there is an equestrian statue of King Victor Emmanuel II, the unifier of all Italian kingdoms and republics into a single state.

Tourists will be particularly impressed by the grandiose Santa Maria Cathedral, which dominates the entire Duomo Square. This majestic, dazzling marble structure is a gem of Italian Gothic architecture. The façade of the temple is decorated with 135 soaring spiers, more than 3,000 statues, pointed turrets, openwork carvings and relief ornaments. It is impossible to miss the oldest passage of Vittorio Emmanuel II, located opposite the Cathedral of Santa Maria. This prototype of modern department stores was built in the second half of the 19th century.

Milan Cathedral: ticket with access to the terraces - 14 €
Milan: Sightseeing Bus Tour - 1 day or 48 hours - 22 €
Ticket for 1-hour tour of the San Siro Stadium and Museum - 19.99 €
Serravalle Designer Outlet: round trip bus from Milan - 20 €
MilanoCard: Explore Milan your way – €8

Walking tour of Milan at 15:15

The most intense walking tour with a Russian-speaking group guide through the streets of Milan takes place daily at 15:15. Visitors to the city will enjoy a fascinating six-kilometer route through world-famous places, replete with historical and modern attractions. The sightseeing walk begins from the small station square of Cadorna, where the original bright sculpture will receive your attention. The composition is a huge needle and thread that literally stitches the street. Across the road you can see a knot peeking out of the fountain. The monument is dedicated to the hard work of a tailor.

The medieval Sforzesco Castle hospitably opens its doors. On the adjacent territory of the fortress there is Sempione Park. This is the largest green area in Milan, evoking romantic moods. Here, ponds with bridges, well-groomed lawns, tall trees and flowering shrubs enchant with their beauty. A great place to relax from the bustle of the city.

A professional group guide will guide guests through the Brera quarter, famous for its labyrinth of cobbled streets lined with ancient buildings, antique shops, souvenir shops, bookstores, boutiques and restaurants. The route program includes a visit to the main square of Milan - the Duomo. Tourists can expect an educational acquaintance with the medieval part of the city in the Mercanti area. The Piazza Gae Aulenti of modern Milan, where respectable bright skyscrapers of various shapes and designs rise, will make a mesmerizing impression. The residential complex “Vertical Forest” especially stands out.

In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

The genius Leonardo da Vinci lived in Milan for 30 years. The organizers of the trip have prepared for tourists an interesting walking route in the footsteps of a versatile genius who was an artist, sculptor, engineer, inventor, mechanic and scientist. The tour program consists only of external sightseeing.

The walk begins near the monument to Leonardo da Vinci, erected in 1872 opposite the La Scala opera house. In the center of the city is the medieval Sforzesco Castle, the former residence of the rulers of Milan. Duke Francesco Sforza, having started a large-scale reconstruction of his fortress, invited the great master da Vinci to design the protective structures of the building, as well as to paint the walls and ceilings of the halls with magnificent frescoes.

Next, the tourist route approaches the chapel of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a beautiful elegant dome. The main attraction of the church is the location of one of the painter’s most famous frescoes - “The Last Supper”. The voyage ends at the Museum of Science and Technology, located in the building of an ancient monastery. The pavilions display many exhibitions. Of particular interest are the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, embodied according to his drawings. This is a submarine, a steam locomotive, aircraft, various tools, mechanisms, machine tools and much more.

A two-hour walk in the footsteps of the master takes place every day from 10:00.

Urban Legends - Duomo Cathedral

Among the attractions of Milan, the magnificent Gothic Duomo Cathedral, towering on the main square of the city, deserves special attention. Travelers are offered a tour of the temple, as well as a detailed acquaintance with the interior and exterior of the unique structure. This is the only cathedral in the world built from white marble. The construction of the shrine took seven centuries, and the end result exceeded all expectations.

The facade of the cathedral amazes with the amazing beauty of its decorative elements - spiers, pinnacles, sculptures, elegant openwork ornaments and bas-reliefs. The interior decoration is an example of masterpiece art. Visitors to the temple will see huge halls that can accommodate 40,000 people. The premises are replete with columns, statues of saints, paintings, stained glass and religious relics.

