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Day 4  - On this day we will travel to Milan for a guided tour of the city. MILANO CC0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Milan_skyline_wikivoyage_banner.jpg   by Daniel Case  CC BY-SA 3.0 CC BY-SA  Since being settled in the 4th century B.C. at the gateway to the Italian peninsula, between the River Po and the foothills of the Alps, Milan and the surrounding area of Lombardy have been the subject of constant disputes over the centuries.  Celts, Romans, Goths, Lombards, Spaniards and Austrians have all ruled the city at some stage of its history.  Eventually, Milan capitalized on its position and emerged as the undisputed economic and cultural powerhouse of Italy. Read Milan history :  www.milanexplorer.it Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ll Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Milan's version of a shopping mall.  Formed like a Latin Cross, its dome is 154' high.  Statues below it honor artists and scientists...

stillLUV2go Lake Como, The Italian Riviera, Venice & Florence June 15 - 28, 2019 Itinerary Day 1 -  Overnight to Milan Day 2 -  Arrive Milan's Malpensa Airport.  Transport to Lake Como Region.  Check in hotel and welcome dinner. Day 3 -  Explore the city of Como.  Optional self-guided tour of Villa Carlotta.  Optional excursion is "Lake Como Cruise & Bellagio". Day 4 - Transfer to Milan.  Guided tour highlighting the Brera District, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza della Scala, Milan Cathedral and Storza Castle. Day 5 - Free day in Milan.  Optional excursion is "Scenic Lugano: A Day in Switzerland". Day 6 - Travel to the Italian Riviera.  On the way is a stop near Pavia to see the Certosa di Pavia monastery. Day 7 - Explore Cinque Terre with visits to the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza. Day 8 - A free day to explore more of the Italian Riviera on your own or choose the optional e...