Day 1 - Arrival and Transfer to Lake Como

You will be greeted by our representative outside of the arrivals hall upon your arrival in Milan. You will be escorted to your private car and driver for your transfer to Lake Como. After check in at the hotel, the rest of your first day is free for you to relax and absorb the serene atmosphere of this stunningly beautiful resort area.

Day 2 - Lake Como Tour

Together with your private guide, traveling by boat (public ferry and hydrofoil), you will have the opportunity to see the lavish villas that dot the shoreline of the lake; holiday homes to the Italian nobility of the past as well as the wealthy socialites of the present. You will stop at Bellagio for a chance to stroll down the streets of this famous lakeside retreat and perhaps visit a local restaurant to sample the region's traditional cuisine.

In the afternoon, you will return to Como by hydrofoil for a short visit of the city. Take the funicular to Brunate where you will have an astonishing view of Lake Como. Return to the town center and end your tour at the Duomo.

Day 3 - Como, Alba

After breakfast depart with your private driver and English speaking escort to Piedmont.

Your first stop will be the quaint town of Alba, best known for its food and wonderful "white truffle of Alba". You will have time to visit the town and then enjoy a typical lunch in Alba.

After lunch continue to your next Hotel near Asti.

Day 4 - Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tour

After breakfast with your English speaking guide you will explore the Langhe area in the southern part of Piedmont, famous for the production of the sought-after Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

The morning will include Grinzane Cavour where you will visit the impressive XIII century castle which also hosts the Cavour Regional Enoteca and an ethnographic museum. Barolo is the town where the king of wines was first produced in the XIX century. Visit of the historic cellars of a renowned Barolo producer, and learn the techniques employed in the production of this refined garnet red coloured wine. Wine tasting will follow the visit.

You will then continue to the town of Alba, famous for its International White Truffle Fair. Here you will have time to explore and have lunch. After lunch you will head to the Barbaresco wine region where you will visit the Village of Barbaresco and a local winery.

After your visit you will return to your hotel.

Day 5 - Pavia, Milan

After breakfast and check out from your hotel you will be transferred by private car to Milan. On the way you will stop in Pavia to visit the Certosa di Pavia, an impressive Renaissance monastery.

Continue to your hotel in Milan.

Day 6 - Milan

A free day to explore on your own. Visit the famous Galleria, the Duomo or perhaps take in an opera at La Scala.

Day 7 - Arrivederci Italia

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight or continue your journey within Italy.

Accommodations

Como Hotel Terminus (or similar)

Asti Hotel dell'Agenzia (or similar)

Milan Starhotel Rosa (or similar)

Sightseeing

Full day Lake Como tour with local guide

Ferry and funicular fees

Visit of Asti

Visit of Alba

Visit of Castello di Grinzane Cavour

Visit of Pavia and the monastery, Certosa di Pavia

Independent visit of Milan

Transfers

All transfers are private from and to airports.

Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking drivers

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Lunch in Alba

Wine tasting of Barolo, Barbaresco wines

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.