Lombardy
Home to the fashion capital of Milan, featuring landscapes of the Alps and glacial lakes to be enjoyed with Lombardy’s delicious culinary traditions.
Is Lombardy your perfect Mediterranean escape?
- Medieval villagesÂ
- Picturesque locations of meadows and ancient forests
- Delicious culinary traditions like pasta making
- Home to Bergamo – crowned the 2023 capital of culture
- Rich in history
- A location to feel inspired and delight your taste buds
- A plethora of authentic, lesser-known treasures
Lombardy holiday’s aren’t all based in tourist hotspots
While the beauty of Lake Como and Lake Garda are enjoyed by most travellers, there’s another side of Lombardy that remains untouched by the masses. Only some know about the valleys of the Bergamasque Pre-Alps where medieval villages unfold like one from a fairytale book. Or Valle Imagna, where family owned trattorias keep age-old recipes ready for you to savour the flavour from your unrepeatable holiday in Lombardy. Touring between Bergamo and Como is where you can find all this, alongside breathtaking views of meadows and ancient forests that remain largely undiscovered. These are the gems many miss out on, but are arguably even better than the well known areas. We’ve cantered our research around lesser known areas to give our guests something new, rather than the holiday they’ve been on many times before.
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Lombardy cuisine – fresh, hearty dishes; local cheeses and wines
As you know, Italy is known for its abundance of fresh, locally grown cuisine and Lombardy is a true reflection of this. Best known for Risotto alla Milanese, Grana Padana cheese, buckwheat pasta and a variety of red wines, you can find family-run restaurants and vineyards around every corner. What’s more, Lombardy’s reputation for high-quality ingredients and unique regional dishes always delivers, providing new flavourful dishes in every location you visit. Â
In our tours of Lombardy, you will learn the art of pasta making straight from the experts; family-run restaurants that own recipes passed down through generations.
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Lombardy culture – where innovation and tradition come together
Known for design and poetry, musical traditions and culinary wonders, everyone falls for something in Lombardy! Artistic heritage from the Middle Ages and renaissance will leave you feeling inspired, while Bergamo and Brescia, Italy’s joint capitals of culture will provide a glimpse into history.
Atmospheric churches and piazzas welcome visitors with an enthusiasm for architecture, while ancient roman ruins whisper tales of a bygone era. The Cornabusa Sanctuary can also be found in Lombardy, which is carved into a mountain and can offer a sanctuary of serenity and reflection for guests looking for an Italian holiday where they can revitalise.
Secure Your EscapeHow Lombardy is leading Italy’s sustainability efforts
Sustainability efforts for Lombardy are centred around its farm-to-table cuisine, with emphasis on local, organic ingredients and zero waste practices. Alongside this, bike sharing and low emission zones are in place across the region and there are 24 regional parks and 65 nature reserves that showcase their love for protecting nature.
For us at Magari, it’s about choosing privately run and family-owned hotels rooted in their communities rather than shiny multinational hotel chains, each one hand-picked for their locally supportive and sustainable practices. Our Lombardy tour features family-owned Miramonti Resort & Spa, a retreat celebrating local producers, crafting regional dishes with ingredients sourced directly from the valley’s farmers.
The glittering lakes of northern italy
While Lombardy is renowned for its Lakes Garda, Como and Maggiore, it has much more to offer, such as Lake Iseo, a hidden oasis for those looking to escape the crowds. These hidden gems can be accompanied by quaint, cobbled towns and trattorias serving age-old recipes. Once more, these lesser known waters are found near valleys like Bergamasque Pre-Alps, where meadows and woods are plentiful.
Our tour of Lombardy immerses visitors in Lake Iseo and the world of local winemaking at family-run vineyards like Redaelli de Zinis and Cascina Carretto, where passionate vintners share their craft and pair their creations with mouthwatering local specialities. Each experience has been thoughtfully curated to support the local community while offering you an authentic glimpse into the heart and soul of Lombardy. Our intimate, small-group tours ensure that you’ll have the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with local artisans, chefs, and winemakers.Â
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