REGULAR TOURS IN MILAN ** MULTI LANGUAGE TOURS ** Rates per person valid from 01 April 2018 to 31 October 2018 INDEX CITY TOURS - Gran Tour of Milano Morning - Milan Walking Tour Michelangelo : on the Footsteps of a Master - Boat Tour: The Typical Navigli of Milan and Canal Cruise EXCURSIONS - Full Day Tour Lake Como and Bellagio - Half Day Tour Maggiore Lake - Full Day Tour Cinque Terre - Full Day Tour Bernina Train and St. Moritz SHOPPING TOURS - Serravalle Designer Outlet - Foxtown Outlet (Switzerland)
GRAN TOUR OF MILANO Morning (3 h 30 m) REGULAR GROUP TOUR- Min 4 Pax No visit to Milan is complete without seeing one of the most famous works of art in the world, Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. Reservations to see this legendary painting are limited and sell out quickly, sometimes months in advance. Choose this bestselling tour and be guaranteed advance booking and skip the line access. In addition you'll have a half-day tour of the impressive city of Milan. Take a look at the medieval Sforza Castle: a grand medieval Castle and fortress, the Sforzesco was once residence for the ruling family of Milan and now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. Visit the splendid Duomo, one of the world's largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals in the World. Walk inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, a 19thcentury glass-vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes, it is often called the salotto di Milano or Milan s drawing room for its importance over the years as a common meeting point for the people of Milan. Your entrance ticket provides 24 hour admission to the theatre and museum, so you can return the next day. The tour ends with the viewing of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper, a UNESCO World Heritage sight, housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. The delicate nature of this mural and its importance means that Last Supper tickets are strictly limited to those who have pre-booked. Every Day (Except on Monday) at 09.30 a.m. (AVAILABLE from 01 st April to 30 th June 2018) **Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 08.30 a.m. with a supplement of 10,50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No drop off. ** Euro: 79,00 per adult Euro: 39,50 children 4-11 year Walking tour (1 hour) Entrance tickets to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper Professional Tour guide. Admission to La Scala Transfers by air-conditioned coach May 01 st 2018
MILAN WALKING TOUR MICHELANGELO on the Footsteps of a Master (3 h) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR- Min 4 Pax This tour will make you enter the heart of the city and discover some extraordinary masterpieces of Italian art and history. You will start with the visit of the symbol of Milan, the Duomo cathedral. Then, you will walk the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to reach La Scala Opera House. After the visit of the theater, a nice walk in the Brera art district, will take you to the majestic Castello Sforzesco where you will visit the courtyards and the museum with the last unfinished work by Michelangelo, the Pietà Rondanini. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 02.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 24 th March to 04 th November 2018) Piazza Duomo - Passaggio Duomo, 2 (near the taxi station) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 min prior to departure** Euro: 45,00 per adult Euro: 39,50 children 4-12 years Professional tourist guide with earphone set Entrance ticket to Duomo cathedral Entrance ticket to La Scala Museum and Theater Walking tour in Brera disctrit Daily entrance ticket to Sforza Castle museums Visit of the "Pietà Rondanini" by Michelangelo - For cancellation made within 21 day prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made between 20 and 4 days prior to departure: 25% penalty. - For cancellation made between 3 and 0 day prior departure or for No Shows: 100% penalty.
BOAT TOUR: THE TYPICAL NAVIGLI of MILAN and CANAL CRUISE (3 h 30 m) **FREE SALE** REGULAR GROUP TOUR- Min 4 Pax Explore the most characteristic and charming area of Milan with this exclusive 3-hour "walk & boat" tour. With an expert tourist guide you will discover the ancient Ticinese district with its hidden tresures like the remains of San Lorenzo colonnade, the Cappella Portinari at S. Eustorgio church with its precious frescos. The imaginative street art of Corso di Porta Ticinese, will lead you to the Darsena, the old harbour of Milan. Then, you will enjoy a relaxing canal cruise at the sunset. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 02.30 p.m. (AVAILABLE from 30 th March to 16 th September 2018) Piazza Duomo - Passaggio Duomo, 2 (near the taxi station) **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 min prior to departure** Euro: 65,00 per adult Euro: 45,00 children 4-12 years Luxury coach transportation Professional tourist guide with earphone set Walking tour in Ticinese district Entrance ticket to Cappella Portinari 1-hour canal cruise - For cancellation made within 21 day prior departure: no penalty. - For cancellation made between 20 and 4 days prior to departure: 25% penalty. - For cancellation made between 3 and 0 day prior departure or for No Shows: 100% penalty.
