9 Day Northern Italy Tour to Lake Como and Wine Regions

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10 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Designed for travelers who want to feel like welcomed guests rather than ordinary tourists, this exclusive Northern Italy journey combines iconic landscapes with rare local access.

From private wooden boat cruises on Lake Como and riding the UNESCO Bernina Express to intimate tastings of 20 year library reserve wines with family winemakers, every day is uniquely crafted. Experience authentic culture through a private cooking class with a local Nonna, a medieval banquet inside an 1100s castle, and memorable themed galas, delivering the perfect blend of alpine beauty, genuine Italian hospitality, and unforgettable elegance.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[9])
Dinner
Meals
From and to the airport/train station
Additional beverages outside of included meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Hotel in Lake Como it will be comunicated a month before the actual departure

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pre Tour Day 1 - Arrival in Lake Como & Welcome Toast

    1 stop
  • 1
    Lake Como

    Settle into your hotel and take your first relaxed steps into Northern Italy. Ease into the serene atmosphere before meeting your host and fellow travelers for an intimate welcome, designed to make you feel like a true local guest rather than a tourist.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Pre Tour Day 2 - Boutique Winery Tour & Historic Como

    1 stop
  • 2
    Cernobbio

    Start the morning with a private visit to a boutique winery nestled between the mountains and the lake, tasting crisp alpine sparkling wines. In the afternoon, head into historic Como to explore its elegant boutiques, sunlit piazzas, and iconic cathedral at a relaxed pace.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Pre Tour Day 3 - Bellano Gorge, Private Wooden Boat & Group Welcome

    1 stop
  • 3
    Orrido di Bellano

    Explore the dramatic natural gorge of Orrido di Bellano before boarding a private wooden motorboat. Cruise past iconic villas and colorful lakeside villages. In the late afternoon, return to meet the full travel group for the official tour kickoff.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Main Tour Day 1 - Arrival in Lake Como & Welcome Toast

    1 stop
  • 4
    Como

    Settle into your hotel and take your first relaxed steps into Northern Italy. Ease into the serene atmosphere before meeting your host and fellow travelers for an intimate welcome, designed to make you feel like a true local guest rather than a tourist.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Main Tour Day 2 - Bellagio, Varenna & Cooking Class with Nonna

    1 stop
  • 5
    Bellagio

    Wander through Bellagio’s floral stairways and lakeside terraces, followed by a scenic ferry ride to Varenna. Continue into the Valtellina valley to discover its alpine vineyards before an evening culinary experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Main Tour Day 3 - Bormio, Thermal Spa or Stelvio Pass & Fashion Dinner

    1 stop
  • 6

    Explore medieval Bormio before customizing your afternoon: relax in ancient Roman thermal pools overlooking Olympic slopes, or take a breathtaking alpine drive up the famous Stelvio Pass to view summer glaciers.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Main Tour Day 4 - Private Reserve Winery & 12th-Century Castle Banquet

    1 stop
  • 7
    Tirano

    Gain exclusive private access to family-owned terraced vineyards to sample rare library wines aged 15–20 years. In the evening, enter an authentic 1100s medieval castle for a costume banquet complete with torchlight, music, and historical storytelling.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Main Tour Day 5 - UNESCO Bernina Express, Swiss Alps & Italian Pizza Party

    1 stop
  • 8
    St. Moritz

    Ride the world-renowned Bernina Red Train across alpine passes and glaciers into Switzerland. After a scenic lunch, enjoy free time to walk by the lake, explore the mountain village, or visit a world-famous whisky collection.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Main Tour Day 6 - Gaudì Garden, Farmers' Feast & White Gala Dinner

    1 stop
  • 9

    Discover the open-air sculptures of Grosio's Gaudì Garden and visit a traditional leathercraft workshop. Celebrate your final evening dressed in total white for a candlelit farewell gala inside the castle.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Main Tour Day 7 - Leaving day

    1 stop
  • 10
    Milan

    Enjoy a relaxed final morning, heartfelt goodbyes with fellow guests, and assisted airport transfers.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Spring Break
Short term availability

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