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Milan tours and excursions

Milan tours

Football stadium tour

Footie fans will appreciate the opportunity to visit Milan's San Siro Stadium where they can enjoy a guided tour of the 90-year-old building, a visit to the museum to gawp at memorabilia and trophies and to learn more about the history of the city's two football teams.

Tel: +39 02 404 2432
Website: http://www.sansiro.net/

Bus tours

The only way to see Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper without advance reservations is via a three-hour Autostradale bus tour. Departing from Piazza del Duomo at 0930, the tour includes the cathedral and Sforza Castle, plus entry to Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan (to see The Last Supper), the Brera National Gallery and the Scala Museum.

Tel: +39 02 3008 9000.
Website: http://www.autostradale.it

Segway tours

Zoom around Milan on a segway for a unique perspective of the city. Segway Tour Milan offers several different tours including a Downtown one, which zips around the main sights, a Churches tour, a Leonardo da Vinci tour, and a Shopping tour.

Tel: +39 340 122 0904
Website: http://www.segwaytourmilan.com

Milan excursions

Bergamo

Only 50km (31 miles) from Milan, the walled hilltop town of Bergamo enchants with a wealth of medieval, Renaissance and baroque architecture. Highlights include the Piazza Vecchia, in the heart of the upper town (Bergamo Alta), alongside the Palazzo della Ragione and the Torre della Civica. In the nearby Piazetta del Duomo, the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Maggiore, which includes a 19th-century memorial to the native composer Gaetano Donizetti, overshadows the cathedral. The best views are from the Castello on the summit of San Vigilio.

Tel: +39 035 320402
Website: http://www.visitbergamo.net/en

Certosa di Pavia

The Carthusian Monastery of Pavia is a living museum, an architectural treasure box containing prized artworks and run by the monks who produce excellent Chartreuse liqueurs. Located 34km (21 miles) south of Milan, the monastery is reachable by bus or train. The Certosa di Pavia is a 15-minute walk (skirting the Certosa walls) from the station.

Tel: +39 03 8292 5613.
Website: http://www.certosadipavia.com

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City Highlight: Milan

Famous for fashion and football, Milan also features a magnificent mix of traditional and modern architecture, making it an essential Italian destination

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Featured Hotels

Hotel Principe Di Savoia

David Beckham, Ben Affleck and Sophia Loren are among the celebrities to have graced this top-notch luxury hotel. With all the hustle and bustle of a large hotel, but the attentive service of a boutique, the swimming pool, spa and impressive bar make Principe Di Savoia one of Milan’s more fashionable stays.

Straf

Like staying inside a contemporary work of art, Straf has 64 individually styled rooms that make the most of texture and colour. This sensual approach extends into its wellbeing rooms, which offer aromatherapy and chromotherapy treatments. The hotel also boasts a small gym and a first-class location just opposite the Duomo.

Hotel Ariston

Only five minutes from the Duomo, this is Milan's first ecological hotel, which offers 52 plain, immaculate but tastefully furnished rooms that are comfortable yet inexpensive. Some come with a Jacuzzi while others offer city views. There's Wi-Fi, and free bicycles are available for guests to use.

Magna Pars Suites

If you want to spend the night as a supermodel might, then these huge stylish suites in a converted perfume factory are just the ticket. Located in the fashionable Forcella district, which is awash with designers in fashion week, this suite-only hotel has every mod con.

TownHouse Galleria

Just a stone's throw from the Duomo, this is Europe's first 7-star hotel. It offers guests an in-room coiffeur and spa service, free Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked minibar that is refurbished daily. They offer a choice of contemporary suites overlook the Galleria. Exclusive and opulent, it gives guests serious bragging rights.

Hotel Lancaster

Located near the calm of Parco Sempione, this simply furnished, art nouveau hotel is a good budget option. The rooms are clean, while staff are friendly and helpful. It is also outside the congestion charge zone, so a good choice if driving. We suggest asking for a room with a balcony for a fantastic view.

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