Unique things to do in Lombardy

THIS IS NOT A CONVENTIONAL COOKING CLASS: of course you'll learn a lot about pasta but you'll be welcomed into my family like old friends for a traditional Italian meal, cooking all together while sharing our different stories. Ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of pasta will be on the menu: the masterpiece of Italian cooking history. And, why not, we'll also prepare our "secret" tiramisù with chocolate. Of course, after cooking, we'll enjoy what we have prepared in a simple Italian meal all together with complimentary wine and coffee ;) ps: If you are a group or you don't see availability you can try to reach out to me for dinner or other dates.

If you don't see a date that works for you, pls send me a message. This is an unique italian cooking lesson. You’ll be welcome in my historical house in the centre of Milan with an amazing view over the city from a terrace luxuriant of flowers and trees. You’ll eat the delicious dishes you prepared: pasta, ravioli, tiramisù that come with an excellent wine and limoncello prepared with my own terrace’s lemons. I will reveal you all the secrets about tagliatelle and the famous ravioli so that you will go back home as an authentic Italian chef. What about bringing a very sweet memory from Italy, one that will always be in your heart? The secret of the classic tiramisù, a family recipe that follows the one of its creator: soft, sweet, delicious and unique! Your friends home will be surprised when you will serve them homemade plates you learned following typical italian recipes in an unique and rare location; the fun experience will leave an unforgettable and marvellous memory. AIR CONDITIONING Cooking is a family tradition: when the grandma Bruna is too tired, her daughter and grandaughter or grandson will replace her. In our family we all had the best grandmother as teacher My house hosts to a well-behaved and joyful dog and a few unobtrusive and invisible cats that observe whatever goes on from the roof of the orangery. The class consists of min of 10 and max of 14 participants

This is a relaxing experience designed for those who wish to capture their presence in this beautiful city through a photography session. Together, we will explore some of the most incredible areas of Milan, capturing unique and creative images for you. This experience is perfect for solo travelers or couples seeking a professional and hassle-free photo session. Throughout our journey, you will have the opportunity to discover some of my favorite places, as well as fascinating secrets in the heart of downtown Milan. Within 3-4 days of our session, you will receive the carefully edited photos via WETRANSFER. The guaranteed minimum delivery is 40 photos, but I usually send all those that meet excellent quality standards. If you can't find the ideal date or time in my calendar, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to add a new one specifically for you! Some important details to consider: -The price mentioned is per person. -This is a private photography service. -The post-production process includes a minimum of 30/50 images - Morning hours are strongly recommended for the best-quality photos, as they are less crowded - feel free to bring aoutfit changes -for more info about portfolios and diffrent packages contact me @milano_street_photoshoot at IG

We will welcome you on board and first of all we would like you to relax on our comfortable and wide Italian wooden boat "Atma". We will smoothly move along the cost in the calm water of the lake, enjoying some drink and watch some amazing private villas and gardens, visible only from the lake. We will visit this magic Island Comacina where we will tell you some story... Then we will pass in fron of Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, Villa Balbiano and many others. Stopping in some special corner you can enjoy some prosecco, get the sun, swimm and relax. After that we will go back at the starting point. In case there is no availability on the calendar try to contact me anyway, we may find a solution for you! The cruise will be subject to the weather conditions. In case of storm we could go back to the port earlier or don't even start sailing.

A unique experience which combines the discovery of the city of Lecco with a good hike in the mountains. We will start taking our first steps from the city center, exploring the typical alleys of the old town and the lakeside. After this we will be entering a dense forest, full of trees and flowers. We will follow the Monte Barro path which will take us to the scenic terrace of Pian Sciresa, where we will be able to admire high rocky mountains that plunge into a mirror lake, the wonderful Lake Como. You will be surprised to discover how easily local people have access to the mountains starting from downtown, finding themselves completely immersed in nature and then enjoying a spectacle to be admired. The trekking part includes a steep staircase, cobblestoned, and then an uphill dirt path, the difference in altitude is approximately 820 feet in less than 1 mile. Once we’ve reached our view point, we will be able to admire the beautiful eastern branch of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The view is worth the hike! The experience is a loop, we will end the walk in Malgrate, on the opposite shore of Lecco. Get ready to face a beautiful climb full of energy to enjoy a breathtaking view!

