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Situated in the lively city of Milan, Hotel Principe di Savoia overlooks the Piazza della Repubblica. The classic luxury hotel has 301 traditional Milanese guest rooms and suites adorned in the fin de siècle style, with rich velvet and damask fabrics, antique wood and marble furniture, and original 19th-century oil paintings, some with hand-painted frescoes. There is a lauded Italian restaurant, as well as two lounges, an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, rooftop terrace and a spa. Located 60 minutes from Milan's Malpensa Airport, Hotel Principe di Savoia swaths guests in luxury, in the heart of fashionable Milan.

Hotel Principe Di Savoia is located within close proximity to the railway station and Milan's city centre. Accommodation consists of guest rooms and suites, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy dining at any of the on-site restaurants. Other amenities offered are internet access, a bar as well as a spa with a heated swimming pool, a hydro-massage tub, a steam room, a sauna, beauty treatment rooms and a gym.

Hotel Principe di Savoia

Arrive in cosmopolitan Milan, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather for cocktails and a welcome dinner.

Arrive Milan, Italy

Transfer: Milan to Como

Drive to beautiful Lake Como and cruise its sparkling waters by private boat, taking in views of the many luxurious villas on the lakeshore. Go ashore for lunch at a restaurant in the village of Bellagio before returning to Milan for the evening.

Como - Charming Village of Bellagio

Transfer: Como to Milan

Transfer: Milan to Turin

Located in the heart of Risorgimento Turin, the Grand Hotel Sitea is located just off the Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo and is a few minutes' walk from Piazza Castello. The contemporary luxury hotel's 120 guest rooms and suites blend classic and contemporary design elements for a distinctive look. Other amenities include a fine-dining restaurant, bar, lounge, courtyard garden and gym. The Grand Hotel Sitea invites guest to experience a legacy of luxury dating back to 1925.

Located in the heart of Risorgimento Turin, just off the very central via Roma and Piazza San Carlo, and a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Castello, the Grand Hotel Sitea charms guests with its discretion and reserve. Built in the early 1900's and featuring a traditional brand of hospitality, the hotel is superbly positioned for those who want to be able to get about the city centre on foot, to visit the heart of the old town or for shopping. Its atmospheres, really refined in every detail, make it a reference point for its high-profile hospitality, while its exclusive cuisine and the attentive service make the Grand Hotel Restaurant an appreciated gourmet stop.  The suites, all elegantly decorated with desirable furnishings, prints and fabrics, get even enriched by some precious details of fittings, linen and decorations. ?An unforgettable experience for those who desire spacious quarters and to live the hotel as it were a home where being guests and, should it be the case, very stylish hosts.  With its elegant Empire-style decor, the on-site Carignano Restaurant offers refined and noteworthy international cuisine and a Piedmont tasting menu to the guests of the hotel and to the rest of the town. Elegant and reserved, with a charming view of an internal garden, it is ideal both for romantic candlelit dinners and for receiving distinguished guests.

Grand Hotel Sitea

Milan is Italy's wealthiest city and the heart of its fashion industry. First tour its historic center and view the majestic Duomo. Then, visit the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo Da Vinci's incomparable mural, The Last Supper. After time for lunch at leisure, continue to your hotel in Turin.

Milan - Da Vinci's Masterpiece

Explore the fascinating city of Turin. After Italy was unified as a nation in 1861, Turin was named the capital of the fledgling state. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world and second only to Cairo in importance. Tour Piedmont's wine country, enjoying lunch and a wine tasting in the town of Barolo.

Turin - Wine Tasting in Piedmont

Transfer: Turin to Sestri Levante

Transfer: Sestri Levante to Cinque Terre

Grand Hotel Portovenere is excellently located near the five villages of Cinque Terre, overlooking the sea in charming Portovenere. This elegant hotel offers guests the perfect opportunity to explore Cinque Terre and the surrounding sea. Palmaria, the hotel's restaurant, features a terrace with a romantic candlelit ambiance and a wonderful culinary experience. Partnered with several area businesses, the hotel offers wellness opportunities through a nearby wellness center where gym and indoor golf are complimentary for guests at designated times. There is also access to the nearby Sporting Beach in Portovenere. Because of its proximity to the villages of Cinque Terre, Grand Hotel Portovenere is the ideal option for those guests who wish to spend their time exploring the area's seaside villages from a welcoming and convenient location.

