Gran tour of Lake Como

Lombardia , Bellagio , Bergamo , Como , Crespi D'adda , Lecco , Milano , Monza , Tremezzo , Varenna
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THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Theme: Culture and Art Cities - Lake
Mode of travel: Ferry
Guide: Guide included

An exclusive itinerary to discover Lake Como's most iconic locations, admiring artistic masterpieces, famous landmarks, and extraordinary cities rich in history, charm, and culture. A journey through breathtaking views, timeless elegance, and authentic Italian wonders.

Day 1 

Arrival at the airport and private transfer to Lecco, a charming city nestled between the lake and the mountains. Accommodation in an elegant 4* hotel with bed and breakfast. Free time to explore the city and relax after the journey. In the evening, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay 

Day 2 

After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of Lecco, birthplace of Manzoni and the pearl of the eastern branch of the lake. Stroll through the historic center, enjoying romantic views and literary inspiration. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Como: take the historic Como–Brunate funicular to admire one of the most spectacular views of the lake from above. Followed by a guided tour of Como, with its elegant center, the Duomo, and the ancient medieval walls. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 

After breakfast, depart for Bergamo. Meet your guide and visit the historic center of the Lower Town. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, take the funicular up to the charming Upper Town, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its cobbled streets, Piazza Vecchia, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Campanone (Big Bell Tower). Return to Lecco, dinner at the hotel, and overnight stay

Day 4

Breakfast and departure with a guide for Crespi d’Adda, an extraordinary example of a working-class village, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Milan for lunch in the city center. In the afternoon, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie and its refectory, where you can admire Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper." Free time for a stroll through the city center or for shopping. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Day 5

After breakfast, meet your tour guide and depart for Varenna, a picturesque village overlooking the lake. Board the public boat to reach Villa Carlotta, famous for its art collections and botanical gardens. Continue by boat to Bellagio, the "pearl of Lake Como." Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi d'Eril, a refined example of an English-style garden on the lake. Return by boat to Varenna and continue by coach to Vezio Castle, where a charming panoramic aperitif overlooking the lake awaits you. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

Day 6 

After breakfast, depart by coach for the vibrant city of Milan, the beating heart of Italian fashion and culture. Meet your guide and begin your tour of the historic center: strolling through Piazza Duomo, you'll admire the majestic Cathedral, a masterpiece of Lombard Gothic architecture, with its famous white marble façade and countless spires soaring toward the sky. Next, you'll pass through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, "Milan's living room," with its elegant shop windows and historic cafés, before finally reaching the Piazza del Teatro alla Scala, a symbol of Italian musical excellence, where you'll visit the adjacent museum. Free lunch to savor Milanese cuisine at one of the city's traditional restaurants or trendy bistros. In the afternoon, the tour continues with the Civic Museums of the Sforza Castle, a former ducal residence and a treasure trove of important art collections. The tour will conclude with a pleasant stroll through the picturesque Brera district, the artistic heart of the city, among cobbled streets, art shops, and galleries. Return to the hotel and dinner included.

Day 7

After breakfast, depart for Monza and meet your guide. The tour begins at the majestic Monza Cathedral, which houses the famous Chapel of Theodolinda, a Lombard queen and key figure in early medieval Italian history. In the chapel, you can admire precious frescoes and the iconic Iron Crown, a symbol of imperial power. Next, visit the Cathedral Treasury Museum, which houses sacred objects of inestimable historical and artistic value. Lunch at a restaurant in the historic center, to enjoy local specialties in an authentic atmosphere. In the afternoon, continue with a visit to the majestic Royal Villa of Monza, a refined example of neoclassical architecture surrounded by a splendid park. You will have the opportunity to explore the elegant halls and stroll through the Italian gardens surrounding the residence. Return to the hotel and dinner included.

Day 8

After breakfast, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight. End of services and farewells, with the memories of a journey filled with emotions, art, and unforgettable views.

 

Each itinerary proposal can be customized and modified according to your needs or preferences.

