LUXURY LAKE COMO AND VENICE TOUR (7N/8D)

Day 1 | Arrival at Malpensa airport. Transfer to Como.

Two options of accommodation:

• Hotel Grand Tremezzo 5*: A unique setting that combines exclusivity and proximity: this is Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The most beautiful location on the shores of Lake Como, facing directly onto Bellagio, where the two branches of the lake meet, against the rose-tinted backdrop of the Grigne mountains.
• Hotel Villa d’Este 5*: Located on the shores of Lake Como, one of the most romantic in the world, Villa d’Este is surrounded by a wonderful 25-hectare park with trees, centuries-old statues and colorful flowers. Charming place celebrated all over the world. Exceptional service, attention to every detail, the warmth of the staff and the unmistakable style make Villa d’Este an icon of international hotels and a destination loved by all its guests.

Day 2 |Play at Villa d’Este Golf Club.

In the afternoon discover the City of Como enjoying walking among beautiful gardens reaching the Centre. You can also visit Villa Olmo, an imposing Italian classical style residence built in 1780, and Villa Carlotta, a fabulous residence with magnificent gardens located in a panoramic position overlooking Lake Como, Bellagio and the Grigna mountain.

The Villa d’Este Golf Club lies beyond the wonderful lake of Montorfano in a splendid setting in the sunny Brianza. The course was designed in 1926 by Peter Gannon. It is considered one of the most varied and difficult of the European “par 69” courses.

Day 3 | Sightseeing

Choose between the following options:

• Sightseeing Lake Como Boat Tour with local guide introducing the unique attractions of the surrounding. You’ll see the small wooden island of Comacina as well as the characteristic bell tower of Santa Maria Maddalena, before proceeding to Bellagio, known as the pearl of the lake. Later in the afternoon back to the hotel, relax and leisure.
• Transfer to Milan for a sightseeing tour of the city with a local English speaking guide to discover the most important attractions and monuments. In the afternoon free time to spend for shopping at the worldwide famous Galleria Monte Napoleone. Together with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and Via della Spiga, it is considered one of the most important areas for shoppers.

Dinner at the famous restaurant La Terrazza in Lake Como.

Experience the finest and tastiest examples of Italian cuisine, reinterpreted by the Michelin star Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi together with the Executive Chef Osvaldo Presazzi, served on the loveliest terrace on the whole of Lake Como.

Day 4 | Play at Monticello Golf Club

Play at Monticello Golf Club in the morning and in the afternoon back to the hotel, relax and leisure.

The Monticello Golf Club was founded in 1974 on about 140 hectares and has two, 18-holes courses. It has hosted seven Italian competitions, attracting the most prestigious professionals in the world. At the moment, Monticello is one of the leading Italian golf clubs with top level modern amenities. Over the years, the original layout of the fairways has been changed and developed by a number of architects, but Graham Cooke is the name behind the present conformation.

Day 5 | Garda Golf Club / Arzaga Golf Club – Venice

Check out in hotel and transfer to Venice. On the way play golf at Garda Golf Club, considered one of the best golf courses built over the last decades, or at Arzaga Golf Club, 9 holes Jack Nicklaus course + 9 holes Gary Player Course.

Check in at Hotel Cipriani Belmond.

Check in to one of the premier luxury hotels in Venice for mesmerising lagoon vistas, or select the adjoining 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin, enjoy vistas spanning the Doge’s Palace to the church of St Giorgio and the islands beyond.

Exquisite antiques and local artifacts whisk you back in time, while Michelin-starred gastronomy, charming staff and the only Olympic-sized swimming pool in the city offer modern sophistication. Rooms are light and fresh, combining Venetian elegance with modern glamour. All suites boast private balconies or terraces to coax you outside. Start your day here over a Venetian breakfast––the views will never leave you. The special air of romance is what sets this hotel apart from the rest.

Day 6 | Sightseeing

Sightseeing walking tour of Venice going from Saint Mark Square with the external visit of the famous bell tower and the Basilica, the exterior of the Doge’s palace and then continue to the inner streets of the lagoon town called “Calle”. You can pass externally the famous Teatro La Fenice, continue towards the Scala of Bovolo, to reach one of the icons of the city, “The Rialto Bridge”, which crosses the Grand Canal.

Lunch at Venissa Restaurant.

In a corner of paradise just steps away from the island of Burano, all the staff of this Michelin starred restaurant work to create an unforgettable culinary experience, honoring the lagoon’s unique ecology favouring local produce and catch.

In the afternoon leisure time and relax.

Day 7 | Circolo Golf Club

Play golf at Circolo Golf Venezia in the morning and in the afternoon back to the hotel, relax and leisure. Farewell dinner at one of the eight Michelin Starred Restaurants of Venice enjoying an unique gastronomic experience tasting the stunning menu prepared by the Chefs with an unparalleled view of the Venetian Lagoon.

The Venetian Golf Club can rightfully claim the title of eldest club in the region and among the oldest ones in Italy. It was built in 1928 and enlarged to 18 holes in 1951 in a spectacular strip of land between the Adriatic Sea and the Lagoon of Venice.

Day 8 | Check Out & Transfer to Airport

Say Arrivederci. Transfer to airport for the departure.