Discover La Scala Theater on this guided tour. Learn about its history, secrets, and the actors and musicians that found their inspiration in this very place. Milan is not only design, fashion, and nightlife: Milan is known also for its music. Right in the heart of the city, only a few steps from the Cathedral and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, you'll find a temple to music: La Scala Theatre.  Over the years, many musicians have made their contributions here. Do you know Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas? These are only some of the names that have passed through this place.  La Scala Museum preserves the most important collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes used in the Theater's greatest performances. On this guided experience, admire the interior of this magical place and learn about its stories and fascinating history.

Enter Maison Milano: it is a unique golden glittering location, with a wide lounge area, a fabulous bar, and the most comfortable dinner tables. Soon will the show start: a special mix of air and fire performers, dancers and singers and music everywhere. Enjoy your dinner: traditional italian dishes are presented with a touch of creativity and carefully selected ingredients. Feel the smile around you! The smile of Maison will turn your night into a magic experience. And stay as long as you like. You can dance when the show is over and indulge with a drink at the bar.

SEPTEMBER 27: focus on Leonardo da Vinci and his school Music program Rilke Quartet Giulia Gambaro violin Martina Verna violin Giulietta Bianca Bondio purple Federica Colombo cello 17.00, 18.30 and 20.00 Mozart - Quartet No. 21 in D major K 575 (approx. 25') 17.45 and 19.15 Shostakovich - Quartet No. 8 in C minor op. 110 (22' approx.) Guided tour in Italian Evening dedicated to the artworks by da Vinci and his school kept in the Ambrosiana. Admire Raphael's cartoon for the Athens school and the masterpieces from the collection of Cardinal Federico Borromeo, such as Titian's Adoration of the Magi, Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit and paintings by Flemish artists. Then, continue to the Aula Leonardi for a insight into the Portrait of a Musician by Leonardo da Vinci and the paintings of the Leonardo school, ending finally in the Sala Federiciana, the old reading room of the Library, where you'll admire sixteen drawings from the Codex Atlanticus. OCTOBER 4th: focus on the Raphael Cartoon Music program Quartet in the Italian manner Giacomo Coletti violin Stefano Raccagni violin Alessia Menin viola Anna Camporini cello 17.00, 18.30 and 20.00 Beethoven - Quartet No. 4 in C minor op. 18 no. 4 (26' approx.) 17.45 and 19.15 Ricci - Quartet in G major op. 8 no. 5 (12' approx.) Puccini - Chrysanthemums, elegy for string quartet (7' approx.) Latilla - Quartet no. 5 in F major (11' approx.) Guided tour in Italian Linger in the Cardboard Room for the School of Athens where an expert will introduce you to the complex iconography underlying this pivotal work of the Italian Renaissance. Then, continue on the first floor of the Art Gallery, admiring the masterpieces of Cardinal Borromeo's collection, such as Titian's Adoration of the Magi, Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit and the collection of Flemish paintings by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Paul Bril. You will end your visit in the amazing Aula Leonardi and Sala Federiciana, with the Portrait of a Musician and the Codex Atlanticus by Leonardo da Vinci. OCTOBER 11TH: focus on flemish masters masterpieces Music program Thumós Quartet Silvia Borghese violin Francesca Boscarato violin Sebastiano Favento viola Alessandro Mauriello cello 17.00, 18.30 and 20.00 Haydn - Quartet in C major op. 20 no. 2 Hob.III.32 (21' ca.) 17.45 and 19.15 Brahms - Quartet No. 2 in A minor, op. 51 no. 2 (35' approx.) Guided tour in Italian Admire Raphael's Cartoon and then discover Cardinal Federico Borromeo's collection of Flemish paintings: the famous Vase of Flowers with jewel, coins and shells, the Mouse with roses, Brueghel's Allegories of the elements, as well as magnificent paintings by Bril, where the absolute protagonist is nature. Afterwards, follow your guide and see other masterpieces from Cardinal Borromeo's collection, such as Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit and Titian's Adoration of the Magi, to then end with Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of a Musician and the drawings of the Codex Atlanticus.

Begin your tour at the heart of the city with an in-depth tour of the famous Duomo. get an introduction to the Gothic cathedral. This is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, and your preofessional guide will point out aspects of its impressive façade. Situated at the very heart of the city, the Duomo is 157 meters long. Admire its flying buttresses, and the gilded bronze statue of Madonnina atop the main spire. After a brief introduction to the cathedral and its history, you’ll skip the lines and head up to the Terraces of the Duomo for a full view of beautiful Milan. View the Duomo of Milan from the outside and the amazing rooftops. After the tour, continue with the Piazza della Scala for a tour of the legendary La Scala Theater opera house. Built in 1776, the theater has hosted some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti. See the beautiful horseshoe auditorium from one of the fourth-row boxes. Prepare to be amazed.

A special itinerary will lead visitors to discover the Borromean Gulf: Isola Madre, Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella and the coastal towns such as Verbania, Baveno and Stresa Boarding from Stresa Piazza Marconi towards Isola Madre, famous for its gardens with tropical flowers, like cashmere cypress, bougainvillea, etc.... After having circumnavigated the island, we will sail towards Isola dei Pescatori, the only one to be permanently inhabited all year round and famous throughout the world for its picturesque village and its many typical restaurants famous for lake fish. We end your cruise with a tour of Isola Bella sailing around the Borromeo Palace and the splendid Italian Baroque garden with its 10 terraces. This tour is one of the most used services to reach the enchanting Borromean Islands and Lake Maggiore. Ideal for those who like to travel freely at their own pace, this tour allows you to relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake.