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HOP ON - HOP OFF BUS
Take in the best of Milan’s fantastic landmarks and tourist attractions on the quick and convenient City Sightseeing hop-on/hop-off bus tour. What’s more, with this offer you can take your pick from three carefully designed bus routes to really make the most of Milan. From the beautiful Duomo to the Sforza Castle and everything in between, there is no better way to explore Europe’s most elegant city.
Take a seat on the open-top double-decker bus and enjoy the panoramic views of Milan as you are driven through its stylish streets. With the City Sightseeing bus you can get off the bus whenever you want to explore a place in more detail and simply wait for the next bus to pick you up and continue your tour.
With this offer you can choose your perfect route from three pre-planned tours. Choose Route A and make the journey from Piazza Castello to the Moscova station. This route comprises of twelve possible stops in total, including the Parco Basiliche, the Duomo, the Scala Theatre and many more. Choose Route B and travel thirteen stops from Piazza Castello to the Brera District, taking in the Lombardia Palace, the Venetian Gate, the Duomo and much more. Opt for Route C and travel 16 stops from Piazza Castello to the Sempione Park, visiting the Hippodrome, the San Siro stadium, the Aquarium and many more of the city’s fantastic highlights.
Each route is available for 2 days. Whichever route you select you are sure to be in awe of this remarkable city.
EXPO MILANO
Expo Milano 2015 is centred around a theme that is of paramount importance to today’s planet and society. With more than 140 participating countries, this year’s global showcase guarantees to exhibit the best technology to safeguard access to food, sustainability and food security.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Six month global showcase
* More than 140 participating countries and NGOs
* Civil Society Organisations will also take part
Expo Milano 2015 takes place from 1st May to 31st October 2015 as a global showcase with more than 140 participating countries. By bringing together countries from all over the world, Expo Milano 2015 is a huge platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions based upon this year’s theme: Feeding the Planet and Energy for Life.
It is a Universal Exhibition hosted by Milan over six months in 2015. Each participating country and NGO will showcase the best of their technology that offers a concrete answer to a vital need: being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo also involves international organisations, and expects to welcome over 20 million visitors to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area.
It is intended as a means to stimulate each country’s creativity and promoting innovation for a sustainable future, Expo 2015 will give everyone the opportunity to find out about, and taste, the world’s best dishes, while discovering the best of the agri-food and gastronomic traditions of each of the exhibitor countries.
Meeting/pick-up point: Milan Expo: Strada Statale 33 del Sempione, 28. Bus tour starting point: Piazza Castello - The sforza Castle.
Duration: Milan Expo Ticket is valid for 1 day. Bus tour ticket valid for 2 days. Bus tour duration: Lines A and B 90 minutes. Line C: 1 hour.
Start/opening time: Line A from 9.30am and Line B from 9.15am every 90 mins on Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday every 45 minutes. Line C departs every 90 minutes every day. Milan Expo opening hours from 10am to 11pm.
Languages: Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, German, French Russian, Japanese, Portuguese.