Itinerary
- Day 1
Paratico/Sarnico
You'll arrive in Paratico or Sarnico right on Lake Como's shores and check into your hotel. After settling in, the day is yours to wander around town at your own pace, taking in the views across the water toward those dramatic cliffs on the opposite side.
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Paratico or Sarnico
- Enjoy views of the lake and rugged cliffs
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 2
Sarnico to Predore
This morning you'll head out on an easy hike starting from the southwestern side of Lake Iseo. The walk takes you through chestnut forests with nice views the whole way, leading up to the Predore mountain plateau and then gradually back down toward the lake. You'll return to Sarnico either by ferry or bus depending on what works best.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Sarnico to Predore (approx. 11km, 05:00 walking time, approx. 730m ascent/descent)
Landmarks Lake Iseo Predore - Day 3
Sarnico - Iseo - Pilzone - Sulzano
After heading to Iseo in the morning, you'll start a hike near the Torbiere del Sebino nature reserve. The path goes through meadows and chestnut woods sitting high above the eastern shore, with natural terraces giving you lake views along the way. Later you'll hike down to Pilzone and take the train to Sulzano on the opposite shore near Monte Isola, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Iseo
- Hike to Pilzone (approx. 11km, 05:00 walking time, approx. 525m ascent/520m descent)
Optional Activities
- Explore Torbiere del Sebino nature reserve
Landmarks Torbiere del Sebino Lake Iseo Monte Isola - Day 4
Monte Isola
The ferry takes you out to Monte Isola, Europe's largest lake island. Starting from Peschiera Maraglio, you'll circle the island counterclockwise through olive groves and old hamlets, climbing up to the 600-meter summit where you get great views toward the northern Alps. By evening you'll head back to Sulzano by ferry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Monte Isola
- Circular hike around Monte Isola (approx. 9km, 04:00 walking time, approx. 450m ascent/descent)
- Ferry return to Sulzano
Landmarks Monte Isola Peschiera Maraglio - Day 5
Sulzano - Marone/Pilzone - Pisogne
You'll choose between two different hike options today. Hike A follows an ancient trade route heading north from Sulzano through olive groves to Marone (or you can start from Pilzone instead), with time for an optional lunch before catching the train or ferry to Pisogne. Hike B is a circular walk around Marone that takes you through the Erosion Pyramids Nature Reserve to see the famous earth pyramids up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of hikes (approx. 11km, 05:00 walking time, approx. 460m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Hike A: Sulzano to Marone via ancient trade route through olive groves, lunch in Marone
- Hike B: Marone circular hike through Erosion Pyramids Nature Reserve
Landmarks Erosion Pyramids Nature Reserve Marone - Day 6
Pisogne - Castro - Pisogne/Lovere
The ferry brings you across to Castro, an ancient fortified village with Roman roots and a beautiful proto-Romanesque temple. You'll hike around Clemo Mountain with great views of the area, then return to Pisogne by ferry or bus (or head back from Lovere if that works better for your route).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Castro
- Circular hike around Clemo Mountain (approx. 14km, 06:00 walking time, approx. 740m ascent/descent)
- Ferry or bus return to Pisogne or Lovere
Optional Activities
- Explore Castro's historical sites and proto-Romanesque temple
Landmarks Castro Lovere - Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll make your way to the airport using public transport, heading away from Lake Iseo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