Discover how a fine wine is born, see where it ages and enjoy samples on a tour and tasting at a Lake Como winery. Enjoy local delicacies as well. Spend an enjoyable day at a prestigious winery in Domaso on Lake Como. Visit the wine cellar and then enjoy the wine tasting session in the tasting terrace surrounded by Alps and an amazing view on Lake Como. With the guide of the winemaker you will enjoy 3 fine wines paired with local food delicacies, white wine with local ham and olive oil, red wine with local cheese and other sophisticated pairings. Naturally leavened bread made with special flour accompanies each tasting. You will learn about local viticulture as well as the stages of wine production. We highly recommend to check your route before traveling and find out the best way for you to get to the winery, the main ways to get there are with your own vehicle, by bus from Como or Lake Villages line C 1O (from Como - Stazione S.Giovanni, in Domaso: Piazza Ghislanzoni) and with the Navigazione laghi , check the availability on the web in the period of your experience of the fast-hydrofoils with stop in Domaso and buy your tickets in advance. When you are in Domaso, you have to walk about 20-30 minutes to reach us. If you don’t want to walk, please text us for a taxi service price not included

THIS IS NOT A CONVENTIONAL COOKING CLASS: of course you'll learn a lot about pasta but you'll be welcomed into my family like old friends for a traditional Italian meal, cooking all together while sharing our different stories. Ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of pasta will be on the menu: the masterpiece of Italian cooking history. And, why not, we'll also prepare our "secret" tiramisù with chocolate. Of course, after cooking, we'll enjoy what we have prepared in a simple Italian meal all together with complimentary wine and coffee ;) ps: If you are a group or you don't see availability you can try to reach out to me for dinner or other dates.

This is a friendly cooking experience. You'll be welcomed into a typical Italian home for a traditional meal with a local, where you'll learn how to make Sicilian and Northern Italian homemade pasta. I'll share with you my grandmother and my family's secrets for easily preparing delicious homemade pasta: Sicilian (rigatoni or busiate), tortelli, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of homemade pasta with wheat flour (with gluten and eggs or water). And, Dulcis in fundo (last but not least), we will make my special tiramisù with Sicilian ingredients. We will spend a cool time together to Cooking, eating, drinking, chatting, laughing, sharing stories, and particularly talk about food, which is one of our favorite topics in Italy. And I will tell you many stories about food and my homeland, Sicily. :) ✔︎ Please Note! MY WORKSHOP IS NOT GLUTEN-FREE! Other things to note ✔︎ Booking is possible up to 1 hour before the start time ✔︎ Contact me to check availability for dates and times not listed! ✔︎ Siete un gruppo italiano? contattatemi per organizzare una sessione in lingua italiana.

Discover the secrets of two worldwide famous produce of Made in Italy with a local expert: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma ( Parma Ham ) Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! After the cheese factory proceed ( after few minutes driving ) to the Parma ham factory. Go to the cellar branding area. See where the meat is cooled, salted and rested. Taste some cold cuts with local wines and more. Visit organic farm that produces the famous Parma ham and meet the producer to discover the process of making a gourmet Parma ham. Follow the process and Enjoy access to areas such as the cooling, salting and "resting" rooms. Finally Taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia

Stroll through the historic center of Verona with an experienced guide that has been checked and licensed in Verona and will only speak in one language! Enjoy your two hours breathtaking tour and get the key elements which which to explore the city to the fullest later in your free time. Together we get to know the most important monuments, squares, bridges and streets helping us recall the most important moments in the local urban development. It will be also the chance to discover fascinating hidden corners, unexpected archaeological excavations and learn about suggestive architecture. I will not forget to address the topic of Romeo and Juliet to explain you what not even most local residents know about it, allowing you to understand why the famous playwright would stage his tragedy in Verona even though he never got to visit it! For a private tour check "Private panoramic Grand Tour in Verona with funicolar".

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano every morning. We will observe the light yellow reflections on the water in the silent salting room and the infinite shades of yellow in the fragrant warehouse! Visiting a Parmigiano cheese dairy is a joy for all the senses and a memory that can last a lifetime. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano-Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the dairy.

If you don't see a date that works for you, pls send me a message. This is an unique italian cooking lesson. You’ll be welcome in my historical house in the centre of Milan with an amazing view over the city from a terrace luxuriant of flowers and trees. You’ll eat the delicious dishes you prepared: pasta, ravioli, tiramisù that come with an excellent wine and limoncello prepared with my own terrace’s lemons. I will reveal you all the secrets about tagliatelle and the famous ravioli so that you will go back home as an authentic Italian chef. What about bringing a very sweet memory from Italy, one that will always be in your heart? The secret of the classic tiramisù, a family recipe that follows the one of its creator: soft, sweet, delicious and unique! Your friends home will be surprised when you will serve them homemade plates you learned following typical italian recipes in an unique and rare location; the fun experience will leave an unforgettable and marvellous memory. AIR CONDITIONING Cooking is a family tradition: when the grandma Bruna is too tired, her daughter and grandaughter or grandson will replace her. In our family we all had the best grandmother as teacher My house hosts to a well-behaved and joyful dog and a few unobtrusive and invisible cats that observe whatever goes on from the roof of the orangery. The class consists of min of 10 and max of 14 participants

We offer our guests an experience with a focus on the typical dishes of the best Italian tradition, prepared with extreme care and special attention to ingredients. All framed by the breathtaking view of the mountains overlooking the blue waters of Lake Como.

We drop the mooring in the late afternoon, when the sun become smoother and the light more red. We will move on board of our comfortable Italian boat ATMA, visiting charming villages and observing amazing villas. We will be on time in the best spot of the lake to see the sunset! On meantime we will enjoy an italian aperitivo and we can do both, just relaxing to the top of the boat and observe the power of nature or put some music and have fun until the end of the day.

