Romantic Getaway to Lake Como: Italy’s Favorite Lake

We were so pleased with the travel company. The hotel they suggested was nicely located in Como, with our rooms having a view of the lake and a small balcony. We were also provided a lovely breakfast in the morning.

They suggested a nice, four-day itinerary: a food tour, with the extra bonus of an orientation to the city the evening of our arrival; a wonderful boat ride for four hours on the next day; a trip to Lugano, Switzerland; and then a private transfer, stopping in Bellagio and Varenna on our way back to Milan.

All of the drivers and guides were excellent, although the driver for Lugano thought he was taking us to Bellagio. This may have been due to a switch of drivers due to a schedule change, as the boat ride and Lugano days were switched to make sure we had a beautiful day on the water, as some rain was threatened on the original day.

The travel company also made a lunch reservation in Bellagio for us based on a recommendation we had gotten from our son. The driver for that long day was great about arranging the travel so we could be on time at the restaurant and was there promptly to pick us up when we were done.

We will definitely utilize Zicasso again and would reach out to the travel company if we travel again to Italy.

The trip was great and we will definitely bring wonderful memories from the experience we had exploring the Italian lakes.

The itinerary was very well planned; it was impossible to get bored! We had activities planned for every day, which allowed us to visit many beautiful places throughout the 10 days. We enjoyed great food, discovered the unique beauty of each lake, visited Verona to watch the opera at the Arena, and even took the Bernina Express to St. Moritz in Switzerland.

We would also like to highlight how kind and welcoming the people we met throughout the trip were. The drivers, in particular, were always very friendly, helpful, and professional, which made getting around and enjoying the different destinations even more pleasant.

The only area where we feel there was room for improvement was the choice of hotels in Lake Garda and Lake Como, especially the hotel in Como. Unfortunately, neither was quite at the standard we expected for a trip like this. The hotel in Lake Maggiore, on the other hand, was much more aligned with what we were looking for.

The property in Lake Como, in particular, did not really feel like a hotel. It felt more like an Airbnb, with no breakfast available and very limited facilities. In addition, the bathroom flooded every time we took a shower, which was particularly inconvenient. Overall, it was definitely not what we were expecting and, unfortunately, it had a slight impact on our overall impression of an otherwise wonderful trip.

Zicasso's travel specialist was wonderful to work with! She prepared a great itinerary within our budget. She has a keen attention to detail; everything went flawlessly! The guides were superb. We had a wonderful trip to Milan and Lake Como!

Zicasso’s travel agent and her team provided us with an absolutely incredible honeymoon experience. The trip far surpassed our expectations, as every detail was meticulously planned to ensure we were delighted at every turn. From champagne on our boat rides and thoughtful notes at the hotels to a surprise bottle of wine for my birthday, the travel company managed to impress us more with each passing day.

Our itinerary was four nights in Lake Garda, four nights in the Piedmont region, and three nights in Lake Como.

We spent a lot of time selecting the right locations and hotels to find the perfect balance of activity and relaxation, and the team didn't miss a beat. They connected us with exceptional local partners for all of our excursions and were incredibly responsive whenever we had questions during the trip. They were truly easy to work with and planned the trip of a lifetime for us. An easy 5/5. I highly recommend this travel company for anyone planning a trip to Italy.

Zicasso's travel specialist organized an amazing 12-day series of private tours, taking us from Milan to the lake regions (Como, Maggiore, and Garda) and down to Bologna. Our days were filled with visiting churches, museums (including the Ferrari and Enzo Ferrari museums), a winery, parmigiano, prosciutto, and traditional balsamic manufacturing, a cooking class, boat tours, and food tours.

Along the way, we saw testing at the Ferrari track and a small portion of the women’s Giro d’Italia. With all that, we still had sufficient downtime to search the streets to find our own gems.

Our trip coordinator checked in with us daily to confirm the daily itinerary and transportation. When we had questions or needed to make a change due to the weather, she was thorough, attentive, and responsive in a way that was reassuring and comforting. She was simply amazing.

I would highly recommend using this travel specialist and team for any of your Italian travel needs.

My favorite hotel was our hotel in Ortisei. It had very good customer service, a lovely pool and sauna, and a delicious restaurant for breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay there.

Verona is lovely: historic and very walkable. I enjoyed our walking tour there.

We enjoyed Lake Garda, but wish we had stayed in the Riva del Garda area, as it is closer to the historic old town and has a lovely hike by the lake. The beaches are nicer there as well.

Our hotel in Lake Maggiore is quite nice, with a gorgeous pool looking over the water.

Our favorite guide was the one who escorted us to the Borromeo Islands. She was lovely!

Unfortunately, the heat wave made Milan miserable. Walking outside was just too hot. I hope to return someday during a different season to enjoy shopping in this fashion-famous city.