Best of Milan, Last Supper, Italian Lakes, Bernina & Cinque Terre – 7 Days

Activity code: 266319
Duration
7 days
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
Hotel Rating
3 or 4 star hotels
Start / End
Milan → Milan
Group Size
Min 1 / Max 40
Physical Rating
Easy Light activity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities

Highlights

Experience the very best of Northern Italy and Switzerland on this 7-day journey: marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper with skip-the-line access, sail the shimmering waters of Lake Como to Bellagio, ride the iconic Bernina Red Train through the Swiss Alps to St. Moritz, and discover the dramatic clifftop villages of Cinque Terre on a 90-minute coastal boat cruise.

A perfect blend of world-class art, alpine adventure, and breathtaking coastline — all based from vibrant Milan, with a day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Skip-the-line access to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper – one of the world's most celebrated masterpieces – with a guided Grand Tour of Milan
  • Explore Milan's finest landmarks – the medieval Castello Sforzesco, the soaring Duomo, the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the legendary Teatro alla Scala with museum entry
  • Full-day trip to Lake Como – enjoy a scenic 1-hour boat cruise past Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta and explore the celebrated town of Bellagio
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre – visit Manarola and Monterosso al Mare, then admire all five clifftop villages on a 90-minute boat cruise along the Italian Riviera
  • Ride the legendary Bernina Red Train – a UNESCO World Heritage railway – through the Swiss Alps from St. Moritz over Bernina Pass and across the iconic Brusio helical viaduct
  • Explore St. Moritz – sip renowned Swiss hot chocolate, stroll around the alpine lake and browse luxury boutiques
  • A free day at leisure in Milan – or join the optional Verona and Sirmione excursion to Lake Garda
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in Milan with daily breakfast

7-Day Best of Milan, Italian Lakes & Bernina Tour Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Welcome to Milan

    Arrive in Milan and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.

  2. Day 2

    Discover Milan – Art, History & The Last Supper

    This morning a professional guide leads a skip-the-line walking tour through Milan's art and history. You'll head to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, then move through the medieval Castello Sforzesco. From there you'll stroll along Via Dante and through Piazza Mercanti, take in the breathtaking Duomo, and walk the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The tour also includes entry to the Teatro alla Scala museum before wrapping up at Santa Maria delle Grazie, where da Vinci's masterpiece awaits.

  3. Day 3

    Lake Como and Bellagio

    The coach takes you from Milan to Lake Como, starting the day in Tremezzina. From there you board a 1-hour boat cruise across the lake, passing Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, and a luxury hotel set in tropical gardens. The boat docks in Bellagio — wander the steep alleys, grab a coffee or gelato, and take some free time to explore. The cruise continues to Cadenabbia and then on to Como, where you can browse the historic centre and local boutiques before heading back to Milan.

  4. Day 4

    Cinque Terre With Cruise

    The coach departs Milan for Cinque Terre, dropping you first in Manarola. Take some free time here to walk around and try the local food. Then a short train ride brings you to Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five villages, known for its medieval fortifications and relaxed seafront atmosphere — no cars, just restaurants, bars and winding streets. The day wraps up with a 90-minute boat cruise along the coastline, taking in views of all five villages from the sea before the coach returns you to Milan.

  5. Day 5

    Swiss Alps and St. Moritz with Bernina Red Train

    The coach leaves Milan and heads to St. Moritz, where you have time to walk around the lake, sip Swiss hot chocolate at the country's best chocolate house, or browse the luxury boutiques. Then you board the Bernina Red Train — a UNESCO World Heritage railway running a 100-year-old route — out of St. Moritz, up through the Engadin Valley to Bernina Pass at 2,253 m, and down into Italy. Along the way you pass wild gorges, glaciers, soaring bridges and loop tunnels, crossing the famous helical stone viaduct at Brusio before the train terminates in Tirano. The coach then brings you back to Milan.

  6. Day 6

    Day at Leisure or Optional Verona and Sirmione Tour

    Today is free — spend it exploring Milan on your own, or join the optional Verona and Sirmione excursion (not included).

    If you take the optional trip, the coach heads to Verona for a guided tour of the city's historic centre, including its famous sites and architecture. A lunch break gives you free time to shop or relax in one of the local cafés. The afternoon continues to Sirmione, a fortified village sitting at the tip of a 4 km peninsula on Lake Garda, with views across both the eastern and western shores. The coach returns to Milan in the evening.

  7. Day 7

    Departure from Milan

    Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. End of services.

What's Included

Accommodation
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in Milan (standard room)
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts (if the tour departs before the dining room opens, a breakfast box is available on request from the hotel)
Guided Tours
  • HD Grand Tour of Milan with Last Supper – Skip-the-Line Entry
  • Lake Como and Bellagio – Full Day Trip from Milan
  • Cinque Terre with Cruise – Full Day Trip from Milan
  • Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St. Moritz – Full Day Trip
  • Experienced English-speaking guide during activities and excursions
Transport
  • Round-trip transportation from Milan meeting point on days with tours and activities

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Pre & post tour accommodation
  • Optional experiences
  • Optional Verona and Sirmione – Full Day Trip from Milan
  • Other activities and services not listed under Included
  • City tax (payable directly at the hotel)
  • Transfers to/from meeting points for guided visits
  • Transfers from/to stations or airports unless specified
  • Any item, product or service not specifically listed under Included

Additional Information

  • You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
  • This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
  • English-speaking guides provided for all included guided activities.
  • Tour reference code: 266319

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