ItalyTourTravel

A Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lakes

Lake Como, a prestigious retreat since the days of Julius Caesar, is the backdrop for our luxurious excursion in the Italian Lakes region. In the shadow of the Italian and Swiss Alps sit lavish villas and their magnificent gardens, testament to Lake Como's opulent past. Adorning the banks of this glacially sculpted lake like jewels, these dazzling estates welcome us for a visit. Here in Italy's playground for the elite, steep forested slopes and villages promise spectacular exploring—from alpine hikes to garden strolls—while our eminent hotels, including the renowned Villa d'Este, guarantee unparalleled luxury.

Tour Itinerary

Days 1-2 Cernobbio
Meet in Como, center of Italy’s silk production since the 1500s
• Follow footpaths near scenic Lake Como to Cernobbio’s elegant Villa d’Este
• Travel by funicular to Brunáte for a rewarding hike up Monte Uccellera
• Along our route, cozy mountain huts beckon with alpine hospitality and refreshments.

Day 3 Tremezzo
Ascend into an alpine landscape along a World War I trail to Tremezzo
• Marvel at the celebrated Villa Carlotta, graced with gardens and statuary by Antonio
  Canova
• Travel by private boat to Villa Balbianello
• On an exclusive tour, explore what many consider to be Lake Como’s most impressive
   villa
• Dine at the acclaimed Locanda dell’Isola Comacina, set on Lake Como’s only island

Days 4-6 Bellagio
From Bellano, hike to Varenna, where castle ruins cling to the steep hillside
• Many consider this Italy’s most romantic spot
• Ferry to Bellagio, known as the “pearl” of the lake
• Explore the grounds of neoclassical Villa Melzi, with lush gardens and a charming
   water-lily pond
• The forested hills of Monte San Primo offer gorgeous views of Bellagio and the distant
   Swiss Alps.

6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
INN TRIP

2003 DATES
9/7-12, 9/28-10/3

TRIP PRICE
$3,598
(all meals except 3 lunches)

SINGLE ROOM CHARGE
$1000

EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
$0

MEET/DEPART
Como, Italy / Como or Milan Malpensa airport, Italy

Magnificent Lakeside Villas

Villa d’Este
(right) Cernobbio (2 nights) Rated by Travel+Leisure as Europe’s finest hotel “where ease and formality are happily married,” the 16th-century villa, once the playground of aristocracy, is Lake Como’s crown jewel.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Tremezzo (1 night) This five-star turn-of-the-century hotel on the shores of Lake Como sits amid lush parkland and boasts elegant interiors decorated with period furnishings and exquisite artwork.

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Bellagio (2 nights) Palatial splendor awaits at this five-star gem—magnificent gardens, ornate frescoes, a spa and a private beach are but a few of the luxuries.

Click Here For More Information or BOOK A TOUR