In the shadows of the Swiss and Italian Alps, the Lake Como region is home to lavish villas and their magnificent gardens – European nobility, seduced by its charm, have long flocked here for holidays. Elegant and luxurious villas line the shores of the Lario River and camellias, hydrangeas and azaleas are reflected in the quiet waters. Spectacular Lake Garda is bordered by impressive rocky cliffs and snow-capped mountains. Old cobblestone paths take us through the maze of villages and up through the hills, dominated by snowy peaks in the distance. We walk through vineyards and olive groves, fall upon Roman chapels and pass centuries old palaces all which are framed by the ever-present shadows of the mighty Italian Alps - there is so much to discover in this truly delightful region.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | Arrive in Milan. |
| 2 | Walking tour of Milan. Drive to Lake Como then Menaggio. |
| 3 | Boat trip to Tremezzo and the delightful Villa Carlotta. Visit Bellaggio; short walk through hills. Boat to Varenna. |
| 4 | Walk into the moutains toward Rifugio Menaggio. Spectacular views of the whole region (1400m, 6 hours). |
| 5 | Drive to St Moritz, Switzerland. Excursion to glacier of Morteratsch. Return to Italy on spectacular train journey; travel to Riva del Garda. |
| 6 | Boat trip to village of Limone. Walk through beautiful Singol Valley (4 hours). |
| 7 | Boat ride to southern shores of Lake Garda. Explore Garda. Walk along peninsula of San Vigilio. |
| 8 | Transfer to Verona by midday where our trip ends. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
8 days |
Trip Code |
PELD |
Activities |
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| Walking (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Italy, Switzerland | |
Start City |
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| Milan | |
End City |
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| Verona | |
