The ultimate 'Made in Italy' experience
Experience the epitome of Italian craftsmanship and style on this unforgettable 10-day tour. From sleek sports cars and gourmet cuisine to high fashion and artisanal crafts, immerse yourself in the best of all things ‘Made in Italy.’
Begin in Milan, the fashion capital, before discovering Como’s illustrious silk industry and the musical heritage of Cremona before venturing to Bologna. Continue your journey to Florence and Venice, where you'll explore exquisite leather goods, jewelry, glassworks, and hand-embroidered art. Your packed agenda offers a unique blend of activities and cultural exploration, ensuring a truly immersive Italian experience.
Reiseleistungen
Inkludiert:
- Nine nights accommodation in four or five-star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers in an air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- A personal shopper in Milan
- Wine-tasting experience
- Truffle hunting excursion
- Authentic factory visits
Exkludiert:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa charges
- Tips/gratuities
- Personal expenses
Optional:
- Ability to expand the duration of your trip, add more travellers & customise your itinerary during the planning stages
- Additional activities & excursions: Venice walking tour, gondolas rowing class & an opera show at Palazzo Barbarigo
Reiseplan im Überblick
Milan
Ciao, Italy!
Milan - Como - Milan
Venture to the silk capital of Como
Milan - Barolo - Alba
Truffle hunting in Alba
Alba - Cremona - Bologna
Music magic in Cremona
Bologna - Modena - Bologna
The flavors & motorcycles of Italy
Bologna - Maranello - Bologna
Cheese & the power of Ferrari
Bologna - Florence
Italian craftmanship in Florence
Florence - Arzignano - Venice
A wine-tasting experience
Venice - Murano - Venice
Exploring Venice by boat
Venice
Goodbye, Italy!
Detaillierter Reiseplan
Milan
Tag 1: Ciao, Italy!
Welcome to Italy. Once you arrive, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in the center of Milan.
After check-in, visit the Armani Silos to see the 40-year anniversary exhibition of Armani fashion. Continue your fashion tour with your personal shopper in Monte Napoleone, the fashion district of Milan–Quadrilatero della Moda.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of Milan’s historical attractions, including the Milan Cathedral, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, Scala Theatre, and Sforzesco Castle. Overnight in Milan.
Milan - Como - Milan
Tag 2: Venture to the silk capital of Como
Along with beautiful landscapes, your destination for today, Como, is famous for its silk. In the morning, meet your driver to reach Lake Como and visit the renowned silk factories that helped Italy reach the highest level of the world in silk trading.
In the afternoon, visit the Silk Museum in Como. Here, a professional guide will explain the history of silk in Italy. Overnight in Milan.
Milan - Barolo - Alba
Tag 3: Truffle hunting in Alba
Start your day early and venture to Alba, a town known for a tasty delicacy, truffles. On the way, enjoy an exciting truffle hunting excursion looking for the prestigious Alba White Truffle with a professional truffle-hunter and his trained dog.
Before the hunt, meet an expert, who will impart information essential to understanding how, where, and why truffles grow. Later, enjoy lunch in a charming agriturismo with a tasting of truffle slices on one dish. After, visit a winery in the Barolo area to learn about wine production and relish a tasting. Overnight in Alba.
Alba - Cremona - Bologna
Tag 4: Music magic in Cremona
Your next destination is Bologna! Enjoy the drive with a stop at Cremona, the capital of violin making.
Here, visit the fascinating Violin Museum, an acknowledgement of this extraordinary vocation of the city. The avant-garde museum is a great place to expand your knowledge about the magical world of the violin. Listen to and enjoy its unique 'voice' in the premises with perfect acoustics.
Overnight in Bologna.
Bologna - Modena - Bologna
Tag 5: The flavors & motorcycles of Italy
Wake up in Bologna and visit a Parma ham farm in the morning to learn about the production of this famous ham and enjoy a delicious tasting and lunch. Journey to Modena. Here, visit an acetaia (balsamic vinegar maker) and taste the superb flavors of Italy!
In the afternoon, visit the Ducati factory, home of the motorcycle that is an icon of power, speed, and style. Get the opportunity to meet the workers along different assembly phases and learn about the process of building the engine from start to finish. Make your way back to Bologna.
Bologna - Maranello - Bologna
Tag 6: Cheese & the power of Ferrari
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano producer where you can taste and discover more about Italy's delicacy.
After, tour the Ferrari Museum in Maranello! Enjoy a guided tour by bus inside the Ferrari complex and delve into Ferrari's rich history. You now have the option to either take an Italian cooking class or take a mountain tour in a Ferrari F458. Overnight in Bologna.
Bologna - Florence
Tag 7: Italian craftmanship in Florence
It's time to head to Florence, a city famous for the production of leather and jewelry! Today, your guide will escort you to visit laboratories of Florentine artisans where you will see the final products and admire the ancient techniques of processing.
Continue your fashion tour around the narrow and famous streets of Florence to attend a perfume workshop. Here you'll get the opportunity to create your very own personal fragrance.
Florence - Arzignano - Venice
Tag 8: A wine-tasting experience
Grab breakfast and head to the beautiful Venice. On the way, visit the famous tanneries in Arzignano.
Once you arrive in Venice, enjoy some wine-tasting where you can try key Italian wine from regions across the country, a true 'Made in Italy' experience.
In the late afternoon, board a private boat to reach your hotel in downtown Venice.
Venice - Murano - Venice
Tag 9: Exploring Venice by boat
It's an exciting final full day in Italy! Your guide will pick you up by private boat and accompany you to Murano, a beautiful little island famous for the production of glass. Here you'll witness the techniques of glass making with an expert glass connoisseur who will lead you through the doors of the glass master’s private studio.
After this fascinating tour, enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lagoon. In the afternoon, you'll meet artisans who will show you the techniques of hand embroidery. This fabulous art is passed down from generation to generation and makes the island of Murano a charming destination. Overnight in Venice.
Venice
Tag 10: Goodbye, Italy!
It's time to bid farewell to Italy after discovering the best this country has to offer. Board your private boat to reach Venice airport, ready to catch your safe flight home.
