Eternal Cities, Milan & Lake Como – 11‑Day Italy Journey
- Mary Palmer
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
Departure Date: October 2, 2025✨ Reserve your spot with just a $100 deposit
Join Soul & Suitcase Travel for a women-inspired Italian escape designed to blend culture, cuisine, and connection. From Rome’s timeless ruins to Florence’s Renaissance beauty and Lake Como’s peaceful waters, this journey is all about savoring life at a soulful pace—together.
Mary will be in Italy for this trip following her cruise to Greece & Italy, please join our group.
Day 1 – Rome
Accommodation: Hotel Modigliani (Trastevere) or Hotel Santa Maria – boutique, central, cozy with rooftop terrace.Evening welcome ritual and aperitivo by the Tiber.
Day 2 – Rome
Return to the same hotel. Day spent exploring Colosseum, Forum, Vatican—passeggiata and gelato under Roman twilight.
Day 3 – Florence & Tuscany Countryside
Travel to Florence then onward to the Chianti hills.Accommodation: Castello di Spaltenna or Villa la Palagina – peaceful rural estate with spa, olive trees, and wine dinners.
Day 4 – Siena & Vineyards
Stay at your Tuscany countryside estate. After Siena visit and Chianti tasting, relax under cypress-lined skies.
Day 5 – San Gimignano & Val d’Orcia
Return to the same estate or upgrade to Hotel Certosa di Maggiano (ancient monastery turned boutique hotel with spa) for change of scenery.
Day 6 – Bologna & Milan
Transfer north with a Bologna lunch stop.Evening Accommodation in Milan: Hotel Cavour or Hotel Spadari al Duomo—central, chic & within walking distance of Duomo.
Day 7 – Milan
Stay in Milan’s same mid-market boutique. Enjoy historical sites in morning; spa or Italian silk shopping in the afternoon.
Day 8 – Transfer to Lake Como (Bellagio or Varenna)
Check into Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac (Bellagio) or Hotel Villa Cipressi (Varenna)—charming mid-range lakeside hotels with excellent views and proximity to ferries and gardens.
Day 9 – Lake Como Villas & Gardens
Return to Bellagio or Varenna hotel. Cruise to Villa Carlotta & Villa Melzi. Evening lakeside stroll with fine lakeside dining.
Day 10 – Como Town & Free Time
Check into same Lake Como hotel. Explore Como town, silk shops, Volta Museum. Afternoon free—opt for lakeside spa or café lounging.
Day 11 – Departure via Milan
Morning transfer to Milan (approx. 1 hr). If flights allow, a final cappuccino in Piazza del Duomo before departure.
Authentic local charm over impersonal chains
Carefully vetted for comfort, style, and service
Centrally located or delightfully rural for pace and rest
Amenities like spa, wine tastings, lake views—without luxury price tags
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