If you visit Lake Como or the surrounding area and are considering a private wine tour, this excursion may be just right for you. We have designed these private, luxury tours for the leisurely gourmet traveler who is looking for a varied mix of food, wine, and culture. On this tour, you will visit an ancient castle, taste wonderful wines, dine in an authentic Trattoria off the beaten path, and finish the day by visiting a delightful medieval town, shopping or sipping on a glass of wine in a charming piazza.
Signature journey
Highlights include Private Chauffeured Tour, Wine Tasting in an Italian Castle, Delicious "Lombard" Cuisine, and Excursion to the Medieval Town of Bergamo.
Day 1Lake Como
beautiful medieval town Bergamo
Your private chauffeur and friendly guide will collect you from your hotel, and will whisk you away on a wine tasting journey!
Your first stop will be at a beautiful castle that is also a winery. The Tenuta Castello di Grumello is located in the Valcalepio hills between medieval Bergamo and the pretty Lake Iseo. The estate has 90 acres, of which 50 acres are devoted to the vineyards. You will receive a private tour of the wine estate. Discover the history of the castle and the region to the castle history. Visit the palace, the chapel, and the tower. Then, enjoy a professional tour of the fermentation rooms and barrel cellars.
A full tasting of 4 wines (including the excellent dessert wine Moscato di Scanzo) will be next on the agenda. Then you will enjoy a delightful rustic lunch in a close Trattoria within walking distance. After lunch, you will take in a second cellar visit in Valcalepio.
After a hard day’s wine tasting, we’ll change the pace, a visit to Bergamo Alta (Bergamo’s old town) is a must for its magnificent medieval quarter: the ancient piazza, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Colleoni chapel, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
You can climb the Campanone tower and take in the breath-taking view of the whole city, rest in the Rocca Park, or even take the cable railway up the hills to San Vigilio. Relax at a cozy wine bar enoteca, go gourmet shopping, or enjoy the winding streets and sightseeing. In the early evening, you’ll transfer back to Lake Como.
Cellar Tours private itineraries include chauffeur-led transportation, carefully selected hotels, winery appointments, restaurant planning, and practical support before and during your journey.
Depending on the destination and proposal, your tour may also include private guides, tastings, special experiences, cultural visits, regional transfers, and dining reservations.
Your custom proposal will clearly show what is included, what is optional, and what is not included.
Our custom itineraries include chauffeur-led transportation, carefully selected hotels, private winery appointments & tastings, restaurant planning, and support before and during your travel.
International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional spa treatments, gratuities and meals or tastings not listed in your itinerary are usually not included unless specifically stated.
All itineraries are private and pre-arranged for your party.
Yes, 100%. Share mobility considerations, allergies, dietary preferences, and pacing needs early so we can adapt hotels, transport, restaurants, and visits wherever possible.
