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Lake Como Walking

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Milan to Gravedona

    Milan to Gravedona
    Start point
    Malpensa Terminal 1, Strada Statale 336, 21010 Ferno VA, Italy (Milan Malpensa Airport, Arrivals hall - Terminal 2, 12:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to Gravedona

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Villa Carlotta near Menaggio (€9 entrance, €7 for over 65s; €6 return bus fare)
    • Private boat tour from Menaggio of lakeside villas (€20 for 60-90 minutes; €5 return bus fare Gravedona/Menaggio)
    • Boat trip to Como town (€12.60 one way, €25.20 return; €4.90 each way for express service; or €28 all-day ferry ticket allowing multiple stops; public bus alternative €7 each way, takes 1 hour 45 minutes with bus change at Menaggio)
    Landmarks
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    Hotel Regina
    Gravedona
    Lake Como
    Villa Carlotta
    Menaggio
    Como town
    Bellagio
  3. Day 2

    Gravedona

    Gravedona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during hike), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Livo village with views above Lake Como
    • Visit to 15th-century church of San Giacomo
    • Picnic lunch
    Landmarks
    Livo
    Church of San Giacomo
    Valle de Livo
  4. Day 3

    Gravedona to Sorico

    Gravedona to Sorico
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic by the lake in Sorico), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through villages, vineyards and meadows to Sorico
    • Picnic by the lake in Sorico

    Optional Activities

    • Return bus ride from Sorico to Gravedona (alternative to walking)
    • Extended 7-kilometre/4.4-mile walk along the flat lakeside path back to the hotel (approximately 90 minutes to two hours)
    Landmarks
    Sorico
    Domaso
    Aurogna
  5. Day 4

    Menaggio - Bellagio

    Menaggio - Bellagio
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Bus to Menaggio
    • Ferry across to Bellagio

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bellagio town (cobbled lanes, boutiques, cafés, gardens)
    • Guided walk from Civenna to Bellagio via ridge overlooking the lake (9.5 kilometres, approximately four hours)
    Landmarks
    Menaggio
    Bellagio
    Civenna
  6. Day 5

    Free Day

    Free Day
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Villa Carlotta with stately rooms and manicured gardens
    • Explore Como town by ferry or public bus
    Landmarks
    Villa Carlotta
    Como
  7. Day 6

    Gravedona

    Gravedona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to Monti di Nava with views across the lake to Bellagio
    • Visit to chapel of Madonna della Grazie di Paullo
    • Return bus along the lake shore
    Landmarks
    Croce
    Madonna della Grazie di Paullo
    Griante
    Cadenabbia
  8. Day 7

    Rezzonico to Dongo

    Rezzonico to Dongo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Regina)

    Included Activities

    • Bus to Rezzonico
    • Guided walk from Rezzonico to Dongo via vineyards, orchards and hamlets
    • Visit to church of St Eufemia

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to war museum in Dongo
    Landmarks
    Rezzonico
    Rezzonico Castle
    Church of St Eufemia
    Dongo
  9. Day 8

    Gravedona to Milan

    Gravedona to Milan
    End point
    Malpensa Terminal 1, Strada Statale 336, 21010 Ferno VA, Italy (Milan Malpensa Airport, Departures Hall, 11:00)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Gravedona to Milan Malpensa Airport
    Landmarks
    Milan Malpensa Airport

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    4.6
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Gregory4.8•September 2025
    Beautiful location and wonderful hikes. Good bard and wine. Nigel was an EXCELLENT guide and host. Great insights and...
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  • Jeremy4.5•May 2025
    The lunch spots were all wonderful with amazing views. Also enjoyed the free day, travelling around the lake on the...
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  • Christopher5.0•May 2025
    Expertly led by Nigel Lewis, many thanks for a brilliant tour.
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  • John5.0•May 2025
    We booked this holiday as a return to Italy to coincide with our 50th anniversary of our first visit to Italy that...
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  • Anne5.0•November 2025
    The highlights of the trip were being able to walk along amongst the villages and experience local life as well as...
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  • Judy4.7•November 2025
    Great views on first days walk. Penultimate walk through mountain villages was interesting.
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  • Tom5.0•May 2025
    Great scenery .Great guide
    Traveled in March 2025
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  • Simone4.8•May 2025
    Our tour leader, Nigel, was brilliant. The hotel and staff and the views
    Traveled in March 2025
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  • Ian4.3•May 2025
    The good weather, given that the forecast had been for 7 days of rain. Obviously, Explore cannot always guarantee...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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  • Robert4.5•May 2025
    All the walks were fine with great views.
    Traveled in October 2025
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    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    Where will the complimentary airport transfer take us?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written March 2025

      The complimentary airport transfer will take you to our lakeside hotel in Gravedona, which will be our base for the next seven nights.

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      the accommodation for this trip is graded as comfortable. Our comfortable, mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service, often with amenities such as a restuarant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en-suite facilities.

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      If your departure flight timing changes, please inform us immediately so we can adjust your departure transfer accordingly.

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      Yes we do, for this tour it's an additional supplement of $330 to upgrade to a single room.

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      Standard check-in time for hotels in Italy typically starts from 2:00 PM.

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