Italian Lakes District Tours from Milan
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- The Wonders of the Italian Lakes - 4 Days
- 4 Day Milan Tour With Car Rental
- Lakes, Lagoon & Mountains: Lakes Como, Garda, Bernina train & Venice. Small Group Tour
- Lakes & Lagoon : Lake Como, Lake Garda & Venice, 6 days private tour
- 5 Day Italy Tour Package with Bernina Express – Verona, Sirmione, Bellagio & Como
- Magic of Lakes and Alps with Panorama Express
- Bernina Train, St. Moritz, Lake Como, Bellagio, Verona, Sirmione & Cinque Terre - 6 Days
- Journey of Bernina Train, St. Moritz, Lake Como & Bellagio - 5 Days
- Milan, Verona & Italian Lakes - 5 Days
- 5 Days in Milano, Florence & Lake Como
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Verona, Sirmione, Como Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $2,656
36% Off- NZ$1,700You save $956
Begin and end in Milan with included rental car for exploring the Italian Lakes District. Stay at Hotel Central Station while visiting the Duomo, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and Teatro alla Scala. Private transfers and daily breakfast included for comfortable travel.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,044
7% Off- NZ$1,901You save $143
Duration 7 days Destinations Milan, St Moritz, Bernina District, Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, Brescia, Lake Garda, Sirmione, VeronaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Taotravel From
7% Off- NZ$7,300
Lakes & Lagoon : Lake Como, Lake Garda & Venice, 6 days private tour
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything has been planned in detail. My customers were very happy.”
Mina, traveled in August
A grand tour from Milan winds through the Italian Lakes District via Como's elegant streets and Bellagio's charming center. The path leads to Lake Garda's Sirmione before reaching Venice. Private transfers and expert local guides accompany this 8-city adventure.
Duration 6 days Destinations Milan, Como, Bellagio, Brescia, Garda, Verona, Padua, Venice Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Taotravel From
7% Off- NZ$13,887
5 Day Italy Tour Package with Bernina Express – Verona, Sirmione, Bellagio & Como
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
This tour costs around $1,000 and covers 8 destinations across the Italian Lakes from Milan. Luxury bus transport to Saint Moritz, the Bernina Express to Tirano, and visits to Lake Como's gems of Bellagio and Como Town feature daily. Milan serves as a comfortable base for lakeside adventures.
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Sirmione, Verona, Lake Garda, Tirano, St Moritz, Bellagio, Como Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Tourist Journey From
7% Off- NZ$1,686
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Verona, Sirmione, Lake Garda, Tirano, Lake Como, Bellagio Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Expeditions Gateways From $4,542
4% Off- NZ$4,360You save $182
Duration 6 days Destinations Milan, St Moritz, Como, Bellagio, Verona, Sirmione, Cinque Terre Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $5,068
36% Off- NZ$3,243You save $1,824
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Bernina District, St Moritz, Lake Como, Bellagio Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $3,495
36% Off- NZ$2,237You save $1,258
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Como, Bellagio, Verona, Sirmione, Lake Garda Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $3,897
36% Off- NZ$2,494You save $1,403
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Florence, Pisa, Lake Como, Lugano, Bellagio Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $4,301
7% Off- NZ$4,000You save $301
What people love about Italian Lakes District Tours from Milan
- Lakes & Lagoon : Lake Como, Lake Garda & Venice, 6 days private tour
We did a private tour with Fillipo and Eleanora and had an excellent vacation. They are both very pleasant people and made sure we had a great trip. The hotels were very nice and the food great. Fillipo customized our tour for some extra things we wanted to do. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them both.
- 4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
The overall tour was excellent, very well organized and enriching. All the itinerary was followed exactly as stated. Luigi was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The accommodations were good. What I would suggest is for the tour to have a list of recommendations for the guests to check (restaurants, museums, activities) during every free time they are given.
- Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside
A great trip in all respects. Thank you, Sarah. There was one aspect prior to the trip itself that we were not happy about....... We were unable to get a flight into Milan Malpensa Airport on the arrival day and could only get an early flight into Milan Bergamo Airport. We contacted you twice the month before and on being told a pick up from Bergamo Airport was not possible requested that we could get to Malpensa Airport ourselves and thus meet your pick up to Baveno. We were refused and were told only passengers with air tickets to Malpensa were eligible. As a result we were left with a very difficult and stressful and costly day especially as there was a train strike. To make matters worse, on arrival at Baveno, we found that a number of other people on the tour who had not flown in to Malpensa Airport had gone out to the airport byway and were able to get the shuttle to Baveno. We feel that your decision to exclude us from the Malpensa to Baveno shuttle was unreasonable and very disappointing especially in the light of the fact that we were penalised when we had tried to be honest and responsible about our transfer problem. I would suggest a more flexible and accommodating approach in future. Otherwise, a great trip. Regards Bernard and Janet Healy
What our customers ask about Italian Lakes District Tours from Milan
What are the most popular lakes visited on tours starting from Milan?
Lake Como Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda stand as the three main destinations from Milan each with its own character. Lake Como draws visitors to its villa-lined shores and sophisticated towns like Bellagio. Lake Maggiore's main attractions center around the gardens and palaces of the Borromean Islands. Lake Garda the largest of the three features historical sites including the castle-topped peninsula of Sirmione. Accommodations range from the grand Hotel Regina Palace overlooking Maggiore to boutique properties like Hotel Villa Sofia on Garda's western shore. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The variety between the lakes was stunning - from Como's glamour to Garda's historic charm."
What's the best time of year to visit Milan and the Italian Lakes?
The prime visiting window spans May through September when clear skies and mild temperatures prevail. May and June offer comfortable conditions with smaller crowds while July and August bring warm weather perfect for swimming but also peak tourism. Fall months especially September and October provide mild temperatures and colorful landscapes. Tour availability peaks between May and September with most operators running full schedules. A TourRadar traveler notes: "We went in June and had perfect weather for both city sightseeing in Milan and boat trips on Lake Como."
What are the typical day trips from Milan on these tours?
Day excursions from Milan connect visitors to key lakeside destinations within a 2-hour radius. Common itineraries include Bellagio on Lake Como Stresa on Lake Maggiore and the medieval town of Sirmione on Lake Garda. Many tours stop at historic estates such as Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo or Villa Melzi's gardens in Bellagio. Side trips often include visits to nearby cities like Verona or Bergamo. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The day trip to Bellagio from Milan was a highlight with stunning views and charming streets to explore."
What type of accommodation can I expect on Milan and Lakes tours?
Four-star properties form the backbone of most tour accommodations including well-known names like Starhotels Ritz in Milan and Hotel Regina Palace at Lake Maggiore. Milan hotels cluster near the central station or Duomo while lakeside properties emphasize water views and local character. A TourRadar reviewer shared: "The Hotel Indigo in Verona and Starhotels Ritz in Milan provided excellent comfort and perfect locations for exploring."
What are the main starting points in Milan for these tours?
Tours depart from three primary locations: Milan Centrale Railway Station the main hub for lake-bound journeys Milan Malpensa Airport where groups often meet before transferring to city hotels and the Duomo district a common gathering spot for city tours. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Meeting at Milan Central Station was very convenient with excellent connections to the lakes."
What are the must-see attractions in Milan before heading to the lakes?
Essential Milan stops include the towering Gothic Duomo Cathedral the medieval Sforza Castle the glass-domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the renowned La Scala Opera House. Tours often include visits to the fashion district Quadrilatero d'Oro and the canal-lined Navigli neighborhood. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide Eduardo was fantastic explaining every detail about Milan's landmarks especially the amazing architecture of the Duomo and the history behind Sforza Castle."
What kind of boat experiences are available on the lakes?
Water transport options span from regular ferry services between lakeside towns to exclusive tours around the Borromean Islands on Maggiore and scenic rides near Sirmione on Garda. Evening cruises and swimming stops feature on many itineraries. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The private boat tour from Bellagio around Lake Como was a highlight offering unique views of the lakeside villas."
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