The program includes

  • Transfer by private coach from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to hotel.
  • Accommodation in a 4 * hotel located in the town of Lecco with bed and breakfast basis.
  • N. 5 dinners to be enjoyed at the hotel restaurant, 3-course menu with drinks included.
  • Local guide in the city of Lecco and Como (full day of the 2nd day).
  • Lunch in the city of Lecco, menù in the restaurant with drinks included.
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Como a / r.
  • Return ticket for Como - Brunate funicolar.
  • Entrance ticket to Como Cathedral.
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Bergamo.
  • Local guide in the city of Bergamo (full day of the 3rd day).
  • Bergamo funicolar ticket.
  • Entrance ticket to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Milan - Crespi D’Adda a / r.
  • Tour leader / guide (full day of the 4th day).
  • Entrance ticket for the Cenacolo Vinciano museum.
  • Local guide in the Workers' Village of Crespi D’Adda.
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Varenna a / r and Castello di Vezio.
  • Tour leader (full day of the 5th day).
  • Full day ticket for navigation on Lake Como.
  • Entrance ticket for a visit in Villa Carlotta.
  • Lunch in the town of Bellagio, menù in restaurant with drinks included.
  • Entrance ticket to visit the Villa Melzi d'Eril Gardens.
  • Visit to the Castle of Vezio with aperitif in the garden of the olive trees which includes:
  • - Entrance ticket.
  • - One bottle of prosecco every 4 people.
  • - Sparkling and natural water.
  • - Platter of local salamis, platter of local cheeses with honey and jams, pizza, stuffed focaccia, chips, pretzels, etc. and various and possible according to availability (can happen pasta salad / sandwiches / ham and melon).
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Milan a / r.
  • Local guide in the city of Milan (full day of the 6th day).
  • Entrance ticket for Milan Cathedral (cathedral only).
  • Entrance ticket for the Teatro della Scala museum.
  • Entrance ticket to the civic museums of the Castello Sforzesco.
  • Transfer by private coach Lecco - Monza a / r.
  • Local guide in the city of Monza (full day of the 7th day).
  • Entrance ticket to the Royal Villa of Monza (Noble Floor - Royal apartments).
  • Entrance ticket to the museum and treasure of the Cathedral of Monza.
  • Transfer by private coach from hotel to Bergamo Orio al Serio airport.
  • Taxes and service percentages.
  • Medical and baggage insurance.

The program does not include

  • Extra-charge for guided tours in a foreign language.
  • Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes".
  • Possible tips and personal extras.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Lecco

Arrival at the airport and private transfer to Lecco, a charming city nestled between the lake and the mountains. Accommodation in an elegant 4* hotel with bed and breakfast. Free time to explore the city and relax after the journey. In the evening, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay 

DAY 2

Como - Brunate

After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of Lecco, birthplace of Manzoni and the pearl of the eastern branch of the lake. Stroll through the historic center, enjoying romantic views and literary inspiration. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Como: take the historic Como–Brunate funicular to admire one of the most spectacular views of the lake from above. Followed by a guided tour of Como, with its elegant center, the Duomo, and the ancient medieval walls. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3

Bergamo

After breakfast, depart for Bergamo. Meet your guide and visit the historic center of the Lower Town. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, take the funicular up to the charming Upper Town, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its cobbled streets, Piazza Vecchia, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Campanone (Big Bell Tower). Return to Lecco, dinner at the hotel, and overnight stay

DAY 4

Milan

Breakfast and departure with a guide for Crespi d’Adda, an extraordinary example of a working-class village, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Milan for lunch in the city center. In the afternoon, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie and its refectory, where you can admire Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper." Free time for a stroll through the city center or for shopping. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

DAY 5

Varenna - Villa Carlotta - Bellagio

After breakfast, meet your tour guide and depart for Varenna, a picturesque village overlooking the lake. Board the public boat to reach Villa Carlotta, famous for its art collections and botanical gardens. Continue by boat to Bellagio, the "pearl of Lake Como." Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi d'Eril, a refined example of an English-style garden on the lake. Return by boat to Varenna and continue by coach to Vezio Castle, where a charming panoramic aperitif overlooking the lake awaits you. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

DAY 6

Milan

After breakfast, depart by coach for the vibrant city of Milan, the beating heart of Italian fashion and culture. Meet your guide and begin your tour of the historic center: strolling through Piazza Duomo, you'll admire the majestic Cathedral, a masterpiece of Lombard Gothic architecture, with its famous white marble façade and countless spires soaring toward the sky. Next, you'll pass through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, "Milan's living room," with its elegant shop windows and historic cafés, before finally reaching the Piazza del Teatro alla Scala, a symbol of Italian musical excellence, where you'll visit the adjacent museum. Free lunch to savor Milanese cuisine at one of the city's traditional restaurants or trendy bistros. In the afternoon, the tour continues with the Civic Museums of the Sforza Castle, a former ducal residence and a treasure trove of important art collections. The tour will conclude with a pleasant stroll through the picturesque Brera district, the artistic heart of the city, among cobbled streets, art shops, and galleries. Return to the hotel and dinner included

DAY 7

Monza

After breakfast, depart for Monza and meet your guide. The tour begins at the majestic Monza Cathedral, which houses the famous Chapel of Theodolinda, a Lombard queen and key figure in early medieval Italian history. In the chapel, you can admire precious frescoes and the iconic Iron Crown, a symbol of imperial power. Next, visit the Cathedral Treasury Museum, which houses sacred objects of inestimable historical and artistic value. Lunch at a restaurant in the historic center, to enjoy local specialties in an authentic atmosphere. In the afternoon, continue with a visit to the majestic Royal Villa of Monza, a refined example of neoclassical architecture surrounded by a splendid park. You will have the opportunity to explore the elegant halls and stroll through the Italian gardens surrounding the residence. Return to the hotel and dinner included.

DAY 8

Airport

After breakfast, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight. End of services and farewells, with the memories of a journey filled with emotions, art, and unforgettable views.

GRAN TOUR OF LAKE COMO
from 1.120 € per person
Price starting from 1.120 € per person
Duration 8 days / 7 nights
Participants min. 40
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