Perfect Pairings: Lake Como & Portofino

Sink into the great depths of Lake Como staying at the uber glamorous Grand Hotel Tremezzo, with majestic décor and an exclusive lakefront address. Here you will wake up to blissful lake views from the opulent suites and lap up the sun from your room overlooking the beauty of the lake. You will get rest and relaxation in abundance here as you bask in the peaceful tranquillity with sumptuous accommodation, a lakeside private beach and lavish private park. Plunge into one of the three stunning pools with the vast backdrop of the Grigne Mountains, not forgetting to top it all off with gourmet cuisine and an aperitivo as you watch the sun go down. 

Spend the next day riding the shores of Lake Como on your private Riva motorboat capturing the very essence of the lake, taking in the colourful waterside villages and elegant estates fringed by palms and pines, all backed by soaring mountains. With your private guide you will be privileged to explore Villa del Balbianello, an elegant and romantic estate built in the 18th century. Then, reach a secluded island on the lake and enjoy a delicious private champagne picnic lunch.  Head back to Grand Hotel Tremezzo and relish in a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the very best of your hotel.  

Arrive to the glamorous shores of Portofino. You will be blown away by the absolutely stunning Belmond Hotel Splendido, overlooking the beautiful bay of pastel buildings and elegant boats. It is set in an ex-monastery, perched high amongst the hills with ravishing seascapes. Old world glamour oozes from this chic retreat, the perfect location to explore the iconic hues of Portofino. 

The following day relax into a gorgeous pairing of tranquillity as you head to a family-run, renewable and self-sustainable eco-farm for a private yoga and cooking class. In the heart of Portofino’s Natural Park, soak up the beautiful surrounding nature and benefit from its positive environment as you are taken through the yoga session. Cap off the visit with a hands-on cooking class using an abundance of local seasonal ingredients, finishing with a sublime picnic lunch soaking up the majestic views that surround you.

For the finale of your trip, sink into an exclusive dinner curated just for you at the Portofino lighthouse. You will be treated to a sensational dinner on its terrace with unforgettable views over the surrounding nature and sea, completely privatised just for you. To top it off, you may spot a pod of dolphins swimming past you near the coast. There's no better way to round off this exceptional trip on the Italian Riviera.