The beauty of the Italian Lakes are enhanced by the private villas and gardens that Cultural Crossroads travelers will visit. Discover the charm of each lake surrounded by the Alps, lakeside villages with their tiled roofs and narrow streets and the rolling green hillsides. Enjoy the private art collections the music and even Swiss chocolate tasting. Included on the way home is a private visit to see Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” in Milan.

What’s included:

• Airport Transfers
• Private deluxe motorcoach
• All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners (includes welcome cocktails, dinner and farewell dinner) and afternoon tea
• All entrances into public villas
• Visits to private villas
• Villas/gardens/art collections include: Villa Carlotta, Villa Il Pizzo, Villa D’Este, Villa Serbelloni, Villa Melzi d’Eril’, Villa Balbianello, Villa Cicogna Mozzoni.
• Panoramic train ride on the Centovalli Railway
• Ferry ride and boat launch on Lake Como
• Private boat launch on Laggo Maggiore
• Visit to chocolate producer
• Entrance to silk museum, Museo della Seta
• Performance of local string quartet
• Private after-hours visit to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire Leonardo da Vinci’s recently restored ‘Last Supper’
• Visit to the Museo Poldi-Pezzoli
• Tips to guide, escort and coach driver

Not included:

• Airfare

• Any expense of a personal nature, including telephone, mini-bar, drinks (unless otherwise listed)

• Meals and alcohol not listed in the itinerary.