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Breakfast
guided morning visit of the hearth of this marvellous city.
Starting from the Duomo and climbing up to its terraces, exploring the area
then continuing through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele towards the historical building of Teatro Alla Scala.
Right behind it lays the world famous Fashion district of via Montenapoleone, where every luxury fashion brand wants to have its window. A must-see for every visitor.
Possibility to visit the Museum of Fashion (optional), located in the beautiful setting of Palazzo Morando.
A short stroll in via Montenapoleone and via Della Spiga leads towards Brera district. This area shows the best names in design. As it is one of the few areas which has maintained intact its original character and style, Brera keeps the power of fascinating generations of locals and visitors. From Marc Jacobs to JV Store of design and decorator materials,
up to Danese, and Cavalli e Nastri where you can hunt for ‘20s vintage treasures.
Today’s evening treat combines relax with the local “aperitivo” tradition: the suggestive Terme Milano. Sip a drink and enjoy the outdoors magnificent scenery, as these baths are located on the remains of the Spanish Walls.
guided morning visit of the hearth of this marvellous city.
Starting from the Duomo and climbing up to its terraces, exploring the area
then continuing through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele towards the historical building of Teatro Alla Scala.
Right behind it lays the world famous Fashion district of via Montenapoleone, where every luxury fashion brand wants to have its window. A must-see for every visitor.
Possibility to visit the Museum of Fashion (optional), located in the beautiful setting of Palazzo Morando.
A short stroll in via Montenapoleone and via Della Spiga leads towards Brera district. This area shows the best names in design. As it is one of the few areas which has maintained intact its original character and style, Brera keeps the power of fascinating generations of locals and visitors. From Marc Jacobs to JV Store of design and decorator materials,
up to Danese, and Cavalli e Nastri where you can hunt for ‘20s vintage treasures.
Today’s evening treat combines relax with the local “aperitivo” tradition: the suggestive Terme Milano. Sip a drink and enjoy the outdoors magnificent scenery, as these baths are located on the remains of the Spanish Walls.
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Breakfast. As the second day closing already suggested, Milan is a city where history is always intertwined with its more modern soul and busy life.
No place shows this better than Porta Nuova district. Its modern and shining buildings list, among others, the world’s most beautiful highrise, according to Frankfurt’s Highrise Awards 2014. Boeri’s “Bosco Verticale”, Italian for “Vertical Forest”, prides itself of this title, and does it justice. You will be tempted to live there!
The visit of the area wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Eataly Smeraldo, a modern gourmet eatery and market, once a historic theatre. Once you take in its history and architectural solutions, you will be able to have lunch and, in case you’re not too hungry, what remains on your lunch voucher card (included) will allow you to bring some of Eataly’s taste home!
The afternoon completes the tour of the area with a stop in some of the most fashionable homeware and furniture design galleries, showrooms and shops of the area.
Your afternoon will fly away while you wander from
Corso Como 10 to Carla Sozzani’s Gallery,
from High Tech Cargo to the unique Pegaso gallery, where you can find works by awe-inspiring names such as Giò Ponti, Lucio Fontana, Arredoluce and many many other. These temples link together the very core of Italian XX century design.
No place shows this better than Porta Nuova district. Its modern and shining buildings list, among others, the world’s most beautiful highrise, according to Frankfurt’s Highrise Awards 2014. Boeri’s “Bosco Verticale”, Italian for “Vertical Forest”, prides itself of this title, and does it justice. You will be tempted to live there!
The visit of the area wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Eataly Smeraldo, a modern gourmet eatery and market, once a historic theatre. Once you take in its history and architectural solutions, you will be able to have lunch and, in case you’re not too hungry, what remains on your lunch voucher card (included) will allow you to bring some of Eataly’s taste home!
The afternoon completes the tour of the area with a stop in some of the most fashionable homeware and furniture design galleries, showrooms and shops of the area.
Your afternoon will fly away while you wander from
Corso Como 10 to Carla Sozzani’s Gallery,
from High Tech Cargo to the unique Pegaso gallery, where you can find works by awe-inspiring names such as Giò Ponti, Lucio Fontana, Arredoluce and many many other. These temples link together the very core of Italian XX century design.
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Breakfast.