Milan Certosa

Half an hour's drive from Milan is the beautiful monastery of Certosa di Pavia, preserved unchanged from the 15th century and open to the public. The abbey was built thanks to donations from the dukes, as evidenced by the luxurious architectural ensemble of the Renaissance era. Voyage invites tourists to stroll through the well-groomed courtyards framed by an arcade gallery. There is also the opportunity to visit some of the monastery buildings that contain artistic works of art.

Here the main temple of the monastery amazes with its splendor. The marble facade is decorated with fine carvings, stucco moldings, sculptures and bas-reliefs. The interior of the church is decorated with altar frescoes, statues, tapestries, wall and ceiling paintings. The price of a trip to Certosa di Pavia is 135 euros.

Around Milan with a motorbike around the world

A motorcycle ride will allow you to see all the main attractions of the city in a short time: the Duomo, the Sforza Castle, the Monumental Cemetery, the monument to Leonardo da Vinci, Piazzale Loreto, the Porta Nuova skyscrapers, the Brera Pinacoteca and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, La Scala and the Arch of Peace. Your guide will be a native Milanese and you will be able to see the city through the eyes of a local. You will visit the poor area where Adriano Celentano grew up.

You will see his home and the street where he was born and to which he dedicated the song “The Guy from Gluck Street.” You will find out where you can eat delicious, stylish and inexpensive food in the very center of the city, and also visit your favorite student pizzeria, where they prepare the most delicious and cheapest pizza in the city. Your safety is guaranteed by the high professionalism of the guide - not only does he know his city very well, but he has also traveled around the world by motorcycle. The speed in the city is no higher than 50 km/h. You will be provided with gloves, a leather jacket and a helmet. The excursion is held daily, is designed for 1 or 2 people and lasts 4 hours.

Individual city tour

Guests of Milan can use the services of an individual guide who will take you on a sightseeing tour of all the famous sights of the city. Tourists are given the opportunity to choose the route they like at any time convenient for themselves. The voyage program includes visits to iconic places in Milan: Duomo Square, Sforzesco Castle, Victor Emmanuel II Gallery, La Scala Theater, a modern quarter with high-rise buildings, as well as areas where Leonardo da Vinci worked and worked.

The person accompanying the tourists will talk in depth and interestingly about the historical facts of the construction of architectural structures, legends and features of the city. The cost of the tour depends on the number of participants and viewing locations. The price for a two-hour walk is 95 euros per group, a six-hour walk is 300 euros per group.

Unexplored Milan

You can feel the authentic atmosphere of the city, find out how ordinary Milanese live, where they like to relax and why the city is called that, on this walking tour. Together with a Russian-speaking guide - a resident of Milan, you will walk not only along traditional tourist routes and see the Sforza Castle, the Duomo, the Basilica of San Ambrogio, canals and medieval streets of the Navigli quarter, but also the provocative monument of Maurizio Cattelan, places that Milanese youth love to visit.

You will feel how close history and modernity are here, as exemplified by the harmonious juxtaposition of the ruins of the royal palace and the new residential quarter. After this walk you will learn where and why people in this city don’t go during the full moon; why older Milanese women have the same hairstyles; where the most picturesque view of the sunset opens; why Milan drowns every year and where the flamingos come from. The walk is suitable for a group of 1 to 4 people and lasts two and a half.

Navigli - the dream of connecting with the sea

You can feel the atmosphere of one of the most romantic and picturesque places in Milan by taking a walk through the ancient Navigli district. The capital of Lombardy is not washed by rivers or seas, but historically was penetrated by an extensive network of artificial canals. For many centuries they served as a source of water supply and transport routes for the delivery of goods. The genius Leonardo da Vinci had a hand in designing the canals. Over time, the hydraulic system began to be closed due to the emerging threat of epidemics.

Only a few of the original reservoirs remain, along which residential areas have grown. Today, the Navigli area consists of pedestrian canal embankments, vaguely reminiscent of Venice. There are bars, restaurants, art salons, boutiques, antique and flea markets here. Tourists can expect to see beautiful houses, an ancient basilica with the relics of the Magi, and also meet Milan’s creative bohemia. The price of a guided walk is 30 euros per person.

Hot air balloon flight over a medieval castle

Guests of Milan have a unique opportunity to fly on the oldest air vehicle - a hot air balloon. An exciting and safe trip will preserve pleasant impressions for many years. The organizers of the voyage have prepared a picturesque route over the medieval castles of the Duchy of Parma, which are the most beautiful in Italy.

