Lombardy is Italy's most populous and economically powerful region, stretching from the Alps in the north to the Po Plain in the south. It encompasses world-class cities like Milan, the Italian fashion and financial capital, alongside alpine lakes of breathtaking beauty — Como, Garda, Maggiore and Iseo — and Renaissance gems such as Mantua, Cremona and Bergamo. The region blends metropolitan sophistication with timeless natural landscapes and a rich artistic heritage.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Villa d'Este
Perhaps the world's most romantic hotel, Villa d'Este at Cernobbio on Lake Como is a 16th-century cardinal's villa set in 25 acres of terraced Italian gardens with a floating pool on the lake. Open since 1873 as a hotel, it has hosted royalty, film stars and heads of state. The level of service and sense of timeless grandeur is unmatched.
Mandarin Oriental Milan
Four restored 18th-century palazzi in Milan's fashion district, home to the Michelin two-star restaurant Seta and an extraordinary wellness spa. The Milanese headquarters of global luxury.
Four Seasons Hotel Milan
Set in a 15th-century convent with a serene internal cloister, the Four Seasons Milan offers the city's most tranquil luxury experience amid the fashion district's intensity.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
An iconic 1910 Belle Époque palace on the western shore of Lake Como with a terraced floating pool, three restaurants, a spa and one of the lake's finest locations overlooking Bellagio.
Bulgari Hotel Milan
The jewel house's Milan hotel in a restored 19th-century palazzo adjacent to the Brera Botanical Garden, with a hidden garden terrace that is Milan's most coveted outdoor space.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Bellagio's most distinguished hotel since 1873, with Michelin-starred dining, a lake-view pool and rooms overlooking the full sweep of Lake Como from the promontory.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Seta at Mandarin Oriental Milan
Chef Antonio Guida's seasonal menus represent the pinnacle of contemporary Italian fine dining — extraordinary ingredients, flawless technique and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar.
Terrazza Gallia
Rooftop Michelin-starred restaurant of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia with panoramic Milan views and outstanding contemporary Italian cuisine.
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
A Milanese institution with two Michelin stars since the 1970s, celebrating the full richness of Italian regional cuisine with extraordinary artisan ingredients.
Cracco
Carlo Cracco's theatrical Michelin-starred restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — the most dramatic setting in Milan for fine dining.
Berton
Chef Andrea Berton's precise, ingredient-focused Michelin-starred cooking in the Porta Nuova business district. One of Milan's most refined dining rooms.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Yacht Charter on Lake Como
Charter a private lake boat — from classic Riva mahogany speedboats to sailing yachts — for a bespoke tour of Lake Como's most beautiful villas, secluded coves and hidden gardens. Include lunch on board prepared by a private chef.
La Scala Opera House Box
Experiencing opera at Teatro alla Scala from a private or rented box (palco) on opening night of the season (December 7) or for a premiere is one of the world's most coveted cultural experiences. Dress code: formal.
Helicopter Tour over Lake Como
A 30-minute helicopter flight from Milan or Malpensa airport covering Lake Como, Villa del Balbianello, Bellagio and the Swiss Alps provides a perspective on the lake's beauty impossible to achieve otherwise.
Personal Shopping on Via Montenapoleone
A personal shopper (offered by most luxury boutiques and independent services) guides you through Milan's fashion district with priority access, private showings of new collections and assistance with sizing, tailoring and tax refund processing.
Terme di Sirmione Spa Day
The Terme di Sirmione thermal spa complex on Lake Garda uses natural sulfurous thermal waters bubbling up from the lake floor at 37°C. The spa includes thermal pools, treatments, solarium terraces over the lake and beauty services — a deeply restorative Italian spa day.
QC Terme Milan
An urban thermal spa in a renovated 18th-century palazzo at the edge of Porta Venezia, QC Terme Milan offers heated pools, steam rooms, saunas, infinity baths and beauty treatments in a gorgeous historic setting.
QC Terme Bormio
In the alpine village of Bormio, the historic Bagni di Bormio thermal springs have been used since Roman times. QC Terme Bormio offers extraordinary thermal pools at different temperatures, outdoor pools with Alpine mountain views and a full suite of spa treatments.
Truffle Hunting in the Lombard Hills
A private truffle hunt with a trained lagotto romagnolo dog and expert truffle hunter in the hills around Pavia or Brianza (Lecco province), followed by a meal incorporating the freshly found truffles prepared by a private chef.
Private Cooking Lesson at a Lake Como Villa
A private cooking lesson at a lakeside villa with a professional Italian chef, focusing on Lombard haute cuisine: risotto alla milanese, handmade fresh pasta, lake fish preparations and a classic dessert. Lunch included.
Vintage Alfa Romeo Drive Through Franciacorta
Explore the Franciacorta wine region behind the wheel of a vintage Alfa Romeo with a private guide, stopping at top estates for tastings and a gourmet lunch. Alfa Romeo's origins in Milan make this uniquely Lombard.