Purchase Code: BLQMXP1
Destination(s): Bologna & Lake Como
Listed: 9/1/26
Seasonal: Yes, Recommended
The Journey Overview:
Discover the ultimate intersection of Italian culinary mastery and dramatic alpine elegance. This expertly curated 8-day private journey bridges the historic food capital of Emilia-Romagna with the glamorous shores of Lake Como. Arriving via Venice and departing through Milan, you will experience private, insider access to hidden culinary estates, step onto Europe’s most panoramic alpine rail line into Switzerland, and relax in absolute luxury. It is a flawless blueprint designed for travelers who refuse to choose between world-class gastronomy and sublime natural beauty.
What's Included in Your Private Itineraries by Italy Blueprint:
Bespoke Dual-Region Stays: A curated 7-night stay featuring 3 nights in a sophisticated, centrally located Bologna boutique property and 4 nights wrapped in ultra-luxury at the prestigious luxury hotel on Lake Como.
The Venetian Gateway to Verona: A private, chauffeured minivan arrival from Venice that transforms your transit day into an excursion. Pause along the route for an elite, privately guided walking tour through historic Verona, paired with an exclusive lunch reservation before checking into your Bologna hotel.
The Food Basket of Italy: A privately guided epicurean walking tour through Bologna’s most historic, locally hidden markets and artisanal shops, with all premium tasting fees included.
The Countryside Tasting Tour: A full-day private immersion into the beautiful Emilia-Romagna countryside. Tour private production cellars and traditional farms for authentic Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, and aged L'Aceto Balsamico di Modena, complemented by a private estate countryside lunch.
The Bernina Express Alpine Expedition: An elite, full-day cross-border excursion. A private driver guides you along Lake Como to the Swiss border town of Tirano, where you will board the historic Bernina Express. Ascend 7,500 feet past glacial lakes and alpine peaks into the chic Swiss village of St. Moritz for an afternoon of elite shopping, dining, and scenic lakeside exploration before returning via scenic mountain passes.
Seamless Inter-Region Transit: Elegant, stress-free transfers connecting your hotel to the train stations, ensuring you transition effortlessly from the vibrant streets of Bologna to the tranquil shores of the lake.
Flawless Departure: A dedicated, private departure transfer from Lake Como directly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), ensuring a smooth and unhurried conclusion to your holiday.
The Next Step: How to Secure BLQMXP1 [Epicurean Peaks & Alpine Glances]
Selecting Purchase Code: BLQMXP1 initiates our elite onboarding and customization process. We lock in your dates, adapt the pacing to your style, finalize your luxury property selections, and activate our private network of guides and VIP amenities.
Upon purchase, the full unpriced itinerary will be sent to your for approval before curation proceeds. It is at this point you should reply to us directly with any desired changes.
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