La Expo de Milán de 2015 aborda un tema de suma importancia para el planeta y la sociedad actual. Con la participación de más de 140 países, la exposición mundial garantiza una exposición de la mejor tecnología para salvaguardar el acceso a la comida, la sostenibilidad y la seguridad alimentaria.
DESTACAMOS:
* Exposición mundial de seis meses
* Más de 140 países participantes y ONG
* Presencia de organizaciones de la sociedad civil
La Expo de Milán 2015 se celebra entre el 1 de mayo y el 31 de octubre de 2015 y participan más de 140 países. Al reunir a tantos países de todo el mundo, La Expo de Milán es una gran plataforma para el intercambio de ideas y soluciones basadas en el tema de este año: Alimentar el planeta, energía para la vida.
Es una exposición universal organizada por Milán durante seis meses en 2015. Cada país participante y ONG exhibirá lo mejor de la tecnología que ofrece una respuesta concreta a una necesidad vital: ser capaces de garantizar alimento saludable, seguro y suficiente para todo el mundo, a la vez que se respeta el planeta y su equilibrio. Además de los expositores nacionales, la Expo incluye organizaciones internacionales y espera dar la bienvenida a más de 20 millones de visitantes en sus más de 1.1 millones de metros cuadrados de área de exposición.
Diseñada como un medio para estimular la creatividad de cada país y promover la innovación para un futuro sostenible, la Expo de Milán 2015 dará la oportunidad a todo el mundo de conocer y degustar los mejores platos del mundo, mientras se descubre lo mejor de la agroalimentación y las tradiciones gastronómicas de cada país expositor.
HOP ON - HOP OFF BUS
Take in the best of Milan’s fantastic landmarks and tourist attractions on the quick and convenient City Sightseeing hop-on/hop-off bus tour. What’s more, with this offer you can take your pick from three carefully designed bus routes to really make the most of Milan. From the beautiful Duomo to the Sforza Castle and everything in between, there is no better way to explore Europe’s most elegant city.
Take a seat on the open-top double-decker bus and enjoy the panoramic views of Milan as you are driven through its stylish streets. With the City Sightseeing bus you can get off the bus whenever you want to explore a place in more detail and simply wait for the next bus to pick you up and continue your tour.
With this offer you can choose your perfect route from three pre-planned tours. Choose Route A and make the journey from Piazza Castello to the Moscova station. This route comprises of twelve possible stops in total, including the Parco Basiliche, the Duomo, the Scala Theatre and many more. Choose Route B and travel thirteen stops from Piazza Castello to the Brera District, taking in the Lombardia Palace, the Venetian Gate, the Duomo and much more. Opt for Route C and travel 16 stops from Piazza Castello to the Sempione Park, visiting the Hippodrome, the San Siro stadium, the Aquarium and many more of the city’s fantastic highlights.
Each route is available for 2 days. Whichever route you select you are sure to be in awe of this remarkable city.
EXPO MILANO
Expo Milano 2015 is centred around a theme that is of paramount importance to today’s planet and society. With more than 140 participating countries, this year’s global showcase guarantees to exhibit the best technology to safeguard access to food, sustainability and food security.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Six month global showcase
* More than 140 participating countries and NGOs
* Civil Society Organisations will also take part
Expo Milano 2015 takes place from 1st May to 31st October 2015 as a global showcase with more than 140 participating countries. By bringing together countries from all over the world, Expo Milano 2015 is a huge platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions based upon this year’s theme: Feeding the Planet and Energy for Life.
It is a Universal Exhibition hosted by Milan over six months in 2015. Each participating country and NGO will showcase the best of their technology that offers a concrete answer to a vital need: being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo also involves international organisations, and expects to welcome over 20 million visitors to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area.
It is intended as a means to stimulate each country’s creativity and promoting innovation for a sustainable future, Expo 2015 will give everyone the opportunity to find out about, and taste, the world’s best dishes, while discovering the best of the agri-food and gastronomic traditions of each of the exhibitor countries.
