Day 1
Arrive into Milan and transfer approximately 20 minutes to Bvlgari Hotel Milano, an elegant retreat tucked away in the heart of the Brera district.
Settle into this stylish 18th-century palazzo, with its tranquil private garden and beautifully designed interiors, before spending the afternoon relaxing at the hotel or exploring the surrounding boutiques and cafés. Enjoy an aperitivo in the garden before dinner.
Day 2
Explore Milan's highlights, including the magnificent Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the atmospheric Brera
district.
Continue to the Quadrilatero della Moda for some of Italy's finest shopping before enjoying an aperitivo and dinner.
Day 3
Depart Milan and transfer approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to Lake Como. Arrive at Passalacqua, an extraordinary 18th-century villa overlooking the lake, and settle into your beautifully appointed suite.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the gardens, pool and lakeside setting before dinner at the hotel.
Days 4-5
Set out by private boat to explore Lake Como's most beautiful villages. Stop in Bellagio for lunch and wander its cobbled streets before crossing the lake to Varenna, with its colourful waterfront and romantic atmosphere. Return to Passalacqua by boat and enjoy a relaxed evening at the hotel.
Discover some of Lake Como's spectacular historic villas and
gardens, perhaps visiting Villa Carlotta before cruising past the famous waterfront villas. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely lunch in one of the lakeside villages before returning to Passalacqua for a relaxed afternoon and your final evening on the lake.
Day 6
Leave Lake Como behind and transfer approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to Lake Garda, travelling through the beautiful northern Italian countryside. Arrive at Grand Hotel Fasano, a historic lakeside retreat surrounded by extensive gardens.
Settle in before spending the afternoon relaxing by the lake or enjoying the hotel's facilities, followed by dinner overlooking the water.
Days 7-8
Take a private boat to Sirmione, one of Lake Garda's prettiest towns. Explore its medieval streets and Roman ruins before enjoying lunch overlooking the lake. Spend the afternoon cruising along the shoreline or relaxing back at the hotel before a final Italian dinner.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your private transfer to the airport for your flight home.