Renaissance trail in Lombardy:

Cremona to Mantua

Renaissance trail in Lombardy:

Cremona to Mantua

Renaissance trail in Lombardy:

Cremona to Mantua

Milan’s importance in the Renaissance is well-known. But what about the other Lombardian cities that stand like open-air Renaissance museums, their significance still visible?

About this tour

During this tour, you’ll get to experience history in a truly authentic way, hopping from one overlooked gem to another, all the while enjoying Italy’s classics: food, art, and music. And we’ve made the perfect itinerary for your day, check it out below!

Free cancelation

Private luxury car

Up to 7 people

English speaking driver

Duration: 9h 30m (approximate)

Start time: personalised

From

$784 - $969

for 3 people group

The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.

Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

From

$784 - $969

for 3 people group

The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.

Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

From

$784 - $969

for 3 people group

The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.

Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

From

$784 - $969

for 3 people group

The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.

Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

From

$784 - $969

for 3 people group

The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.

Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

Highlights

Highlights

Itinerary

• Milan

• Cremona (2h)

The traces of the Renaissance are the building blocks of Cremona alongside its pride and joy: violins. This city of music is the proud home of centuries-old worth of expertise, making Cremona a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So the Violin Museum is an absolute must-visit. Apart from the flourished musical scene, Renaissance is also visible in frescoes in churches and in the works of masters like Caravaggio.

• Discover violin-making heritage at the Violin Museum


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


  • Visit Negozio Sperlari for Cremona’s traditional nougats


  • Stop by Palazzo Comunale for a Renaissance stroll

• Sabbioneta (1h)

Where can be a better stop for a Renaissance trail than a town built on the Renaissance concept of the “ideal city”? Sabbioneta reflects an urban space created by the humanist ideas of the Renaissance, something you’ll distinctly feel during your walks around. One of the first freestanding theaters is also here in Sabbioneta; its beauty is on the inside, so make sure to enter. 

• Explore the original 16th-century stage at Teatro all'Antica


  • Discover the private rooms of Vespasiano Gonzaga at Palazzo Ducale


  • Pass through the long corridors of Galleria degli Antichi


  • Walk along the perfect hexagonal design of the streets

• Mantua (3h)

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 work of Renaissance architecture. But a truly remarkable piece of the era is Palazzo Te, preserving exquisite frescoes.

• Marvel at the famous fresco cycle at Palazzo Te


  • Pay a visit to Basilica of Sant'Andrea


  • Take a stroll around Piazza delle Erbe 


  • Try tortelli di zucca in the family owned restaurant Antica Osteria Fragoletta.

• Milan

What is included

  • Drive from Milan to Cremona, Sabbioneta, Mantua, and back to Milan

  • Your English speaking driver who waits for you while you explore the stops

  • Comfortable private car to travel in luxury

  • Exploring on your own terms and schedule

What is not included

  • Entrance fees

  • Any costs for drinks and food

  • Guiding*

*Our drivers are not tour guides, they are not responsible for showing around and giving information. However, all our drivers are pretty knowledgeable, so they’ll be happy to give you tips during the ride.

What is not included

  • Entrance fees

  • Any costs for drinks and food

  • Guiding*

*Our drivers are not tour guides, they are not responsible for showing around and giving information. However, all our drivers are pretty knowledgeable, so they’ll be happy to give you tips during the ride.

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DAYTRIP EUROPE LTD

41 Devonshire Street

W1G 7AJ London

United Kingdom

Customer Care

US +1 628 201 9501

UK +44 20 3318 1119

daytrip@daytrip.com

Company

DAYTRIP EUROPE LTD

41 Devonshire Street

W1G 7AJ London

United Kingdom

Customer Care

US +1 628 201 9501

UK +44 20 3318 1119

daytrip@daytrip.com

Company

DAYTRIP EUROPE LTD

41 Devonshire Street

W1G 7AJ London

United Kingdom

Customer Care

US +1 628 201 9501

UK +44 20 3318 1119

daytrip@daytrip.com