Italy: From the Piazza to the Peak

Milan, Italy

11 Nights, 12 Days

11 nights across
four properties

The Last Supper
in near silence

Private cellar tasting
at Ca' del Bosco

Five nights at Forestis
in the Dolomites

From

USD $65,000

for two travellers

Overview

Italy's north is rarely treated as a single journey.

Milan, Lake Como, Franciacorta, the Dolomites: each is understood in isolation, visited separately, rarely connected. This itinerary moves through all of them in sequence, with enough time in each to register what changes and what doesn't.

The journey opens in Milan at the Bulgari, where early-access to the Last Supper and an evening at Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC, the city's only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, set the register. It moves north to Passalacqua on Lake Como, three nights at a property that operates with the logic of a private house. Then southeast into the vineyard hills of Franciacorta, where a cellar visit at Ca' del Bosco and a morning at the Espace Chenot wellness facility make two nights feel purposeful rather than brief.

The final five nights are at Forestis in the Dolomites at 1,800 metres, built around altitude, forest, the Tree Circle spa programme, and guided hiking across the Plose ridgeline. The journey ends not in a city but at elevation, with the particular quality of rest that mountains, given sufficient time, tend to produce.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Dolomites

Designated in 2009 for their geological and geomorphological significance. The rock's characteristic pale colour produces the enrosadira effect: the orange, red and purple hues the peaks take on at sunrise and sunset. A term from the Ladin language meaning "becoming pink."

Three Michelin Stars

Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC

Milan's only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, housed within the Museum of Cultures. Bartolini holds more Michelin stars than any other chef in Italy. Reservations require two to three months' notice; summer sittings fill and do not hold.

DOCG Appellation

Franciacorta

The first Italian appellation to apply exclusively to sparkling wine made by the traditional method. Ca' del Bosco farms 300 hectares of organically certified vines. Their prestige cuvée Annamaria Clementi ages on lees for up to nine years.

Day by Day

Your Italy itinerary

This journey works well from late June through early September. Late June to early July sits ahead of the Italian domestic surge; early September offers cooler Dolomite trails and the beginning of harvest in Franciacorta. Both windows work. Both are worth the choice.

01 Day One . Milan

Arrival in the Quadrilatero

PM Check in to Bulgari Hotel Milano Set on a quiet private street moments from the Quadrilatero della Moda, the Bulgari's 4,000 sqm private garden offers an immediate sense of calm within the city. The afternoon is at your own pace.

Eve Aperitivo and dinner at Il Ristorante Niko Romito Aperitivo in the garden provides a soft introduction to Milanese rhythm. Dinner at Il Ristorante Niko Romito within the hotel: an understated, elegant setting for the first night after arrival.

Overnight: Bulgari Hotel Milano

Bulgari Hotel Milano garden / Il Ristorante Niko Romito

The Bulgari Hotel Milano occupies a renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo designed by Antonio Citterio and Partners. The garden is adjacent to the city's Botanical Gardens.

02 Day Two . Milan

Institutions and access

AM Early-access viewing of The Last Supper An early-slot visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie to experience Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in near silence. One of the most sought-after cultural moments in Italy. Early-slot access requires booking three to four months in advance.

Mid AM Pinacoteca di Brera Continue to the Brera district for a private guided visit to the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the country's most important collections. The afternoon is at leisure with your guide.

Eve Dinner at Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC Milan's only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, within the Museum of Cultures. Depending on exhibition schedules, an early arrival can allow a brief visit to the museum's galleries before the tasting menu begins.

★ Early-slot viewing of The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie Overnight: Bulgari Hotel Milano

Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan / Pinacoteca di Brera

Less than half of the Last Supper visible today is original to Leonardo. The 21-year restoration completed in 1999 removed centuries of overpainting. Arriving early and with context changes what you bring to those twenty minutes in front of the wall.

03 Day Three . Lake Como

Arrival at Passalacqua

AM Private car to Lake Como Depart Milan by private car for Lake Como, approximately one hour, as the urban landscape gives way to the Alpine foothills.

Noon Arrive at Passalacqua, Moltrasio Arrive at Passalacqua, where terraced gardens descend through fountains and cypress to a private dock. Lunch served on the terrace beneath the loggia.

