Duration of the stay: 9 days / 8 nights
Participants: minimum 2 people
A journey through the picturesque landscapes of Veneto, Tuscany and Emilia Romagna where you can taste wines and precious oils, as well as the excellent food and wines of the Italian cuisine. Your journey will end among the culinary and technological wonders of the EXPO MILANO 2015.
PROGRAM
DAY 1: arrival in VENICE (Veneto)
- Arrival at the airport of Venice. Meeting with tour leader.
- Hotel accommodation.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: VENICE
- Guided tour in the heart of the city of Venice: Piazza San Marco, Basilica of San Marco, Doge’sPalace, Bridge of Sighs and Dungeons.
- Lunch at a restaurant and free afternoon for shopping with tour leader.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: THE PROSECCO ROAD (Veneto)
- In the morning, stop at the “McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet” in Noventa di Piave (VE) to shop for famous brand products with tour leader.
- In the afternoon, tour of the vineyards on the hills of the “Prosecco Road” with wine tasting of fine wines, including the Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore Cartizze, considered among the best wines in the world. Along the way you can admire beautiful landscapes, Venetian villas, and churches.
- Lunch in a farmhouse and dinner in a restaurant.
- Hotel overnight stay.
DAY 4: FLORENCE (Tuscany)
- Arrival in Florence and visit of the city, with its inner city rich in works of art and buildings of great historical and architectural value. Visits to: Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Pitti.
- Lunch and dinner in a restaurant.
- Hotel overnight stay.
DAY 5: DISCOVER FERRARI & PAVAROTTI LAND (Emilia Romagna)
- Itinerary to discover the wonders of the Modenese area: Ferrari and its museums, the Museum of Casa Pavarotti, the excellent food as balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, wines, meats, and more.
- Lunch and dinner in a restaurant.
- Hotel overnight stay.
DAY 6 – 7 – 8: EXPO IN MILAN
- Morning arrival in Milan to spend three days at the EXPO where guests will be free to move through the halls, although with the constant presence of tour leader. The EXPO gives the opportunity to know and taste the culinary characteristics of the participating countries and partners of this global event. Among the most important partners of EXPO: Beijing Huiyuan Food & Beverage, Coca Cola, Ferrero, Enel, Eni, Fiat Chrysler, Samsung, Alitalia, Telecom Italia, MSC Cruises, Fiera Milano.
- EXPO entrance ticket and overnight stay at the hotel included.
- Lunches and dinners not included.
DAY 9: RETURN
- Transfer to the airport of Milan Malpensa and return.