From a bird's eye view, tourists will see powerful fortifications with battlements and high towers. Impregnable citadels, steeped in the spirit of antiquity, are surrounded by forests, hills and endless fields. The flight is interrupted by views of castles from the inside. A professional guide will tell you about the history of these ancient buildings. The cost of a 24-hour trip is 330 euros without accommodation and meals.

In the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

The life of the great master was closely connected with Milan. He was born in the small town of Vinci in Tuscany and lived in Florence, but at the invitation of Lodovico Sforza he came to this city. You will find out why the Duke invited him here, how the artist’s life unfolded in Milan, what discoveries and insights happened to him here. You will walk through places associated with the life of a genius and see many of his creations.
You will meet with the famous “Last Supper” in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, you will visit the Leonardo Hall in the Museum of Science and Technology.

If desired, the tour time can be extended for an additional cost, and then you can choose to visit other places associated with the life and work of Leonardo: canals designed by the master, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a sculpture of a horse, which is considered the ideal image of this animal, a monument to Leonardo with his students. It is better to purchase tickets to museums in advance; to view “The Last Supper” they are booked 3 months in advance, and their cost will be significantly lower (from 12 euros).

Excursion to the Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie (UNESCO monument)

While in Milan, a recommended place to visit is the Dominican monastery - Santa Maria delle Grazie. This recognized masterpiece of Renaissance architecture is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The architect Bramante and the great Leonardo da Vinci took part in the construction of the monastery. Tourists will see a monumental basilica built of red brick with modest decoration. The flat dome installed on a high cubic drum with pilasters and white stone decoration, the upper tier of which is an arcade of semicircular arches, will evoke mesmerizing interest.

In the refectory of the temple there is the most famous original fresco in the world - “The Last Supper”, painted by Leonard at the request of the Duke of Milan Ludovico Sforza. The group guide will tell the stories of the construction of the monastery and the life of the monks. The tour, costing 150 euros per group, includes a walk through the beautiful courtyards of the monastery complex. For an additional fee, you can view the famous da Vinci panel.

Delicious Milan

Milan is not only about fashion weeks, shopping and the great Leonardo. Here, as throughout Italy, extraordinary culinary adventures of discovery await you. How to understand the best varieties of Italian cheese and wine? Where do the Milanese themselves buy these products, and how do they combine with each other? A professional sommelier, your guide in Milan, will help you resolve all these questions. While admiring the architecture of the medieval city, you will learn all the secrets of Italian cuisine, which wine is best to drink and with which snacks. There are several gastronomic stops along the way.

You will try fish dishes with the best varieties of sparkling wine; bread and other pastries with fillings - olives, cheese, tomatoes with white wine; deli meats: salami, ham, prosciutto with a glass of red wine; mozzarella, other types of cheeses and famous Italian ice cream. The tour lasts 2 and a half hours. The cost of tasting is about 30 euros per person and is not included in the tour price.

Trip to Serravalle Outlet

Shopping lovers will certainly be interested in a tour to the largest Italian outlet Servalle. This is a shopping town with an area of ​​32,000 m2 with beautiful buildings, ornamental plants and narrow cobblestone streets lined with numerous boutiques, restaurants and cafes.

The main highlight of this place is that here you can buy world-famous branded items from past seasons with 70-90% discounts - clothes, shoes, accessories, perfumes, household items. The outlet is located 80 kilometers from Milan. Trips are carried out on comfortable buses daily at 9:30 and 13:00. Tourists have 7 hours to make purchases. Tour price - 25 euros.

Trip to Lake Como (photo session as a gift)

Travel by car with an Italian! Half an hour's drive from Milan lies a paradise of bliss and tranquility. This is the pearl of northern Italy - Lake Como, the deepest in Europe. From time immemorial, the reservoir has captivated creative intellectuals and travelers from all over the world with its beauty. The mesmerizing landscapes are an undeniable pleasure. The lake lies at the foot of the snow-capped Alps, visible in the distance. The shores, bordered by small mountains with dense vegetation, are dotted with towns with luxurious villas.

Tourists have the opportunity to breathe in fresh mountain air, take a boat ride on the lake, swim in warm water and stroll through the streets of the town of Como. There is a relaxing atmosphere here, devoid of the bustle of big cities. The cost of the tour is 150 euros per person.