PM Settle into the property The afternoon is at leisure to settle in, use the pool, and enjoy the views. As evening falls, aperitivo at the Bellini Bar precedes dinner in one of several settings across the estate.

Overnight: Passalacqua, Moltrasio

Passalacqua, Moltrasio / Lake Como from the terrace

Passalacqua was opened in 2022 by the De Santis family. With 24 rooms across three buildings and seven acres of terraced gardens descending to a private dock, it operates with the logic of a private house rather than a hotel.

04 Day Four . Lake Como

On the water

AM Full-day private boat from the hotel's dock Depart directly from Passalacqua's private dock for a full day on the lake. Cruise north to Bellagio, where the lake divides, before continuing to Varenna on the eastern shore.

Noon Lunch in Varenna Time to walk the waterfront and take lunch overlooking the water. Return by boat in the late afternoon, with aperitivo served on board as the light softens across the lake.

Eve Dinner at Materia, Cernobbio A ten-minute drive from the hotel. Materia is open Wednesday to Sunday only; dinner reservations recommended four to six weeks in advance.

★ Private boat from Passalacqua, with visits to Bellagio and Varenna Overnight: Passalacqua, Moltrasio

Private boat on Lake Como / Varenna waterfront

Lake Como is 46 kilometres long and reaches a maximum depth of 410 metres. From the water, the scale and verticality of the surrounding landscape becomes clear in a way that the lakeside road does not reveal.

05 Day Five . Lake Como

Villa del Balbianello

AM Private boat to Villa del Balbianello Arrive by private boat for a guided visit through the villa and its terraced gardens, set on a wooded promontory above the lake. A shorter day out focused on a single destination.

PM Afternoon at Passalacqua The afternoon is open to enjoy time at the pool, a walk through Moltrasio, or simply the terrace with the lake below.

Eve Dinner at the hotel A quiet close to the lake stay, with dinner arranged on the estate.

★ Privately guided visit to Villa del Balbianello by private boat Overnight: Passalacqua, Moltrasio

Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como / Passalacqua pool terrace

Villa del Balbianello was the final home of explorer Guido Monzino, who left the property to FAI (the Italian National Trust) in 1988. Its loggia is one of the most photographed spots on the lake.

06 Day Six . Franciacorta

Into the vineyards

AM Depart Lake Como after a late breakfast Private car to the vineyard region of Franciacorta, approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Check in to L'Albereta and take lunch overlooking the vines.

PM Cellar visit and tasting at Ca' del Bosco In the late afternoon, visit Ca' del Bosco for a guided cellar experience and tasting, including their flagship cuvée. The estate farms 300 hectares of organically certified vines.

Eve Dinner at the hotel Return to L'Albereta for dinner.

★ Private cellar visit and tasting at Ca' del Bosco Overnight: L'Albereta Relais & Châteaux

Ca' del Bosco cellars, Franciacorta / L'Albereta vineyard views

Franciacorta produces sparkling wine by the same method as Champagne: secondary fermentation in the bottle, extended lees ageing and disgorgement. The DOCG appellation, established in 1995, was the first in Italy to apply exclusively to sparkling wine made by this method.

07 Day Seven . Franciacorta

Vineyard and restoration

AM Espace Chenot morning programme The morning is dedicated to the Espace Chenot at L'Albereta. A private consultation with one of the resident specialists establishes a programme tailored to your current state. Treatments are sequenced to restore balance rather than follow a fixed menu.

PM The estate park In the afternoon, explore the estate's 61-hectare park, where contemporary sculptures are set among the vineyards.

Eve Dinner at Leone Felice The estate's main restaurant, where seasonal Franciacorta cuisine and the property's own wines provide a relaxed close to the day.

★ Morning medical wellness consultation at the Espace Chenot Overnight: L'Albereta Relais & Châteaux

Espace Chenot, L'Albereta / Leone Felice restaurant, Franciacorta

The Chenot Method is a medically supervised approach to wellness developed over four decades, combining Western diagnostics with principles of Chinese energetic medicine. The 2,000 sqm facility at L'Albereta is the longest-running Chenot facility in Italy.

