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Private tours in Italian Lakes, Italy — Lake Como, Bellagio, Varenna
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Italian Lakes Tours

Villa gardens, mirror-still water, and Alpine backdrops.

2 Tours Best April – October
Lake Como Bellagio Varenna Lake Maggiore Stresa

Tailor-Made Travel

Private & custom Italian Lakes tours, designed around you.

The Italian Lakes are where Milan escapes for the weekend — Lake Como's villa gardens and grand hotels, the islands of Lake Maggiore, and villages like Bellagio and Varenna reached by ferry. It's slow, elegant, and endlessly photogenic.

Every Hamilton & Chase Italian Lakes tour is private and fully custom. Whether it's a luxury Lake Como vacation of lakeside villas and private boat days or a romantic escape around Bellagio and Varenna, we build it around you — with handpicked hotels, private drivers, and skippers on the water. The Lakes pair beautifully with Milan, Venice, or the Dolomites. The best time to visit the Italian Lakes is April to October.

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Italian Lakes tour packages & itineraries

Tours that feature Italian Lakes — every one private and adjustable to your dates, pace, and hotels.

North of Italy — Private Package 9-day tour: Milan, Lake Como, Venice & Florence
9 Days
Private Semi-Private Self-Guided
From €3,520 per person

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North of Italy

Milan, Lake Como, Venice & Florence

Year-round 2–10 guests
Culture Romance Wellness

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Private Semi-Private Self-Guided

North of Italy

Milan, Lake Como, Venice & Florence

Cities & Regions

Milan · Lake Como · Venice · Florence

Highlights

  • Private boat tour of Murano and Burano
  • Verona's Roman Arena and Juliet's House
  • Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan

What's Included

  • 8 nights in 4–5★ hotels and lakeside villa
  • Private water taxi and all transfers
  • Private expert guides in Venice, Verona, and Milan

9 Days / 8 Nights

From €3,520

Year-round
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The Italian Lakes: Villa Life — Bespoke 7-day tour: Como and Maggiore — the grand hotel tradition and the villa gardens of the Alps.
7 Days
Private Semi-Private Self-Guided
From €3,290 per person

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The Italian Lakes: Villa Life

Como and Maggiore — the grand hotel tradition and the villa gardens of the Alps.

April – October 2–6 guests
Romance Wellness

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Private Semi-Private Self-Guided

The Italian Lakes: Villa Life

Como and Maggiore — the grand hotel tradition and the villa gardens of the Alps.

Cities & Regions

Milan · Varenna · Bellagio · Stresa · Isola Bella

Highlights

  • Villa del Balbianello by private boat after visitors leave
  • Villa Carlotta azalea gardens at peak bloom
  • Isola Bella Baroque palace and ten-terraced gardens

What's Included

  • 6 nights in 5★ grand lakeside hotels
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Private boats for all lake transfers

7 Days / 6 Nights

From €3,290

April – October
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Good to Know

Italian Lakes tours — your questions answered

What is the best time to visit the Italian Lakes?

April to October is the best time to visit the Italian Lakes, when the villa gardens are open and the weather is warm. Many lakeside hotels close over winter.

How many days do you need at the Italian Lakes?

Two to three nights is ideal to enjoy Lake Como and a boat day to Bellagio and Varenna; add a night to include Lake Maggiore.

Are your Italian Lakes tours private and customizable?

Yes — every Italian Lakes tour is private and fully custom, from lakeside villa stays to private boat days, built around your pace.

How do you get around at the Italian Lakes?

We use a private driver between the lakes and private boats or ferries to reach the lakeside villages, with everything arranged for you.

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