Tuesday 12 May 2015

TUESDAY TRAVEL: A GUIDE TO NORTHERN ITALY


From fabulous food to speedy supercars, experience the best of Italy with a tour of its infamous northern cities and regions. A short two hour flight from London Heathrow to Milan can see you enjoying an aperitif in the sunshine in no time at all…..

Sip champagne beside the exclusive Lake Como, home of the stars, where you can enjoy a two night stay in a luxury lakeside villa as you explore the beautiful vistas and villas nearby via speedboat. Alternatively, stay in the infamous Villa D’Este Hotel, one of Italy’s most luxurious establishments with a highly coveted lakeside location and a floating in-lake pool. Full of charming character and steeped in history, its countless bars and restaurants make Lake Como the perfect setting to kick off an Italian voyage.
A short journey down south and you'll enjoy the marvels of Milan – Europe’s fashion capital! A three night stay in the perfectly positioned Park Hyatt Hotel Milan will allow you to shop ‘til you drop. Whether power shopper or leisurely stroller, the notorious ‘golden rectangle’ of shopping is a tempting five minute walk away so you can fill your designer boots with your favourite fashion house’s offerings.
Sit back and relax as you travel to Bologna, the heart of the Emilia Romagna region – heralded as producing some of the finest foods in the world. From Prosciutto to Parmesan, see first-hand the countless effort and labour behind these delicious culinary delights with exclusive factory tours and more importantly – tastings! Put your knowledge to the test as you take part in authentic cooking lessons sharing age old family recipes and tips along with market tours, sampling some of the freshest produce the region has to offer. Spend three nights at the Grand Hotel Majestic in the heart of Bologna, allowing you to dine at celebrated Michelin star restaurants, including I Portici where you can sample authentic Neapolitan cuisine with the freshest produce from the Campania region. No trip to Italy would be complete without a visit to its notorious Motor Valley. Here you can dive head first into all that is supercars with Maserati, Lamborghini and Ferrari factories and museums. To really put those top speeds to the test, opt for an exclusive test drive day on the infamous Fiorano track where racing professionals will give you insider tips to really put those engines to good use.
For a taste of classic architecture and Europe’s ultimate collection of Renaissance art it doesn’t get any better than Florence. A three night stay at the sumptuous St. Regis or the ever tasteful Four Seasons will put you at the heart of the action and allow you to stroll to the Uffizi gallery to marvel at its many masterpieces or wander past the Basilicata Santa Maria del Fiore on your way for a meal at the triple Michelin starred Enoteca Pinchiorri. No tour of Florence would be complete without a visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia, guaranteed to wow as you admire Michelangelo’s David and other world-renowned pieces.

Having conquered Florence, finish off your trip at L’Andana hotel for three nights of ultimate relaxation. The former residence of the Duke of Tuscany offers guests an oasis of calm providing the perfect ending to a lifetime of memories. Home to Alain Ducasse’s only restaurant in Italy as well as an 18 hole golf course, spa and gym, you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding how to spend your days. Try your hand at wine tasting, bike riding, tennis, or explore a little more with a Yacht excursion to nearby Elba Island – whatever you choose staff are on hand to cater to your every whim and ensure your stay is more than perfect.


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