La Scala

La Scala Opera House

Independent La Scala New Year Tour, Milan

30 December 2010 - 2 January 2011

This independent New Year Tour will take place in Italy’s imposing and elegant city, Milan. The trip includes a Gala New Year’s Eve dinner, first category tickets to Swan Lake at La Scala and Beethoven’s Ninth in the Auditorium. You will enjoy your stay with three nights in a central 4* hotel.

Teatro alla Scala is one of the world’s most glamorous theatres. 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, which has made it the magnificent venue it is today.

As for the destination, Milan is known more as a centre of business and fashion, and there is a wealth of cultural interest to explore. 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.

There are many opportunities for fine dining and as always in an A&C tour you’ll be armed with our tried and tested restaurant suggestions including the Peck Food Hall which, with four floors bursting with traditional Italian produce along with all the flavour and aromas to go with them, makes it one of the best deli’s in the world!

Itinerary

30 December 2010
Your own choice of flight to Milan. British Airways, Alitalia and various low cost carriers operate to the two airports, Malpensa and Linate. Linate is closer to the centre of town if you wanted to get a taxi, however, there is a train service from Malpensa.

Check into your comfortable central 4* Starhotel Rosa Grand where you will have the luxury of a superior room with breakfast.

We have some tickets this evening to Swan Lake at La Scala, performed by the Teatro alla Scala Balley Company in a production originally choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev. The conductor is Daniel Barenboim. You can attend this on New Year’s Eve, if you prefer, as we also have a handful of tickets for this performance too, subject to availability at time of booking. Please state your preference when you book!

31 December 2010
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. You can explore Milan today with its magnificent Cathedral and Cathedral Square, chic shops, attractive Gallerias, superb museums and elegant cafes. If you wish to visit the wonderful Last Supper Fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci, this will need booking well in advance. We will of course be pleased to arrange this for you if you inform us at the time of booking, or give you details of how to book it yourself.

You’ll spend New Years evening at a Gala dinner at the recently renovated and beautiful Savini Restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Be prepared to hear the whole city erupt in a cacophony of fireworks and firecrackers at midnight!

1 January 2011
On New Year’s Day, tickets are included to a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at the Auditorium G Verdi. The Conductor is Xian Zhang, with the Giuseppe Verdi of Milan Chorus and Orchestra. (Please note this venue is reachable via taxi).

2 Janurary 2011
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Depart for your return flight. The concierge will be pleased to assist you with arranging a taxi at a pre-agreed price.

Why not extend your holiday?

Flights and transfers are extra but our office team would be happy to assist your flight bookings, and if you would like to stay on longer in Milan, or stay on Lake Como for a few days before or after this trip, please do call our offices.