Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Lombardy

This 4-day Northern Italy trip takes you through Lombardy's beautiful lakes and historic towns. You'll cruise Lake Como for an hour, stopping at Bellagio's steep cobblestone streets and Tremezzina's grand villas, then have time to shop in Como's boutiques.

Guided tours take you through Franciacorta's DOCG vineyards, where méthode champenoise sparkling wines range from elegant Brut to silky Satèn and berry-rich Rosé. Walk through Sirmione's medieval Scaliger Castle on Lake Garda's shores, with panoramic views of the Italian Lakes District. A welcome dinner at a traditional Verona restaurant features regional specialties, perfect for festive travelers.

You'll get skip-the-line entry to Milan's Duomo di Milano and see Leonardo da Vinci's famous work at Santa Maria delle Grazie, then take a 2-hour cruise on Lake Como to check out the Alpine villas before wandering Bellagio's cobbled streets with wine tasting included.

Stay at Hotel Central Station, which puts you right in the middle of Milan's Christmas markets and holiday celebrations. You'll see Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, head up to the rooftop of the Gothic Duomo di Milano for city views, and walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Celebrate the holidays on a 5-day trip through Lombardy, trying mozzarella-stuffed panzerotti and arancini during a guided food tour in Milan before cruising Lake Como's calm waters to Bellagio's charming alleys. You'll stand on Juliet's balcony in Verona and see the 1st-century Roman amphitheater, then walk through Sirmione's ancient fortified village on Lake Garda's emerald shores.

You'll spend three nights in Milan during the festive season, with daily departures available throughout December and January. The famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is beautiful with its 47-meter dome and neo-Renaissance style, all lit up for the holidays.

Take the famous Bernina Express up to the Swiss Alps, riding from St. Moritz to Tirano while passing the Morteratsch glacier and the clear blue waters of Bianco e Laj Neir lakes. Later, walk through Verona to see Juliet's balcony at the Capulet house and the old Roman amphitheater from the 1st century.

Ride the Bernina Red Train through Switzerland's snow-dusted Engadin Valley from St. Moritz, where you can try Swiss hot chocolate at one of the town's best chocolatiers. Then glide across Lake Como by boat and stop in Bellagio to browse festive boutiques and see waterfront villas with Mediterranean gardens.

Perfect for Christmas and New Year travelers ages 2+, this 8-day comfort tour visits Lombardy with stays at Hotel NH Verona, Hotel Amadeus in Venice, and Hotel NH Machiavelli in Milan. Travel by high-speed 2nd class trains through Northern Italy, seeing Milan's center and Lake Como, with 7 breakfasts included.