Standing on the shore of Lake Como you feel in touch with the nature and history that’s an intrinsic part of this shimmering, calm splendor — and it’s more than just the landscape, it’s almost a mood, a soft hush of elegance cradled amidst mountains that reach for the sky. When you choose one of our vacation packages, you choose a view, a place where nature and history speak across the lake in gentle whispers.
The deep blue waters mirror snow-dusted peaks and sunlit villages clinging lazily to lush, green slopes. Here, grand villas like the Balbianello and Carlotta open their gates to welcome visitors into their secret gardens, where centuries-old magnolias can’t quiet hide a sight that lingers long after you’ve left.
This is a place for slow adventure: float across the water in a private boat, glide a kayak into the dawn light, feel the wind in your sails as you sail to hidden coves. On land, you can take old mule tracks and forest trails on foot or on e-bike, pausing where you wish, before an old stone hamlet or in a silvery-green olive grove. At day’s end, watch the sun go down in hotels that hosted poets and aristocrats in times gone by 18th and 19th-century noble villas, where every frescoed ceiling and marble stairway is touched by a story of grace. Each moment is carefully curated for those who seek beauty not as something to merely behold, but as something to truly experience, to live gently, deeply — a soft sort of luxury that stays with you, long after journey’s end.
Lake Como is a place where you can watch the day go by, savor every moment as it unfolds on the water, in the mountains, in timeless villages. Our tours reveal the quieter side, the secret spots, far from the beaten path.
A cultural tour of Como’s old town gives you a charming glimpse of old, cobbled streets, Romanesque churches, and courtyards hidden from view, places that have changed little in centuries that passed almost in silence. In a local home, a traditional recipe taught in a cooking class is a gentle ritual. These are family recipes passed down from generation to generation, stories shared around the kitchen stove. Further north, the lake’s only winery offers quite a unique wine tour. Wine to taste, or a sip of the Alpine sun?
On the water, a classic Riva boat or a kayak at dawn is a great way to get to secret spots and well-hidden inlets where the lake whispers its charm. For wilder spirits, there’s lots to choose from to bring a little adventure to these still waters including canyoning, waterskiing and sailing.
On land, ancient mule tracks are just waiting to be explored on bike or e-bike, or you could walk the hiking trails to hidden viewpoints where only your footfalls break the silence. From the sky, a helicopter tour gives you a wonderful panorama of the whole lake’s sinuous beauty, while vintage cars gun down lakeside roads past noble villas and silvery-green olive groves.
Villa del Monastero, with its gardens that seem to spill down to the water, is one quiet jewel in this lake’s you mustn’t miss. Here, adventure is never rushed — it simply unfolds.
The charm of Lake Como lies in its serene elegance, and the timeless beauty of lakeside towns and gardens scattered along the shore. Every stop sings a novel note in this gentle symphony of water, mountains, and days gone by.
Centuries of art and architecture are fused into the culture of Como, the lake’s beating heart: its Romanesque cathedral, medieval walls, and lively piazzas have many stories to tell as you stroll through narrow side streets past half-hidden courtyards. Further north, Varenna reposes with softer grace — in this lovely little village the pastel houses reflect as in a painting in clear, still waters, cobblestone alleys lead you to flowering gardens and placid lakeside walks. From here, it’s just a short boat ride to the most famous of all the lakeside towns. Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como”, rests peacefully between two branches of the lake, with its terraced gardens, elegant boutiques, and grand hotels hailing to a refined past that’s still very much alive in these cobblestone streets, sunlit stairways and balconies in bloom.
Of the lake’s many treasures, Villa Balbianello is a jewel of hidden secrets — although the terraced gardens and panoramic loggia of this secret lakeside spot have featured in many a movie. Nearby, Villa Carlotta welcomes visitors to botanical gardens where camellias and azaleas wind their way around sculptures in quiet corners, perfect for a little reflection. These are places that paint a picture of the lake’s beauty — giving you moments to pause, and take home as fond memories.
An indelible honeymoon journey through Italy’s most enchanting landscapes: from Lake Como’s magnetism to Portofino’s picturesque charm, the vibrant hues of Cinque Terre, and Milan’s refined sophistication.
An exclusive 12-day journey through Switzerland and Northern Italy: from alpine heights and crystal lakes to historic cities and culinary treasures. Designed for couples who seek timeless beauty, intimacy, and authentic encounters.
There is no perfect moment to visit Lake Como — each season promises its own unique experience. From April to October, the weather is kindest, with days awash in soft autumn light and evenings touched by a little lingering warmth at sundown.
In peak season, from June to September, the lake bathes in its full splendor. Gardens blush with color, villages hum with life, and the water is where it’s at with boat tours, kayaking, or perhaps a languid afternoon spent floating from one hidden cove to the next. This is when Como’s towns and promenades come alive with their bustling piazzas and lively lakeside cafés. For those who like to take things slow, the months of April and October offer the perfect balance: mild weather, open villas and gardens, and fewer visitors walking the cobbled streets. It’s a great time to stroll down Varenna’s cute alleyways, hike hillside trails embraced by blooming flowers in spring or autumn’s gentle golden-browns, taste fine wine or savor an Italian cooking class at your leisure.
But whenever you choose to visit, Lake Como will welcome you in its typically nonchalant way, with unhurried days — where time might almost have got lost somewhere in the lakes calm waters, amongst its mountain shadows, or in one of its ancient gardens, who knows when, who knows where.
March-May
Mild breezes and blooming lemon groves frame terraced gardens, free from summer crowds. Perfect seasonal travel conditions for walking tours and outdoor activities.
June-August
Peak season with warm Mediterranean weather perfect for sailing, swimming, and beach activities.
The best time to travel for vibrant coastal energy.
September - November
Golden light softens the coastline, inviting leisurely exploration beneath amber skies.
Exceptional seasonal travel with warm seas and romantic atmosphere.
December - February
Intimate atmosphere with fewer tourists, Christmas markets, and cozy indoor experiences.
Ideal for
art lovers and cultural immersion
