Italian Lakes Discovery
Where Golf Meets La Dolce Vita
Italy's glacial lakes concentrate more than a century of golfing history in one magnificent, drivable region. A round at Circolo Golf Villa d'Este wraps through a 16th-century chestnut forest above Lake Como, with Alpine peaks on the far horizon — routinely called "Italy's Augusta." A short drive south, Monticello's Rosso course has hosted seven Italian Opens. Menaggio & Cadenabbia, founded by English expats in 1907, is the second-oldest club in Italy.
Cross to Lake Maggiore and you'll find the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed 27 holes at Castelconturbia and the vintage lakeside charm of Golf Club Varese. Between rounds: Bellagio's villa gardens, Villa del Balbianello, Isola Bella, a Barolo tasting, and long afternoon boat rides across Lake Como. Stay at two of Italy's most legendary hotels — the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio and the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como in Blevio.
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Villa d'Este (Italy's Augusta)Par-69 through a 16th-century chestnut forest.
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Monticello Rosso7× Italian Open host.
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Castelconturbia (RTJ Sr.)27 holes in a glacial valley near the Swiss border.
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Grand Hotel Villa d'Este4 nights — 16th-century palace on Lake Como.
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Mandarin Oriental3 nights — intimate lakeside luxury in Blevio.
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Bellagio & Isola BellaLake Como boat cruise and Lake Maggiore island visit.
Day by Day
A suggested flow for your 8 days across the Italian Lakes.
Welcome to Lake Como
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport. Private transfer to the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio (approx. 1 hour) — a 16th-century Renaissance palace on the shores of Lake Como. Check in to your lake-view room. Evening aperitivo on the floating pool terrace.
Italy's Augusta
A 15-minute drive to Montorfano and Italy's most celebrated course — Circolo Golf Villa d'Este. Par 69, 6,263 yards through ancient chestnut trees with Alpine panoramas. Hosted dozens of Italian Opens. Afternoon: Lake Como boat ride to Bellagio.
Italy's Second-Oldest Course
Drive north along the lake to Menaggio & Cadenabbia — founded in 1907 by English expats, Italy's second-oldest course. Par 70, 5,880 yards in a stunning mountainside setting above Lake Como. Afternoon: visit Varenna or Villa del Balbianello.
7× Italian Open Host
Drive south (45 minutes) to Monticello — 36 holes of championship golf, the Rosso course having hosted seven Italian Opens. Par 72, 6,702 yards. Return to Villa d'Este for a farewell dinner at the hotel.
West to Lake Maggiore
Morning check-out. Transfer to Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como in Blevio (20 minutes). Drop luggage, then continue to Castelconturbia (1.5 hours). Round at the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed course in a glacial valley near the Swiss border. 27 holes, championship routing: Par 73, 6,803 yards. Return to the Mandarin Oriental.
La Dolce Vita
A non-golf day. Choose: Lake Como private boat tour (Bellagio, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi), or a half-day Milan trip — the Duomo, Brera district, the Last Supper, Quadrilatero della Moda shopping. Wine tasting in the evening at a local enoteca.
Lakeside Charm
Golf Club Varese — Peter Gannon's vintage design beside the lake, with a charming 1920s clubhouse. Par 72, 6,120 yards. A gentler finish to the trip. Farewell dinner tonight — restaurant booked for you.
Arrivederci
Full breakfast at the Mandarin Oriental, then private transfer to Milan Malpensa (1 hour). Or extend with a Tuscany or Rome add-on.
The Courses You'll Play
Five of northern Italy's finest — from "Italy's Augusta" to a seven-time Italian Open host.
"Italy's Augusta." Chestnut forest and Alpine panoramas.
Italy's second-oldest. Mountainside above Lake Como.
Seven Italian Opens on the Rosso course.
27 holes in a glacial valley near Switzerland.
Vintage lakeside charm with a 1920s clubhouse.
Luxury Accommodation
Two of Lake Como's most legendary hotels — a Renaissance palace and an intimate Mandarin Oriental.
What's Included
Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.
Golf & Accommodation
- 5 rounds on championship courses
- 4 nights at Grand Hotel Villa d'Este (5★)
- 3 nights at Mandarin Oriental (5★)
- Full Italian breakfast daily
Experiences & Transport
- Lake Como boat cruise to Bellagio
- Private transfers throughout
- Restaurant recommendations & reservations
Our Complimentary Extras
Every trip includes these exclusive value-adds — our way of saying thank you.
- Meet and assist at the airport
- 24/7 on-call local support
Italian Lakes Attractions
Bellagio, Isola Bella, the Duomo — and the lake at sunset.
The Gallery
Lake Como and Lake Maggiore — la dolce vita on the fairway.
Ready for the Italian Lakes?
Every itinerary is fully customizable. Change hotels, swap courses, extend your stay, or combine with another region. Tell us what you want — we'll build it.