Top Lake Como Holidays - page 2

Enjoy a Wine Bike Tour of about 15 km, a must-do activity if you’re a fan of both sport and wine. Discover the millenary terraced vineyards of Sondrio on an E-bike tour. Visit a local wine producer and taste 3 top-rated wines in a cellar. Enjoy a unique wine tasting experience in a 15th-century cellar. Reach Castel Grumello by bike, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole Valtellina valley.

The most beautiful sailing experience on Lake Como, a historic boat, built entirely of wood by a shipyard on Lake Como, of great charm. Its qualities make navigation itself an experience. The boat is equipped with a fridge, open bar service only with high quality products, not a single glass of wine, but excellent Prosecco.

Embark on a sensorial adventure with our 1.5 h Lake Como Wine Tasting Experience. A captivating journey designed to delight your senses and elevate your tasting experience. A handpicked distinguished collection of the finest local reds and whites. Each of the 3 or 5 glasses accompanied by some of Northern Italy’s most delicious and authentic regional tastings, introduces a unique blend of refreshing flavours, subtle undertones, and aromatic bouquet, harmoniously united to create a truly memorable affair. Our passionate team and sommelier will guide you to enhance your understanding and appreciation of our wines and share their knowledge about the grape variety and our winemaking techniques.

There’s nothing like learning about Italian wines in a stunning location. This private wine tasting takes place on Lake Como, just minutes away from the town of Bellagio. Step into the restaurant of a renowned chef and sample delicious Italian snacks paired with local wines. Enjoy a personalized experience as you learn about grape varietals and wine productions from the sommelier chef.

Stop by at the Restaurant Salice Blu in Bellagio on your Lake Como vacation, and meet the local chef-come-sommelier Luigi Gandola. You’ll taste a selection of wine from the region and around Italy, and enjoy samples of food chosen carefully to complement each sample of wine. Even better: You’ll get the lowdown on the local grapes and wine production as you sip.

A journey of contrasts, from the glamour of St. Moritz to the wine-growing traditions of Valtellina. The Bernina Class: Enjoy the most spectacular route of the Rhaetian Railway. You will travel through landscapes of extraordinary beauty aboard the First Class carriages of the legendary Red Train, on a line recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exclusive private transfer: Forget the stress of connections. Your private driver will take you from your starting point (Lake Como or Milan) to the heart of the Alps and back. The outward journey, through the mesmerising Maloja Pass, is part of the spectacle. The Bernina Class: Enjoy the most spectacular section of the Rhaetian Railway, from St. Moritz to Tirano, comfortably seated in the First Class carriages of the legendary Red Train. At the end of the train journey, your driver will be waiting for you in Tirano to take you to a selected area of Valtellina (Chiuro/Sondrio) for a visit and tasting at a prestigious local winery.

The hills surrounding Lake Como are thick with excellent wineries, but visiting them on your own is a challenge. With this private tour, set out with a driver to spend the day touring boutique cellars in Valtellina to sample vintages that are hard to find outside the region. Stop at two or three different wineries for tours and tastings paired with local gourmet specialties, plus opt to visit a castle or basilica far off the beaten track.

Discover the authentic beauty of Lake Como with an exclusive experience in Cernobbio. Literature Relive the immortal passages of Alessandro Manzoni’s famous writing with a cultural guide who will declaim his verses in an enchanting atmosphere. Art and nature Walk along the lake and visit a secret garden, a hidden corner of rare beauty. Language and culture Take part in a mini-Italian lesson, perfect for immersing yourself in the musicality of the language. Local flavours End this experience with a taste of the best local wine, toasting the magic of this journey into Italian culture. The tour takes place entirely on foot to fully enjoy the magic of Cernobbio.

Combine fabulous views with local drafts on this unique excursion that pairs a scenic hike over Lake Como with local craft beer. Begin at one of the top microbreweries on the lake to select your beer, then head off with your guide along a trail that climbs high above Lecco. Once you reach the top, take a break to enjoy the view while you sip your craft beer surrounded by the silent countryside.