Milan, Lakes & Piedmont Journey 9 Days

Arrive in Milan, Italy’s fashion and design capital, where you will enjoy a personalized Meet & Greet service, with assistance from the aircraft through passport control and luggage collection. Transfer to your elegant hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to unwind or begin exploring the city at your own pace. This evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Milan.

Begin your day with a privately guided exploration of Milan. Visit the spectacular Duomo di Milano, a Gothic masterpiece crowned with countless spires. Ascend to the rooftop terraces for panoramic views
across the city and, on clear days, toward the Alps.


Continue to Piazza della Scala, home to the world-famous opera house, before strolling through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a symbol of Italian style and one of the world’s oldest shopping arcades.
The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure - perhaps visit the historic Sforza Castle, wander through Parco Sempione, or relax with coffee in a chic café.


Optional: enjoy a guided visit to the Navigli district, celebrated for its canals, lively atmosphere, and stylish aperitivo spots, followed by dinner. Overnight in Milan.

After breakfast, depart for the idyllic shores of Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival in Stresa, enjoy sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Check in to your lakeside hotel and take the rest of the day to relax—perhaps enjoy a lakeside stroll or unwind on the panoramic terrace.
Overnight in Stresa.

This morning, embark on a private boat cruise to discover the enchanting Borromean Islands, lovingly transformed over centuries by the noble Borromeo family.
Begin at Isola Bella, where you’ll tour the opulent Borromeo Palace and its stunning terraced gardens—an exquisite example of Baroque artistry.
Continue to Isola Madre, renowned for its lush botanical gardens and rare exotic plants. Enjoy a traditional lunch on the islands before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Stresa.

Journey into Switzerland today for a full-day alpine experience. Travel by coach to Domodossola, where you’ll board the panoramic Centovalli Railway, known as the “Train of One Hundred Valleys.” 
Relax and take in breathtaking views of deep gorges, chestnut forests, stone bridges, and charming mountain hamlets as the train winds toward Locarno, a sophisticated lakeside town in the Swiss canton of Ticino.
Enjoy free time to stroll along the waterfront promenade or visit the atmospheric Piazza Grande before returning to Italy later in the afternoon. Overnight in Stresa.

Depart Stresa for the elegant city of Turin, where history, culture, and contemporary style harmoniously converge. Enjoy a guided walk through the refined historic center, admiring the Royal Palace, graceful piazzas, and the iconic Mole Antonelliana.
Stop at a historic café to savor Bicerin, Turin’s iconic blend of espresso, chocolate, and cream—an 18th-century indulgence still beloved today.
Continue into the picturesque hills of Piedmont, a region celebrated for world-class wines and gastronomic excellence. Check into your charming countryside estate. Overnight.

Today’s experience centers around Piedmont’s extraordinary winemaking traditions. Visit the Underground Cathedrals of Canelli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site—vast, centuries-old cellars carved into the hills, where the region’s finest sparkling wines rest in silence.
With an expert guide, explore these atmospheric tunnels and learn the history behind one of Italy’s most treasured wine traditions.
After a private wine tasting, continue to a renowned historic winery for a leisurely three-course lunch featuring authentic Piedmontese cuisine served amid vaulted brick halls and candlelit charm.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Piedmont

Set out for a day discovering the Langhe, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of vineyards, hilltop towns, and timeless beauty.
Begin in La Morra, where breathtaking views stretch across the rolling vineyards of Barolo country.
Continue to Grinzane Cavour, home to a striking medieval castle linked to the region’s winemaking heritage.
Next, arrive in Neive, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Visit a boutique winery to taste exceptional Barbaresco, paired with regional cheeses and cured meats.
Conclude the day in Alba, world-famous for its white truffles. Enjoy free time to explore the historic center. Free time for dinner. Overnight in Piedmont.

Transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport for your flight home, carrying exceptional memories of
Northern Italy—or choose to extend your journey with a 2-night stay in the Cinque Terre