Milan Tours in July 2026

This was our fourth trip with Trafalgar and it was fabulous! Our tour director, Lisa, was really well organised, knowledgeable, articulate, good-humoured, efficient and caring, and our skilful driver, Stefano, ensured everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The coach, as always, was sleek and modern; smooth and comfortable with excellent views from all seats on the daily rotation. Our itinerary was really well balanced (boat rides, coach rides, train rides, walking tours, free time; mountains, lakes, cityscapes, countryside) and, for a relatively short tour, it was incredibly well paced - we never felt rushed. We had plenty of time to wander the side-streets, shop for gifts and souvenirs, taste all the pasta and pizza, sip Aperol spritz and cool off with gelato. Our hotels were clean, comfortable and conveniently located, and the delicious included breakfasts set us up for the whole day ahead. The final hotel on Lake Maggiore had a beautiful pool where we relaxed before the long trip home to NZ. (We always book an extra night at the end of a tour - to slow down and reflect - and strongly recommend it if you have the time.) There were so many highlights that it is impossible to choose a favourite. We loved all the walking tours (the local guides, without exception, were superb) and we were so glad we signed up for all the optional extras, apart from Como (where we had already spent three days prior to the trip). The divine dinner in the countryside, panoramic train ride to the alpine village of Sant Maria Maggiore, visit to exquisite Lake Orta, tour of the extraordinarily beautiful palace on Isola Bella and everything else in between will remain etched in our memories to years to come. Everyone was great company and we made lovely new friends. It really was the happiest of holidays! Time to start saving for the next trip…

This is a fast moving tour that includes many great stops. We enjoyed meeting everyone including & . They did their best to get us everywhere and tell us about each area we visited. Hotels were nice and food was awesome. A couple suggestions: It would be wonderful to choose a couple meals off the menu. We really wanted to explore the Coliseum more. Tickets for more than the main level would be desired. What a great trip with memories to last a lifetime!

Everything was fantastic. All the places we went to the structure of everything the amount of time we had. was wonderful. The only thing I would change was just go right to Venice and not the Milan also the hotels in Florence and Rome were not very good.

This was an excellent tour that enabled us to visit multiple cities spanning from northern to southern Italy at a pace that wasn’t too fast. This tour gave us the opportunity to visit all the important historical sites that were either included or offered via optional experiences. Aldo, the dinners offered through optional experiences were AMAZING!

The itinerary was amazing but the only thing was the weather didn't permit us to go on the boat ride to Lake Cuomo. I would highly recommend this tour for it's uniqueness and beauty. The visit to the Parma Ham factory and Parmesan Cheese factory was great with the tastings afterwards. The train ride to the village in the mountains was incredible. Finally, our tour director and bus driver were fun which made the entire experience memorable and enjoyable. I definitely will look for more tours with Trafalgar. Very organized and well tailored! Thank you!

We just returned from an unforgettable journey through Northern Italy and the stunning lake regions—and it was absolutely magical. The itinerary was perfectly curated, striking a beautiful balance between iconic cities, charming towns, and breathtaking natural landscapes.