This tour concentrates on the most ancient and valuable Basilicas in Milan. You will visit the Basilica of St. Ambrose, the second largest church of the city after the Duomo, and then the Basilica of St. Lawrence with mosaic decorations of V century BC.
The tour ends in the cult of the Catholic Church of the XV century - St. Mary's in San satire, where one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance Bramante is.
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Rovegnano, Chiaravalle Milanese is a Cistercian monastic complex in the comune of Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy. The borgo that has developed round the abbey was once an independent commune called Chiaravalle Milanese, now included in Milan and referred to as the Chiaravalle district.
The abbey was founded on 22 January 1135 as a daughterhouse of Clairvaux; it is one of the first examples of Gothic architecture in Italy, although maintaining some late Romanesque influences.
This Russian-speaking tour includes all the beautifully natural surroundings in the area, with a wonderful trip to lake Como and then an exciting trip to Lugano, a little, traditional town in Switzerland. Have your breath taken away by nature!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Admire the harmonious views and natural environment of the beautiful lake Como
* Make the fascinating journey to Switzerland! To the little town of Lugano!
* Be entertained by a fabulous Russian speaking guide!
Start the day by making your way by guided coach to the spectacular lake Como. Discover why Como is so popular amongst tourists, a city full of art, architecture, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Admire the aristocracy and delve into the culture, made famous in the Roman times. You will surely understand why many celebrities including Madonna and George Clooney, chose to buy holiday homes around these relaxing shores!
Let the guide show you around some of the most precious gems this city has to offer, then you have some free time to explore everything your heart desires! There will also be the opportunity here to join a fascinating boat tour around the lake should you chose to.
The next surprise in store is a marvelous trip to Switzerland! Get to know the traditional, little town of Lugano. Lugano is the biggest Italian speaking community outside of Italy and is situated on a beautiful lake, Lake Lugano which is surrounded by picturesque mountains. Once again, the knowledgeable guide will lead the way but then leave you to enjoy leisure time to be adventurous around the town. Feel free to swim, shop or explore! We finish the tour with the peaceful journey back to Milan.
You will travel by bus to Milan and see the Sforza Castle, Torre Branca, and La Scala Theatre hit by the evening enlightments.
Take a walk on one of the busiest areas of modern Milan, where there are numerous restaurants and bars - Navigli. In this distinctive area you'll try the typical Milan aperitif - an integral part of life in Milan - un drink and few snacks. Milan is known throughout the world as the city of fashion. But not only. It’s also famous thanks to its buzzing movida, made up of bars, clubs and pubs which light up every corner of the city from the late afternoon, and “aperitif” is the real protagonist.
Do not miss out on this essential sightseeing tour of Milan! Covering all the top locations and hidden gems along with an enthusiastic Russian speaking guide, this tour is full of charm and culture!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Explore the best of Milan, the hotspots and the hidden gems!
* Enjoy being led by a knowledgeable, Russian speaking guide!
* Admire the art, the culture, the monuments and the Italian lifestyle in this excellent, all-in-one tour!
The perfect tour of this beautiful city and includes all the must-see places in Milan! Enjoy this fashionable hotspot with a knowledgeable Russian speaking guide!
Start the day near Sforza Castle, beautiful architecture from the 15th Century by the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza. Over the years, this gem has been renovated various times and now houses a fascinating array of the city’s museums and art collections.
After, we make our way to La Scala square and of course, the extremely famous theatre. It really is breathtaking, with most of Italy’s greatest Opera singers performing here over the space of 200 years, it really is thrilling to observe the history and stories behind it.
Continue to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the most artistically pleasing and oldest shopping malls in the world, built by Giuseppe Mengoni around 1865 with exquisite architecture and named after the first king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel. This four story shopping mall screams elegance and charm.
