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Italy
Italy / 10 days
Discover the Northern Italy Lakes
Lakeside villas, gardens, and Italian charm
Discover the enchanting beauty of Italy's pristine lakes on a journey that promises serenity, stunning landscapes, and a touch of Italian charm. From Lake Como's elegant villas to Lake Maggiore's historic islands and Lake Garda's romantic shoreline, this itinerary balances natural beauty, cultural richness, and lakeside dining.
Milan arrival
Lake Como and Bellagio
Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands
Lake Garda and Sirmione
Trip snapshot
A sample framework, refined through InJoy's personal edit.
Lakeside villas, gardens, and Italian charm
Length
10 days
Travel style
Adventure
Core route
Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda
This Northern Italy Lakes sample route begins in Milan, then moves through Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Garda before returning to Milan for departure.
The live InJoy itinerary frames this as an Italy and north-Italy custom adventure. For a private traveler, Mona and Team can shape the same route with quieter hotel bases, better ferry and transfer timing, villa and garden visits, and lakeside meals that make the trip feel serene rather than busy.
Best for
Lake-country romanceVilla and garden loversCouples and small groupsScenic dining and ferry days
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InJoy edit
Make it yours
A graceful lake-country itinerary for travelers who want elegant scenery, ferry days, gardens, villas, and lakeside dining. Mona and Team can preserve the Milan, Como, Maggiore, and Garda structure, then refine hotel locations, ferry timing, private drivers, lake-view dining, and the pace at each stop.
Hotel style
Private touring
Travel rhythm
Hotels / timing / guides / pace
Sample itinerary
A considered rhythm, day by day.
Edited pacing
Personal details
Private proposal ready
Day1
Italy
Arrival in Milan
Arrival day
Arrive at Milan Malpensa, transfer to your hotel, and begin with the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and dinner in the city.
Day2
Italy
Milan to Lake Como
InJoy the day
Journey to Como, check into your lakeside base, stroll the promenade, and enjoy a regional dinner by the water.
Day3
Italy
Lake Como (Bellagio)
InJoy the day
Ferry to Bellagio for gardens, historic villas, cobblestone streets, lake views, and lunch with a panorama.
Day4
Italy
Lake Como
InJoy the day
Visit Varenna for botanical gardens, Vezio Castle, a waterfront promenade, and lakeside lunch.
Day5
Italy
Lake Como to Lake Maggiore (Stresa)
InJoy the day
Transfer to Stresa, check into a hotel overlooking Lake Maggiore, and explore the lakeside town.
Day6
Italy
Lake Maggiore (Borromean Islands)
InJoy the day
Boat to Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori for palace gardens, fishing-village character, and island dining.
Day7
Italy
Lake Maggiore to Lake Garda (Sirmione)
InJoy the day
Continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda, then explore the historic center, Scaliger Castle, and Grotte di Catullo.
Day8
Italy
Lake Garda (Riva del Garda)
InJoy the day
Travel to Riva del Garda for waterfront streets, mountain views, Varone Waterfall, and a leisurely lunch.
Day9
Italy
Lake Garda (Gardone Riviera)
InJoy the day
Visit the Vittoriale degli Italiani estate and gardens, then return to Sirmione for lakeside relaxation.
Day10
Italy
Departure from Milan
Until next time
Travel back to Milan with possible time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing before departure.
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