Our path continues right to the Triennale’s seat. The Milanes insitution is nothing less but the Italian repository for architecture, decorative arts, design, fashion and audiovisuals. We start from its newest exhibition site, Triennale Bovisa, where more than 1500 sqm are dedicated to young peoples’ exhibits.
We move then to the historical seat of Triennale and take time to explore its treasures.
Time for lunch at the Design Café during the visit (included).
The day continues to Cadorna square, where Claes Oldenburg’s “Needle, Thread & Knot” is for sure the most striking feature.
As we reach Cairoli and the Castello Sforzesco, another introduction is overdue:
Expo 2015 visitor’s centre is a starting point for this world event, which has made Milan one of the top 2015 destinations.
After entering the Castle’s court, and indulging in its gardens for a stroll, continue to Arco della Pace or stop inside Sempione park for an open air aperitivo in Bar Bianco.
Our path continues right to the Triennale’s seat. The Milanes insitution is nothing less but the Italian repository for architecture, decorative arts, design, fashion and audiovisuals. We start from its newest exhibition site, Triennale Bovisa, where more than 1500 sqm are dedicated to young peoples’ exhibits.
We move then to the historical seat of Triennale and take time to explore its treasures.
Time for lunch at the Design Café during the visit (included).
The day continues to Cadorna square, where Claes Oldenburg’s “Needle, Thread & Knot” is for sure the most striking feature.
As we reach Cairoli and the Castello Sforzesco, another introduction is overdue:
Expo 2015 visitor’s centre is a starting point for this world event, which has made Milan one of the top 2015 destinations.
After entering the Castle’s court, and indulging in its gardens for a stroll, continue to Arco della Pace or stop inside Sempione park for an open air aperitivo in Bar Bianco.
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Breakfast and transfer by private car to Expo.
Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition that Milan will host for a six-month period, becoming a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries and other organisations show the best of their technology. Its aim is to offer a concrete answer to a vital need: healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium.
It will be an opportunity to discover dishes and gastronomic traditions of the exhibitor countries, set in Pavilions signed by some of the most renowned names in architecture & design. To get a true perspective, it’s enough to remember that a century ago, another Universal Exhibition gave birth to the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition that Milan will host for a six-month period, becoming a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries and other organisations show the best of their technology. Its aim is to offer a concrete answer to a vital need: healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium.
It will be an opportunity to discover dishes and gastronomic traditions of the exhibitor countries, set in Pavilions signed by some of the most renowned names in architecture & design. To get a true perspective, it’s enough to remember that a century ago, another Universal Exhibition gave birth to the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
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Breakfast.
It is time to move out of Milan for a visit to Kartell’s factory-museum. This brand has been a pioneer in material innovation and furniture design development and its headquarters are just a short drive away.
While heading out of the city we will also grab the opportunity to taste some local cuisine in Cascina Monlué and explore another much discussed architectural space, ENI’s headquarters in San Donato Milanese.
It is time to move out of Milan for a visit to Kartell’s factory-museum. This brand has been a pioneer in material innovation and furniture design development and its headquarters are just a short drive away.
While heading out of the city we will also grab the opportunity to taste some local cuisine in Cascina Monlué and explore another much discussed architectural space, ENI’s headquarters in San Donato Milanese.
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Breakfast.
In our scenario just one of the most important design areas is missing. Tortona, former industrial area that underwent an impressive makeover, gives its best during the yearly Salone del Mobile, or Furniture Fair, the most important Milanese event, taking place in April. The events of FuoriSalone take place all over the neighbourhood, making every private or public place the site of a happening.
Out of the FuoriSalone Tortona is still one of the most interesting areas for design and style lovers.
A good starting point is Armani Theatre, a space recovered from the abandoned Nestlé factory. Nowadays it hosts events and runway shows for Armani, and is signed by no one else but Tadao Ando. General Electric also abandoned HQ, which are now turned into SuperStudioPiù space, housing, among others, concept gallery MyOwnGallery.
Next stop is Tortona 37, international fashion and design hub made of lofts, showrooms, labs, offices and shops. Next to it the Nhow fashion and design hotel shows off its interiors, with rooms by Matteo Thun, and exhibitions in the common spaces.
During the visit lunch (included) and time to relax in Ceresio 7, restaurant & pools by Dsquared.
