Lugano Day Trip from Milan
Milan, Italy
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Trade the metropolitan bustle of Milan for the chic and scenic Swiss city of Lugano on a guided day trip. Accompanied by a professional guide, embark on a cross-border adventure to experience Lugano’s Alpine charms. Wander past cobbled piazzas and stylish arcades, drift across the calm waters of Lake Lugano during a cruise, and traverse the lake gulf. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your leisure, browsing the one-of-a-kind shops on the pedestrianized Via Nassa or relaxing in the elegant outdoor cafes.
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Trade the metropolitan bustle of Milan for the chic and scenic Swiss city of Lugano on a guided day trip. Accompanied by a professional guide, embark on a cross-border adventure to experience Lugano’s Alpine charms. Wander past cobbled piazzas and stylish arcades, drift across the calm waters of Lake Lugano during a cruise, and traverse the lake gulf. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your leisure, browsing the one-of-a-kind shops on the pedestrianized Via Nassa or relaxing in the elegant outdoor cafes.Depart from central Milan and travel by air-conditioned coach to Lugano, a prosperous and glamorous lakeside city often referred to as the 'Monte Carlo of Switzerland.' During the 1.5-hour journey, get the background on Lugano from your savvy guide.
On arrival, get familiar with the Italian-speaking Swiss city as your guide shows you around its most elegant and popular spots. Head to the twisted lanes of the pedestrianized center. See where the well-heeled locals come to splash their cash at the sophisticated shopping street of Via Nassa and at the shoreside Casinò Lugano. Continue on to the green lawns of the Ciani Park, which are decorated with exotic trees and flowers, as well as various sculptures and fountains.
Experience the quintessential Alpine scenery — soaring mountain peaks, green meadows and glistening blue water — on a 1-hour cruise on the shimmering Lake Lugano. Disembark from the boat and take some free time for lunch (own expense).
After eating, meet back up with your guide and head over to the foot of the lushly forested Mt San Salvatore. From here, be whisked up to the summit by a funicular for sensational panoramic views.
Come afternoon, enjoy an hour of free time to do as you please. You might want to pick up some of Lugano’s much-loved Swiss chocolate or just stroll along the promenade.
In the late afternoon, hop back on the coach for the journey back to Milan, where your tour concludes.
On arrival, get familiar with the Italian-speaking Swiss city as your guide shows you around its most elegant and popular spots. Head to the twisted lanes of the pedestrianized center. See where the well-heeled locals come to splash their cash at the sophisticated shopping street of Via Nassa and at the shoreside Casinò Lugano. Continue on to the green lawns of the Ciani Park, which are decorated with exotic trees and flowers, as well as various sculptures and fountains.
Experience the quintessential Alpine scenery — soaring mountain peaks, green meadows and glistening blue water — on a 1-hour cruise on the shimmering Lake Lugano. Disembark from the boat and take some free time for lunch (own expense).
After eating, meet back up with your guide and head over to the foot of the lushly forested Mt San Salvatore. From here, be whisked up to the summit by a funicular for sensational panoramic views.
Come afternoon, enjoy an hour of free time to do as you please. You might want to pick up some of Lugano’s much-loved Swiss chocolate or just stroll along the promenade.
In the late afternoon, hop back on the coach for the journey back to Milan, where your tour concludes.
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