Once dominated by massive glacier formations, the diverse terrain of the Alps and Northern Italy will be your to explore on this 7-day tour of Lake Como and Milan. Como provides you with a rustic introduction to the region, and panoramic views of the nearby lake and humbling trips into the mountains reveal a quieter side of Italy. Once you experience Lake Como, you will make your way to the exhilarating expanse of Milan.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lake Como – An Alpine Arrival
The Italian Lakes District is an outstanding setting for your first day on this tour of Northern Italy. From craggy mountain peaks to the brilliant blues of the region’s many lakes, there is an abundance of natural beauty and culture that keeps people returning year after year. After arriving at Milan's primary airport, a convenient transfer will carry you into the alpine foothills to your comfortable accommodations on the shores of Lake Como. You will celebrate your arrival on an afternoon boat tour of the lake that will allow you to survey the rugged mountain panoramas and quaint villages.
What's Included:
Day 2
Lake Como – The Savory Side of Italy
Day 3
Lake Como – Aboard a Funicular
Day 4
Milan – Into the Heart of Lombardy
Day 5
Milan – Walking Tour through the Ages
Day 6
Milan – Relaxing Day in Lombardy
Day 7
Milan – Turning the Page
Trip Highlights
- Take to the waves on a scenic boat tour of Lake Como, where you will witness the shoreline properties of kings, princes, and other celebrities
- Snack your way through Como's many eateries and markets on a guided food tour that will introduce you to the region's fine wine and cheese production
- Survey the Alpine scenery on a day trip to the hilltop village of Brunate, where panoramic views of the glittering lake below you can be found around every corner
- Witness the ornately carved exterior of Milan's main cathedral on a walking tour of the city center while a guide happily introduces you to the main historical and artistic sites
- Enjoy an authentic three-course meal and enjoy outstanding cuisine and company
- Ponder the brilliance behind Da Vinci's Last Supper on a visit to the famous church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where your guide will happily introduce you to the man behind the fresco
- Amble through the ages on a day of leisure in Milan, where you can choose from any number of options to explore the city or relax in the comfort of your hotel
Starting Price
$3,400 per person (excluding international flights)
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 614 reviews.
The trip was wonderful. All of the transitions from place to place were very smooth. Each tour guide and driver was very welcoming and informative. We had two children with us and we felt safe and comfortable at all times.
One area to mention is that there were times we didn't need a guide to assist us in transferring from place to place. For example, there was a guide who was hired to walk us across the street from the Venice train station to a water taxi. We could have done this on our own and would have preferred not to have to pay for something like that.
I would highly recommend (and have already) Zicasso!
Reviewed By Kimberly K.
We had a wonderful experience with Zicasso's travel partner. The hotel and restaurant suggestions were fantastic! It was very helpful to have them on WhatsApp and always available if we had any issues. I would highly recommend using them for anyone traveling to the area.
Reviewed By Fred D.
This was a trip of a lifetime for us. We had a busy schedule and got to see everything we wanted and then some.
Our Zicasso travel agent was awesome, provided some great, helpful information, and made suggestions for things to do that I am so happy we took her advice on and did not miss!
We had drivers booked, tickets for everything, and exact times we had to be anywhere. Having the help desk's constant support and sharing our daily itinerary the night before made this a truly stress-free vacation. I will definitely use Zicasso and this travel company for my next adventure.
Reviewed By Tammy L.
My husband and I were thrilled with our recent trip to Italy that Zicasso’s travel designer put together. We began by attending a family friend’s wedding, held in Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast. Due to my husband’s mobility issues, we were met by a driver and headed to the Amalfi Coast. The driver was first class and the trip was very comfortable.
After the wedding festivities, we were able to have the most wonderful experiences visiting the towns of Amalfi and Positano, and our base for one week was in beautiful Sorrento. We attended a cooking class and enjoyed eating what we prepared. We had in-depth learning opportunities in Naples and Sorrento. Every guide we had spoke excellent English and was so knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed Pompeii! A super-fun day was had on the small group tour of Capri. The crew was fantastic and very accommodating in consideration of my husband’s mobility issues.
From beginning to end everything went well. The use of a messaging app was great for making sure everyone was on the same page.
The only thing that was a disappointment was the pizza in Naples. It wasn’t the best.
The hotel in Sorrento was phenomenal - it couldn’t have been better. The view of Mt. Vesuvius from our balcony helped create memories we will have forever. The hotel in Rome was also very nice. It was right in the middle of the main attractions.
We are very happy with our experience with this travel company and would not hesitate to recommend it!
Reviewed By Anne F.
Zicasso had two travel companies provide their itinerary of what we wanted to do on our two-week trip to Italy and Greece. We chose this company because we felt they put together a nice itinerary that clearly defined what we would expect day to day. We were a little apprehensive about choosing a travel agent we had not heard of, but the communication from them prior to our trip settled our nerves. We were not disappointed because it ended up being the trip of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Thomas W.
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.
