La Dolce Vita in Milan & Lake Como

DATES: AUGUST 2-8, 2025
SWITZERLAND EXTENSION: AUGUST 8-11,2025

Why travel with us?

Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget. Here’s what our Lake Como group trip can offer you:

  • Expert team to research & plan every trip detail
  • Bespoke itineraries with a balance of activities & free time
  • Small-group environment to forge true connections
  • Bucket-list experiences with trusted guides, drivers & vendors
  • Top-notch boutique & luxury hotel selection

How it works

REGISTER

Register online to receive confirmation information & book a call with our team to go over group trip details

CONFIRM

Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm

PREPARE

Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call

HOTEL SELECTION

Where are we staying?

We want to prioritize your comfort and convenience to provide you the best group travel experience, so we have chosen beautiful 4 & 5-star hotels in Milan’s city center and the heart of Lake Como in Bellagio, both of which have rave reviews, premium amenities and luxurious hotel designs.

The Square Milano Duomo is a sophisticated hotel set in a historic building near the iconic Duomo, offering luxurious rooms and top-tier amenities. Its prime location places guests within walking distance of Milan’s renowned shopping streets, cultural landmarks, and vibrant dining scene. 2 nights

Hotel Belvedere Bellagio is a charming retreat overlooking the stunning shores of Lake Como with breathtaking panoramic views. Nestled in a serene location just a short walk from Bellagio’s historic center, the hotel features stylish rooms, an inviting spa, a scenic outdoor pool, and a restaurant serving exquisite local cuisine.4 nights

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

What are we doing?

We have crafted a balanced itinerary for you to experience the most on your trip while having plenty of free time to explore on your own!  Depending on the destination we may offer additional add-on activities. 

Sample Lake Como Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Arrival day, welcome dinner
  • Day 2: Private guided Milan walking tour, visit the Duomo & rooftop, free time at leisure, optional Navigli apertivo tour
  • Day 3: Optional guided Last Supper tour, departure to Lake Como, explore the town of Bellagio
  • Day 4: Explore Tremezzo, private boat day
  • Day 5: Authentic Italian cooking class, explore Varenna & Villa Monastero
  • Day 6: Visit the famous Villa Balbianello, free time at leisure to enjoy the hotel pool & spa
  • Day 7: Departure or extension

Want more travel?

Extend your trip

Join us in Switzerland August 8-11 for a luxurious & scenic adventure. We’ll be staying in Lucerne, a picturesque Swiss city nestled between Lake Lucerne and the snow-capped peaks of the Alps. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, charming old town, and iconic landmarks, Lucerne offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. We’ll explore the charming town, enjoying exclusive spa day passes to Bürgenstock resort, indulging on a Swiss fondue experience & trekking with llamas to a local winery in a Swiss castle.

LAKE COMO 2025

Pricing & Inclusions

What’s included

EARLY BIRD: €5800
STANDARD: €5950

  • 4 & 5-star hotels in Milan & Lake Como
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers
  • Ferries & internal transfers
  • Private guided Milan tour
  • Entry to the Duomo & rooftop
  • Private boat day on Lake Como
  • Exploring the towns of Bellagio, Varenna & Tremezzo
  • Private authentic Italian cooking class
  • Visits to Villa Monastero & Villa Balbianello
  • Welcome & farewell dinners

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Taxis/transit on personal time
  • Travel insurance (required)

Optional Extension

SWITZERLAND
€1950

  • 5-star hotel in Lucerne
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers & internal transport
  • Premium train tickets from Como
  • Explore the town of Lucerne
  • Day passes to Bürgenstock resort
  • Swiss Fondue experience
  • Llama trekking & winery tasting at a castle

Payment information

  • €750 non-refundable deposit required to confirm your spot.
  • Early bird pricing is valid until February 23, 2025. Flexible payment plans available or finance further with Affirm or Klarna
  • Next payments:
  • April 15: €1683
  • May 15: €1683
  • June 15: €1684
  • Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 days
Scenic view of nautical transport on ocean against green mount and unrecognizable male traveler on stairs

Who is this trip for?

This trip is perfect for open minded travelers looking to have new experiences, make new friends, and immerse themselves into a new culture. For anyone seeking a blend of Italian culture & history, scenic lake views, glamorous villas, slow relaxing days & delicious food and wine, this is a great destination for any type of traveler.

unique considerations for Lake como

  • Flights: you will be flying in & out of Milan (MXP) August 2 and August 8. If extending you will fly out of Zurich (ZRH), August 11.
  • Transportation: we’ll be traveling via ferry & car rides and will doing a lot of walking, so pack comfortable shoes!
  • Weather: weather is warm with highs of 70s and lows in the 60’s in the evenings.
Rae

Meet your host

HR PROFESSIONAL & TRAVEL CREATOR

Rae is a Libra through and through and she loves being the life of the party! She’s a girls girl and college football, barre, snowboarding, a good SATC marathon, girl’s night out, chai tea lattes and country music are a few of her favorite things. She has been to over 30 countries on 5 continents, and is adding more to her bucket list every day! Her favorite places in the world are London and anywhere in the Italian countryside.   

Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands

Questions about our group trips? We have answers.

Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!

All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.

Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag. 

Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity. 

Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!

With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate,  it’s easier for us to price our trips in Euros as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD at a flat 1.10 exchange rate.

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