5-Day Northern Italy Road Trip: Lake Como Hike, Bergamo & Milan Secrets, Lake Garda Sail, and the biggest Italian Amusement Park.

Hi, guys :) this time around we are going to explore the north of Italy by car, specifically, one region in particular: Lombardy! But first… it’s-a me, Giulia! I'm the typical Italian girl, raised on Margherita Pizza 🍕 and weird hand gestures! I love meeting new people and getting to know new cultures. Whether you are looking for a new friend, a new mum, or a new mascotte, I can be the one for you 😬! Reunited in Milan (Central Station), on the first day, we will spend the afternoon and the first evening exploring the city, where we will also attend a private tour of Mysteries and Legends! On the second day, we will move to Lake Garda, where we will spend the day in Italy's biggest Amusement Park: Gardaland (the only destination that will go beyond Lombardy boundaries)! During the morning on the third day, we will sail for a brief but gorgeous boat tour in Sirmione, a resort town on the southern bank of Garda, known for Rocca Scaligera, a medieval castle overlooking the lake. While in the afternoon we will drive to Bergamo, where we’ll explore the ancient center, mostly famous for its medieval atmosphere. On the fourth day, we will move to the famous Lake Como! First, we will venture, finally, to the only, but breathtaking, trek of our trip: the Greenway, a sightseeing path through lakeside hamlets & wooded hills dotted with lookouts & baroque churches. In the afternoon, we’ll stop in the city center, where we will also take the funicular to Brunate, a magical place unknown to the greater public. On the last morning, we will return to Milan! I’ll drive you guys back to Central Station, where we will say goodbye! Where are we staying? 🏡 Being a Road Trip, we are going to change our “home” every night! The accommodations will respectively be: —> MILAN: apartment (everyone will have their own bed: 1 double bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed) —> SIRMIONE/LAKE GARDA: apartment (breakfast included) + (everyone will have their own bed: 1 double bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed) —> BERGAMO: apartment (1 bunk bed + 2 single beds). —> LAKE COMO: apartment (1 double bed: this is the only accommodation where 2 female mates (I’ll be one out of the 2) will have to share a double bed together + 2 single beds). What about transportation? 🚙 As you have probably guessed 😆 were are going to move around mainly by car 🚗! I’ll be your private driver, and we are going to use my own car, so we will only spend on gasoline, and you can completely forget about the car rental fees since the bolide is already included 😬! Each day we will move to the next destination, for a journey of about one or two hours, early in the morning (leaving around 7/8 AM, depending on the day), so that we do not waste time and fully enjoy the day's new destination. As for Milan, instead, of the most central areas, we are going to travel by Subway 🚇 (you can estimate about 1.50 euros per ride). The trip costs include 💰: - All the accommodations (Shared rooms) - Car (Tool booths included) - In Como: funicular round-trip ticket - In Bergamo: funicular round-trip ticket - In Lake Garda: Gardaland entrance fee - In Sirmione: 30 Minutes Boat tour - In Milan: Private Tour with a Local: “Milan: between Mystery & Legend” - 1 Breakfast - Travel Insurance (unluckily, for now, provided only for travelers from Germany and Austria) What is not included 💸: - Flights (Nevertheless, prices to Milan from major European cities are currently very affordable, between 50 and 200 euros. They can be a little more expensive coming outside Europe.) - Subway Transportation in Milan (you can consider more or less 5/10 €) - Gasoline - Lunches & Dinners (I’ll find for you the best restaurants and taverns for quality-price, so you are guaranteed the best Italian food 🍕 at the best price available!) - Other activities not mentioned in “The trip costs include” - Travel Insurance (except travelers from Germany and Austria) ❕IMPORTANT GUIDELINES: —>It will be important for this specific trip to be lightly equipped, as we will be sharing a car with the 4 of us, and the trunk will only be one 🤓! Since we only had to bring clothes for a few days, I highly recommend a hiking backpack or carry-on luggage at most (the smaller the better)! —> Always bring with you some cash 💶. Italy has finally switched to mandatory card payment availability… but the old generations are still in love with their banknotes and coins, so it will be easier to buy stuff in small souvenir and food stores (which are usually the best ones to explore!). —> Dress in layers 🧥: despite its reputation as a hot country, it is not always summer in Italy! Remember to bring both short-sleeved T-shirts and a couple of sweaters or sweatshirts! —> For the first day, we will leave once you all arrive at the meeting point. At the latest, we will leave by lunchtime (or soon after), so it will be essential to book a flight on the morning of September 27! The meeting point will be Milan Central Station, where I will pick you up directly by car. Below you will find a video about our hike at the Lake Como Greenway, to give you an idea of the fantastic places we will explore! Unfortunately, the video is in Italian, but you can turn on English subtitles! For any other questions or curiosity, don’t mind sending me a message here on the JoinMyTrip Q&A section! Can’t wait to meet you soon 🤗, Giulia *The apartments and all the activities planned may be subject to variation based on both the weather and the number of TripMates. Every change to the original plan will be notified in advance and another option/experience will be provided instead.