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8 Day itinerary in Italy, Europe

The Como Lake: the Mediterranean between the Alps

The ancient and noble city of Como is the gateway to a natural jewel of Lombardy: The Como Lake. All the walks share scenic landscapes replete with evidence of a long history of settlements. The landscape retains many aspects: the high pastures in the mountains near the Swiss border to the rugged l... Read More

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By Marianne, Chiara and Alessandra

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Milan

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

The wilderness of the Pre Alps between the lake and sky.

2

The picturesque villages of Bellagio, Varenna and Torno.

3

The Historical St. Benedetto Abbey.

4

Wine tasting

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Welcome to Como

Individual arrival to Milan airport (Malpensa or Linate) and private transfer to Torno, a lovely village facing the lake, located close to Como. Welcome briefing. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Torno, in front of the lake. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 2

place Monte Piatto (4,30 hours hiking, +450 - 450 mt. Max altitude: 670 mt.)

A steady ascent through Torno's twisting alleys leads to a mule track offering increasingly lovely lake views as you follow it up past peach terraces, waterfalls and stone-carved tombs. Drink in the view before a steep descent under wild cherry trees leads down to Torno. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Torno. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 3

place Como (4,00 hours hiking, +200 - 500 mt. Max altitude: 700 mt.)

In the morning short ferry transfer to Como. Optional time to discover the old town, with its wonderful Duomo, beautiful Romanesque churches and medieval town walls. After the visit, take the cable car to Brunate, a village on the hills over Como and from Brunate starts a nice walk back to Torno. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 4

place San Primo Mount (5 hours hiking, +400 – 700 mt. Max altitude: 1450 mt.)

Private transfer to the Natural Park Mt. S. Primo. The hike overlooks the lake and the mythical Grigne, a massif similar to the Dolomites. Nice walk down to Magreglio passing through lush beech forest and the River Lambro Spring. From Magreglio private transportation to Bellagio. Overnight stay in Bellagio. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 5

place Bellagio (4 hours hiking, + 380 – 380 mt. Max altitude: 452mt.)

A little used trail from Bellagio's picturesque promenade leads up a series of stepped trails to the high hill villages of Brogno and Chevrio. In the afternoon, discover Bellagio and its hidden corners (optional exclusive boat tour - 2h30 with 30 mins stop- to enjoy the view of the gorgeous Villas and the pretty villages facing the lake). Overnight stay in Bellagio. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 6

place Varenna (4,30 hours hiking, +400 –400mt. Max altitude: 430 mt.)

In the morning transfer by ferry to the village of Varenna, one of the most romantic village of Italy. A lovely walk on the “Sentiero del Viandante” (wanderer path), dips and rises through terraces of olives along the eastern shore to meet the lake in central Bellano. Ferry back to Bellagio and time to enjoy a wine tasting in a local winery. Overnight stay in Bellagio. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 7

place Benedetto Abbey (5,30 hours hiking, +600 - 600mt Max altitude: 800 mt.)

Transfer by ferry to Lenno. Following the wonderful Via Crucis to the Madonna del Soccorso, the path introduces the ancient way to the Abbey of St. Benedetto, a church of the 12th century hidden in the wood. Overnight stay in Bellagio. Overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 8

place Departure

After breakfast, private transfer to Milano airport and end of the services.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 4* hotel
  • 3* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (3)
  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transfer from Malpensa or Linate airport to Torno Hotel (day 1)
  • Private transfer from Torno - San Primo &, pick up in Chiosco Ghisallo and transfer to Bellagio (D4)
  • Private transfer from Bellagio hotel to Milan airport (day 8)

Activities expand_less

  • Wine tasting in Bellagio day 6

Extras expand_less

  • Welcome briefing on day 1
  • Luggage transfer from Torno to Bellagio day 4
  • 24 h Emergency contact
  • Detailed road book and maps for the walks
  • Mobile app with gpx tracks

Not Included expand_less

  • Lake transportation by ferries: about 45€
  • Drinks
  • Other meals not mentioned
  • Optional visit to Villa Melzi 6€
  • City taxes to be paid at hotels
  • Everything not mentioned under the heading “Price includes”

About Marianne

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