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7-Day Luxury Itinerary for Lake Como, Rome, and Venice in May 2024

  1. Day 1: Lake Como
    1 hour 16 minutes (35.3 miles) from Milan Linate Airport

    In the morning, take a scenic boat tour on Lake Como to appreciate its natural beauty. In the afternoon, visit the opulent Villa del Balbianello, a stunning villa with terraced gardens overlooking the lake. For dinner, try local cuisine at Ristorante La Darsena.

  2. Day 2: Rome
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    1 hour 5 minutes (31.8 miles) from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

    In the morning, explore the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum. For lunch, head to Mercato Centrale Roma for delicious Italian street food. In the afternoon, visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. For dinner, enjoy a fine dining experience at La Pergola, the only three Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome.

  3. Day 3: Rome
    10 minutes (2.5 miles) from your hotel

    In the morning, visit the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings. For lunch, try Pizzarium, a local pizzeria with creative toppings. In the afternoon, go shopping on Via del Corso, one of Rome's main shopping streets. For dinner, try traditional Roman cuisine at Trattoria da Enzo al 29.

  4. Day 4: Venice
    3 hours 27 minutes (213 miles) from your hotel in Rome

    In the morning, take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal to see the city's beautiful architecture. For lunch, try Trattoria alla Madonna for delicious seafood. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. For dinner, enjoy fine dining at Osteria alle Testiere.

  5. Day 5: Venice
    11 minutes (2.7 miles) from your hotel

    In the morning, visit the Rialto Market to see local produce and try traditional Venetian snacks. In the afternoon, take a boat trip to the nearby islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello to see glass-making, lace-making and to visit Venice's first cathedral. For dinner, try the famous Cipriani Restaurant at Belmond Hotel Cipriani.

  6. Day 6: Lake Como
    3 hours 17 minutes (185 miles) from your hotel in Venice

    In the morning, take a train to Como and visit the Como Cathedral. For lunch, try Trattoria del Glicine, a local restaurant with stunning views overlooking Lake Como. In the afternoon, visit the gardens of Villa Carlotta. For dinner, try the Michelin-starred Contraste Restaurant.

  7. Day 7: Lake Como
    45 minutes (31.3 miles) from Milan Malpensa Airport

    In the morning, take a cable car to the top of Brunate to see stunning views of the lake and the Alps. For lunch, try Salice Blu, a beautiful restaurant in Bellagio. In the afternoon, visit the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio. For dinner, try the Michelin-starred Mistral Restaurant.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to Verona, a beautiful city known for its Romeo and Juliet connections. You can also take a wine-tasting tour in the Franciacorta region, known for its sparkling wines. To avoid crowds, consider traveling outside of peak tourist season.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Villa del Balbianello (2 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum (3 hours, 16 EUR)
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (3 hours, 27 EUR)
  • La Pergola (3 hours, 250 EUR)
  • Pantheon (1 hour, free)
  • Trattoria da Enzo al 29 (1.5 hours, 30 EUR)
  • Gondola ride (1 hour, 80 EUR)
  • Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace (3 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Osteria alle Testiere (2 hours, 70 EUR)
  • Boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello (4 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Cipriani Restaurant (2 hours, 180 EUR)
  • Como Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Trattoria del Glicine (1.5 hours, 60 EUR)
  • Villa Carlotta (2 hours, 15 EUR)
  • Contraste Restaurant (3 hours, 150 EUR)
  • Cable car to Brunate (2 hours, 5 EUR)
  • Salice Blu (1.5 hours, 80 EUR)
  • Villa Melzi (2 hours, 10 EUR)
  • Mistral Restaurant (2.5 hours, 150 EUR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1539
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