Lake Como, Milano, Sanremo, Paris

Day 1

Arrive at Milan's Malpensa airport met and transferred by private limo service to Lake Como . Travel through the beautiful northern Italy scenery to your hotel the Grand Hotel Tremezzo a luxury 5 stars in Liberty style just on the shores of the lake.

 

Day 2

By private boat cruise the lake and admire the breathtaking views of the Alps mountains silhouetting the famous villas, visit Villa Carlotta - built in 18th century - then Bellagio"the pearl of the lake", one of Europe's most picturesque towns; quaint Tremezzo and Varenna, with pastel colored buildings and tiny alleys tucked between the lake and the mountains; and visits to numerous historic estates and aristocratic villas to view their splendidly landscaped gardens.

 

Day 3

Transfer to Milan in the morning stay at the Hotel Spadari one of the sleekest and trendy place to stay. Milan is where eating and shopping are un unforgettable experience, its boutique - line streets offer some of the world's most exquisite and exclusive styles dominating by a cutting edge design. The day is entirely dedicated to the shopping for the ultimate fashion and design trends in the " fashion district".

 

Day 4

Half day free to explore the Duomo Cathedral - a remarkable example of Italian Gothic" and the Brera quarter home of famous artist galleries and new trends boutiques. Afternoon head to Sanremo the pearl of the Italian Riviera and check in to Royal Hotel inaugurated in 1872 ever since it has been the home of the most famous European royalty, aristocracy and artists. Dinner to Casino for an exciting night for the gambling lovers

 

Day 5

Explore the Riviera of Flowers starting with Sanremo and its multicoloured flowerbeds, gardens, artistic and architectural taste. The town is essentially Lyberty in style, with Belle Epoque style villas, hotels and Casino. The day visit continues others important landmarks: the Russian Orthodox Church built in 1910 by the Russian gentry, along the beautiful seashore - the picturesque "Promenade Imperatrice" dotted with palm trees , the Casino built in 1905 style Liberty, the ancient part of town called "Pigna" which date back to the Crusades with a medieval atmosphere

 

Day 6

Leaving the well known seaside resort the day is dedicated at the discover of the hinterland: visit several villages, such as Dolceacqua (with the ancient castle of the Doria family) and Apricale - a village perched on the mountain side with its characteristic cobble paved narrow streets, artists' workshops, and frescoes decorating its houses - while Bajardo lies on a spur from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps

 

Day 7

Today is dedicated to the French Riviera: Nice, with its old city and the Promenade des Anglais, Menton and its baroque architectural heritage, the elegant resort towns of Cannes and Monte-Carlo, the fields of flowers in the Grasse area, hilltop villages in the back country, such as Saint-Paul de Vence Special night at Montecarlo ‘s Casino with its glamorous night life.

 

Day 8

Morning free. Transfer to Nizza airport for Paris CDG airport, private transfer and check in at the hotel Meurice., just in front of Louvre Museum. Evening private bus transfer to the Tour Eiffel for dinner at the Altitude 95 (or Jules Verne rest. subj. to availability)

 

Day 9

After breakfast start the discover of Paris by private bus and walk among the centuries-old mansions and small art galleries of exclusive Ile St-Louis. Visit the Ile de la Cite to see the stained glass windows of exquisite Ste-Chapelle. Tour the city's most evocative neighborhoods, taking in colorful markets, specialty boutiques and food shops, gardens, and the most interesting cultural attractions. Montmartre, for example, still resonates with the footsteps of artists who lived and painted there. Walk the backstreets of this "village within Paris. Back to the hotel and prepare for sparkling night. Dine at Lido then continue the evening with its famous cabaret show

 

Day 10

After breakfast , spend half day enjoy a private excursion out of Paris, destination visit the opulent palace and extensive gardens of Louis XIV's Versailles. Guided tour through the magnificent gardens occupying 100 acres and create suggestive corniche around the ancient castle. Lunch at one of Versailles typical French restaurant. Back to the hotel and prepare for the dinner at a parisienne Bistrot

 

Day 11

Spend all day free to visit by foot the centre and for shopping. Shop at the city's most exclusive boutiques along Rue du Faubourg- St. Honore and Rue Royale. Browse the stalls of the bouquinistes (second-hand book dealers) along the River Seine. On the Left Bank, rest at cafes made famous by poets and philosophers, and stop in the church of St-Germain-des-Pres. Transfer for dinner from the hotel to restaurant in Montmartre

 

Day 12

After breakfast - according to the flight departure time - you might have more time at disposal for further excursions. Transfer by private bus from the hotel to the airport.


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