08 Day Eight . Arrival in the Dolomites

The climb to Forestis

AM Depart Franciacorta after breakfast Private car to the Dolomites, approximately three and a half to four hours.

PM Arrive at Forestis, Bressanone Check in to Forestis at 1,800 metres on the southern slope of the Plose mountain. After arrival, take a short walk through the surrounding forest or spend time on the terrace as the altitude begins to settle.

Eve First dinner at Forestis Dinner marks the transition into a slower, more restorative rhythm. Chef Roland Lamprecht's forest cuisine draws from the landscape directly surrounding the hotel.

Overnight: Forestis, Bressanone

Forestis, Bressanone / Dolomite massif from Plose mountain

Forestis sits at 1,800 metres, built around a 1912 Habsburg-era structure and expanded with three sculptural towers. The property is adults-only; guests must be 14 or older. Access is via a private mountain road from Bressanone.

09 Day Nine . Forestis

First full day in the mountains

AM Privately guided hike on Plose mountain Routes move through forest and open alpine meadow, with wide views across the Dolomite massif. Tailored to your pace and energy level. The route can be extended along the ridgeline or oriented toward the Odle (Geisler) peaks.

Noon Lunch at the hotel Return for lunch, followed by time at the Forestis Spa: indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and quiet spaces overlooking the Dolomites.

Eve Dinner at Forestis The stepped restaurant positions each table for privacy with uninterrupted views across the forest and Dolomites at sunset. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the landscape fully into the space.

★ Private guided hike across the Plose ridgeline, with views toward the Odle peaks Overnight: Forestis, Bressanone

Plose mountain hiking, Dolomites / Forestis Spa outdoor pool

Summer hiking in the Dolomites follows a reliable pattern. Mornings are clear; afternoon thunderstorms are common from July through August. The practical approach is to depart early and reach a rifugio or destination before midday.

10 Day Ten . Forestis

The spa and the forest

AM Full morning treatment session, Tree Circle protocol A morning treatment session with the Forestis team, built around the Tree Circle protocol. Each treatment is personalised to your physical and energetic state at the time, combining touch techniques, healing stones, sound frequencies and essences derived from one of four native trees: mountain pine, spruce, larch or Swiss stone pine.

PM A walk through the forest The afternoon is lighter: a short walk through the forest directly from the hotel, or time on the terrace with the Dolomites filling the view to the south.

Eve Dinner at Forestis Chef Roland Lamprecht's forest cuisine draws from the same landscape you have spent the day inside.

★ Full-morning treatment session at the Forestis Spa, built around the Tree Circle protocol Overnight: Forestis, Bressanone

Forestis Spa Tree Circle treatment / forest walk from Forestis

The Tree Circle protocol is rooted in Celtic forest traditions. The four native trees used in treatment each correspond to different physical and energetic states. Spa treatments should be pre-booked before arrival to secure preferred session times.

11 Day Eleven . Into the Puez-Odle

Beneath the Geisler peaks

AM Half-day excursion into the wider Dolomites A scenic drive of approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on route and conditions. The Adolf Munkel Trail offers a gentle loop beneath the Odle peaks.

Noon Lunch at Rifugio delle Odle Lunch on the terrace at the rifugio, directly beneath the Geisler peaks. Simple, local dishes served in one of the defining settings in the eastern Alps.

PM Return to Forestis Return for the afternoon and dinner at leisure.

★ Lunch on the terrace at Rifugio delle Odle, directly beneath the Geisler peaks Overnight: Forestis, Bressanone

Adolf Munkel Trail, Odle peaks / Rifugio delle Odle terrace

The Geisler peaks form the backbone of the Puez-Odle Nature Park. The limestone formations are characteristic of the Dolomites: pale in flat light, turning amber and rose at the edges of the day.

D Departure . Dolomites

Last morning at elevation

AM No fixed structure A morning walk through the forest, the pool, breakfast taken slowly on the terrace. The pace of the final morning at Forestis is the point.

Departure Onward transfer Departure is after lunch. Innsbruck Airport is approximately two hours by private car. Verona Airport is approximately two and a half hours. Milan Malpensa is approximately three hours.

