Discover Italy the dolce vita way with Mandarin Oriental
With its two iconic addresses, Mandarin Oriental allows you to discover two facets of the city: Milan, the cosmopolitan, and Lake Como, the romantic.
In summer, Italy slips into people's minds quite naturally to enjoy a relaxing stay - and the dolce vita inseparable from the country. However, very often we don't know where to put our suitcases because the cities of the boot make us dream. Fortunately, Mandarin Oriental has several addresses in these Latin lands — and today unveils 'One trip, Two destinations' to discover two idyllic destinations:Mandarin Oriental Milan and Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como .
On the program: two nights in the heart of Milan, followed by two other nights on the shores of Lake Como, with in each destination a very wide choice of activities around culture, gastronomy and well-being. The 'One trip, two destinations' offer includes: a stay at the Mandarin Oriental Milan and the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como , with breakfast included, transfer between the two establishments by Mercedes E Class, a three-course dinner at the Mandarin Garden at the Mandarin Oriental Milan , a lunch for two at CO.MO Bar & Bistrot as well as a 10% discount on all treatments at the Mandarin Oriental Lake Como hotel Spa — all for two people, Italy being one of the most romantic cities, inviting you to live this experience with delight.
Start the festivities in Milan
Located at the crossroads of fashion, business and culture, Mandarin Oriental Milan promises privileged access to a wide range of experiences from discovering Milanese jewellery — with a visit to three exceptional workshops located in the heart of the city , the possibility of accessing archives which are not generally open to the public and attending practical demonstrations of the making of these fantastic works of art —, the discovery of the most secret vintage addresses with a personal shopper, the creation of your own silk scarf with designer Joanne Ship, or even tailor-made and personalized visits to numerous monuments - like the La Scala opera house, the emblematic Duomo, the very exclusive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II or the Santa Maria presso San Satiro church with its trompe-l'oeil perspective which has earned it its worldwide reputation today. Food and cocktail lovers will also enjoy diving into a whirlwind of colours, scents and flavours during a star-studded cooking class or a bar crawl in the company of Mandarin Garden mixologists. Sports fans, for their part, are invited to enjoy an unforgettable experience at the San Siro stadium, a true temple of football, during a special guided tour.
Continue your epic journey on the banks of Lake Como
To discover Lake Como, there's nothing like a trip aboard a Venetian wooden speedboat: the opportunity to be dazzled by its breathtaking landscapes, its beautiful historic villas and its charming fishing villages. Tailor-made tours, lasting from two to eight hours, offer tours of the most famous transalpine lake in a dolce vita atmosphere, with the option of an aperitivo accompanied by the chef's selection of canapes. For the more adventurous, guided hikes, e-bike tours and various water sports are offered by the hotel, which also has a golf course and tennis court. The well-being offer, for its part, now includes a personalized Oriental QI consultation at the Mandarin Oriental Lake Como Spa, in order to rebalance the body, soul and spirit. Wine lovers will also be delighted, since an exclusive guided tour around the wine philosophy of Bellavista is reserved for them, with a tasting led by an oenologist, followed by lunch at Leone Felice. They can also be tempted by a mixology course to learn how to blend some of the great Italian classics, such as the Negroni or the Martini.