Like jewels on a mountainous crown, the alpine lakes of Northern Italy offer a welcoming playground on this 10-day tour of Lake Como, Maggiore, and Iseo. Far from the crowds of Italy's major cities, you can walk in the footsteps of royalty as you explore this idyllic setting. From wineries to walking tours, this region will come alive and leave you astounded at the concentration of beauty that is to be found here.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Como – VIP Walking Tour
Perched along the banks of the Y-shaped Lake Como, your first day in Italy will be spent enjoying a VIP walking tour that will acquaint you with the town for which the lake earned its name. Dating back to ancient times, Como provides an atmosphere rich in gastronomic and cultural tradition. Into this atmosphere you will step on your walking tour, and as you make your way from the Gothic-Renaissance Duomo to the 18th-century Teatro Sociale, the city center will come alive with the echos of the past. During your first evening in Italy, you can enjoy the city's spectacular architecture and fresh baked La Nuvola bread.
What's Included:
Day 2
Como – Bubbles Along the Lake
Day 3
Valtellina – A Wine-lover's Delight
Day 4
Lake Maggiore - Jewel of the Italian Alps
Day 5
Lake Maggiore - Visiting the Lake's Lush Islands
Day 6
Lake Maggiore – Creating a Culinary Masterpiece
Day 7
Lake Iseo – Visiting the Largest Lake Island in Europe
Day 8
Lake Iseo – In Search of the Franciacorta
Day 9
Lake Iseo – The Quintessential Lakeside Village of Lovere
Day 10
Lake Iseo – A Reluctant Departure from Lake Country
Trip Highlights
- Orient yourself along the cobbled alleys and boulevards of Como on a customizable walking tour of the elegant city center
- Take to the waves on a majestic motorboat cruise along the banks of Lake Como and into a world of elegant villas, lush forests, and commanding alpine peaks
- Ponder the subtle flavors of centuries worth of winemaking tradition on a visit to the Valtellina valley and its celebrated
- Bask in the vast panoramas on display at Lake Maggiore and watch the sun set over the snow-capped Alps on a luxurious evening cruise
- Delight in an island-hopping excursion to the palaces and gardens that have attracted emperors and celebrities for centuries
- Immerse yourself in the celebrated traditions of the Italian kitchen during your very own cooking course in the magical atmosphere of Lake Maggiore
- Stretch your legs on an enjoyable hike up the slopes of Monte Isola and take in the unique views of Lake Iseo
- Walk in the footsteps of royalty on a visit to Castello Bonomi in the heart of the Brescia region, where you can enjoy the flavors of a winemaking tradition that dates back centuries
- Plunge into the engaging environment of the quintessential Italian village at Lovere, where you can ponder the brilliant church frescoes or enjoy a stroll along the picturesque waterfront
Starting Price
$9,800 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What’s Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.78 stars based on 601 reviews.
The trip was fabulous. The hotels were interesting and most had no air conditioning. When we asked, we were given fans. Some of the days were excruciatingly long, especially for the 73- and 74-year-olds, and also the 10-year-old.
Reviewed By Susann R.
This trip exceeded our expectations. Every day was delightful, organized, and fun. We appreciated the daily texts with contact information and times. The accommodations were excellent. Zicasso's travel company, and our travel designer in particular, made the planning process very easy.
Reviewed By Kathleen D.
My expectations were far surpassed. I cannot say how happy I was with Zicasso's travel company. From start to finish, they were professional, provided amazing communication, and were so easy to work with!
Reviewed By Kim P.
The trip was very precise to our needs and what we were looking for as an experience. All the drivers, guides, and hotel staff were professional, courteous, and helpful. We had a great time due to all the attention we received and communication with Zicasso's travel company was excellent.
Reviewed By Purnima W.
The trip was great. Zicasso's travel expert did a good job in putting our trip together. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Tour pick-ups and hotel/airport transfers were handled efficiently. We appreciated that the travel company was always available by text to handle any questions/concerns.
To have more time to review our final travel documents, it would have been helpful to have received them sooner than a week prior to our departure.
Reviewed By Evangeline F.
It was a well-crafted trip. Working with Zicasso's travel specialist again was very good. The team at the company's helpdesk was excellent in helping with reservations, daily updates, and real-time assistance when the guide was late or there was a concern.
Reviewed By Raul G.