We end this tour in front of the spectacular Duomo, the largest church in Italy and the 5th largest in the world! The inside of this Cathedral is breathtaking filled with various monuments and artworks.
A perfect mixture of fashion and music in the culturally pleasing Milan. Explore a fascinating fashion exhibition, roam the upmarket fashion district and gaze at La Scala in all its glory!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Be inspired by Milan’s upmarket fashion district!
* Enjoy being led by a knowledgeable, Russian speaking guide!
* Perfect combination of music and fashion all wrapped up into this artistic tour!
Calling all fashion lovers and music lovers, this day is for you! Fabulous and inspiring day out in the oh-so-glamorous Milan! Definitely the best place to admire the impeccable fashion sense around you and learn about fashion through the Centuries.
Start the journey with a fascinating trip to the Museum of History in Milan where we will unravel the beautiful fashion culture and explore the “Images of Fashion Suit” exhibition, a breathtaking collection that tells the story of the development of Milan fashion through the ages, starting at the 18th Century. Next, we stroll through the famously known “Fashion Square” which will lead us to Manzoni Street, all part of Milan’s upmarket fashion district.
Admire the marvelous Et de Milan hotel, a building inspired by the Neo-Gothic movement and became popular amongst fashionista’s in the 60’s and 70’s as Milan started holding annual “Fashion weeks.” Composer, Verdi, spent the last 30 years of his life in this charming hotel.
Last but not least, discover La Scala, arguably the most famous music venue in the whole world!
Transfer to Como with Russian-speaking assistant. Como is a popular tourist destination and the city contains numerous works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces. Sightseeing tour with Russian-speaking guide, then enjoy some free time with the possibility to join a fascinating boat tour around in the lake.
Lake Como has been a popular retreat for the aristocracy as well as the rich and famous since Roman times. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe and boasts many villas and palaces. Lots of famous people, such as Madonna, George Clooney, Sylvester Stallone and others, own or owned buildings on the shores of the lake.
Next we transfer to Lugano, a typical small Swiss town. It is the 9th largest city in Switzerland and the largest city with an Italian speaking majority outside of Italy. It is situated on Lake Lugano, surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Lugano Prealps. In recent years it has attracted a growing number of celebrities and sportspeople that have given it the nickname: ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’. Visit the city with Russian-speaking assistant with free time for a walk, shopping or swim in the lake. Return to Milan.
Visit the world-famous opera house “La Scala” and one of Milan’s biggest galleries “Pinacoteca di Brera.” Wonderful day full of rich culture and history, be prepared to be inspired.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy the best of Milan with this all-in-one tour!
* Admire the beauty and culture in the famous La Scala and the Pinacoteca di Brera!
* Go on a cultural and historical journey with a knowledgeable tour guide!
Start with the world famous opera house “La Scala.” Be led by the knowledgeable tour guide, who will entertain you and fascinate you with facts as you experience one of the most important cultural buildings in history. Inaugurated on the 3rd of August 1778, La Scala has since been the stage for hundreds of the finest singers and musicians that this world has ever seen throughout the past 200 years. This is definitely a must-visit whilst in Milan.
Our next exquisite treat, brings us to the Pinacoteca di Brera an enormous and fascinating collection of art located in the Palazzo Brera and also home to other institutions such as the Astronomic Observatory, the Brera Library, The Botanical Garden and the Lombard Institute for Science and Art. Admire the classical architecture and novel at the inspiring pieces of art through the beautifully decorated galleries. Firsthand view the works of Ambrogio, Lorenzetti, Donato Bramante, Raphael, Mantegna Piero della Francesca, Gentile da Fabriano, Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Francesco Hayes, just to name a few!
Do not miss out on this essential sightseeing tour of Turin! Covering all the top locations and hidden gems along with an enthusiastic Russian speaking guide, this tour is full of charm and culture!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* A relaxing train journey to Turin!
* Fascinating walking tour with an enthusiastic guide!