Grand Hotel Portovenere is nestled between the famous Cinque Terre and the inspirational Gulf of Poets in eastern Liguria, Italy. The five-star boutique hotel offers rooms and suites. The suites feature panoramic terraces. Guests can conveniently wine and dine at the onsite restaurant and bar. Hotel services include free parking, free breakfast and boat rental.

Grand Hotel Portovenere

Descend to the sunbathed Ligurian coast and the small port of Sestri Levante. Join an expert to learn the art of making local pesto, then savor a delicious lunch, on a savory Chef's Table experience.

Sestri Levante - Culinary Secrets of Liguria

Discover the extraordinary beauty of the Cinque Terre ("Five Lands”), exploring these scenic villages built along the steep coastal cliffs of Liguria on the Italian Riviera.

Cinque Terre - Beauty Along the Coast

Transfer: Cinque Terre to Parma

Transfer: Parma to Bologna

A 300-year-old palazzo, the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni opened as a luxury hotel in 1911 and remains the most glamorous hotel in the city. In the heart of Bologna, within walking distance of the city's many beautiful palaces, cathedrals and museums, the hotel offers old world charm and five-star service to visiting dignitaries and celebrities. The individually decorated rooms are named after artists and richly furnished, each with a spacious marble bathroom. The hotel has a health center, complete with sauna and therapeutic treatments and should you wish to play golf or tennis, it can be arranged nearby. The restaurant, 'I Carracci,' named after the famous brothers whose frescoes appear throughout the hotel, is one of the city's best, serving delicious regional cuisine.

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Cross the Apennines to Emilia-Romagna, a region known as the breadbasket of Italy. In Parma, visit a maker of their famous cheese, followed by a tasting and a lunch of local products. Continue to Modena, where you visit the Ferrari Museum and see the company's testing track. Finish with a culinary walking tour of Bologna before checking in to your hotel.

Bologna - Food Tasting & the Ferrari Museum

Transfer: Bologna to Bologna

Transfer: Bologna to Venice

On the private island of San Clemente in Venice, just a short boat ride from Piazza San Marco sits the exclusive San Clemente Palace Kempinski. 190 spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites offer panoramic views of Venice and the Lagoon or overlook the peaceful park and the island's internal gardens. Dining options range from casual poolside fare to elegant, locally sourced cuisine in the hotel's three on-site restaurants. Enjoy a the views of Venice while sitting poolside, relax with one of the hotel's luxurious spa treatments, or take time to use the fitness center during your stay. This hotel is ideal for those guests wishing to explore Venice from a gorgeous retreat on a private island.

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice

Immerse yourself in the secrets of Italian cuisine during a pasta cooking class in this center of the culinary arts. After lunch, continue to Venice and gather in the bàcaro (wine bar) of your hotel for a Scenic Sundowner.

Bologna/Venice - Hands-On Pasta Cooking Class

Explore the Venetian Lagoon with stops at the charming island of Burano and Venissa Wine Estate, the only vineyard in Venice. Learn how a one-of-a-kind terroir formed by a delicate balance of fresh and saltwater yields grapes used to make a white wine with the characteristics of a red, which you sample. Later, behold the wonderful architecture of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, timeless hallmarks of Venice.

Venice - Charms of the Venetian Lagoon

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.<ul><li>Make Your Own Venetian Carnival Mask, starting with a presentation followed by a hands-on workshop.</li><li>Savor a Guided Foodie Experience, sampling the local-favorite tastes of "Hidden Venice.”</li><li>Indulge in a Spa Experience at your hotel, enjoying a choice of treatments and unwinding in expert hands.</li></ul>This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner.

Venice - Design Your Day

Transfer: Venice to null

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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Marvel at Da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper during a two-night stay in sophisticated Milan

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rugged cliffs of the Cinque Terre while exploring its famed villages

Privately cruise beautiful Lake Como by boat, absorbing views of the charming villas and steep, wooded hills that surround you

Savor delicious meats, cheeses and Italian classics, and visit a cheese manufacturer in Parma

Automotive splendors to rev your engine are on full display when you visit the Ferrari Museum and Ferrari’s storied testing track in Modena

Visit the Venissa estate, Venice’s only vineyard, and sample the wine that derives from its unique terroir

Northern Italy has an elegant vibe all its own, a touch more continental than Mediterranean, with a range of cultures and landscapes to take in, from the gorgeous Lake District to the sparkling Cinque Terre. Discover the magic of Italy’s northern provinces for yourself, partaking of exquisite food and wine and exploring some of the country’s most distinguished cities.

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