Top Lombardy Holidays - page 4

Allow us to take you on a journey into the world of our family tradition and learn the skills passed down by three generations. Unravel the secrets behind our successful recipes and other intriguing stories, discover our family history and have all your foodie questions answered during our class together. We’ll start things off with a glass of Prosecco, before getting our hands in the dough. Under the guidance of our expert host, you’ll master the art of pasta-making, kneading and shaping not just like a true Italian, but as our own grandmother taught us. Once your fettuccine and gnocchi are ready, we’ll cook them up with traditional Roman sauces of your choice, and of course, finish with a delightful homemade tiramisù. After cooking, we’ll all sit down together to enjoy the feast you’ve created, paired with your chosen wine. Come hungry, leave happy, and take home not just precious memories but authentic Italian cooking skills you can use forever!

You will try the experience of visiting a recently restored Austrian fort of 1861, a place of timeless charm, where you can taste the best organic wines and local products, to understand the soul and spirit of an authentic reality.

Set in a cozy kitchen in downtown Milan, this intimate workshop blends aperitivo, handmade pasta and a classic dessert for an authentic taste of Northern Italy. Menu - Aperitivo: Small-batch salumi and artisanal cheeses from Chianti - First course: Handmade long pasta such as tagliatelle, pappardelle or tagliolini, paired with a seasonal sauce - Second course: Fresh ravioli with seasonal fillings, finished in delicate sage butter - Dessert: Classic tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone and cocoa Sip regional wine and limoncello as you learn traditional techniques and hear family stories passed down through generations. With heartfelt hospitality and expert guidance, this hands-on class blends learning, flavor and cultural connection—offering the perfect way to experience Milan like a local.

Make the most of your time in Milan with a tour that combines city highlights with food and wine. Rather than following a large crowd around the city, benefit from a private tour just for your personal group. Along the way, try local specialties, such as cheese and cold cuts, visit the Milan Cathedral, and have the chance to meet a professional sommelier for wine tastings.

Experience Lake Como from the water–and step away from the crowds–on this small-group boat tour. Cruise past beautiful villas, enjoy plenty of photo opportunities, and hear stories and local insights from your captain. Along the way, savor a glass of local wine or prosecco and keep refreshed with bottled water all included.

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.

Make a unique experience by dining in a private home, in a refined and welcoming setting, in the company of a genuine Milanese. Not a tour guide, a sommelier or a chef but a resident of the city who can answer every question and curiosity about Milan, the rites and habits of the Milanese, the clubs and nightlife, the "right" places for shopping , the restaurants loved by the Milanese, the places where they spend their free time and the we and a thousand other things about Italian cuisine and products. As if you have a friend in town!

We can't wait to show you our territory, Oltrepò Pavese! Our philosophy is to work with single vineyards. Each vineyard originates a label. You'll be able to cover all the labels of the winery; 2 whites and 4 reds. You will understand all the complexity of the reds, from the easy to drink to the big structured ones going through the freshness of the white up until the great bubbles. The experience is suitable for experts and new comers and it includes a panoramic walk through the the vineyards. Bread, salami, cheese and other local products are offered with the tasting.

The Valtenesi hills are one of the least-visited corners of Lake Garda — and one of the most rewarding. This bike tour takes you through a working wine landscape where the rows of vines, the olive groves, and the views over the water tell a story that has been unfolding here for centuries. The route follows hillside paths between the vineyards, opening onto panoramic views of the lake that most visitors to Garda never see. There are no crowds here — just the landscape, the ride, and the territory revealing itself at the pace of a bike. At the end of the tour, you sit down with two wines of your choice from the estate's range, paired with local food. It is not a rushed tasting — it is a moment that belongs to the place you have just ridden through. The western shore of Lake Garda is quieter, greener, and more agricultural than the better-known resorts to the north. This experience is designed for travelers who want to understand a territory, not just pass through it.

Italy offers you an incredibly wide range of vines. Some of them are famous all over the world, some others are known only by local people. You will taste three different kind of local wines paired to some food to enjoy an Italian aperitivo. A professional and passionate sommelier will guide you through this fascinating world.

For wine lovers and wine enthusiasts who are passionate about sparkling wines. For people just in love with Italian food and wine who wish to discover an off-the-beaten-path destination in northern Italy. For those guests who like driving through the countryside and enjoy visiting a place on their own, but with a nice, well-planned itinerary. A one-day self-guided trip in Franciacorta focused on the wine produced in the region and the beauty of its landscape. The tour includes a tasty traditional lunch and visit to two wineries: an organic winery and a niche wine estate. Companies with two different styles of production will give you a complete overview of the reality of the Franciacorta winemaking area. Take the chance for a stopover at Iseo Lake for a gelato or a snack before driving back to your accommodation.

This tour will allow you to discover this majestic city by a well-informed, detailed excursion with a friendly atmosphere. We'll see the most known places but as well some hidden gems.

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.

Let us guide you to the discovery of Bergamo, a small gem not very far from Milan! We propose to you an all-inclusive experience for small groups. You will visit the historical part of the city, eat typical food in one of the locals favourite places, and go wine tasting with a peaceful and wonderful view. What else? Just sit back and relax, we will take care of the rest! IMPORTANT: this tour will only take place with a minimum of 4 people. Should there be less than that, we will have to cancel it.