Full Day Tour LAKE COMO and BELLAGIO (10 h) ** FREE SALE ** Discover Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snowcapped Alps that rise up from its shores, is the fashionable lakeside town of Como. After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting the Basilica of Sant Abbondio. Continue into Como s historic centre and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques. Following this, you will take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio. Lake Como is the third largest lake in Europe and it is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages famed for their high quality silk production. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures than an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive all year round. Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or gelato at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings. Spend some time at leisure here before taking a cruise to Cadenabbia and back to your coach for the return journey to Milan. Every Day at 08.30 a.m. ** Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 07.30 a.m.with a supplement of 10,50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No dropoff. ** Euro: 89,00 per adult Euro: 49,00 children 4-11 years REGULAR GROUP TOUR - Min 4 Pax Boat trip across Lake Como Transport by air-conditioned coach Professional tour guide Hotel pickup (if option selected) No block out dates
Half Day Tour MAGGIORE LAKE (7 h 30 m) ** FREE SALE ** Visit the fashionable Stresa and the amazing Islands on Lake Maggiore on a half day trip from Milan. Set in Italy's beautiful Lake District just 1.5-hour drive from Milan, Lake Maggiore is surrounded by the majestic Alps and home to some of Italy s most impressive gardens. After some free time for shopping in Stresa, you will take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on the lake, visiting the Borromean Islands Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Every Monday and Sunday at 01.30 p.m. **Clients have to reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure** Euro: 69,00 per adult Euro: 39,00 children 4-11 years Notes Entrance to Palazzo Borromeo and Isola Bella Gardens are not included and can be bought directly at the ticket counter on the island REGULAR GROUP TOUR - Min 4 Pax Professional English speaking guide Transport by air-conditioned coach Boat cruise No block out dates
Full Day Tour CINQUE TERRE (13 h) ** FREE SALE ** Discover the beautiful Cinque Terre! A UNESCO World Heritage site, Cinque Terre, meaning 'five lands' (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are five perilously perched villages strung along a short stretch of cliffs that face the Ligurian Sea on one of Italy's most scenic stretches of coastline. Every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 07.00 a.m. ** Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 06.00 a.m. with a supplement of 10,50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No dropoff. ** Euro: 129,00 per adult Euro: 69,00 children 4-11 years REGULAR GROUP TOUR - Min 6 Pax Transport by air-conditioned coach Train trip from Manarola to Monterosso Boat trip Monterosso to La Spezia English speaking guide Hotel pickup (if option selected) No block out dates
Full Day Tour - BERNINA Train and ST. MORITZ (13 h) ** FREE SALE ** REGULAR GROUP TOUR- Min 6 Pax Take a ride on the Bernina Express, Switzerland's newest Alpine delight. Now there is twice as much to see as before along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world - on board the Rhaetian Railway panoramic coaches. The journey begins in Tirano, via the spiralling viaduct at Brusio and keeps on going over the Bernina Pass into the Engadin region. With the Bernina Express you reach St. Moritz in a 2.5 hour trip passing wild gorges, soaring bridges, fascinating loop tunnels and white glaciers close enough to reach out and touch. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Alpine landscape complete with high mountains, glaciers, serene blue lakes, lush meadows with cows grazing in them and quaint farmhouses. This tour will truly be an experience of a lifetime!! After free time in St. Moritz, at about 05:00pm depart for your return to Milan. Every Day at 07.00 a.m. ** Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 06.00 a.m. with a supplement of 10,50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No dropoff. ** Euro: 129,00 per adult Euro: 69,00 children 4-11 years Notes Panoramic coaches not guaranteed. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Bernina Express ticket (2nd class) Transport by air-conditioned coach Professional English speaking guide Hotel pickup (if option selected) No block out dates
SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET (8 / 8 h 30 m) ** FREE SALE ** Serravalle Outlets is a unique village built following the typical Ligurian-Piedmont style with more than 170 shops of designer names with prices discounted from 30 to 70%.Serravalle Outlets offers you bars, restaurants and a large kids' playground. There you can find over 200 top italian and international brands: Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Roberto Cavalli, Calvin Klein, Prada, Bruno Magli, Fratelli Rossetti, Swarowski, Adidas, Nike and many more. SHOPPING CARD: showing your ticket at the information office of the outlets, you will receive a shopping card which will offer you 5%, 10%, 15% extra discount in many shops of the center. Every Day at 09.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m. and 01.30 p.m. MORNING DEPARTURE at 09.30 and at 10.00: ** Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 08.30 a.m. with a supplement of 10, 50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No drop off. ** AFTERNOON DEPARTURE at 01.30 :**Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 20,00 per adult Euro: 10,00 children 4-11 years REGULAR GROUP TOUR Round trip transfer Free wi-fi on board Fashion Passport, with an additional savings of 10% at all stores supporting the initiative. Hotel pickup (if option selected, 10:00 am tour only) Easter 2018
