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Lombardy's Renaissance trail: Private day trip from Milan

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Private ride with a local driver

11h 15m
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About your trip

Surround yourself with Renaissance art and architecture on this enriching journey through Lombardy’s cultural highlights. You’ll learn about Cremona’s violin heritage and flourishing music scene, and explore Sabbioneta, an entire city built on Renaissance ideals of a “perfect city.” Your final stop is Mantua, home to intricate frescoes and remarkable architecture.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €214
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€699

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Milan whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

With a private Daytrip driver, you’ll enjoy a relaxing journey through three Renaissance cities: Cremona, Sabbioneta, and Mantua. After your self-guided explorations, rejoin your driver for the comfortable return to Milan.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Cremona, Sabbioneta, and Mantua should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €214
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€699

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Milan
You choose the pickup spot.
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Cremona
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Cremona on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Cremona on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Cremona on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Cremona on private day trip from Milan

The traces of the Renaissance are the building blocks of Cremona alongside its pride and joy: violins.

What to see

  • Discover violin-making heritage at the Violin Museum
  • The stately architecture of the Palazzo Comunale

What to do 

  • Climb the third-highest bell tower in the world: Torrazzo of Cremona 

What to try

  •  Visit Negozio Sperlari for Cremona’s traditional nougats

Take note

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Sabbioneta
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Sabbioneta on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Sabbioneta on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Sabbioneta on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Sabbioneta on private day trip from Milan

Where can be a better stop for a Renaissance trail than a town built on the Renaissance concept of the “ideal city”?

What to see

  • The original 16th-century stage at Teatro all'Antica
  • The elegant private rooms of Vespasiano Gonzaga at Palazzo Ducale

What to do

  • Stroll through the long corridors of Galleria degli Antichi
  • Walk along the perfect hexagonal design of the streets, stopping for an al fresco lunch

What to try

  • Pumpkin tortellini, a regional specialty
3
Mantua
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Mantua on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Mantua on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Mantua on private day trip from Milan
Itinerary stop at Mantua on private day trip from Milan

Welcome to the Italian Capital of Culture, as it was chosen in 2016. This city is a magnet for history, art, and architecture lovers from all over the world: its old town center alone stands as a Renaissance masterpiece.

What to see

  • The famous fresco cycle at Palazzo Te
  • Intricate architecture of the Basilica of Sant'Andrea

What to do

  • Take a stroll around Piazza delle Erbe
  • Tour the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, the oldest church in the city

What to try

  • Tortelli di zucca in the family-owned restaurant Antica Osteria Fragoletta
Back to Milan
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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