Italian Lifestyle

 Starts in Milan – Ends in Bologna (7 days – 4 nights in Milan / 2 nights in Bologna) plus 1 additional day in Florence

This tour operates on scheduled dates for travellers who wish to join a group. Maximum group size is of 10 people

Day 1 Milan - Visit to a market and typical dinner

Day 2 Day trip to Lake Como - Visit the charming village of Varenna, stroll along the lake shore or through the small alleys and buy some local olive oil. Reach Bellagio by boat admiring the lake’s unspoiled landscapes, its banks filled with luxuriant vegetation, sumptuous villas and small villages of rare beauty

Day 3 Day trip to the Monferrato wine area - Visit a rice farm and discover the Italian rice tradition or go truffle hunting with dogs. Stop at a winery and travel along a scenic route of sweet hills dotted with old churches and picturesque villages

Day 4 Day trip to the Sigurtà Park &Garden- Visit one of the world’s most beautiful parks, visit a winery and enjoy some wine tasting, taste delicious tortellini, a thin layer of pasta stuffed with a delicate filling

Day 5 Bologna – Discover the town’s main attraction: its food. Enjoy some spare time to visit the city or the Basilica di S. Luca on the hills surrounding Bologna or visit an artisan workshop where antique furniture is restored

Day 6 Ferrari World - Discover the Ferrari World at Maranello where race car enthusiasts can drive a simulator or a real Ferrari on normal streets. Food lovers will not be disappointed by guided tours and tastings of the traditional food products like Balsamic Vinegar and Prosciutto

Day 7 End of the journey or optional supplementary day in Florence. Discover Florence through the eyes of a local artisan. Enjoy a typical lunch and admire the city’s main attractions

Inclusions

* 4 night accommodation in a 4**** hotel in Milan in double/twin room on BB basis

* Dinner at the market in Milan

* Return train tickets from Milan to Varenna

* Typical lunch in Varenna

* Return boat tickets from Varenna to Bellagio

* Return train tickets from Milan to Vercelli

* Private transportation to the Monferrato area as per itinerary

* Visit to a rice farm

* Visit to a winery, wine tasting and typical lunch in Monferrato

* Return train tickets from Milan to Peschiera del Garda

* Visit to a winery and wine tasting in Lake Garda area

* Private transportation to/from the Sigurtà Park and Garden

* Typical lunch with tortellini at Valeggio sul Mincio

* Admission to the Sigurtà Park and Garden

* Private transportation from Milan to Bologna

* 2 night accommodation in a 4**** hotel in Bologna in double/twin room on BB basis

* Food tour in Bologna

* Ferrari Tour including transportation, entrance to the two Ferrari Museums and to Pavarotti Home Museum, entrance and guided tour to 2 producers of culinary excellences

* Assistance of a Stile Italiano Tour representative

Exclusions

* Airfare

* Travel Insurance

* Gratuities (optional)

* Drinks

* Meals not mentioned in the above inclusions

* Local city tax at Milan and Bologna