Italian Lakes & the Bernina Express
$3195.00
Discovery
5 nights in Italy
Lake Como
Explore Como on a guided walk
Bernina Express
Enjoy a scenic Swiss rail journey
Lake Iseo Boat Ride
Sail across the waters of Lake Iseo
Wine Tasting
Sample Spumante in Franciacorta
About this trip...
Welcome to a Northern Italy adventure that’s as scenic as it is sociable. Over five wonderful nights in Lake Como, you’ll explore grand lakeside towns, ride the spectacular Bernina Express into Switzerland, cruise across the peaceful waters of Lake Iseo and savor Spumante in the wine-rich hills of Franciacorta. With a friendly Solos group and Tour Leader by your side, this trip blends culture, nature and good company in all the right ways.
What's included?
Transfers
Private Room
Daily breakfast
Welcome drink & snacks
Guided walking tour of Como-
A scenic Swiss rail journey on board the Bernina Express
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Free time in St Moritz
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Boat ride on Lake Iseo
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Visit Franciacorta for a Spumante wine tasting
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included Let us help you book them! Learn more.
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
- Tourist Tax payable at the hotel of €5.00 per night
Itinerary
- Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport and transfer to Lake Como
- Excursion on the Bernina Express and St Moritz
- Walking tour of Como
- Lake Iseo and Franciacorta
- Day at leisure
- Departure
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Milan & transfer to Lake Como
We arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport and transfer to our hotel in Como. This evening, we come together for a welcome drink and enjoy dinner together (evening meal not included).
Day Two: The Bernina Express & St Moritz
Our adventure culminates in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s most glamorous mountain resort, renowned for its chic boutiques, elegant cafés, and world-class scenery. We enjoy some free time here before making our way back to Lake Como.
- Breakfast included
Day Three: Walking tour of Como
After breakfast, we make our way to Como for a guided tour, a perfect introduction to this elegant lakeside town. Strolling through its historic centre, we’ll explore cobblestone streets lined with cafés and artisan shops, admire the stunning Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, and hear stories of Como’s silk-making tradition. The walk continues to the scenic waterfront, where panoramic views of Lake Como and the surrounding Alps create perfect photo stops. Along the way, our guide shares local legends and hidden corners.
- Breakfast included
Day Four: Lake Iseo & Franciacorta
We set off on a captivating adventure to Lake Iseo and Franciacorta after breakfast, where tranquil waters meet Italy’s finest sparkling wines. We travel through rolling hills and vineyard-covered landscapes, and glide across the shimmering waters of Lake Iseo on a scenic boat ride, taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding Alps.
We continue to the heart of Franciacorta, where a visit to a local winery awaits. Here, we’ll learn about the time-honored production of Italian Spumante, followed by an indulgent tasting session paired with regional snacks.
- Breakfast included
Day Five: Day at leisure
Today we have free time to enjoy the area around Lake Como. We might take a hike along the shoreline, rent bikes to explore the local surroundings, or hop on a ferry to Varenna (pictured), Bellagio — or even both if we’re feeling adventurous.
- Breakfast included
Day Six: Departure day
After breakfast, we transfer from our hotel to Milan Malpensa Airport for our onward journey.
- Breakfast included
Accommodations
Hotel Como
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Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Passport validity requirements:
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Lake Como guided tour to Ballagio
Lake Como boat trip, sail across Lake Como to the beautiful town of Ballagio, where you will enjoy a guided tour and some free time before taking the ferry to Tremezzo and transfer back to our hotel by.
£120pp based on a minimum of 10 pax, pre-book is essential and the tour will not operate unless minimum numbers are reached.
Alternatively, our Tour Leader can help to arrange tickets for ferry crossings for a self-guided exploration of Lake Como. A day pass on the ferry is around €23.30 (prices may vary).
Whether you'd like us to arrange your flights or prefer to book your own, we're here to make the process easy. Our team can secure flights from the location that suits you best or provide all the arrival and departure details you'll need if booking independently.
Arrival & departure airport transfers are included for the majority of our trips EXCEPT our UK Breaks, regardless if you book your own flights or if we book them for you. To learn more about flight options, payments, and transfers, click here.
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