7 DayS —  SLOW TRAVEL, SOAK UP LAKE COMO & BOLOGNA

Italian Pairs:
Lake Como & Bologna

8 DAYS AIR TRAVEL: 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS: LAKE COMO TO BOLOGNA
SLOW DOWN AND SOAK UP ITALY
Fresh, Handpicked Hotels.
Daily Departures.
 


Now Journey's Slow Travel. Private Guides. Exceptional Experiences.

Experience our private 7-Day Adventure Pairs: Lake Como & Bologna — 
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Italian Pairs: Lake Como & Bologna: Slow Down and Enjoy Italy.
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Now Journey's Approach to Adventure in Lake Como & Bologna features:

 Private Meet & Greet Transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport
• Hand-Picked select hotels (Deluxe or Classic)
Privileged-Access Private Touring in Select Venues
• Cinque Terre: Your own Private Guide to explore the paths, nooks and crannies
Bellagio on Lake Como: Majestic Beauty, private boat tour
Bologna: Where the "Good Food" from Italy Comes From
• No annoying Up-Selling
• No Buses. No Groups, No Long Lines. Private Sightseeing.
• Daily Breakfast, Dinner recommendations and reservations service
• PRIVILEGED ACCESS: Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions with special access
• Local Italian Expert Guides
• Private Driver Transfer Bellagio to Milan Train Station
• Premium Train Travel Milan to Bologna
• No Hidden Costs: Fees, taxes and gratuities

 



Our Complete Day-By-Day Itinerary:

Our complete itinerary for your consideration: Our Journey begins the jewel of Bellagio on Lake Como with an included Meet & Greet with Arrival Transfer to the hotel, enjoy 3 days and nights in Lake Como. Then you're off to Bologna and the to enjoy 3 days and nights. The following itinerary features our Deluxe or Classic hotels as described. Hotel rooms can be upgraded to higher categories.


Welcome to Lake Como

Bellagio: The Pearl of the Lake —
 3 Days, 3 Nights

 

 

Journey Hotels IconAccommodation on Lake Como, 3 Nights with breakfast

Our Deluxe Hotels Collection:
Hotel Villa Belvedere, Grand Villa Serbelloni or Grand Hotel Caddenabia

Our Deluxe Package includes these 4 Star and 5 Star properties with most hotels featuring a Standard or similar category room —  inquire if you'd like to upgrade for a larger room and/or category with a specific view (where available). Hotel room assignments are made closer to tour departure.
Our Classic Hotel Collection:
Hotel Metropole or Hotel Centrale

Our Classic Package includes 3 and 4 Star properties with private bathrooms, and continental breakfast.

DAY 2: EXPLORING LAKE COMO

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: Lago di Como

Today, enjoy a walk through Bellagio and enjoy the sites and learn a bit about the history of the town and the lake with our Local Guide; Then meet our Captain Luca for your private boat tour of the lake to view the magnificent villas. Lago di Como is the third largest lake in Italy. At over 1320 feet deep it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. The lake's name comes from the town of Como. On a clear day the spectacular Alps are visible across the lake.

Enjoy the balance of the afternoon and the evening at your leisure.

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Hotel at Bellagio
Hotel & Pool in Bellagio

DAY 3: LAKE COMO AT LEISURE

Enjoy a day at leisure in Bellagio on Lake Como.

 


Bologna the Great

Bologna —
 3 Days, 3 Nights

 

DAY 4: WELCOME TO BOLOGNA


Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: To Bellagio

This morning you are picked up by our driver and transferred to the Milano Centrale Train Station for included tickets to Bologna. We make our way into the Emilia Romagna region —  known for its gastronomy (incredible cuisine, oil, balsamic and wine). Upon arrival, you will taxi transfer at your own expense to the hotel (very close by and easy to find taxi).

Nestled in the Emilia-Romagna region and noted as the premiere city on our Undiscovered Northern Italy Tour, Bologna is the capital of the region and a Italy lover's delight.

John Grisham's character in The Broker makes his way through the city, winding the streets and under the arches in his mystery novel - a great read before you come to Bologna.

Its nicknames include La Grassa (the fat as in delicious, the Bolognese have been very serious about their food for some time), La Rossa (as in the home of the political left earning its second nickname), and La Dotta (the Learned as noted for the oldest university).

Tonight, we have recommendations for a dinner or explore at your leisure.

Journey Hotels IconPreferred Property in Bologna, 2 Nights with breakfast

Deluxe: Art Hotel Commercianti, Grand Hotel Majestic Giá Baglioni or Similar
Classic: Classic Hotel

DAY 5: DISCOVERING BOLOGNA

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: The Tastes of Bologna
Today join your Tour Guide and enjoy the tastes of the famed Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, prosciutto, homemade cakes, the delicious Malvasia and Lambrusco sparkling red wine from the region, along with balsamic vinegar and olive oil —  and we're just getting started. Our Local Guide walks us through the heart of this amazing city. Learn about the liberators of World War II and their big machines that left an impression on the town square. Piazza Maggiore and its church and its many secrets are part of our experience today.

After the experience, enjoy the balance of your day at leisure.

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DAY 6: BOLOGNA AT LEISURE

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Wandering through the cobblestone streets of Bologna, one can savor the aroma of freshly baked bread mingling with the rich scent of espresso wafting from cozy cafes, inviting visitors to indulge in leisurely people-watching. The city's vibrant piazzas offer a charming backdrop for idle strolls, where locals and tourists alike gather to soak in the relaxed atmosphere and savor the timeless beauty of this historic Italian gem.

For your last night in Bologna, we can recommend a great restaurant oe xplore at your leisure!

Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY

We say Arrivederci to Bologna today or perhaps you extend your stay!

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