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Lake Como, Italy Vacation to Milan with Italy Vacation Specialists

Private · Lake Como

Milan - Lake Como & Lugano Switzerland

7 Days Lombardia

The Overview

Overview

This is a perfect tour for those who want to experience the very best of Northern Italy, including Italy's design capital - Milano and the amazingly beautiful Italian Lake District, home to Lake Como and the picturesque town of Bellagio. The tour also takes up to Switzerland and Lugano, home to stunning plant varieties, beautiful gardens and wonderful shopping. 

Duration

7 days

6 nights

Pricing

On request

Tailored to your dates and group.

This is a perfect tour for those who want to experience the very best of Northern Italy, including Italy's design capital - Milano and the amazingly beautiful Italian Lake District, home to Lake Como and the picturesque town of Bellagio. The tour also takes up to Switzerland and Lugano, home to stunning plant varieties, beautiful gardens and wonderful shopping.

Regions
Lombardia
Tour Style
Private
Departs From
Lake Como
Meeting Point
Milano Airport
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 4 dinners
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Lombardia

Chapter 1 · Days 1–7

Welcome to Lombardia

Lombardia is the northern most region of central Italy, lying between the Swiss Alps and the River Po. It is flanked on its east side by the Regions of Trentino and Veneto, and on its west by Piemonte.  To its south is the Region of Emilia Romagna.   Lakes, mountains and fertile plains surround Milan, Italy's one true metropolis: the country's financial…

Explore Lombardia
Day 1

Lombardia, Milan

Private Transfer from Milan Airport to Milan City Centre Hotel

  • Dinner
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Upon arrival at the Milano Airport you will enjoy a private transfer with local English speaking assistant to your hotel.  

Check in at the hotel and the balance of the day today is dedicated to getting over jet-lag and enjoying Milan at your leisure. 

This evening we will give you many restaurant recommendations nearby your hotel. 


Overnight at the hotel.

Where we meet Milano Airport
Day 2

Lombardia, Milan

Privately Guided Tour of MIlan: Option to Enjoy Leonardo DaVinci's Last Supper

  • Breakfast
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Private tour of Milan for 3  hours with English speaking guide at disposal.

Suggested itinerary: Discover the world capital of design and fashion on your Private Walking Tour of Milan, Italy. With one of our local Exp9ert Guides visit all the main monuments that the city has to offer and learn its history that dates back to Roman Times. Due to its strategical position, the city has always prospered as a trade centre.

 

The impressive Cathedral, the Duomo represents the heart of Milan. Considered as one of the greatest churches in the world, its gothic vaults are the highest of any completed church. The church holds the world's largest collection of marble statues with the widely visible golden Madonna statue on top of the spire that you'll admire as travel up to roof to admire incredible views of Milan. 

 

This private walking tour of Milan also features the medieval Castle Sforzesco, dating from the XV century hat now houses many of the cities museums and art galleries. Visit the oldest shopping mall in the world, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the famous La Scala opera house which is the most celebrated in Italy. 

 

Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner options available.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Lombardia, Milan

Privately Guided Tour of Milan

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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After your breakfast, private tour of Milan for 3 hours with English speaking guide, Visit the beautiful Villa Reale. Situated on Via Palestro and is considered one of the greatest testimonies of the neo classical Milanese, a rare example of a villa within the city limits. 

 

The villa was bought by the Cisalpine Republic who did homage to Napoleon, who lived here with Josephine. The villa has a beautiful English garden, evoking a romantic atmosphere forget: the lake, the temple of love, the fake medieval ruin ... an oasis of peace in the center of the busy city. Inside the villa, the seat of the Gallery of Modern Art: the state rooms are decorated with frescoes, sculptures, furniture, chandeliers and other decorations. And 'here can form an idea of furniture in noble Lombard neo classical age. Balance of the day at leisure.

Dinner options available. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Lombardia, Milan Lombardia, Lake Como

Milan - Lake Como - Bellagio

  • Breakfast
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This morning you will be met by your English speaking driver-guide at the hotel and start a private tour up to Lake Como and the picturesque town of Bellagio. 

Afternoon at Leisure in Bellagio - Enjoy the gardens and the town.

Overnight at the hotel in Bellagio. 

Day 5

Lombardia, Lake Como

LAKE COMO

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day learning about the area, the history, the culture and the traditions of this lake area. The best way to see the lake is from the lake itself – cruise on the lake by private water taxi accompanied by your personal local guide, admire the stunning scenery with the numerous beautiful villas and gardens that line the lakeshores. Find out about their history, their architecture, and their owners and lots more!! A breathtaking tour of the central area of Lake Como by private water taxi with views of Pescallo, Varenna, Tremezzo, Lenno.

The visit of the villa’s interiors is the highlight of this tour:  The last owner of the villa, Guido Monzino was a wealthy Milanese, mountain climber and collector of antiques. Inside the villa, a priceless collection of antique furniture, Flemish tapestries, amarqand, Persian and Indian carpets, 19th century prints, reverse glass paintings, Chinese porcelain and terracotta objects as well as a small and fascinating museum dedicated to the different expeditions of this last owner. After our visit of the villa, our tour continues by boat circling the only island on Lake Como, Isola Comacina, and nowadays uninhabited but in bygone times one of the most important centres on the lake. Find out more about the fascinating history of the island and why today nobody dares to live there …. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner options available. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Lake Como - Lugano (Switzerland)

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

After Your breakfast meet the Guide in Hotel and with a private car transfer to Lugano via Como,  You will visit the famous Villa Olmo in Como.

 

The Villa is the most celebrated and sumptuous of the historic homes of Como and one that made Como one of the driving forces of the Enlightenment in Italy, Proceed to Lugan.

 

After the visit you will  proceed to Lugano with a stop at  the chocolate factory Alprose in Caslano, established in 1957, there is a museum which presents the entire world of this sweet sin, from the very beginning to our days.

 

Dinner options available.

 

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Lombardia, Lake Como

LAKE COMO

  • Breakfast
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Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the rail station or airport.

End of our services.  

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Private transfers from/to Milano Malpensa airport with Mercedes Class E
  • Private transfer from Milano Hotel to Lake Como Hotel
  • Private car in Lugano
  • Private boat in Lake Como
  • Private English speaking guides in Milan (3 hrs), Como (5 hrs) and Lugano (4hrs)
  • Everything not listed under “included”
  • As per specific condition in each hotel booked

What's Not Included

  • Everything not listed under “included”
In their words

Traveler Reviews

Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

Where you are

Location

Italy Lake Como

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7 days through Italy, with every stop chosen by the people who live here.

Where we meet

Milano Airport

Where it starts

Lake Como

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.

Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.

How do we start planning?

Send us a note using the form on this page, or call us on 1-866-779-2565. A travel specialist replies within one business day, usually with a few questions of their own. There is no cost and no obligation in asking.

When should we book?

The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the best small hotels and the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.

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