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Milano Convention Centre | August 27-31, 2012

Optional Tours

Situated near the lake district of northern Italy, in a pivotal position between Rome and northwestern Europe, Milan has truly been a commercial, industrial, and cultural crossroads throughout history. Napoleon recognized its importance when he made it the capital of his Italian Republic in 1802. It was also in Milan where, in 313 AD, the Emperor Constantine granted freedom of worship to Christians. One of the world's largest churches, a Gothic cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo, was commissioned in 1386 and remains the architectural crown jewel of the city. Milan is also home to Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and famed opera house La Scala.

The Congress Secretariat, MCI Suisse SA, offers a number of optional tours and excursions for delegates and their accompanying guests. Please note that these optional activities are designed for accompanying guests and run concurrently with the Congress program. They are not included as part of the registration fee and require a separate ticket charge. You may register for these activities while completing the Congress registration form.

Full Day Tours

Lake Como Cruise/Tremezzo and Bellagio

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Cost: € 60 per person

Renowned for its elegant residences, villas, and exquisite gardens, Lake Como offers a magical combination of Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks. Guests will enjoy a pleasant guided cruise by boat around the lake, with a stops for browsing and shopping at the lovely lakeside town of Tremezzo and the village of Bellagio.

Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Cost: € 91 per person

Visit a number of towns and islands in Lake Maggiore, including Stresa, where you will take a cable car up to Monte Mottarone, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Alps; Isola Bella, home of the famous 17th century Borromeo Mansion; and Isola dei Pescatori, a small, romantic, and charming island in the lake.

Bergamo City Tour

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Cost: € 43 per person

In the nearby town of Bergamo, you will visit both the Città Alta – the old part of town full of Renaissance buildings – and the Città Bassa – the fast-paced, modern, industrialized part of town. Travel up the steep hills between the two parts of the city on a funicolare, a type of tram which can run on very steep slopes.

Half Day Tours

Milan Walking Tour/Last Supper (subject to availability)

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 51 per person

This walking tour begins at the Duomo di Milano and ends at the Cenacolo Vinciano (home of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"), with stops at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Scala Opera House.

Milan Walking Tour/Brera Art Gallery

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 54 per person

This walking tour begins at the Duomo di Milano and ends at the Brera Art Gallery (Pinacoteca), with stops at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Scala Opera House.

Sforza Castle/Milan Walking Tour

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 29 per person

This walking tour begins at Milan's expansive Sforza Castle and ends at the Scala Opera House, with stops at the Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Fox Town Shopping Outlet

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 30 per person

This fun and sophisticated shopping outlet offers more than 130 stores selling discounted items from high-fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and more.

Cooking Class in Teatro 7

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Cost: € 127 per person

Learn how to prepare a delicious Italian dish from gourmet chefs during a cooking class at Teatro 7, an innovative restaurant/culinary school in the suburbs of Milan.

Como Walking Tour

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Cost: € 34 per person

Situated at the souther end of Lake Como, the charming town of Como is one of the oldest Lombard cities. This walking tour begins at the Duomo di Como and ends at the Silk Concept Store, with stops at the monument of Alexander Volta, inventor of the modern battery, Piazza Cvour, and the downtown area of Como.

Milan by Bicycle

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 73 per person

Enjoy the city by bicycle! This sightseeing tour will take you via feasible routes to a number of locations around the city and includes a guided tour of the Scala Opera House.

Milan by Segway

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Cost: € 151 per person

For a unique experience, tour Milan on a Segway, a motorized two-wheeled device controlled using the weight and movements of your own body! This sightseeing tour will take you via feasible routes to a number of locations around the city