You will spend an unforgettable day among the hills of Barollo and medieval castles to taste traditional dishes savored of the famous truffle and drink the best wines in the world.

Head over to Milan’s most modern districts, Porta Nuova and Isola, and get a taste of the city’s culture and cuisine on this private tour. Admire modern buildings, such as the Vertical Forest, and learn about the city’s aim to connect the past and the present. Then, enjoy a gourmet food and wine tour to sample delicious Italian treats during a traditional, Milanese aperitivo.

A crazy tour combined with the most beautiful sailing experience on Lake Como, a modern 33 foot boat, of great charm and power. The boat always has 2 crew members, one for the guide, and one to assist guests. The highlight is the open bar service with only high quality products, not a single glass of wine, but bottles of Prosecco in elegant baskets. You can, in total safety, swim in the lake. An elegant and exclusive boat party where you can meet festive people like you. We are waiting for you to party with loud music for a unique experience but without excess. From Argegno, we will slowly begin to sail towards the Comacina island, passing the villages of Colonno and Sala Comacina, we will stop in the island canal, in front of the village of Ossuccio. Before returning we will pass in front of Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano, and then return to Argegno.

Discover Milan in the most delicious way and treat yourself with famous all over the world Italian snacks on this street food walking tour. Plunge into the vibrant atmosphere of artsy and hip Brera District. Sample some traditional specialties from different regions of Italia such as sandwiches from Venice, focaccia from Liguria, and Sicilian pastries. Enjoy the taste of domestic wines and cheese, while a knowledgeable local guide gives insights on urban folklore, food history and useful tips on pairing foods and wines. • Learn about Italian food and wine with your passionate foodie guide • Enjoy a relaxed promenade around the fashionable Brera neighborhood • Get a glimpse of a Milanese lifestyle • Sample traditional dishes from regions across Italy, both savory and sweet

Skip the dry guidebook and confusing map and explore the best of Como and Brunate in just a few hours on this private tour. Take in the top sights in the city, from the cathedral to the city walls, then relax over wine, cheese, and cold cuts. Afterwards, take the scenic funicular up to Brunate for spectacular views over the lake and surrounding hills.

Explore Lake Como with the exclusive SuBacco tour on board the ALFASTREET 25. We will meet at the "Sant'Agostino" pier in "Via Lungo Lario Trieste". The 4-hour private tour for €1000, (€900 tour + €100 fuel and taxes to be paid in cash on board to the captain). Enjoy the privacy of an exclusive boat for your group, a complimentary bottle of wine/prosecco, water. Guide with captain and information on villas, insurance, music, sun cream and swimming opportunities. Each tour, with a maximum of 6 people, guarantees an intimate experience. Book now for a memorable adventure. no pick up, no hop-on hop-off. During the tour, discover the beauty of the villas and attractions that can only be reached by lake, with stops to admire the landscape and take unique photographs. Enjoy the luxury of the Yacht 25 Outboard by Teruzzi Design, characterized by impeccable design, timeless elegance and exceptional performance. Book now to live an extraordinary experience on Lake Como.

Join a full day private tour from Milan with a professional driver in a luxury car. We will introduce you to the most spectacular wineries of Franciacorta with extensive wine tours & wine degustations and breathtaking landscapes of Lake Iseo. You will take a ferry ride in Lake Iseo & visit Bergamo's old town to enjoy a stunning panoramic view. You will learn about enogastronomic, cultural & historical values that make Franciacorta one the most influential sparkling wine regions in Italy. Experience an extensive degustation of the local wines, as well as local specialties during lunch in a restaurant that we will help you to choose & book for you. The tour includes a visit of several important wineries where you will join a guided tour of the winery to see the cellars, the production site and (if possible) the underground area of the winery. Undoubtedly, you cannot visit Franciacorta without Lake Iseo, where you will enjoy an amazing panoramic ferry ride on the lake.

Explore Piedmont on a day trip wine tour with a private driver. Visit beautiful towns & famous wineries of the most iconic Italian wine region. Taste local specialties for lunch in chic restaurant. Piedmont is an open air wine museum where the modern Italian winemaking started. You will be accompanied the whole day in a new luxury car with air conditioning and Wi-Fi with a professional private driver. You will learn about gastronomic, cultural and historical values that make Piedmont the birthplace of Barolo and one the most influential wine regions in the world. Experience two extensive degustations of the Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo & much more, as well as local specialties during lunch in an iconic restaurant in Piemonte. The tour includes a visit of two important wineries where you will join a guided tour of the winery to see the cellars, the production site and (if possible) the underground area of the winery. You will also visit beautiful villages & towns in Barolo are

Before returning to your hotel can take a short drive to Lake Iseo, the fourth largest lake of the region immersed in its outstanding natural beauty, with its lush green mountains surrounding the crystal-clear lake. Here you will have the opportunity to explore some of its several medieval towns lodged around the lake, such as Iseo and Sarnico.

The Valpolicella, an area which lays north-west of Verona and stretches between Garda, the Lessini Mountains and the Valdadige, offers splendid naturalistic itineraries, immersed in the greenery of the Lessinia Regional Park, where nature also reveals precious historical and archaeological sites. Inevitable is a visit to San Giorgio. In Valpolicella, famous for its wines, especially for Amarone, a visit to a local winery is not to be missed, for a wine-tasting and a degustation of some typical products.