It has earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It has also enjoyed increased popularity after Dan Brown's novel, The Da Vinci Code.

The day includes a walking tour introducing you to this stylish Italian city. Milan is the world's design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion center. Shopping is of almost religious significance! Theater and cinema flourish in this fashionable city, as does a hopping club scene and tempting restaurants and cafes where Verdi and other composers dined, are plentiful. Visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Castello Sforzesco.

Next, the breathtaking Duomo is one of the world's largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals. Some 135 spires and 3200 statues are crammed onto the roof and into the facade. The central spire is capped by a gilded copper statue of the Madonnina (our little Madonna) and is Milan's traditional protector.

Also visit the fabulous playhouse of La Scala, one of the world's best known Opera Houses. Visit the theatre and your entrance ticket allows admission into the museum where you may choose to return to later for a longer visit.