
DAY 1 | Sep. 12. Depart the U.S.
DAY 2 | Sep. 13. Milan, Italy/Cernobbio, Lak Como
Check into Hotel REgina Olga. DAY 3 | Sep. 14. Como/Cernobbio Walking tour of “Old” Como
Cultural Enrichment:
- Learn basic phrases in la lingua italiana.
- Lecture by Como scholar.
- Cernobbio Village Forum
DAY 4 | Sep. 15. Lake Como/Bellagio/Varenna
Scenic private cruise on Lake Como.
Cultural Enrichment:
- Specially arranged tour of Villa del Balbianello.
- Explore the treasures of Bellagio and Varenna, two of Lake Como’s charming villages, at your own pace.
DAY 5 | Sep. 16. Cernobbio
Day at leisure in Cernobbio.
Cultural Enrichment: Lecture by local resident.
DAY 6 | Sep. 17. Lake Maggiore/Stressa/Isola/Bella
Private cruise on Lake Maggiore around the Borromean Islands.
Cultural Enrichment:
- Tour of Isola Bella’s magnificent palazzo and gardens.
- Explore the treasures of Stresa at your own pace.
DAY 7 | Sep. 18. Cernobbio/Lugano, Switzerland
Day at leisure in Cernobbio.
Lugano Cultural Enrichment Option:
- Visit Santa Maria degli Angioli church.
- Explore the 16th-century Villa Pizzo.
DAY 8 | Sep. 19. Cernobbio
Day at leisure.
Cultural Enrichment: Stroll Como’s colorful market and mingle with Lombardi.
DAY 9 | Sep. 20. Cernobbio/Milan/Return to the U.S.