A Fashion Forward Foray to Europe: Paris and Milan
7 Days
Discover the best of France and Italy with three nights each in Paris and Milan – lively centers of fashion, food, and culture. In Paris, spend an afternoon shopping on the Champs-Élysées or wander through Bastille’s vibrant street market. From there, it’s on to fashion-forward Milan. Catch an opera performance at the city’s famed Teatro alla Scala, tour the grandly spired Duomo, or spend an afternoon shopping in the Quadrilatero d’Oro. Visit two of Europe’s most fashion-forward destinations in one elegant trip!
Highlights
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Seine River Cruise with Dinner
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Mont Saint Michel Tour
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Tour of Lake Como and Bellagio
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Serraville Designer Outlet Mall Tour
Itinerary Details
International Arrival
Private Transfer to Hotel
3 Nights
Paris
Included activities
Day 1: Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris and meet the private transfer representative to be escorted to the hotel. Spend some time getting settled, then head to one of the Tootbus Stops with travelers' 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off ticket. Now it's time to explore the City of Lights, but don't forget to show up in time (and dressed appropriately!) for the Seine River cruise with dinner.
2-DAY PARIS DISCOVER HOP-ON HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Enjoy Paris’s most famous sights from the comfortable seats inside or on the open top deck of the hop-on hop-off Tootbus. Learn local history and trivia from the Tootbus’s entertaining and informative audio commentary, which provides colorful details throughout the route.
SEINE RIVER CRUISE WITH DINNER SERVICE PREMIER
Discover what makes the City of Light so spectacular once the sun sets. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared onboard, glide past Paris's gleaming landmarks, and listen to live music. Get up on to the dance floor! Dinner will combine tradition and innovation and will include a choice of starter, main dish, a fine cheese selection, dessert, and Champagne.
DAY 2:
Meet the guide in the hotel lobby for a private Paris walking tour. In the late afternoon and evening, enjoy free time to explore the city. Consider a self-guided tour of aromatic neighborhood bakeries or catching a late night burlesque show at Le Lido.
PRIVATE BEST DAY IN PARIS EVER WALKING TOUR
This private walking tour of Paris is flexible and fully customizable. It can include whichever landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Montmartre, and off-the-beaten-path parks and streets. A private guide will design the tour to maximize travelers' enjoyment based on the interests of everyone in the group.
DAY 3:
After breakfast, head out on a bus tour of Mont Saint Michel. Upon return to Paris, it will be late but there will be enough time to grab dinner and pack for Milan.
MONT SAINT MICHEL TOUR BY MOTORCOACH
Buckle the seatbelts for a jam-packed tour! Learn about the history of Normandy, passing along its sheer grass-covered cliffs and long, sandy beaches, before arriving at Mont Saint Michel. Encircled by the sea and linked to the mainland via a seawall, this western marvel is one of the most emblematic and recognizable communes in the world. For lunch, enjoy a famous Mont Saint Michel omelet in a restaurant overlooking the island. Afterwards, head out for a guided tour of the Abbey. Built on a rocky islet, it was a great cultural center and a pilgrimage destination in the Middle Ages. Wander through the gothic buildings, notably the cloister and the monks' refectory, that were built in succession over the centuries. There will be some free time to explore the steep paths and gaze out upon the bay before returning to Paris.
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Paris to Milan
Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotel
3 Nights
Milan
Included activities
DAY 4: Arrive in Milan
Meet the private driver in the hotel lobby and depart to the airport to catch a flight to Milan. Upon arrival, meet a driver for an escort to the hotel. The morning is free to enjoy. In the afternoon, meet a guide for a half-day walking tour of Milan. Afterwards, enjoy an authentic Italian dinner and then head back to the hotel or do some further exploration of the city. Catch an opera or ballet at Milan's famed La Scala or grab an aperitif at one of the city's popular bars.
ESSENTIAL MILAN TOUR - SKIP-THE-LINE DA VINCI LAST SUPPER AND DUOMO CATHEDRAL
Get some steps in and learn about the history of Milan at the same time! En route to the Duomo from La Scala Square, pass through the fashion boutiques of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Enjoy priority entry into Duomo Cathedral, a 19th-century Gothic masterpiece with 135 spires and many statues. The tour continues to Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, where travelers will learn about the history of the church and view Leonardo's "Last Supper" masterpiece with priority entrance.
DAY 5:
Today, embark on a full-day tour of Italy's breathtaking Lake District. Return in time for dinner and unwind from the day with a leisurely stroll through Piazza Gae Aulenti.
TOUR OF LAKE COMO AND BELLAGIO FROM MILAN
On this combination bus, boat, and walking tour head to Como and Bellagio to see Italy's beautiful Lake District. Enjoy a panoramic boat cruise on glittering Lake Como, set against the foothills of the Alps. Discover the ancient stone buildings, terraced gardens, and medieval streets of Como, then have some time to shop and explore before heading back to Milan.
DAY 6:
No trip to Milan is complete without some shopping, so after breakfast enjoy a full-day tour of the Serraville Designer Outlet Mall. Upon return, grab some dinner and go for a stroll past the ornamental ponds of Parco Sempione. Afterward, head back to the hotel to pack for a flight home the next day.
SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET SHOPPING TOUR
Located about an hour's drive from central Milan, Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall is the largest designer outlet in Italy. Its nearly 200 stores include Bulgari, Calvin Klein, and Nike. Prices discounted up to 70% are available year round at stores like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Bruno Magli, and Versace.
DAY 7:
Meet the transfer representative in the lobby for a ride to the airport. Say a silent goodbye to Milan as the plane takes off, but know that it will be waiting right there for another trip!
Transfer to Airport
International Departure
Inclusions
Includes
- Accommodations: Paris 3 nights, Milan 3 nights
- Breakfast daily except where noted otherwise
- Private arrival transfers
- 2-Day Paris Pass
- Private Paris Walking Tour
- Essential Milan Tour
- Private departure transfers