Forestis terrace at dawn / Dolomites morning light

Eleven nights does not exhaust northern Italy. It is, structured this way, enough to understand the city, the lake, the vineyards and the mountains with a quality of attention that a shorter version of any one of them would not produce.

Accommodation

Four properties. Four registers.

Urban, lacustrine, viticultural, alpine: each property on this journey has a distinct character determined by what surrounds it. The Bulgari's private garden in Milan. Passalacqua's descent to the lake. L'Albereta's vineyard position and Chenot spa. Forestis at 1,800 metres with the Dolomites filling the view south. Together they form a journey through contrast rather than accumulation.

Bulgari Hotel Milano, Milan

Bulgari Hotel Milano

Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, Brera, Milan

A renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo designed by Antonio Citterio and Partners, set on a private street between the Quadrilatero della Moda and the Brera district. Its 4,000 sqm private garden, adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, provides a degree of quiet and green that the city centre rarely offers. The result is a hotel that feels considered rather than conspicuous.

Suite

Superior Suite. Approximately 70 sqm, facing the hotel's private garden. A foyer opens to a living room and separate bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in closet. Bathroom finished in white Navona travertine with floor-to-ceiling windows, a free-standing bathtub and a large shower.

Passalacqua, Moltrasio, Lake Como

Passalacqua

Via Diaz 14, Moltrasio, Lake Como

An 18th-century villa above the western shore of Lake Como, restored and opened as a hotel by the De Santis family in 2022. With 24 rooms across three buildings and seven acres of terraced gardens descending to a private dock, it operates with the logic of a private house. Awarded the number one hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure 2023.

Suite

Suite Agnese in the Villa. 90 sqm within the main villa, looking out over the Palazz and the rooftops of Moltrasio. An enfilade of rooms furnished with gilt-framed mirrors, neoclassical portraits and stuccoed ceilings, with a bathroom featuring both bathtub and walk-in shower.

L'Albereta, Erbusco, Franciacorta

L'Albereta Relais & Châteaux

Via Vittorio Emanuele, Erbusco, Franciacorta

A late 19th-century neo-Renaissance villa on the Bellavista hill above Erbusco, owned by the Moretti family and a Relais & Châteaux member. The property is defined by the landscape around it: private vineyard, adjacent wineries, and views south to Lake Iseo and the Alps. The Espace Chenot Health Wellness Spa, spanning 2,000 sqm, is the longest-running Chenot facility in Italy.

Suite

Torre Bellavista Suite. Top floor of the Bellavista Tower, 60 sqm. Living room, bedroom, two separate bathrooms, a balcony and a private terrace. Views across the Franciacorta vineyards to Lake Iseo and the Alps.

Forestis, Bressanone, Dolomites

Forestis

Plose mountain, 1,800m, Bressanone, South Tyrol

Forestis sits at 1,800 metres on the southern slope of the Plose mountain, built around a 1912 Habsburg-era structure and expanded with three sculptural towers. With a 2,000 sqm spa rooted in Celtic forest traditions and an adults-only policy, the property functions as a sustained wellness experience as much as a hotel. Chef Roland Lamprecht's forest cuisine is served in a terraced restaurant facing south across the Dolomite massif.

Suite

Suite. 50 sqm in the historic building. Bedroom with king-size bed connects to a separate living area with seating, minibar and desk. Rain shower bathroom. South-facing balcony with views across the Dolomite massif.

What's Included

The journey is arranged

Bulgari Hotel Milano, 2 nights

Superior Suite facing the hotel's private garden. Within walking distance of the Quadrilatero della Moda and the Brera district.

Passalacqua, 3 nights

Suite Agnese in the Villa, 90 sqm, with terraced gardens descending to a private dock on Lake Como.

L'Albereta Relais & Châteaux, 2 nights

Torre Bellavista Suite with vineyard and lake views. Access to the Espace Chenot Health Wellness Spa.

Forestis, 5 nights

Suite in the historic building at 1,800 metres, with south-facing Dolomite views and access to the 2,000 sqm Tree Circle spa.

