[ ](https://wa.me/393358210912?text=Hello%20MilanobyCar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20the+Venice+private+day+tour+from+Milan.) Pavia Weather-- Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Pavia & the Certosa *Private Day Trip from Milan* The Certosa di Pavia, one of the great Renaissance monasteries of Italy, and the old university town on the Ticino, under an hour south of Milan. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 8 hours, fixed price from **€600** per car. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393358210912)[+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912) Book this day trip Pavia & Certosa di Pavia · private and tailor-made ## Book this day trip See the price for your car now, then send the request: we confirm the driver and send a secure payment link. The itinerary is yours to change: tell us your stops in the notes. - CarsMercedes E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 - Pick-upYour hotel in Milan, or Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo (+€60) - PaymentNothing now: we confirm, then send a secure link Instant price From Milan (hotel or address) Tour Lake Como: Como & Bellagio Vehicle Mercedes E-Class Passengers *01***Price now**Fixed, per vehicle *02***We confirm**Within a few hours by day, 8 hours max overnight *03***Pay by link**Secure link once confirmed **Weekday price.** Saturdays and Sundays +20%, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Ferragosto +50%. The exact price for your date shows on the next step. Date Pick-up time Flight number Hotel name or pick-up address Drop-off at a different place Drop-off place Extra hours *optional* Lead passenger Email Mobile on the day Anything we should know *optional* Website Nothing is charged now. We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. Cancellation as set out in our [terms](https://www.milanobycar.com/terms-and-conditions). Request received Thank you Your reference is We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. 1993In Business Since NCCLicensed & Insured 35km from Milan Private Day Trip from Milan## Pavia and the Certosa, an easy day from Milan The Certosa di Pavia was founded in 1396 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan, as a Carthusian monastery and family mausoleum. Its carved marble façade, frescoed church and Great Cloister lined with the monks’ cells make it one of the most remarkable buildings in Lombardy. Pavia itself, a few kilometres further south, was the capital of the Lombard kingdom and has one of Europe’s oldest universities. Both are about 35 km from Milan, which makes this one of the most relaxed [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan). Since January 2026 the Certosa has been managed directly by the Italian Ministry of Culture, after the Cistercian monks who looked after it left, and entry is now by paid ticket. With a car you go door-to-door to the monastery, then on to the Covered Bridge and the old centre, with time left for Vigevano or the Abbey of Morimondo. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€600** with an E-Class for two, from **€680** with a V-Class for up to six. ### Pavia Day at a Glance DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport Distanceabout 35 km each way Drive40–50 minutes each way Package8 hours · 150 km included Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V) Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class) HighlightsCertosa di Pavia · Covered Bridge · University [Book Your Pavia Day](#mci-book) Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Pavia Day Trip Itinerary A gentle 8-hour day: the Certosa in the morning, the old town of Pavia after lunch. **Tailor-made, always.** This itinerary is our suggestion only: every MilanobyCar day trip is tailor-made. Change the stops, the order and the timing as you like, or tell us your own plan in the booking notes. **Your driver, your local insider.** Our chauffeurs are not licensed tour guides and do not guide you inside museums or sites, but they know these places well from years on the road: ask them for the best viewpoints, where to eat, where to stroll and how to avoid the busiest spots. If you would like a licensed guide, we can book one for you. Departure ### Pick-up at your hotel in Milan Your driver meets you in the lobby. The road south follows the Naviglio Pavese canal through rice fields and farmland; the Certosa is about 40 minutes away. Depart around 9:00Included in package Morning ### The Certosa di Pavia The church holds the tombs of Gian Galeazzo Visconti and of Ludovico il Moro with Beatrice d’Este, frescoes by Bergognone and an inlaid wooden choir. Then the Small and Great Cloisters, a monk’s cell with its own garden, and the refectory. Arrive around 10:00Entry ticket not included Lunch ### Zuppa alla pavese and risotto Pavia is rice country: try a risotto, or the local zuppa alla pavese, a broth poured over bread and a raw egg. Your driver can suggest a trattoria in town or in the countryside and book a table. 