Bespoke Gastronomy and Wine Tours in Italy
Lake Como Corporate Events and Incentive Trips
When you book your event, The GastroNomad will be your single point of contact for local activities, curating your experience with our network of strong ties and partnerships with our most preferred suppliers in the region. We strive to provide an immersive experience with a white glove approach. We will work with your Corporate event planner to ensure a smooth journey.
Coupled with our experience in dealing with travel planning and unforeseen challenges in Italy, and with Margie's passion for exceeding your expectations, you are in great hands for your memorable event in Italy. Our goal is to make your adventure unique and memorable for all attending.
We partner with experienced corporate event agencies who can handle the event marketing and strategic programs, covering all aspects of planning.
Although we initially started with wine tours, we have since built a portfolio of options to cover all interests and provide alternatives for those not interested in the wine tasting activities. You can browse through an outline of options below. We look forward to plan your event!
Boutique and Luxury Hotels, Private Villas
Our accommodations range from Boutique to 5 star hotels, or private villas. The latter allows the option to hire a chef and attend a cooking course in the comfort of the villa.
Lake Como boasts the highest number of 5 star hotels in any Italian Province. In addition to our world renowned, award winning 5 star hotels run by local families, we recently welcomed Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton and will add 3-4 big names in the next few years.
Lake Como Villas offer a more personalized and private option with a luxurious Italian feel.
Functional meeting facilities and conference rooms can be provided for all group sizes.
Gastronomy
Loads of options for gastronomy, from rustic farm-to-table to Michelin star. We can also arrange a cooking course from a local chef, olive oil tasting, and tour of a 19th century cellar with cheese, local products and wine.
Luxury Boat Tours
Choose from our fleet of luxury boats for small and larger groups (up to 50). Enjoy stunning Lake views while passing by gorgeous villas, guided by our. knowledgeable and entertaining English speaking drivers.
Appetizers and aperitivo can also be arranged during the tour.
Day trip to wine regions
Not far from Lake Como, there are two wine regions. Valtellina, north of the Lake, produces gorgeous reds using Nebbiolo, the same grape in the famed Barolo. If Champagne style wines are preferred, Franciacorta is another fantastic option, just southeast of the Lake.
Day trips include 1 or 2 wineries visits, and choice of lunch at a winery with pairing, or a local restaurant, both with panoramic views. Cellars range from over 400 years old to modern facilities with panoramic views.
Each region has its own unique specialty cuisine that pairs beautifully with the wines. Lunch is a memorable experience and something new and different for all to enjoy.
Glacier train to St Moritz Switzerland
Take a ride on the scenic glacier train through the most breathtaking Alpine landscape. Stop for lunch in the luxurious mountain resort, St Moritz. Additionally, an overnight stay in St Moritz or Valtellina wine country can be arranged with transport back to Lake Como.
Other fun excursions
Enjoy some fun events with collaboration and teamwork such as a cooking course with panoramic views, scenic hikes with optional picnic lunch for all levels, kayaking or paddle board in the warmer months, or golfing and lunch at a gorgeous course overlooking the lake. For very small groups, we have seaplane tours and helicopter tour/transport can be arranged as well.
