Honeymoon in Lake Como & Milan: Romance, Elegance and Timeless Italian Style
This 10 days trip begins by wandering along quiet Lake Como. Instead of rushing, time gets filled with soft dinners near the water. Milan follows, where narrow lanes lead past designer windows and hidden courtyards. Noticing details becomes natural here, where elegance hides in stone carvings and tailored coats. From boat rides and lakeside dinners to private art tours and shopping, every moment is touched by grace and style. Even buying things takes on a quiet elegance, shaped by taste rather than price tags. When sharing quiet dinners or moving smoothly over the lake as daylight fades, this trip honors both care for one another and the gentle elegance of Italy.
What's included
Itinerary
Arrive in Milan, known as Italy’s fashion hub, since your private driver awaits to take you to a charming boutique hotel right in the middle of the city. Once there, you can have a relaxing walk through Piazza del Duomo later that day.
Then head over to the stately Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II at your own pace. Additionally, you can sit down at a rooftop bar to taste a drink while watching light reflect off the cathedral walls. Finish everything off with dinner at a Michelin-rated eatery, shared quietly across the table.
Inclusions:
- Private airport transfer to central Milan hotel
- Welcome aperitivo overlooking the Duomo
- Dinner reservation at Michelin-starred restaurant
Today, explore Milan with your private guide, starting with panoramic views from the Duomo’s rooftop terraces. Continue to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and explore the beautiful Sforza Castle gardens.
After an easy going lunch, wander through Milan’s trendy Brera district, known for its boutiques and art galleries. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the Navigli canal district, where twinkling lights reflect on the water.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour of Milan with skip-the-line entries
- Entry tickets for Last Supper and Duomo terraces
- Dinner reservation in Navigli district
After you are done with your breakfast, your schedule of the day starts with a chauffeur waiting to transport you toward Lake Como, a place known for quiet elegance. Check into your stand-alone villa or a hotel in a building perched above the water, located in one of the charming villages like Bellagio or Varenna.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on your terrace or walking along the lakeside promenade. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit dinner by the water, with the surrounding towns twinkling across the lake.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer from Milan to Lake Como
- Accommodation in Bellagio or Varenna
- Dinner at lakeside restaurant
Start the morning with a gentle boat ride across the lake to Bellagio, known as ‘the Pearl of the Lake.’ Enjoy the calm beauty of Villa Melzi’s gardens. From there, head down to Varenna. Varenna is a small village sitting quietly along the lake’s edge, where colorful homes spill onto the shore.
A break awaits on a wide open deck with views that stretch far beyond the town. After lunch, make your way back to the hotel, side by side, giving each other space to reflect.
Inclusions:
- Private boat transfer between towns
- Entry to Villa Melzi Gardens
- Lunch at lake-view restaurant
Step into the world of Villa del Balbianello. Its gardens are full of life and its lakeside scenes are filmed more than once. Once done wandering the grounds, head uphill to meet locals at a family-run winery tucked among olive trees. There, handcrafted bottles meet aged gouda and fresh crackers under soft light.
Back at your place later, watch the sky turn golden while sipping something cool near calm water.
Inclusions:
- Entry and guided tour of Villa del Balbianello
- Private wine tasting and vineyard visit
- Transfers included
Take the day at your own pace. Sleep in, enjoy a relaxing breakfast or unwind together during a spa's couple's treatment.
Later, step aboard a small group tour on Lake Como. Float past stately homes tucked into quiet corners along the shore. Toast with prosecco as you glide across the lake at sunset, then dine at a lakeside restaurant known for its romantic ambiance.
Inclusions:
- Leisure morning at hotel
- Private boat cruise with prosecco
- Dinner reservation by the lake
Today, you step outside your routine by taking a short journey to uncover hidden corners of the area. Instead of staying inside, head to Lake Lugano in Switzerland, where Italian flair meets Swiss elegance. Additionally, venture into Menaggio, a vibrant hub full of stunning scenery and cozy coffee shops.
After feasting on local flavors in the center, make your way back under soft light to a quiet haven just above the lake’s edge, settling into stillness as dusk arrives.
Inclusions:
- Private driver for day excursion
- Choice of Lake Lugano or Menaggio
- Lunch at local restaurant
Learn the art of northern Italian cuisine in a private cooking class set in a historic villa kitchen. Prepare dishes inspired by local traditions, such as risotto and lake fish and enjoy the meal you’ve created together.
After this, visit a nearby olive oil mill for a guided tasting. Spend the evening enjoying the stillness of the lake, perhaps taking a moonlit walk along the promenade.
Inclusions:
- Private cooking class and lunch
- Olive oil tasting experience
- Transfers included
After breakfast, return to Milan for your final night. Check into your elegant hotel and enjoy the afternoon shopping or revisiting your favorite spots.
As night falls, share one last meal together on a rooftop restaurant. Lights from buildings below form a shimmering stage for what has been your time in Italy. This spot watches the sun hide behind distant hills
Inclusions:
- Private transfer from Lake Como to Milan
- Accommodation in Milan
- Farewell rooftop dinner
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Milan Malpensa Airport for your onward journey. You’ll leave with the memory of quiet lakeside mornings, elegant city nights and a journey defined by love and timeless Italian style.
Inclusions:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private airport transfer
