Spend a day in the nearby countryside, discovering the Franciacorta region and Lake Iseo. Learn about the region’s sparkling wines with a tour of the cellars, then board a luxury motor boat, an original Riva Aquarama, to cruise the lake. Stop for lunch and exploration at Monteisola, Europe’s biggest lake island, before returning to Milan.

Meet some of the protagonists of Milanese design with an exclusive itinerary, curated by Mr Lawrence. Visit homes, ateliers and studios, not usually open to the public, to uncover the culture of design of artists both past and present. Enjoy one-on-one meetings with designers and find inspiration from projects that have brought Milanese design into the international spotlight.

Embark on a Bowie sailboat with an expert skipper to explore Lake Como, Europe’s deepest lake, voted one of the world’s most beautiful. Enjoy sailing activities, relax onboard, sunbathe or stop for a swim. After discovering the lake’s gems, savour lunch by a private chef, using fresh local ingredients, along with a wine pairing.

Make the most of our proximity to the Alps with a tailor-made day trip to Courmayeur Mont Blanc by helicopter. Whether you love the adrenaline rush of heli-skiing or prefer the meditative pace of snowshoeing, Italy’s snow-capped mountains will captivate you. For a fairy-tale experience, take a dogsled ride, followed by lunch at one of Courmayeur’s excellent restaurants.

Visit Franciacorta, about an hour east of Milan, to witness the winemaking process first hand and sample some of Italy’s finest sparkling wines.