Milan, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Da Vinci's Last Supper

Milan, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Da Vinci's Last Supper

9 hours | Genoa | G O A - 1 6 0
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Points of Interest

  • Milan
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Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

If you have a passion for history, art, architecture, but also for fashion, don't miss the chance to enjoy a trip to Milan and see one of its most iconic images, Leonardo da Vinci's magnificent The Last Supper.You'll drive from historic Genoa to cosmopolitan Milan, where you will embark on a walking tour of its city center: the Castello Sforzesco, one of the most important building of the town, house of several city's museums and art collections, the Dome Square with its giant 14th C cathedral packed with different styles and statues, the La Scala opera house, one of the most prestigious theatres, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, the shopping arcade lined with lots of stylish shops and chic cafés, and finally the tour leads to discover the life and the cultural development of Leonardo da Vinci.Enjoy a visit to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, housing the exhibition of 1119 sheets from the "Codex Atlanticus", the studies about paintings, mathematics, astronomy, hydraulic and philosophy. Before arriving to the Leonardo's Library, you'll pass among the expositive path and can admire some of the greatest masterpieces of all times, including Caravaggio, Raphael, Sandro Botticelli.Continue the tour with a transfer to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, whose dining room is frescoed with the "Last Supper". Relax then with some time at leisure for lunch and shopping before driving back to Genoa.

Special Notes:

Should the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana be closed, the Pinacoteca di Brera or the inside rooms of Castello Sforzesco will be visited, instead.

Euros or credit cards are recommended for purchasing lunch, shopping and refreshments.

Proper attire that covers shoulders and legs must be worn by both men and women in religious places - mini-skirts, swimwear and shorts above the knee are not acceptable. In addition visitors are often required to check-in large bags at the entrance desk. Please do not carry large backpacks or bags with you as delays may occur. Large backpacks and bags may be left onboard the transportation.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
This tour is very popular and typically sells out. Alternative tours with similar content may be available, including GOA-150 Milan & Da Vinci's Last Supper and GOA-180 Highlights & Milan On Your Own.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Departure from Genoa. Meet your Tour Leader

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 02:00
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Walk back with the guide until the dome Square. The guide will leave the group and the tour leader will provide the precise meeting point and meeting time

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:10

Free time for lunch (not included), shopping and independent exploration of the city center

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 02:00
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Meet back up with the tour leader and drive back to Genoa port

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 02:00

Arrival in Milan. Drop off at Castello Sforzesco and meet the local guide. Visit Castello Sforzesco's courtyard

Time at site: 00:40
Restroom available: Yes

Coach transfer to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 00:10
Air conditioned: Yes

Arrive in front of the church. Last Supper is outside the Church on the right in the Square

Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No

Visit Da Vinci Last Supper

Time at site: 00:15

Free time for Shopping

Time at site: 00:10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Coach transfer to the city center

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 48
Travel time: 00:20

Walking tour among the highlights of Milan: Via Dante (shopping street), Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, Dome Square (no inside visit) and arrival in front of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:10
Inside visit: No
Shopping available: Yes

Visit the Pinacoteca

Time at site: 00:50