Milan Private Opera Tour

Client Incentive or Senior Management level reward

For a special thank-you to an opera-loving client, or key employee, this is a real treat – the rare opportunity to attend an opera at one of the world’s most renowned Opera Houses.

Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours have been arranging Wine & Opera trips for over 14 years and, since the reopening of La Scala several years ago now, have offered a series of independent opera breaks to the city.

Milan is of course known more as a centre of business and fashion, rather than a weekend destination – yet there is a wealth of cultural interest to explore. The cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world. Work began on it in the 14th century and took 500 years to complete. Museums include the Castello Sforzesco with a fine collection of furniture and art, including Michelangelo’s unfinished Rondanini Pieta sculpture. The Pinacoteca di Brera houses Milan’s finest art collection, including Francesco Hayez, “The Kiss”, one of the most reproduced works of 19th century art. Many of the churches, which in themselves are fascinating architecturally, house works of art, including the most famous of all at the Santa Maria delle Grazie, where the monk’s refectory is home to Da Vinci’s truly magnificent Last Supper fresco.

The splendid glass and metal domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is near our hotel, and when you are not busy window shopping in the elegant shops, don’t forget to look at the wonderful mosaics and up at the dome. For foodies, you have to visit the Peck Food Hall, which with four floors bursting with traditional Italian produce along with all the flavour and aromas to go with them, must make it, one of the best deli’s in the world!

Proposed Itinerary

Day One
On arrival at Milan airport you will be met by your private chauffeur and driven to your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.
Dinner will be booked for you this evening at one of the best local restaurants.

Day Two
After breakfast you will be met by a local guide for a guided tour tailored to your clients interests (from art, to fashion, to shopping, to architecture) and which can include a visit to the magnificent Da Vinci Fresco of the Last Supper.

This evening you will attend the opera performance, at the world’s most famous opera house.

Client’s can choose from a pre-opera or post-opera supper.

Day Three
After breakfast the private chauffeur will collect your clients from the hotel and take them back to Milan airport.

Based on 2 participants = Total price of £2500 net and confidential.
Prices are subject to confirmation at time of booking and are used for illustration purposes only.

The price includes for two participants:

• Two nights in 4* Hotel in standard Double Room (upgrade to 5* possible for a supplement)
• Buffet breakfasts as shown
• Dinner on each evening with half a bottle of wine per person, water and coffee
• Private guided tour of the city
• Private Chauffeur transfers to and from Milan Malpensa or Linate
• Two Top Category Opera tickets to Il Viaggio a Reims on 19th April 2009
• Recommended restaurant list
• Milan map and information

Items not specifically mentioned as included are not included.

Prices, Quotes… Contact us!

Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours Ltd,

Cedar Court, 5 College Street, Petersfield, Hants GU31 4AE. UK

Click here to e-mail us – tours@winetours.co.uk

Tel: 01730 263111 Fax: 01730 711295

One of these superb, memorable days is the perfect solution to your events programme for top clients and senior staff who are likely to have an interest in good food and wine. But be warned, you may find it becomes an annual event!