This is a relaxing experience designed for those who wish to capture their presence in this beautiful city through a photography session. Together, we will explore some of the most incredible areas of Milan, capturing unique and creative images for you. This experience is perfect for solo travelers or couples seeking a professional and hassle-free photo session. Throughout our journey, you will have the opportunity to discover some of my favorite places, as well as fascinating secrets in the heart of downtown Milan. Within 3-4 days of our session, you will receive the carefully edited photos via WETRANSFER. The guaranteed minimum delivery is 40 photos, but I usually send all those that meet excellent quality standards. If you can't find the ideal date or time in my calendar, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to add a new one specifically for you! Some important details to consider: -The price mentioned is per person. -This is a private photography service. -The post-production process includes a minimum of 30/50 images - Morning hours are strongly recommended for the best-quality photos, as they are less crowded - feel free to bring aoutfit changes -for more info about portfolios and diffrent packages contact me @milano_street_photoshoot at IG

Mosaic is one of the oldest decorative forms present in Italy. During the workshop, I will show and explain various types of materials (like marble and vitreous tiles), the tools normally used by mosaic artist (hammer, pliers, pincers...) and different techniques. You will see examples of different types of mosaic (Roman mosaic, classic and modern) and you will learn about the evolution of the mosaic art, the different styles and trends. You will learn to cut the tiles with pincers, how to study and prepare the subject and you'll create a piece of mosaic to bring at your home.

Join me in a fun and relaxed photo session around Milan's most iconic (and jaw-dropping) landmarks, and get back home with your luggage full of memories and beautiful portraits around the world’s fashion capital. This is a perfect experience for those who have never done this before, for solo travelers tired of only having selfies of themselves, couples, friends, and families. As a lifestyle professional photographer, I love to capture candid moments and, I'm looking forward to capturing you and your loved ones in a cinematic, sensible, and authentic way. What is included in this package: • 1H photo session in front of Duomo di Milano, at Galeria Vittorio Emmanuele II & surroundings; • 30 edited images to download in HQ in a private online gallery (for solo photo sessions), or 50 edited HQ images (for 2+ people photoshoot); Some other notes: — Morning hours are strongly recommended for the best quality photos; — Let’s create together! Feel free to bring outfit changes, and props or request different locations so we can create a unique photoshoot that translates who you are. — For more info about portfolios, proposals, and different packages contact me @anademartinophotography at IG. — I’m flexible with dates so if you want a date or time not offered on the calendar, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

We will welcome you on board and first of all we would like you to relax on our comfortable and wide Italian wooden boat "Atma". We will smoothly move along the cost in the calm water of the lake, enjoying some drink and watch some amazing private villas and gardens, visible only from the lake. We will visit this magic Island Comacina where we will tell you some story... Then we will pass in fron of Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, Villa Balbiano and many others. Stopping in some special corner you can enjoy some prosecco, get the sun, swimm and relax. After that we will go back at the starting point. In case there is no availability on the calendar try to contact me anyway, we may find a solution for you! The cruise will be subject to the weather conditions. In case of storm we could go back to the port earlier or don't even start sailing.

BELLAGIO FOOD TOUR + VILLA MELZI Learn about the history, culture and food of Bellagio, while sampling a variety of delicious tastings in authentic settings. Mix with the community and practise some Italian at local shops, bars and piazzas. Our Bellagio Food Tour is not simply a walking tour. It's a taste of local life. Start your day with our world-famous thick-foamed espresso continuing exploring Bellagio with your new friends, walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques. Stop by at our local favorite "pasticceria" and "osteria". Tastings here are more than just delicious. Continue exploring crossing lush gardens and olive groves passing by noble mansions and villas. Meet the farmers, the cheese and the olive oil producers for an authentic experience. Pick fresh fruit right from their gardens and learn about the fascinating stories that lie behind the other dishes you are going to taste. The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi. ITINERARY Departure: Outside Ristorante La Goletta (BELLAGIO) Difficulty: E (Moderate) Duration: h 6 WHAT'S INCLUDED Friendly English speaking tour guide Bellagio Walking Tour Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (5 food stops) Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's Gardens (Tickets provided only during the opening days) - MINIMUM NUMBER: 2 people

We will meet at the Church of Argegno and then embark on the private boardwalk. We'll host a maximum of 10 guests, so if you can't find a place directly, contact us. Slowly we will start sailing towards Comacina Island, passing the villages of Colonno and Sala Comacina, we will stop at the Isola canal, in front of the Ossuccio Village. During the Boat Party with music and open bar we will offer you excellent Prosecco, we will also have soft drinks and water. We will listen to music and dancing, you can swim and have moments of pleasant Italian conviviality. Before returning, we will pass Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano, and then return to Argegno. This experience is dedicated to people who want to be together and have fun in peace and good spirits, without any excess.