Like jewels on a mountainous crown, the alpine lakes of Northern Italy offer a welcoming playground on this 10-day tour of Lake Como, Maggiore, and Iseo. Far from the crowds of Italy's major cities, you can walk in the footsteps of royalty as you explore this idyllic setting. From wineries to walking tours, this region will come alive and leave you astounded at the concentration of beauty that is to be found here.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Como – VIP Walking Tour
Perched along the banks of the Y-shaped Lake Como, your first day in Italy will be spent enjoying a VIP walking tour that will acquaint you with the town for which the lake earned its name. Dating back to ancient times, Como provides an atmosphere rich in gastronomic and cultural tradition. Into this atmosphere you will step on your walking tour, and as you make your way from the Gothic-Renaissance Duomo to the 18th-century Teatro Sociale, the city center will come alive with the echos of the past. During your first evening in Italy, you can enjoy the city's spectacular architecture and fresh baked La Nuvola bread.
What's Included:
Day 2
Como – Bubbles Along the Lake
Day 3
Valtellina – A Wine-lover's Delight
Day 4
Lake Maggiore - Jewel of the Italian Alps
Day 5
Lake Maggiore - Visiting the Lake's Lush Islands
Day 6
Lake Maggiore – Creating a Culinary Masterpiece
Day 7
Lake Iseo – Visiting the Largest Lake Island in Europe
Day 8
Lake Iseo – In Search of the Franciacorta
Day 9
Lake Iseo – The Quintessential Lakeside Village of Lovere
Day 10
Lake Iseo – A Reluctant Departure from Lake Country
Trip Highlights
- Orient yourself along the cobbled alleys and boulevards of Como on a customizable walking tour of the elegant city center
- Take to the waves on a majestic motorboat cruise along the banks of Lake Como and into a world of elegant villas, lush forests, and commanding alpine peaks
- Ponder the subtle flavors of centuries worth of winemaking tradition on a visit to the Valtellina valley and its celebrated
- Bask in the vast panoramas on display at Lake Maggiore and watch the sun set over the snow-capped Alps on a luxurious evening cruise
- Delight in an island-hopping excursion to the palaces and gardens that have attracted emperors and celebrities for centuries
- Immerse yourself in the celebrated traditions of the Italian kitchen during your very own cooking course in the magical atmosphere of Lake Maggiore
- Stretch your legs on an enjoyable hike up the slopes of Monte Isola and take in the unique views of Lake Iseo
- Walk in the footsteps of royalty on a visit to Castello Bonomi in the heart of the Brescia region, where you can enjoy the flavors of a winemaking tradition that dates back centuries
- Plunge into the engaging environment of the quintessential Italian village at Lovere, where you can ponder the brilliant church frescoes or enjoy a stroll along the picturesque waterfront
Starting Price
$9,800 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
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.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.79 stars based on 564 reviews.
I was very pleased with the entire planning of the trip. The communication with Zicasso's tour company was excellent. The meals that were pre-arranged by them were fantastic and we probably would not have found them on our own.
Reviewed By komal P.
We had a wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly. We liked that we were always in contact through WhatsApp. That was very helpful and gave us a security blanket.
Our itinerary was planned through a Zicasso travel expert. The guides/drivers she chose were terrific. They were full of information and stories of each place we visited, and they answered all of our questions. One of a few outstanding ones was in Scotland. We had him on two occasions and enjoyed his knowledge and wit. The knowledge of our guide in Edinburgh was outstanding. The tour in Dublin was with a super guide. He is sending us a recap of our tour. In Ireland, for our tour of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, our guide was wonderful with his knowledge of the area and his charm and wit. We had a great time with him. In Killarney, we had a guide for the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. He gave us a map with both days highlighted so we would remember where we were. He took us to the most beautiful places and had so much information and charm. We had two days with him and they were wonderful. Our Kilkenny guide went out of his way to get us as close to the Rock of Cashel. He also had so much information as we traveled. All these tour guides/drivers were so good. Our travel specialist did such a fantastic job of choosing this guides!!
Reviewed By Sue H.
The trip that Zicasso's travel company put together for my Mary and me to Italy and Greece was unbelievable!
From the planning and itinerary creation to the trip itself, we couldn't have been happier. The hotels were nice and clean, in great locations, and the included breakfasts were just what we needed to start our days.
All our in-country travel and transportation, from planes to trains, ferries, water taxis, and private drivers, were great. It was so nice to have a person waiting for us upon arrival with our name on a signboard, and they got us to our next destination. While others were left to deal with the stress and anxiety of traveling to somewhere new, we were comfortably sitting in a nice environment and on our way to our next adventure.
Our private or small tour groups, and all our guides or hosts, were amazingly knowledgeable and personable.
The team checked in with us every afternoon to let us know the details for the following day and were readily available if we had questions.
We are so happy we planned this trip with this travel company. You were easy to work with and we believe you provided us with an awesome trip, and because of your planning, it was stress-free and enjoyable. We feel you had our best interest in mind, provided us with good value, and were always only a call away if we needed anything.
We would highly recommend you and your colleagues (already sent your contact information to two people today) to plan their next trip, and we will be using you in the future.
Reviewed By Steve S.
The trip was very well-organized by Zicasso's travel company, with great communication. Transfers were seamless and we were, overall, very pleased.
Reviewed By Lisa K.
Zicasso's trip planner was very knowledgeable about the UK. She gave us ample recommendations for our "free days." The hotel accommodations were well-appointed and conveniently located. The transfers were very prompt and comfortable. The majority of our tour guides were amazing. We had a great time in the UK!
Reviewed By Cathy D.
We had an amazing trip! All of the hotels, drivers, and tours were on time and ready for us. A couple of tours could use improvement, but they did not affect our trip negatively. Zicasso's travel agency was very helpful and prompt throughout our travels! We will definitely use them for future trips!
Reviewed By Melody H.
