Milan & Florence, Italy

I am so proud to announce that I achieved Cadence Elite status again in 2018. As a result, I joined some of my fellow Elite advisors on a celebratory trip to Italy - specifically Milan and Florence. We were surprised with a private photographer to capture the special moments of the trip, a meeting with Ferragamo Salvatore, and we also experienced the LAX Private Suite! Take a look at the incredible itinerary we enjoyed, and read about their personal experiences, favorite moments, and tips for you and your clients planning future trips to the destination.

To get there, we traveled Business Class aboard American Airline. Business class in the wide body was extremely comfortable.....and made the journey easy.

We were also surprised with a private photographer to capture the moments of our trip! Did you know I can help you set up a destination photographer for any of your trips! Took a look below at our day-by-day itinerary, plus some photos!

Day 1:

• Transportation to Private Suite at LAX
• Flights to Malpensa International Airport
• Transfer from airport to Villa d’Este in Lake Como
• Lunch at Villa d’Este
• Afternoon tour in Lake Como - boat ride past the extravagant villas of the central lake area and disembark in Bellagio for a guided tour with time for shopping
• Dinner at Villa d’Este + site inspection

Note from Joyce: We truly felt like rock stars at the Private Suite at LAX. Expedited security, a comfortable private suite filled with snacks, driven directly across the tarmac to the plane, etc.

Day 2:

• Transfer to Milan
• Tour of Milan, including the swanky shopping streets and the Milan Opera House - La Scala
• Lunch at Mandarin Oriental, Milan + hotel site inspection
• Afternoon at leisure
• Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Milan

Day 3:

• Transfer to Milan Train Station
• Train from Milan to Florence
• Tour of Florence, including a private Italian cooking class
• Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Florence

Note from Joyce: The Four Seasons Florence has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth....my favorite....amazing lobby filled with precious art...the gardens were blooming...the lighting incredible....the air smelled of sweet blooms.

Day 4:

• Morning walking tour of Florence including the Ponte Vecchio and Accademia
• Lunch at Il Boro Tuscan Bistro
• Afternoon at leisure
• Dinner at Hotel Brunalleschi + site inspection

Day 5:

• Transfer to Florence Train Station
• Train from Florence to Milan
• Tour of Milan including the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
• Check in to Four Seasons Hotel Milano
• Dinner at Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone

Day 6:

• Departure transfer to Milan International Airport
• Returning flights home

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