LAKE COMO
Lake Como has long been a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. Como is located in the northern part of Italy, on the border with Switzerland and about a 45-minute drive to Milan. It has many villas and palaces such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta. Many famous people enjoy homes on the shores of Lake Como. In 2014, The Huffington Post called it the most beautiful lake in the world for its microclimate and environment with prestigious villas and villages. Lake Como, without doubt is the best golfing region in Italy not just because of the number of courses in the region but also the quality of the courses on offer.
What's Included
Accommodation
Stay 7 nights at either the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este, 5 Star Deluxe or Villa Flori, 4 Star Superior. (Similar accommodation will be booked if either hotel is not available.)
Golf
Play a round of golf at each of the following courses: Monticello (Red or Blue Course), Menaggio Golf Club, La Pinetina Golf Club, Carimate Golf Club or Barlassina Golf Club, Villa d'Este Golf Club
Meals
Daily breakfast
+ 3 Dinners
+ 1 Cooking class
Sightseeing & Activities
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Cooking class (hands-on)
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Guided tours of Villa Carlotta and it's gardens; Bellagio, Como and Milan
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Entrance tickets to Villa Carlotta
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Non-golfers will enjoy additional activities on golf days
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation is chauffeur driven with professional driver, includes round trips to golf, hotel, sightseeing and airport transfers. Additional public boat transfers.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive to the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Transfer to your hotel in Como.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 2
Golf: Monticello Golf Club
Sightseeing/Activity: Walking guided tour of Como followed by dinner at a local restaurant
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 3
Golf: Menaggio Golf Club
Sightseeing/Activity: Guided tour of the gardens of Villa Carlotta and of Bellagio
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 4
Golf: La Pinetina Golf Club
Sightseeing/Activity: Following golf, independent sightseeing of nearby Lugano, Switzerland
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 5
Golf: Carimate Golf Club
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 6
Golf: Villa d'Este Golf Club
Sightseeing/Activity: Hands-on cooking class, dinner included
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 7
Sightseeing/Activity: Transfer to Milan by train for a guided tour of the town. Rest of the day for independent sightseeing and/or shopping.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este or Villa Flori
Day 8
Depart Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) for your return flight home.