Romantic Getaway to Lake Como: Italy’s Favorite Lake

Villa d'Este in Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy

What to expect on this itinerary

Indulge in all Lake Como has to offer during this luxurious 7-day adventure for two. The lakeside towns and villages of Lake Como are one more beautiful than the next, and the luxurious lifestyle of the area creates the ultimate atmosphere for a couple’s vacation. Attend an Italian opera at La Scala Opera House, indulge in the flavors of delicious Italian wine, and witness the incredible architecture of the charming villas of Cernobbio.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Milan, Como, Cernobbio, Nesso, Argegno, Bellagio

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Milan – Tour of La Scala Opera House

Your luxurious 7-day journey will begin with one night in the captivating city of Milan. Upon your arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, a private transfer will whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation, which will be located in the heart of the city. After you become acquainted with your new surroundings, you will set out for a private afternoon tour of the famous La Scala Opera House. Once you are finished appreciating every view from the stage, your tour will continue to the accompanying museum. Afterward, you will have some free time to indulge in your first dinner in Italy at a local restaurant before returning to the opera house for an exciting opera show.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Day 2

Como – Exclusive Tour and Lakeside Dinner

Day 3

Como – Discover Cernobbio

Day 4

Argegno – Explore Nesso en Route to Argegno

Day 5

Bellagio – Private Tour of Argegno and Bellagio

Day 6

Bellagio – Exclusive Tour and Wine Tasting

Day 7

Bellagio – Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Admire the Gothic design and preserved tapestries of the Como Cathedral, which dates back to the 14th century
  • Discover some of the luxurious villas of Cernobbio, including Villa Bernasconi and Villa Erba, which are known for their amazing architecture and beautiful designs
  • Gaze at the magnificent waterfall and gorge of Nesso, which is considered a wonder of nature during an intriguing day trip to the village
  • Explore the Roman Bridge and 16th-century church of the village of Argegno
  • Uncover the very best neighborhoods of Bellagio, including Pescallo and Loppia, during an exclusive tour of the gorgeous lakeside village
  • Indulge in the wines of Italy with the help of a sommelier during a private wine tasting at a premier restaurant in Bellagio

Starting Price

$3,200 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

  • 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.

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Zicasso’s travel company did such a great job putting the trip together. I was charged for an extra night at our hotel in Paris, but they are refunding that and the Cairo portion of the trip we had to cancel.

Our Paris tour guide was great and I’d recommend her to anyone. Our Rome tour guides were very good. Hong Kong was fine. Our Tokyo guide was wonderful.

Really, the only hiccup on the trip was our hotel in Hong Kong. The company that picked us up dropped us at one hotel, not the correct one. Thankfully, a couple of their bellhops walked us and all our luggage several blocks to the correct hotel. Our tour guide the next day also went to the wrong hotel, but we only lost about 45 minutes before we figured out the issue. If you use that hotel again, please make sure folks know which hotel is which.

The "Fast and Furious" car experience was OK; however, my grandson was so tired he slept through most of it. The chopstick-making was fun, as was the glass-blowing experience.

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Zicasso’s travel specialist made this our best trip ever. She was communicative and accommodating, as well as always available for our questions. Every tour and every guide was exceptional. Their ability to communicate their enthusiasm and passion was jaw-dropping. We came back each day with our mouths dropped by the amount of information and the fun we had. Each hotel the travel specialist picked for us was great, offering the best locations and caring, accommodating staff. She was a lovely and genuine person.

One of the highlights was our cooking class with a chef. This does not diminish each tour guide; they were perfect. Also, she arranged private transport that made our trip a breeze from beginning to end. Especially cool was the taxi in Venice! Thank you, to our travel specialist and Zicasso, for an amazing vacation. Oh, the wine and olive oil were perfection. Highly recommend!

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Our travel company and Zicasso were truly excellent trip resources and designers of our two-week vacation to Greece. They arranged every detail. We had transportation prearranged, lodging that was extraordinary, and food that was unforgettable.

Our guides for various day tours in each location were phenomenal. They were never rushed and seemed to give us limitless time. They made arrangements for us that were not part of their paid services, just because they were so welcoming. The guides were all graduates of universities who had completed months of additional studies to become certified as guides. We learned so much from our trip about the places, but also about the culture and what it's like to actually live in Greece. Bravo!

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Italy Tour Review: Wine Tasting, Cooking Class, 1 Week

Our Italy trip was so wonderful. From start to finish, Zicasso’s travel specialist curated a memorable and very special, life-changing experience. Our itinerary was amazing, thoughtfully planned (full, but not overwhelming), fun, and precise. We had great small/private tours and guided adventures, from wine tastings and a cooking class to historical explorations, with introductions to local cultural activities and immersion experiences. The attention to detail for the train and other ground transportation we needed during our daily trips was impressive.

I would highly recommend our travel specialist, the travel company, and Zicasso to assist you in planning your next trip/journey/adventure if you want an exceptionally individualized, unique, and special travel experience that will provide you with great, lifelong memories.

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Italy Trip Review: Rome, Sicily, 12 Days

It was a pleasure working with Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team for our recent trip to Italy, including Rome and Sicily. The travel specialist was thoughtful throughout and demonstrated exceptional local knowledge when crafting our itinerary, particularly for Sicily, where we spent seven to eight days exploring the northwest, east, and southeast regions.

The itinerary beautifully blended visits to charming fishing villages with well-paced day tours, allowing for meaningful free time in between. In fact, she strongly encouraged us to include a free day to explore on our own, which made a noticeable difference, as we never felt rushed or exhausted. The hotels were impeccably selected and added greatly to the overall experience.

This was a truly memorable trip that we enjoyed every step of the way.

Thank you to the travel specialist and the travel company for creating such a wonderful experience. We will absolutely turn to them again for our next visit to Italy.

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Italy Trip Review: History, 2 Weeks

From day one of planning, Zicasso’s travel company did an awesome job. They tailored the trip for our likes and never tried to pressure us into add-ons we didn't want. The hotels were four- or five-star and located in the perfect spots. The car company they used was very good. They also answered every question we had in a timely manner. We will use them again when we return to Italy.

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