Trip to Venice (train + water bus)

Organizers of expeditions around Italy invite tourists to go to Venice, surrounded by a romantic atmosphere and centuries-old unique history. Travelers can take a walk through the only city in the world built on water. Along the Grand Canal, which is plied by water trams and gondolas, rise luxurious palaces with decorated facades, which are masterpieces of world architecture.

The main attraction of Venice - St. Mark's Square with its world-famous architectural ensemble is of interest. Here are the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral, columns with bronze sculptures of the city's symbols, a bell tower, a clock tower and the buildings of the Procuratorium. Tourists have only ten hours of viewing of charming Venice at their disposal. The price of the trip is 160 euros per person.

Trip to Lake Garda (train + boat)

To admire the unique beauties of nature, tourists can go on a trip to Lake Garda for 180 euros. This is the largest body of water in Italy, located on the outskirts of Lombardy, an hour's drive from Milan. The purest azure-emerald waters of the lake are framed by the mighty slopes of the Alps, protecting the paradise from winds and cold, as well as undulating hills with Mediterranean vegetation. Orange, cypress, olive, grape and lemon groves give this region a special charm.

The best excursions in Milan cover architectural sights, museums and galleries, temples, and castles as fully as possible.

Along with excursion destinations, shopping in Milan is popular; moreover, it becomes an independent reason to visit the city. The guides organize visits to the best country outlets of famous brands and boutiques in the city center - in the “fashion square” formed by Montenapoleone, Manzoni, della Spiga and Corso Venezia streets. A cult place for all shopping lovers is the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery in Piazza Duomo.

Special areas such as are always in demand. Experts in Milan suggest tasting dishes of Italian and Lombardy cuisine in particular in the most authentic establishments where locals like to spend time. Participants of wine tours visit the cellars accompanied by a sommelier, and tastings are certainly organized for them.

Special programs help to ensure an interesting holiday with children in Milan: visits to museums with master classes, tours to amusement parks - Gardaland, Movieland, Italy in Miniature.

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Prices for excursions in Milan and tours

For all excursions from Milan, prices are indicated in euros. Walking and bus sightseeing tours of Milan as part of a group are inexpensive (the cost is for each participant or for the entire group at once). You need to agree on the terms of individual support directly with the guide.

Best excursions: what to see

The famous landmark of Milan is the Duomo di Milano Cathedral, which you can visit on a guided tour. Options are available - with a group or alone with a guide.

The list of must-sees on the busiest routes around the city also includes the Sforzesco Castle, named after the ruler. Even Leonardo da Vinci himself was involved in the decoration of the castle, rebuilt from a defensive structure.

The fame of Milan's La Scala theater resounds throughout Europe. To attend the best opera performances and see theatrical exhibitions in the museum at La Scala, you can also contact the guides.

Milan has the most interesting cultural and historical collections. You can immediately plan a route to the best museums and pinakotheks for several days. With children it is worth visiting the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci. The permanent exhibition introduces visitors to da Vinci's inventions and Renaissance masterpieces and includes several interactive exhibits.

Other popular cultural programs in Milan: excursions to the Brera Pinacoteca and a route dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi.

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Tours and excursions from Milan: where to go

It is convenient to combine a holiday in Milan with mini-trips around the country. For example, trips from Milan to Venice, the city of canals and gondoliers, are always interesting.

From Milan is an option for those who cannot spare a few days for the capital, but want to at least see the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and visit the Vatican.

The city of Romeo and Juliet will also be unforgettable. The guides plan this route in such a way that after a walk around Verona there is even time to go to Lake Garda and return to Milan on the same day.

Lake Como is just 55 km from Milan and is also carried out regularly. This is one of the most picturesque places in Italy: the lake landscape is complemented by mountains and the cozy architecture of coastal towns.

When leaving Milan, not only short-term tours around Italy (for 1-2 days) are popular, but also to castles and lakes. You won’t be able to study the country in detail in the allotted time, but this is enough to be impressed by its beauty and get inspired for a vacation in Switzerland.

Special field trips are organized during carnivals and city holidays. Destinations - San Remo, Nice, Lugano and others.

Lake Como (Lago di Como) is one of the most beautiful natural wonders of Lombardy. I offer a beautiful photo walk around the city of Varenna. An excellent opportunity to preserve for many years the memory of a fantastic place, charming and unlike others!

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