Early-access viewing of The Last Supper

Early-slot visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie to experience Leonardo's Last Supper in near silence, before the main visitor flow begins.

Private guided visit to Pinacoteca di Brera

Private guide through one of Italy's most important collections, in the Brera district. Afternoon at leisure with the guide.

Full-day private boat, Lake Como

From Passalacqua's private dock to Bellagio and Varenna, with aperitivo on board on the return. Lunch in Varenna.

Private water taxi to Villa del Balbianello

Guided visit to Villa del Balbianello, set on a wooded promontory with terraced gardens descending to the lake.

Cellar visit and tasting at Ca' del Bosco

Private guided cellar experience and tasting at Ca' del Bosco, including their flagship cuvée. The estate farms 300 hectares of organically certified vines.

Espace Chenot morning programme

Private consultation and personalised treatment session at the Espace Chenot, the longest-running Chenot facility in Italy.

Private guided hiking in the Dolomites

Guided hike on the Plose ridgeline and the Adolf Munkel Trail beneath the Odle peaks. Calibrated to pace and energy levels.

All private transfers

Private car throughout in luxury Mercedes V-Class. Milan to Como, Como to Franciacorta, Franciacorta to the Dolomites, and onward to departure airport.

Optional Enhancements

Helicopter Flight over the Dolomites

A scenic flight over the Tre Cime di Lavaredo or the Marmolada glacier, one of the defining aerial perspectives in the eastern Alps. Weather dependent. Operated June through September. Confirmation required four to six weeks in advance.

Private Shopping at Palazzo Fendi, Milan

Private after-hours access to the Palazzo Fendi flagship in the Galleria, with a dedicated stylist. An alternative lens on Milan's design culture for guests with a specific interest in fashion and Italian craft.

Brescia Cultural Day

A privately guided visit to Brescia from Franciacorta, approximately 25 minutes. Italy's capital of culture in 2023: Roman ruins, a Renaissance piazza and the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, without the visitor volumes of Milan or Verona.

Pricing USD $65,000 Indicative starting price for two travellers over eleven nights across four properties. Includes accommodation at the Bulgari Hotel Milano, Passalacqua, L'Albereta Relais and Châteaux, and Forestis; private transfers throughout in luxury Mercedes V-Class; private guides where applicable; and all signature experiences listed. International flights are not included. Enquire Now Final pricing varies with availability, seasonality, and suite category selection. Early-access to The Last Supper requires booking three to four months in advance. Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC reservations should be secured two to three months in advance. Passalacqua operates seasonally from late March through early January; availability at peak summer is limited and should be confirmed at the time of deposit. Forestis is adults-only; guests must be 14 or older.

Before You Book

The Last Supper

Early-slot access to the Cenacolo Vinciano requires booking three to four months in advance and sells out quickly for the summer months. Securing the viewing should be one of the first steps after confirming travel dates.

Enrico Bartolini al MUDEC

Reservations for the tasting menu should be secured two to three months in advance. June and July dinner sittings at the three-star level fill and do not hold.

Passalacqua, Lake Como

The hotel operates seasonally from late March through early January. Availability at peak summer is limited and should be confirmed at the time of deposit. Evenings tend toward smart casual; no formal dress code.

Materia, Cernobbio

Open Wednesday to Sunday only. Dinner reservations recommended four to six weeks in advance for summer sittings. Confirm Day 4 falls within the Wednesday to Sunday window before finalising travel dates.

Forestis

Adults-only; guests must be 14 or older. Accessed via a private mountain road from Bressanone. Spa treatments should be pre-booked before arrival to secure preferred session times across the five-night stay.

Best Time to Travel

Late June to early July is preferred: Milan is warm and long-lit ahead of peak heat; the vineyards of Franciacorta are in full leaf; Lake Como is at its most accessible; and the Dolomite hiking season is fully open. Early September is a strong alternative: cooler trails, fewer visitors in the mountains, harvest beginning in Franciacorta.

Designed For

Couples seeking a journey that moves through contrast rather than accumulation. Each stage has a distinct register: urban, lacustrine, viticultural, alpine. The itinerary suits experienced travellers who have seen the highlights of northern Italy and are prepared to spend time in each place.

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