FOXTOWN OUTLET (Switzerland) (10.00 a.m. tour 8 h 15 m / 1.00 p.m. tour 7 h 15 m ) ** FREE SALE ** Daily bus service to FoxTown Outlets in Mendrisio (Switzerland). 3 km of shop windows at discounted prices from 30 to 70%. 160 stores, 250 brands, 7 bars and restaurants, a casino and a beauty center are housed under the same roof. At FoxTown Outlets you can find over 250 top Italian and international brands: Gucci, Prada, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Bally, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Esprit, Adidas, Nike, Replay, Superga, Samsonite, Fratelli Rossetti, Brums, La Perla, Lagostina, Fendi, Jil Sander, Tod's, Hogan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Baci&Abbracci, Dior and many more. Every Day at 10.00 a.m. and 01.00 p.m. MORNING DEPARTURE: ** Pick up at the hotel if centrally located (no drop off) at 08.30 a.m. with a supplement of 10, 50 (net rate) p.p., one way. No drop off. ** AFTERNOON DEPARTURE:**Clients have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior departure ** Euro: 20,00 per adult Euro: 10,00 children 4-11 years Notes Passport required (also for children). REGULAR GROUP TOUR Round trip transfer Hotel pickup (if option selected, 10:00 am tour only) Easter August 01st 2018
- GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT BOOKING - CONFIRMATION All tours have to be booked with Gartour by e-mail (gartour@gartour.net or through our web site www.gartour.it). Some tours/excursions are on Free Sale basis (with automatic confirmation), while other tours/excursion are On Request and can be considered valid only after our booking confirmation. Upon confirmation we will advise whether free pick-up service from hotel is possible (if so, we will advise pick-up time) or if clients will have to make their own way to meeting point to join the tour. All the rates indicated are in and intended per person. PICK-UP IN HOTEL / PRESENTATION AT MEETING POINT For those tours including pick-up from hotel, clients have to be in the lobby of hotel waiting for tour representative on time. Then clients will be accompanied to the meeting point and shown the particular bus or guide for their specific tour in their language (please note that all tours may be performed in more than one language). IMPORTANT: At certain times there may be unforseen delays in the arranged pick-up times but we kindly request clients to wait in the hotel lobby. For those tours not including pick-up from hotel, we ask to all clients to be at the designated meeting points at the advised time in order participate (usually meeting time is 10-15 minutes prior departure). No reimbursement wil be granted to clients who is not at the indicated place of pick-up/departure at the time established. Similarly, no reimbursement will be granted to clients who depart the tour prematurely, lose contact with the guide or who do not complete the tour/excursion. CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS It may happen that, due to operational difficulties or reasons beyond our control (travel conditions, strikes, changes in opening hours, closure of museums, delays or other unforseen circumstances) tour providers may be forced to change or cancel a tour. Tour companies reserve the right to cancel a tour without prior notice due to reasons beyond their control with the only obligation of reimbursing the cost of the tour. In this case, clients may claim reimbursement only of the amount paid. In the event of unforessen schedule or itinerary changes beyond control, tour companies reserve the right to provide no reimbursement. LIABILITY Gartour and partnering tour companies are not responsible for any loss of personal valuables, luggage or objects during excursions, or for any loss of personal items which are left on tour coaches, or for any damage casued by third parties to personal items during the tour. We are not also responsible for partial or total closures of museums, monuments and churches, delays or irregularities caused by third parties. Then an alternative itinerary and visits to other museums wil be proposed, without any variation to the established tariff, and clients will be informed prior to departure. In the event of unforeseen schedule or itinerary changes beyond control, tour companies reserve the right to not grant any reimbursements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES Please note that Italian laws do not permit selling alcoholic beverage to teens under 18 years of age; therefore clients under-age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. We regret that not all the tours are accessible to guests with wheelchairs or physical impairments requiring special assistance. Please let us know in advance of any special needs or clients' impaired mobility in order to determine whether participation in a particular tour is possible. COMPLAINTS Any client complaint must be communicated to Gartour in writing within and no later than 10 working days after the date of the tour. Thereafter Gartour is not obliged to review complaints and no reimbursements will be approved.