Hiking Lago di Como & Lago Maggiore

With the Alps as a dramatic backdrop, Italy's lakes offer one of the country's most romantic settings. Here, glittering waters, elegant villas and magnificent botanical gardens come together. On this trip you hike along the most beautiful trails at Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.

First you explore Lake Como, "the pearl among Italy's lakes", with famous villas such as Carlotta, Balbianello and Melzi. Then Lake Maggiore awaits with its fairytale Borromean Islands, stately hotels in Stresa and the picturesque villages of Cannero and Cannobio. The hikes go through olive groves, vineyards and small mountain villages – a paradise for those who want to experience lush nature and authentic Italian charm.