Created specifically for seniors, this 7-day tour explores the depths of Milan’s art, history, fashion, and food. From the grand Milan Cathedral to the famous La Scala Opera house, see all of the city’s highlights and immerse yourself in the culture with explorations of the city’s fantastic shopping scene and unrivaled art. Book your trip and experience the best of Milan with this 7-day tour.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Milan – Show at La Scala Opera House
Milan is an intriguing city that is full of historical highlights. Your 7-day journey will begin when you land at Malpensa Airport on the first day. A driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation, where you will have some time to relax after the long flight. When you are ready, your guide will lead you on a tour of La Scala Opera House. La Scala Opera House dates back to the 18th century. Once your tour concludes, you will take your seat in the auditorium and be treated to a live opera performance.
What's Included:
Day 2
Milan – Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Day 3
Milan – Brera Art Gallery and Sforza Castle
Day 4
Milan – Boat Ride on Lake Como
Day 5
Milan – The Best of Milan’s Shopping
Day 6
Milan – Winery Tour and Tasting
Day 7
Milan – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore La Scala Opera House and view a live opera performance
- Witness Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper painting during a visit to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Visit the Milan Cathedral and admire the incredible city views from its rooftop
- View an amazing collection of art, including paintings by greats such as Raphael, at the Brera Art Gallery
- Cruise around Lake Como in a boat and pass cliffside towns and villages
- Shop at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and discover the best of Milan’s stores and boutiques
- Enjoy an excursion to the Valpolicella area and taste multiple wines at an authentic winery
Detailed Description
Milan is a captivating city, and your 7-day journey will begin when you land at Malpensa Airport. For your first evening, you will tour La Scala Opera House before attending an opera show. The following day, you will explore some of Milan’s other iconic sites. A guide will lead you on a tour of the Milan Cathedral and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. At the latter location, you will have the chance to view Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper painting.
The next morning, you will tour the Brera Art Gallery and Sforza Castle. The Brera Art Gallery is home to an extensive collection of masterpieces. The age-old Sforza Castle will be equally impressive. The following day, you will visit the gorgeous Lake Como area. The lakeside city of Como is incredibly charming, and a private boat ride around the lake will prove to be amazing.
Milan is known as the fashion capital of the world, and the following day, you will explore some of the best of Milan’s shopping scene. First, you will visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is Italy’s oldest shopping mall. After you learn a little about the mall’s history, you will enjoy several hours to shop at its stores and boutiques. The nearby neighborhood is known as the Golden Rectangle and will provide another chance to shop for Italian goods. The next morning, you will indulge in a trip to the Valpolicella area. Valpolicella is known for its wines, and you will tour an authentic winery and taste multiple local wines. After this memorable experience, you will return to Milan for one more night.
Starting Price
$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.9 stars based on 5894 reviews.
The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.
Reviewed By Nisha V.
Wow, where to begin. This trip was an absolute dream.
When I first spoke to Zicasso’s travel consultant, I told her my main travel concern: traveling with nine- and 15-year-old boys as a single mom in Italy. I was excited to take the trip with them, but I really needed something that was meticulously planned to take away the nerves of having to navigate alone with two kids. She listened and executed the most beautiful trip.
She planned activities that captured the attention and imagination of a fourth grader and a teenager. And the experiences were unique. Probably the highlight of the trip was a truffle hunt with the hunter and his dog in the countryside outside of Florence. My oldest wants to move to Florence and start hunting! We had a personalized cooking class, a private Vespa tour of Rome, and a delicious and informative art and food tour, among other amazing experiences. As we were sending photos back home, I got so many requests for our itinerary because it was so special and unique. Both boys were hard-pressed to choose which part they liked best.
The hotels she selected were beautiful, comfortable, and right in the heart of the cities and attractions we wanted to see. When we encountered a small hiccup (by our hotel, not our travel agent), I contacted her and she responded right away, getting us a free room upgrade and free dinner! We felt very taken care of.
Aside from the amazing activities and locations we saw, the trip was fantastic because everything was so seamless. We always had a private driver arranged, pre-booked train tickets, and even someone to make sure we made it on time for our flight home. I never had to worry about a thing. It was also telling that every tour guide we interacted with had only glowing things to say about our travel agent and her keen attention to detail and organization.
If you're planning on visiting Italy, this travel company is the travel agency you need to select. It takes any of the stress and guesswork out of the travel process, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Thank you so much! You helped us make some amazing memories!
Stephanie
Reviewed By Stephanie S.
This was possibly the best vacation we have ever taken. A fitting trip to mark our 25th anniversary, we will remember our days in Positano and Sorrento forever. Everything was perfect and the service and support were extraordinary.
Zicasso's travel specialist and the other people were always super-helpful and friendly. The hotels they chose for us in particular were exactly what we wanted. I can’t think of a single issue. Transport, transfers, etc., were perfect. The only bad part was that we had to return to normal life afterwards! We highly recommend our travel company to anyone! Grazie mille!
Reviewed By Mauro A.
We had a fantastic time and Zicasso's tour operator did an excellent job organizing every detail of our trip. Drivers and guides were always punctual, and the itinerary was perfectly balanced—full days, without ever feeling rushed.
Some real highlights for us were Herculaneum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, and our unforgettable Capri boat tour. Our guide brought Pompeii's history to life in a way that made it feel like stepping back in time and the Naples street food tour was delicious and nostalgic—her pizza fritta instantly took me back to the calzones I grew up with in Niles, Ohio. Our driver was with us for several days and made every transfer feel effortless.
There was a small hiccup at the very end with a trip planner, but it was minor compared to the overall quality of the trip. The organization, communication, and attention to detail throughout made this a truly memorable experience and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with this tour agency again. We had a fantastic time and the tour company did an excellent job organizing every detail of our trip.
Reviewed By James T.
I want to give a huge shoutout to Zicasso's trip coordinator. She was our coordinator through WhatsApp. She was always available, provided quick solutions and documents whenever we needed them. Given a few airline delays, we needed to adapt our itinerary rapidly and she always came in clutch.The itinerary was put together very fast, as we approached this travel company six weeks before our desired travel dates. We had an amazing time and all the activities were tailored to our interests. We would highly recommend them for any Italy travel.
Reviewed By Brad B.
It was very good and lived up to our expectations.
Reviewed By Sarpreet B.