The day continues going along the Navigli, with navigation along these artificial canals which used to connect the whole of the city and were the key of its prosperity in the past. At the end of the day there is time for another happy hour aperitivo or for dinner (not included) in one of the creative restaurants, such as the Brazilian-Japanese fusion Temakinho, or a more traditional Italian El Brellin.
Optionally Navigli navigation can be upgraded to Navigation and dinner.
In our scenario just one of the most important design areas is missing. Tortona, former industrial area that underwent an impressive makeover, gives its best during the yearly Salone del Mobile, or Furniture Fair, the most important Milanese event, taking place in April. The events of FuoriSalone take place all over the neighbourhood, making every private or public place the site of a happening.
Out of the FuoriSalone Tortona is still one of the most interesting areas for design and style lovers.
A good starting point is Armani Theatre, a space recovered from the abandoned Nestlé factory. Nowadays it hosts events and runway shows for Armani, and is signed by no one else but Tadao Ando. General Electric also abandoned HQ, which are now turned into SuperStudioPiù space, housing, among others, concept gallery MyOwnGallery.
Next stop is Tortona 37, international fashion and design hub made of lofts, showrooms, labs, offices and shops. Next to it the Nhow fashion and design hotel shows off its interiors, with rooms by Matteo Thun, and exhibitions in the common spaces.
During the visit lunch (included) and time to relax in Ceresio 7, restaurant & pools by Dsquared.
The day continues going along the Navigli, with navigation along these artificial canals which used to connect the whole of the city and were the key of its prosperity in the past. At the end of the day there is time for another happy hour aperitivo or for dinner (not included) in one of the creative restaurants, such as the Brazilian-Japanese fusion Temakinho, or a more traditional Italian El Brellin.
Optionally Navigli navigation can be upgraded to Navigation and dinner.
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Breakfast.
The last day includes a half day tour at choice with transfers.
You can choose to complete the visit of the best known hotels in Milan, including Armani Hotel, Bulgari Hotel and Boscolo Exedra Milan (picture left: Boscolo Exedra SPA).
You can continue visiting Retail stores: stop in Rossana Orlandi’s boutique in Magenta area (picture right: Rossana Orlandi and one of the displays of her boutique), visit international Dialma Brown’s local showroom, hunt for the ‘50s and ‘60s flavour in Laboratorio Vintage, have a break and sip coffee in Antonio Marras’ concept store, savour masterpieces in 1380 Design and more which sells (or rents) Magistretti’s and Borsani’s pieces, or dive back into the past in Officina Antiquaria where you can get the best of Deco and Rococo, as well as collector’s items from the XX century.
If you haven’t had enough design history, it is time to visit the Achille Castiglioni’s Studio Museum and the Vico Magistretti Foundation (picture of the interiors on the right).
If the past fascinates you, consider also visiting the Home Museum Boschi-Di Stefano, Bagatti Valsecchi or Poldi Pezzoli. With varying taste and periods, all three of these remarkable homes give you an insight in the past, as well as in the life of some wealthy Milanese families of art lovers.
Please note that Castiglioni museum is open only if a minimum number of visitors is registered. Entrance tickets not included.
The last day includes a half day tour at choice with transfers.
You can choose to complete the visit of the best known hotels in Milan, including Armani Hotel, Bulgari Hotel and Boscolo Exedra Milan (picture left: Boscolo Exedra SPA).
You can continue visiting Retail stores: stop in Rossana Orlandi’s boutique in Magenta area (picture right: Rossana Orlandi and one of the displays of her boutique), visit international Dialma Brown’s local showroom, hunt for the ‘50s and ‘60s flavour in Laboratorio Vintage, have a break and sip coffee in Antonio Marras’ concept store, savour masterpieces in 1380 Design and more which sells (or rents) Magistretti’s and Borsani’s pieces, or dive back into the past in Officina Antiquaria where you can get the best of Deco and Rococo, as well as collector’s items from the XX century.
If you haven’t had enough design history, it is time to visit the Achille Castiglioni’s Studio Museum and the Vico Magistretti Foundation (picture of the interiors on the right).
If the past fascinates you, consider also visiting the Home Museum Boschi-Di Stefano, Bagatti Valsecchi or Poldi Pezzoli. With varying taste and periods, all three of these remarkable homes give you an insight in the past, as well as in the life of some wealthy Milanese families of art lovers.
Please note that Castiglioni museum is open only if a minimum number of visitors is registered. Entrance tickets not included.
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