Small Group Tours to the Northern Italian Lakes

Maggiore and Como Tour

• The Maggiore and Como tour takes travelers to two of the region's most popular lakes. This six-day tour stops at Stresa, Locarno and Milan. One of the highlights is a full day to explore Lake Como. You will have the opportunity to view three villas as well as the town of Como. The trip includes all breakfasts and dinners, but not lunches. Although accommodation and escorted tours of most locations are included, transportation between the lakes must be arranged and paid for separately. Contact the tour operator for a price quote, and to alter the itinerary if desired.

  Eurosprint

  Via Consiglio dei sessanta, 2

  47891 Dogana

  Rep. San Marino, Italy

  011-378-0549-909673

  eurosprint.com

Lago di Como Cycling Tour

• For avid cyclists, a bicycle tour may be the best way to see the northern Italian lakes. Lake Como Cycling offers several tours, including a short guided tour of Lake Como. Tours typically last seven days, but can be extended and customized. You can visit a shrine to cyclists on your way to Madonna del Ghisallo, a small church dating back 1,000 years. You will also ride into the mountains to view the Matterhorn. This tour mixes intensive days of cycling through mountains with relaxing lakeside rides. The price of this tour includes bicycles, equipment and a tour guide. It was about $127 a day in September 2010. Couples get a 25 percent discount if they apply together. Accommodation and meals must be paid for separately. You can select from different models of bicycles when booking your tour.

  Lake Como Cycling

  Via Burgo, 2/a

  22036 Maslianico, Italy

  011-39-335-604-2018

  bicyclinginitaly.com

Italian Lakes District Walking Tour

• If you like the idea of making your way through the lake district on foot, Girosole offers a six-day walking tour that starts and ends in Milan. The tour is offered year-round and includes a knowledgeable guide. You will have the opportunity to view palaces and gardens as you walk along Lake Maggiore. You will also wind around Lake Como and ascend Mount San Primo for a spectacular view of the Swiss Alps. When you arrive at Bellagio on your final day, a shuttle will return you to Milan. The tour includes accommodations, tour guides and two dinners. Prices vary according to the number of people in your group and the quality of accommodations. They range from $1,990 to $4,990.

  Girosole

  2439 Vista del Campo

  Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  805-682-7523

  girosole.com