Valtellina Food Tour : Lake Como and Mountains discover - Private tour
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About This Tour in Milan
Why Visit Milan?
Milan is Italy's fashion and design capital, combining historic grandeur with modern innovation. Visit the iconic Duomo, explore world-class shopping, and experience vibrant nightlife. Milan offers incredible art, cuisine, and a sophisticated urban experience.
Getting to Milan
The easiest way to reach Milan is by flying into Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Linate Airport (LIN), or Bergamo Airport (BGY). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Milan easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Tour escort/host
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Food tasting
What's Not Included
- Pick up directly from your hotel ( can be organized)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Valtellina is located north of Lake Como and... 5 hours
Valtellina is located north of Lake Como and it’s the only longitudinal valley of the Italian Alps. On the Retic side of the Adda river wine has been grown up since century, stealing land to the mountains and constructing the widest terraced area in Europe. The grapevine extension is 950 hectares and goes from 300 to 900 meters above sea level. Still nowadays the harvest is done by hand and the wine obtained is the product of great sacrifices and love for this difficult terroir. Wines are paired with local cheese and famous Bresaola, a dried beef which is the speciality of the region together with Pizzocheri, a kind of home made Tagliatelle made with black corn and alps cheese and dressed with mountain butter and garlic Your private driver will pick you up directly at your hotel and drive you in total comfort throughout the day. Departure is from Milan but it is possible to organize a transfer from Como Lake.
You will visit the Valtellina with its famous... 2 hours
You will visit the Valtellina with its famous cheese called Bitto and the Bitto valley comes from the Western Orobic valleys and it’s unique production has been possible thanks to the particular environmental, natural, political and cultural factors. In the territory comprising the Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi, there is an area of mountain pastures with just the right sunlight, humidity and temperature for an economy of farming and cheesemaking that has been flourishing since the Medieval period. You will visit and taste this Bitto Cheese and will enjoy traditional dishes of the area, which include polenta taragna and pizzocheri. A great red wine Rosso di Valtellina will be served with lunch. After lunch and free time your driver will take you to Como Lake for a nice stroll in Varenna through the narrow streets of this fascinating village. Enjoy your short tour and be back to Milan in the evening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