12:15–13:45Meal not included Early afternoon ### The university and San Michele Maggiore The arcaded courtyards of the University of Pavia, founded in 1361, are open to walk through. Nearby is San Michele Maggiore, the Romanesque basilica where Frederick Barbarossa was crowned King of Italy in 1155. 14:00–15:00Free to walk Afternoon ### The Covered Bridge and Borgo Ticino The Ponte Coperto crosses the Ticino to the old boatmen’s quarter of Borgo Ticino. The bridge you walk on was rebuilt after the Second World War on the model of the 14th-century original. The Visconti Castle, now the civic museums, is a short walk north. 15:00–16:15Museum tickets not included Return ### Back to your hotel in Milan Door-to-door return in about 45 minutes, or drop-off at Linate or Malpensa. Back around 17:00Extra hours bookable Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Pavia Day Trip Prices — 8-Hour Private Car Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 8-hour day with 150 km included, whatever the number of passengers. Saturdays and Sundays +20%, major holidays +50%, airport pick-up +€60. **Extra hours €75 with the E-Class, €85 with the V-Class**, bookable in the form below. Mercedes E-Class Up to 2 passengers from **€600**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Families & groups Mercedes V-Class Up to 6 passengers from **€680**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Mercedes S-Class 2 passengers · Premium On Request8-hour package · per vehicle - •Executive luxury sedan - •English-speaking chauffeur [Request Quote](https://www.milanobycar.com/contact-us) #### Included in the price - ✓Private Mercedes and English-speaking chauffeur for the whole day - ✓Door-to-door pick-up and return in Milan - ✓Fuel, motorway tolls and parking for the car - ✓Bottled water on board - ✓Child seats on request, free of charge - ✓Driver waiting while you visit #### Not included — paid separately - ✕Certosa di Pavia entry ticket - ✕Castello Visconteo civic museums - ✕Meals and drinks - ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request) The Route## Milan to Pavia: The Route About 35 km south of Milan, 40 to 50 minutes along the Naviglio Pavese corridor. The Certosa lies a few kilometres before Pavia, so both fit easily into one day. Milan – Certosa – PaviaAirportsPossible stops Frequently Asked Questions## Pavia Day Trip from Milan — FAQ How far is Pavia from Milan? About 35 km. The Certosa is around 40 minutes from central Milan by car and Pavia about 45–50 minutes, depending on traffic. Do we need tickets for the Certosa? Yes. Since January 2026 the Certosa di Pavia has been managed by the Ministry of Culture and entry requires a paid ticket, which can be bought online on the official Musei Italiani platform. Opening days and times changed with the new management, so check them before your trip. How much does a private day trip from Milan to Pavia cost? From €600 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €680 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 8 hours with 150 km included. Saturdays and Sundays are +20%, major holidays +50%, and extra hours cost €75 with the E-Class or €85 with the V-Class. Can we add Vigevano or the abbeys? Yes. Vigevano, with its Renaissance Piazza Ducale and Sforza castle, is about 40 minutes west of Pavia. The Cistercian abbeys of Morimondo and Chiaravalle are on the way back to Milan. All fit into the 8 hours with 150 km included. Is there parking at the Certosa and in Pavia? Yes, and it is the driver’s job: he drops you at the entrance of the Certosa and in central Pavia, which has a limited-traffic zone, and waits nearby until you are ready. Is a guide included? No. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide and does not guide inside the sites, but with years of experience on these roads he can recommend the best places, viewpoints and restaurants and give you practical tips for the day. A licensed local guide for the Certosa and Pavia can be booked on request. ### Pavia by private car or by train? Regional trains from Milan reach Pavia in about half an hour, but the Certosa is a separate trip: its station is outside the village and the walk to the monastery adds time each way. With a car you see both in one smooth loop and can add Vigevano or an abbey that has no easy train connection. ### What to know about the Certosa The Certosa is a consecrated church as well as a monument, so dress respectfully, with shoulders and knees covered. Plan about two hours for the church, the cloisters and the museum, and buy your ticket online before you go. ### How much is a Pavia day trip? MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €600 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €680 for up to six in a V-Class, for 8 hours with 150 km included, including driver, fuel, tolls and parking. It is one of our most affordable day trips, and there is room to add Vigevano or an abbey within the 150 km. The exact price for your date appears in the booking form. 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