Italy: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lake Maggiore
7 Days
Starting From
$3,698
10 Days
Starting From
$5,048
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionGenteel gardens, candy-colored villas, and farm-fresh cuisine make life on the lake a breeze.
Bellagio’s spires and pastel-colored houses recede as your ferry zips across Lake Como, backed by lush green slopes and distant Alpine peaks. Ahead, your destination: the Villa Carlotta, a riot of neoclassical white surrounded by exuberant botanical gardens. After a morning exploring the azaleas and camellias, you’ll stroll down the waterfront promenade to Lenno’s open-air market, where your guides will introduce you to good-natured vendors and supply you with fruit, bread, and locally smoked fish for a lakeside picnic. Could this Italian Lake District tour get any better? Certo! You’ve got another villa to visit. This afternoon, follow your guide along cypress-lined paths to the romantic ivy-draped terraces of Villa Balbianello. And if the glamour of elegant estates gets to be too much, enjoy the down-to-earth pleasures of lunch at a local family’s farm, savoring fresh fare from their garden.
Highlights
- Envision famous British agents and Sci-Fi scoundrels as you tour the magnificent Villa Balbianello, the backdrop to Casino Royale and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
- Sample cheese and organic specialties during a private lunch hosted by a family-owned farm in Coiromonte
- Wander through cobblestone streets lined with candy-colored villas in Bellagio
- Marvel in the artistic collections and lush gardens of the Villa Carlotta royal estate
- Take in the stunning 360-degree view of Italy’s scenic Piedmont wine region as you ascend the summit of Mount Mottarone by cable car
- Cruise to the picturesque “Fisherman’s Island” by private motorboat to sample local wines and enjoy the pastel sunset
- Explore the historic, religious memorial of Monte Sacro with over 20 fresco-filled chapels
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension

2021 Pre-Tour Extension - Como
- 2 nights at Albergo le Due Corti with daily breakfast
- City Information
- Hospitality desk and city orientation walk
- Airport transfers
2 Nights From $298
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $148
Begin your adventure by departing from a convenient gateway city in the United States or Canada. Spend your first night aloft.
Upon arrival at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, a representative holding a Country Walkers sign meets you as you exit the baggage claim area. Please note that there may be up to a 45-minute wait if there are other guests arriving within the same time frame. A complimentary small-group transfer will be provided to your Como hotel, approximately one hour away. If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please let our representative know by calling or sending a text message to +39 338 358 08 18.. Our drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you would be responsible for your own transfer. You may also contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay and they will contact our transfer service.
Please note: If you arrive early, your hotel room may not be available until 2:00 p.m., in which case you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure (no meals included). Country Walkers provides you with City Information including recommendations on what to see and do in Como during your stay.
Accommodation: Albergo le Due Corti
This morning, enjoy a hearty Italian breakfast and then meet your Country Walkers representative at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel. Your local guide will be happy to answer your questions and offer a pleasant orientation walk. On clear days your guide will take you on a funicular ride up to Brunate to take in spectacular views of the region, and then enjoy a leisurely walk back downhill. In the afternoon, explore Como on your own.
Accommodation: Albergo le Due Corti
Included Meals: Breakfast
Continue to explore Como on your own. Or perhaps, take a 30-minute train ride to Lugano and spend some time discovering this beautiful Swiss city. Your Como representative will facilitate your excursion by providing a train schedule and information.
Accommodation: Albergo le Due Corti
Included Meals: Breakfast

2021 Post-Tour Extension - Milan
- 2 nights at Una Hotel Cusani with daily breakfast
- City Information
- Hospitality desk and city orientation walk
- Airport transfers
2 Nights From $298
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $248
Today you have the entire day to explore this alluring city. Across the square from your hotel is Sforza Castle, built in 1300 by the Austrians. This huge fortress is home to a museum whose collection includes Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, the artist’s final sculpture.
Accommodation: UNAHOTELS Cusani, Milan
Included Meals: Breakfast
The opportunities for discovery are endless today. Explore the town, browsing Milan’s chic designer boutiques and dining in some of its many fine restaurants. Or, take a train to the nearby town of Bergamo, home to the Carrara Academy, one of Italy’s finest art galleries. As you plan your time here, keep in mind that most museums in Italy are closed on Mondays. If you haven’t been to nearby Lugano, this lakeside town is another good place to spend the day. The train connections from Milan’s central station are frequent and the ride is short.
Accommodation: UNAHOTELS Cusani, Milan
Included Meals: Breakfast
A complimentary small-group transfer is provided to Malpensa Airport based upon your departure time. (Transfer time to be communicated by your guides on tour.)
Included Meals: Breakfast