* Try the delicious, traditional chocolate drink “Bicirin”!
Join us in the marvelous city of Turin, famous for its history and rich culture with extravagant palaces, churches, art galleries, restaurants, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries and museums – this place really does have it all! With something for everyone, this day makes for the perfect way to discover the charms of Turin.
Famously renowned for its Baroque influences, this tour will introduce you to some of the city’s most beautiful Baroque sites in the historical heart of the city. Visit the spectacular Piazza Castello, dominated by Palazzo Reale and the residence of the Duchess Palazzo Madama. Next we’ll visit the precious church of San Lorenzo and the Mole Antonelliana, the tallest museum in the world and the main iconic image of Turin.
Time to head to the most charismatic place in the city; Piazza Carignano and Piazza San Carlo, here you may admire the aristocracy and the culture around you. An unforgettable day full of rich and classical memories!
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Rovegnano, Chiaravalle Milanese is a Cistercian monastic complex in the comune of Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy. The borgo that has developed round the abbey was once an independent commune called Chiaravalle Milanese, now included in Milan and referred to as the Chiaravalle district.
The abbey was founded on 22 January 1135 as a daughterhouse of Clairvaux; it is one of the first examples of Gothic architecture in Italy, although maintaining some late Romanesque influences.
Leave Milan by high-speed train and spend the day sightseeing in Rome. After a 3.5-hour morning train journey to Rome, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the historic city independently.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Day trip from Milan to Rome with round-trip high-speed train
*Hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket to discover Rome and its must-see attractions with an included informative audio commentary as you ride the open-top double-decker bus
* Visit the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and more
* Complimentary map and Rome city guide
* If selected, skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Take a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour and listen to audio commentary as you cruise around on an open-top double-decker bus to landmarks such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
PROGRAM:
7am Departure from Milan (time to be confirmed when you book according to train availability)
10.30am Arrival in Rome and full day available for individual visit
Hop On hop off bus tour on the CitySightseeing open-top buses - one-day ticket
Opportunity to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (if included in the selected option)
6pm departure for the return trip (time to be confirmed when you book according to train availability)
9.30pm arrival in Milan"
Half day tour to visit Bergamo and enjoy a city tour of the old town 'Città Alta'. Situated on the foot of the Alps overlooking the lively new town, this medieval mecca is bursting to it’s walls with history and culture.
Highlights:
* Two-hour guided walking tour through the walled hilltops of Bergamo’s Old Town
*See the cathedral, town hall, baptistery, chapel and central piazza
* Explore the surrounding town walls
* Return travel from Milan downtown
Stretching for more than five kilometers, the medieval walls that once protected the hilly old town of Bergamo are one of the most important evidence of defensive structures in the fifteenth century. Celts, Goths, Romans and Lombards have all lived on the hill, but is was the four centuries under the Venetian domination that were the most significant in creating the town’s charming history and culture.
Ride the funicular from downtown to the top of the hill where your guided walking tour will pass through Piazza Vecchia, the heart of the old town and continues to remarkable historical and religious monuments such as the town hall (Palazzo della Ragione), the St. Maria Maggiore cathedral, the Colleoni chapel and the baptistery.
Take a moment to admire the beautiful mountain region that extends all the way to Lake Como. Marvel at the lush vegetation, villas, farmhouses and woods before finally heading back to the bus for Milan.
Discover Florence on this day trip from Milan.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Day trip from Milan to Florence with round-trip high-speed train
* Hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket to discover Florence and its must-see attractions with an included
* Informative audio commentary as you ride the open-top double-decker bus
* Visit the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo and more
* Complimentary map and Florence city guide
Travel by high-speed train and spend a day in the pearl of the Renaissance and use the hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing bus to immerge yourself in the art and architecture of the unique city. You will see the Duomo and Brunelleschi’s dome and, if selected, you can enter the Uffizi Gallery with your skip-the-line ticket.