Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Milan Cruise & Stay Holidays. These packages all feature a cruise sailing from the port of Civitavecchia. This means that Cruise Nation bring you massive choice on cruise lines to sail with throughout the year. Our Milan Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Milan providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.
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Welcome to Milan
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With an array of different cruise liners including Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises – Cruise Nation is dedicated to offering the biggest range of savings on the top Milan holidays. Budget-savvy travellers will love our Smart Packages, allowing you to both cruise and stay, or cruise and fly, at unbeatably low prices.
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Things to do in Milan
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Visit the Duomo
Visit the Duomo
The Duomo di Milano, or Milan Cathedral, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Milan and one of Europe’s greatest architectural and cultural landmarks. Located at the heart of the city, all of Milan’s main streets radiate from this spot. Constructed over a span of nearly six centuries, the cathedral’s construction began in 1386 and was completed in 1965. The original plan for a Gothic cathedral with a cruciform nave and transept was commissioned by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo. The construction introduced High Gothic into mainland Italy from across the Alps and northern Europe.
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Sip drinks in the Navigli District
Sip drinks in the Navigli District
The Navigli District is a historic and vibrant area located in the heart of Milan. The district is known for its charming canals, lively atmosphere, and eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, and boutiques. The district was originally built in the 12th century as a network of navigable canals to facilitate the transportation of goods. Today, it gets its name from the two man-made canals that cross it – the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese. These canals were used for the transport of goods and people as well as for irrigation.
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Explore the Monumental Cemetery
Explore the Monumental Cemetery
The Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale di Milano) is one of the two largest cemeteries in Milan, Italy.Established on 1 January 1867, the cemetery was designed by the architect Carlo Maciachini. It was planned to consolidate a number of small cemeteries that used to be scattered around the city into a single location. The cemetery is noted for the abundance of artistic tombs and monuments.
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Visit the Sforza Castle
Visit the Sforza Castle
The Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a medieval fortification located in Milan, Northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification. Later renovated and enlarged, in the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the largest citadels in Europe. The castle is situated at the northern end of Via Dante. It was extensively rebuilt by Luca Beltrami in 1891–1905, and now houses several of the city’s museums and art collections. These include the Museum of Antique Art, the Museum of Musical Instruments, and the Picture Gallery. The “Rondanini Pietà,” Michelangelo’s unfinished last work, is also housed there.
RESTAURANTS IN MILAN
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Fioraio Bianchi
Fioraio Bianchi
Part florist, part restaurant, Fioraio Bianchi looks like the backdrop of a high-fashion photoshoot. The walls are artfully scraped down giving it a shabby chic appeal and the large bouquets of flowers provide the blooms of colour.
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Dry
Dry
At Dry you can enjoy gourmet pizzas created by skilled Chef, Andrea Berton. There’s also an intriguing cocktail menu with options such as Gin Gin Mule which includes gin, mint and ginger beer.
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Cova Milano
Cova Milano
Whilst this is more of a patisserie than a restaurant, we just had to give it a mention. Cova Milano was first established in 1817 as a literary cafe which became a fashionable rendezvous point. The decor of Cova is still as elegant and refined as it was when it was founded over 200 years ago.
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Contraste
Contraste
Prepare all your senses for a dining experience at Contraste. It’s not simply somewhere you go to enjoy a meal, it’s somewhere you go for a culinary adventure.
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Seta
Seta
Located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is the highly acclaimed restaurant Seta which has been awarded 2 Michelin Stars. The restaurant is operated by Chef Antonio Guida and the decor is contemporary and stylish.
Milan Nightlife
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HClub
HClub
Located in the Hotel Sheraton Diana Majestic, HClub is a favourite for the fashion crowd as a summer drinking scene. The garden here is stunning with its magnolias, cyclamens, water fountain and mature trees.
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Alcatraz
Alcatraz
If you want to dance until the early hours, then head to Alcatraz – one of Milan’s most popular night clubs. Each evening brings with it a different theme and style of music from Peace and Love parties inspired by the 60’s and 70’s to the slightly more intense music of Papa Roach.
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Bar Basso
Bar Basso
Bar Basso has an authentic atmosphere which is reflected in the decor and choice of cocktails including signature Negroni Sbagliatos which are a mix of sweet vermouth, campari and slightly sparkling wine garnished with orange peel and served over ice.
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Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
When you first walk into this bar which appears very unassuming from the outside, your first thoughts will most likely be ‘What have I just walked into?’ but the unique decor isn’t where the surprises end because the cocktails here are on another level.
EVENTS IN MILAN
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Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week
Fashion Week occurs twice a year in Milan; the Autumn/Winter event is held in February/March and the Spring/Summer show is held in September/October. Whilst many of the shows are by invitation only, there are some which are open to the public.
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La Notte Bianca
La Notte Bianca
A white night in Italy usually means a sleepless one! For one night each year (usually mid June), bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and cinemas prepare to celebrate and stay open until the early hours of 6am.
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Mercarto dei Fiori
Mercarto dei Fiori
Held along the canal, this flower fair adds a splash of colour to Milan as over 200 nurseries and horticultural schools come from all over Italy to create displays. The Mercato dei Fiori is held every year in April along the Naviglio Grande.
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MiArt
MiArt
This is one of Europe’s biggest contemporary art shows and it welcomes artists, dealers, critics and collectors from all around the world. If you’re interested in attending it’s held in early April.
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Salone Internazionale del Mobile
Salone Internazionale del Mobile
This notable furniture fair welcomes top designers from around the world who display their exquisite furniture and fittings for visitors to browse. If you have a keen interest in interior design this is definitely one for you. The event takes place in Rho in mid-April.
What's Included
Return flights included from a choice of UK airports.
FREE Handpicked Milan Hotel Stay.
Discounts for Tickets to Milan Excursions.
A Choice of Accommodation on Ship.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks in Selected Ship Eateries.
Hot drinks, Ice Tea's, Lemonade, Juices, and Water in Select Buffet Venues.
Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available.
Entertainment & Activities, Day & Night, Inc Theme Nights & Parties.
Fantastic Youth Programmes from Babies to 17 years old.
Ship Port Taxes & Fees
