Italian Lakes Bespoke

Explore Lake Maggiore and Como on mule paths through chestnut forests, navigate to manicured gardens hugging majestic villas on your private speedboat, visit charming islands peppered through the crystal clear lake and stroll lakeside promenades through a warren of cobblestone lanes. Each day, meet with some of our favourite locals who proudly share their passions, like excellent Valtellina wines, Lombard gastronomy, local traditions such as glass blowing and breathtaking a cappella singing traditional folk songs, including odes to the local mountains.

Two wheels, two feet or two oars? We’ll help choose the best way to get around each day, ensuring the route is jaw-dropping at every turn as you move your way through three neighbouring Italian Lakes. Start off gently under the charm of the under-explored Lake Orta before moving on to the largesse of Lake Maggiore and culminating at one of Italy’s most fashionable addresses; Lake Como. Along the way, revel in the enchantments of the Lugano and Bellagio hotels, indulge in the region's stellar cuisine and relish the surroundings.

Nestled between the Alps and the Swiss border, Lake Como beams elegance and Old World charm abound. Where steep mountains rise from the shores of the shimmering lake scattered with cobblestone picturesque villages combined with an elegant enogastronomic scene, it's no surprise George Clooney has chosen Como for his playground. Unpack once in either an exclusive villa or one of the lavish hand-picked hotels where we've been creating friendships for decades, and take part in daily activities like biking, walking, kayaking and cooking classes.

With fresh daily catch from the lakes' sweet waters and an abundant woodsy hinterland, the gastronomic heritage of the Lakes merits a journey in itself. Hearty ingredients like cured meats, local Alpine goats' cheese, an array of mushrooms and tubers are all washed down with a full-bodied red from nearby Valtellina. In between meals, marvel at the palatial lakeside villas, stroll pretty, little villages, share a glass (or two) with our favourite producer and sauté away in one of our favourite kitchens.