A themed itinerary along the Lombard waterways: Naviglio Grande, Naviglio Pavese, the Adda of Leonardo, with villas and villages lining these ancient canals.
Milan's Darsena, lively heart of the Navigli. Evening cruises, aperitivos, street art. Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio.
Farmhouses near MilanNaviglio Grande to Abbiategrasso, between historic villas and old mills. Gaggiano, Robecco sul Naviglio.
Farmhouses on the NavigliVigevano with one of Italy's finest Renaissance squares, Castello Sforzesco, the Sforzesca model farm.
Farmhouses in VigevanoPavia, ancient Lombard capital, Covered Bridge, Visconti Castle. The Certosa di Pavia, Renaissance masterpiece.
Farmhouses in PaviaThe Adda river studied by Leonardo. Trezzo sull'Adda, Crespi d'Adda (UNESCO), Cornate d'Adda.
Farmhouses along the AddaLodi with the porticoed Piazza della Vittoria, Tempio dell'Incoronata. Land of milk and Grana Padano.
Farmhouses in LodiBest time: April-October
Duration: 4-5 days
How to get around: bike along cycle paths, car for villages
