7 days Milan and Cortina d' Ampezzo / The best of North Italy / Private Premium tour 5 star

Time to explore and window-shop, around this glissening metropoli.   

Besides being  such an attractive place nowadays, its history goes much further back than 200 B.C. when ancient Roman settlements were present and later, throughout the centuries, Milan was fought over by many powerful invaders, but it always emerged as a alluring commercial trading place, multiplying itself throughout the years, to reach today’s immense fortunes handed down from centuries of Art and Culture.

Our VOUCHER has lots of suggestions too that will point you in the right direction of things you wish to see and do.

Some suggestions for your FREE TIME:

Take a pleasant walk around the center of Milan, through history, art, anecdotes and curiosities, enjoying the atmosphere of this dynamic and modern city! Visiting some of the highlights and famous attractions of Milan at your own pace you can satisfy your curiosities and certainly satisfy any “Shopping Wish List” you may have prepared, there is so much variety here we are sure it will meet with  your expectations

Some of the things you could see are the  world famous Gothic Cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, buzzing with fashionable, luxury boutiques and restaurants, cafés, where you could enjoy an ‘aperitivo’ while people watching. 

Other highlights include the Sforza Castle, built initially for defensive purposes, then later becoming a beautiful residence decorated by Leonardo and Bramante. Then, passing through Via Dante, one of the most important pedestrian shopping area in Milan, you get to Piazza dei Mercanti, where you will sense the quiet atmosphere of the Medieval city.  Milan is also of course home to the famous Scala Theatre.

A visit to Milan’s most famous mural: Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” which is hidden away on a wall of the refectory adjoining the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie could be arranged for you if there is more time, as this is not centrally located, by booking Skip-the-Line tickets for you, which must be pre-booked well in advance, according to your Flight arrival.

You could also choose to do this on your last day before your flight Home. 

The area offers a variety of sunny pistes that range anywhere between 1,500 and 3,200 metres in terms of elevation. Combined, they offer up an impressive 1,220 kilometres of on-piste action, connected by 450 lifts, which can be accessed on a single pass.

The Dolomites cover three main towns: Cortina, San Cassiano, and Bolzano. If you’ve heard of only one town in the Dolomite Range, it’s likely Cortina d’Ampezzo, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956.

The Cortina d’Ampezzo resort, know as the Queen of the Dolomites, is one of the Best Luxury Ski Resorts in Europe

After breakfast at your Hotel, it will be time to take in more of the breath-taking scenic views you have been admiring from your Hotel so far, from one of the wonderful ski areas...

The slopes have many different gradients fit for all levels of ability :

• Piste gradients are, Blue: 30, Red:60, Black:10 %

from the infamous spectacular black diamond run of Forcella Rossa - decidedly for the experts only - it regularly hosts the Women’s World Cup and is typically whitewashed in deep powder, set beneath the Tofane Range and cutting through an opening in the mountain rock that reveals views of Cortina. (The setting was center stage in the Bond film For Your Eyes Only; and though those using it won’t likely be pursued by Russian agents, these moguls will test anyones nerves).

But that is just one of literally hundreds of slopes in the Cortina region, certainly there is something for everyone.      You can take full advantage, with a Dolomiti Superski pass, which is valid on 450 lifts.

After a wonderful day, if your camera has not gone into over-ride, you will have lots of places to check out, even in town, especially now you are understanding the different places with lots of hidden treasures.

Our VOUCHER will come to your aid as it has lots of suggestions too that will point you in the right direction of things you wish to see, do and of course…: Taste!!

Now you are finding your way about and maybe, your ski legs too, it is good to have plenty of Time to do what suits you best. 

Make you way to one of the many scenic place for some al fresco lunch, just like the locals, and soak up the atmosphere and some seriously good food too, just off the slopes.

Amidst all this distilled Alpine gorgeousness are the many “rifugi”: traditional cozy mountain huts sprinkled across the valleys, villages, and slopes that act as restaurant, pub, inn, and café in one.

After breakfast at your Hotel in Cortina,

maybe a relaxing start, after your evening? or another early day on the slopes?? 

The choice is yours…

and there are so many incredible choices, which can be enjoyed during a stay in The Dolomiti;   and sometimes it is only once you are there, and feeling more confident and adventurous, that you feel you really need some Quality “YOU Time”…

In Cortina there are more non-skiers than skiers, so alternative activities are plentiful both at the Indoor Covered Olympic Ice Rink (Ice Hockey Championships and Curling Events are regularly held in Cortina.   Much more to be visited  in the elegant Pedestrianised Town Centre too, which has plenty to offer with over 20 luxury Jewellery and Watch shops, more than 15 Art Galleries and about the same number of Antique shops;

…or maybe you aspire to the opposite, and wish to chase off to somewhere to get some stunning panoramic views from high up to add to your photos?

So we thought we would leave you the possibility and the Freedom to do just that: go with the Flow of whatever appeals to you most. 

Your Hotel Staff can always give you some excellent Tips and…

After breakfast at your Hotel in Cortina,

maybe a relaxing start, after your evening? or another early day on the slopes?? 

The choice is yours…

After breakfast at your hotel, you will need to CHECK OUT, because it is time to say “Arriverderci” to Italy! Your English-speaking driver will accompany you to MILAN Airport for your flight Home.

We are sure you will have enjoyed your “Taste of Italy” and we sincerely hope to see you again soon for another delightful experience!

1 night in 5* Hotel in Milan

5 nights in 5* Hotel in Cortina D’Ampezzo

All hotels will include breakfast.

Transfers : Included

TRANSFER from MILAN AIRPORT to Milan Hotel

TRANSFER from Milan Hotel to Milan Train Station

TRANSFER from Bolzano Train Station to Cortina D’Ampezzo Hotel

TRANSFER from Cortina D’Ampezzo Hotel to Bolzano Train Station

TRANSFER from Milan Train Station to Milan Hotel

TRANSFER from Milan Hotel to Milan AIRPORT

ALL transfers are by Private English-speaking Driver

Ski  Pass : Included

Ski Rental : Included

We delight to brief you on the extra services what is be possible to arrange special when it come to special celebration or aniversaries or to make yourself happy with ordinary experiences , see below and when you like to recieve more information on arrangement or prices etc please check it out with our concierge they are most happy to assist where ever is needed.

• Helicopter Tour over the Dolomiti Mountains (15 minutes / 30 minutes)
• Transfer with Private Driver with Stop-off at Winery for Lunch
• Helicopter Transfer from Airport to Cortina
• Michellin star dinner experience
• Spa treatment
• 4x4 ATV Snow Quading
• Husky Dog Sleeding
• WINTER SAFARI with Snow Mobile

This itinerary does NOT include the following:

• International flights
• All meals not mentioned above
• All activities not mentioned above
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature
• Hotel city tax