Discover the centuries old allure of Northern Italy’s lake districts. From the great lakes and villas of Maggiore, Como and Garda to the quaint waters and hidden hamlets of Lake Orta and Iseo, be enthralled by the unsurpassed natural beauty, rich culture, history and gastronomy of Italy’s northern lakes.
Experiences We Recommend
- Privately guided visits of the illustrious Borromean islands including the gardens of Isola Madre and Isola Bella
- Historical walking tour of Orta San Giulio and the Island of San Giulio
- Cooking class with two-star Michelin chef on Lake Orta
- Privately guided visit of 17th century Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
- Private evening boat tour to Isola Comacina for scenic lunch
- Exploration of artisanal traditions and fine wines of Valtellina
- Cooking class in restaurant of local chef of Lake Como
- Private water color painting class with local artist on Lake Como
- Visit of UNESCO designated Citta Alta in Bergamo with local expert
- Private boat tour along Lake Garda and San Vigilio
- Wine tasting along Lugana wine route
- Premium wine tastings in Valpolicella and Bardolino wine country
- Cheese tasting of Taleggio outside of Bergamo
Pricing
The minimum trip length for a CountryBred Encounter is 5 Days/4 Nights
Pricing for our Italy Encounters begins at:
- $850-$1,000/per person, per day* based on double occupancy and a travel party of two
Small group pricing available for travel parties of four or more
*The final price of your custom tour will be determined by your travel party size, departure dates, trip length, amount of meals included, percentage of guided time requested, cities chosen in your itinerary and signature CountryBred excursions selected. This sample itinerary can also be crafted for solo travelers.
Encounters Include
- Stays at five & four-star boutique luxury hotels
- Chauffeured transport for touring & transfers
- Private touring with professional local guides
- Engaging activities led by cultural experts
- Signature experiences with insider access
- Regionally authentic dining
- Traveler Welcome Package
- Taxes & base gratuities