Highlights
Bellagio - Take a ferry across the lake to this beautiful town known as the 'Pearl of Lake Como'. Historic villas - Discover the magnificent Villa Carlotta or take a boat tour of lakeside villas. Food and drink - Enjoy Italian cuisine by the lake in Gravedona's authentic restaurants and bars.
Itinerary
Step into a world where mountains meet deep blue waters with the Lake Como Walking tour, an 8-day exploration of Italy’s iconic lake district. Designed for experienced travelers who appreciate moderate activity, this journey begins and ends in Milan, inviting you to traverse charming villages and scenic shoreline trails.
Hike through a network of footpaths connecting picturesque mountain villages, and discover lakeside gems like Gravedona and the famed Bellagio, the ‘Pearl of Lake Como.’ After invigorating walks, relax in a family-run hotel with a lakeside swimming pool, enjoying the tranquil ambiance and superb Italian cuisine.
Marvel at historic villas, such as the magnificent Villa Carlotta, or embark on a boat tour to admire the elegant estates that line the water’s edge. Each day balances outdoor adventure with culinary delights, from authentic restaurants to lively local bars.
This tour package’s USP lies in its seamless combination of scenic walking and lakeside relaxation, making it ideal for those who cherish both natural beauty and cultural indulgence. For a rejuvenating Italian escape, Lake Como Walking is hard to surpass.
day 1Join trip at Milan Malpensa airport; transfer to Gravedona
Our trip begins today at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), where we'll meet to transfer to Gravedona as a group. We'll meet at 1pm in the Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall (Arrivals B), of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). If your flight arrives into Terminal 2, you can catch the complimentary shuttle bus to Terminal 1. The shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes. If you'd like to be a part of the airport transfer today, the latest your flight can arrive is 12.30pm. After we've gathered our group, we'll travel to our lakeside hotel in Gravedona, our base for the week - a journey of around 90 minutes/two hours. Gravedona is a pretty little town, situated on the deep blue waters of Lake Como. It's a jumble of pastel-coloured houses with a few shops, cafes and restaurants. This week, we'll stay at Hotel Regina, a small, family-run hotel with a lakeside swimming pool and views across the water and surrounding mountains. The hotel is just a ten-minute walk from the town centre. Our time in Gravedona promises to be a quintessentially Italian experience, with friendly people and restaurants serving classic Italian dishes and fish from the lake, including the local speciality of fish risotto. Please note, that all rooms occupied by two people enjoy a view of the lake. Solo travellers opting to pay for a guaranteed single-occupancy room will be accommodated in a non-lakeview room, designed for double occupancy. It's possible to upgrade to a lake view room (all are designed for double occupancy) for a fee. Please contact our sales team for availability and price.
day 2Hike to the hill-top village of Livo
day 3Walk to Sorico via villages, vineyards and meadows
day 4Ferry to Bellagio; walk from Civenna to Bellagio
day 5Free day to visit Villa Carlotta, Como town or relax at the hotel
day 6Hike to Monti di Nava with views across the lake to Bellagio
day 7Walk from Rezzonico with its 13th century castle to Dongo
day 8Transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport where trip ends
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