For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. https://italian-short-breaks.co.uk/italian-short-breaks/destinations/milan-la-scala-packages/la-scala-break/ Milan La Scala Opera Weekend Break Break available: All year around 4 days For planning that once in a lifetime trip, you can do no better than a visit to La Scala, considered the best Opera house in the world. With an eclectic mix of operas and ballets running most of the year round, there is something for everyone. The other main site that Milan has to offer is "The Last Supper" fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci. Incredibly this survived heavy shelling during World War II, and can be visited but only if you can get hold of the often elusive tickets! Milan is very well situated for all types of holidays. If you want to have some time relaxing, Lake Maggiore is nearby, however, if you want more culture, Verona and Venice are very near too. Highlights Attend La Scala Opera in the best seats Guided Tour of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper 3 nights with breakfast in central 4 star hotel located within walking distance of the opera house Private Airport transfers Flights from many UK regional airports Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Milan and Private Airport Transfer to your hotel Fly to Milan. With most regional UK airports providing a daily flight service, you can choose the airport that best suits you. Waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall will be your private driver to transfer you to your 4 star centrally located hotel. All of the hotels we use are within walking distance of the main sights including the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco and The Last Supper fresco. Milan is a small city and very easy to walk around. Rest of day at leisure. page 1/6
Day 2 Day at Leisure and Attend La Scala Opera Day at leisure to explore Milan. Alternatively why not add in one of our Optional Extras. This evening attend La Scala: Operas 2019: Attila (Verdi) Jan 5 La Traviata (Verdi) Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 02, 08, Mar 12, 14, 17 Chovanschina (Mussorgsky) Mar 13, 29 Cinderella (Rossini) Mar 23, 30, Apr 02, 05 Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Apr 13, 27 Ariadne & Naxos (Strauss) Apr 28, May 02, Jun 19 Die Tote Stadt (The Dead City) (Korngold) Jun 03, 17 Idomeneo (Mozart) Jun 05, 07 First the Music, then the Words (Salieri) Jul 08, 10, 15, 17 Rigoletto (Verdi) Sep 07, 20 The Elixir of Love (Donizetti) Sept 14, 21, 23, 25, 27, Oct 01, 04, 07 Quartett (Francesconi) Oct 11, 14, 17, 19 The Egyptian Helena (Strauss) Nov 26, 29 Ballets 2018: The Nutcracker Jan 4, 10, 12, 15 Winterreise Jan 26, 30, Feb 01 Woolf Works Apr 14, 20 Sleeping Beauty Jun 27, 29, Jul 02 Giselle Sept 19, 24, 30, Oct 03 Onegin Nov 07, 10 Sample of Ballets incl Balanchine, Kylian & Bejart Nov 19, 22, 24, 27 A la Carte Optional Extras Milan - Private Guided Duomo with Rooftop Today your private guide will meet you for your tour of the Duomo. This gothic building was built in the 5th century and took almost six further centuries to complete. The tour is not complete without a trip onto the rooftop, allowing beautiful views across the city. The roof can be accessed either by lift or stairs. Price per person: From 115 page 2/6
Milan - Lake Maggiore Day Trip (Only Sundays) To escape from the city for a day, opt for an island hop experience to Lake Maggiore, surrounded by majestic Alps and beautiful scenic gardens. You will be taken to Stresa, (around 1.5 hrs) for some time shopping, before your shared 2hr panoramic boat cruise on the lake, enjoying fresh crystalline waters. You will visit all three of the Borromee Islands Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella, before arriving back at Stresa to resume your transfer back to Milan. Please note this is available from 01 April 20 October on Sundays only. Price Per Person: From 100 Day 3 Guided Tour of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci first created quite a stir when he painted The Last Supper, and today you get a guided tour to witness this fresco for yourself. This painting has narrowly avoided two main disasters the paint badly fading so the figures became unrecognisable, the second almost being destroyed during the bombing of World War II. This enigmatic painting has led to speculation that it is Mary and not John sitting to Jesus right. Rest of day at leisure. A la Carte Optional Extras Milan - Second Night at La Scala If you want a second night at the opera or even one night at the ballet, then schedule and availability permitting, we can add this on for you. Price Per Person: From Ballet 200 / Opera 310 page 3/6
Day 4 At Leisure until Private Airport Transfer for flight home At leisure until your private airport transfer for your flight home after your Milan Opera Break. Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a few extra days. We would particularly recommend our Milan and Lake Maggiore break before heading home. Where You'll Stay Hotel de la Ville (SINA) - Milan (4 Star) The hotel's restaurant, "L'Opéra", is open late at night, and is the ideal setting for an after theatre meal. And, as in any aristocratic home, the rooms and suites all have their own distinct personality thanks to the use of different fabrics and decor, the fine furnishings and the marble bathroom. Grand Hotel Rosa - Milan True style doesn t need to shout and our Superior rooms offer refined elegance for your vacation in Milan. You ll find light, spacious interiors, warm cherry wood furniture and soft fabrics as well as a sumptuous double bed and Italian marble bathroom. page 4/6
Carlton Baglioni - Milan (5 Star) It directly overlooks Via della Spiga, the most celebrated shopping street in the city. Via Montenapoleone, the cathedral and the famous La Scala theatre are situated a short distance away. The Baretto al Baglioni is one of the most famous restaurants in Milan and the perfect meeting place for the Italian and international Jet Set. Ideal for your special occasion. Testimonials A long held ambition to attend an opera production at La Scala was just as wonderful as I had imagined. Isabella Trip was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgable. The food on the atmosphera tram was excellent. Don Giovanni at the la Scala was a big treat amazing. Anne-Marie Price Per Person: From 995 What's Included? 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4 star hotel Top level opera Ticket at La Scala Activities as outlined Flights from the UK (includes 1 hold bag per person) Private airport transfers Departure airports: Birmingham Dublin Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow London City Luton Manchester Stansted Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights. 2018 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 445900 page 5/6
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