Italy · A private journey

The Still Lakes & Stone Peaks

Lake Villas by Private Boat, Then the High Dolomites.

Milan  ·  Lake Como  ·  Dolomites

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Lake and mountain scenery in northern Italy

The Journey

The Essence of the Journey

From the quiet elegance of Milan to the still waters and villa gardens of Lake Como, then north into the pale peaks of the Dolomites. A journey of lakeside calm and cool mountain air, where every day unfolds at its own unhurried pace.

  • Milan

    The Quiet Side of Milan

    Private galleries, hidden courtyards and refined dining, before the journey turns towards the lakes.

  • Lake Como

    The Lake by Water

    Mornings on a private boat, gliding past lakeside villages before the day begins.

  • Lake Como

    Villas & Gardens

    Historic villas and terraced gardens along the shore, explored at an unhurried pace.

  • Through the Alps

    The Road North

    A scenic private drive through valleys and vineyards, rising towards the mountains.

  • The Dolomites

    Among the Pale Peaks

    Alpine meadows, mountain passes and walks through some of Europe’s most striking scenery.

  • The Dolomites

    The Art of Mountain Seclusion

    Intimate mountain lodges, restorative spa days and cool, clear evenings above the valleys.

Why Hayah Reserve

Why choose a Hayah Reserve journey?

  • Planned around you

    Every journey is built from scratch, around how you like to travel, eat and rest.

  • Handled end to end

    Flights, transfers, guides and timings, arranged so the days run without friction.

  • Quiet access

    Private visits and experiences that are hard to arrange alone, often before the crowds arrive.

  • Chosen with care

    Hotels, lodges and villas we know well, picked for character rather than star ratings.

The Journey

Milan

Arrival

The quiet side of the city

Milan

You are met on arrival and driven to your hotel in the heart of the city. Milan rewards those who look past the shopfronts: Leonardo’s Last Supper seen in a small private slot, the rooftop terraces of the Duomo, and the hidden courtyards and gardens of the Brera quarter. Evenings are for refined dining, at whatever pace suits you.

Private transfer to Lake Como · about 1 hour

Lake Como

By water

Mornings on the lake

Lake Como

Your days on the lake begin early, on a private boat, while the water is still and the villages along the shore are only just waking. Glide past Bellagio, Varenna and Tremezzo, stopping wherever you like for a coffee on the waterfront or a long lunch by the lake.

Private boat along the shore

Villas & Gardens

Lake Como

The lake’s great estates

Villas and Gardens

Spend a day among Como’s historic villas, their terraced gardens stepping down to the water. Wander Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta in the quieter hours, then return to your hotel for a slow afternoon by the lake as the light softens over the mountains.

Private drive north through the Alps · about 4 hours

The Dolomites

Alta Badia

Among the pale peaks

The Dolomites

The air turns cool and clear as you climb into the Dolomites. Walk through alpine meadows and over mountain passes with a private guide, ride a cable car to high viewpoints, and pause at mountain huts with views across some of the most striking scenery in Europe.

Your days shaped around the mountain weather

Mountain Seclusion

The Dolomites

The art of slowing down

Mountain Seclusion

Your final days are spent in an intimate mountain lodge, with restorative spa mornings, quiet walks and long evenings above the valleys. This is where the journey slows to a stop, with nothing asked of you but to take in the view.

Private transfer to Venice for your flight home · about 3 hours

Departure

Venice, and the flight home

We time the drive around your flight, with your luggage handled throughout, so you leave the mountains unhurried.

Along the Way

Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, and the stops in between.

  • Breakfast served at a window table on the train On board Breakfast with the countryside

    A leisurely breakfast in the dining car, with rice paddies and rural villages passing the window.

  • A set dinner table in the dining car On board Dinner in the dining car

    Multi-course dinners in the Malaya and Adisorn cars, with menus by culinary curator André Chiang.

  • The open-sided observation car On board The Observation Car

    A panelled lounge at the rear of the train, open to the air, for watching Malaysia unfold behind you.

  • A treatment room in the Dior Spa carriage On board Dior Spa carriage

    A private treatment room on the rails, the first Dior Spa in Southeast Asia.

  • Carved and gilded heritage interior in George Town Penang George Town, your way

    A choice of excursions in the old town, from a tuk-tuk tour to an artist’s studio or a cooking class.

  • Fresh produce at a Penang market Penang Market and street food

    Walk the local market and taste Penang’s street food, one of the great food cities of Asia.

A few of many. We place them where they suit your journey. Tell us what you love.

Raffles Hotel Singapore

Singapore

Raffles Hotel Singapore

Opened in 1887 and carefully restored in 2019, Raffles is an all-suite hotel on Beach Road, behind the white colonial facade that has stood for more than a century. Every suite is looked after by its own butler.

We choose it for the night before the train. The Long Bar, where the Singapore Sling was first poured, is downstairs, the courtyards are quiet by evening, and Woodlands is about 30 minutes by car when it is time to board.

Why we like it

  • All suites, with butler service throughout
  • The Long Bar and the Writers Bar under one roof
  • A short drive to the train at Woodlands
The Eastern and Oriental Express

On board

Eastern & Oriental Express

Three nights on Belmond’s restored train, running from Singapore up Malaysia’s west coast and back. Your cabin is private, with its own bathroom, and is made up as a bedroom each night while you dine.

The train is the stay. Days pass between the dining car, the bar car and the open-air observation car at the rear, with your steward on hand from the moment you board at Woodlands to the moment you step off.

Why we like it

  • A private cabin with its own bathroom, turned down each night
  • Menus by chef André Chiang in the dining car
  • The open-air observation car as the countryside slides past
The Sanchaya, Bintan

Bintan

The Sanchaya

A small estate of villas and suites on Bintan’s north coast, built in a colonial style around lawns, tropical gardens and its own stretch of private beach on Lagoi Bay.

We end the journey here on purpose. After the train, the pace drops at once: a villa with its own pool, long afternoons by the sea, and dinner on the terrace as the light goes. Singapore is about an hour back by ferry.

Why we like it

  • Villas with private pools, set in quiet gardens
  • A private beach on Lagoi Bay
  • An hour by ferry from Singapore

Our Curated Selection

The Investment & Inclusions

A Note on Design & Tariff: Expeditions of this scale are custom-priced based on your seasonal travel window and private party requirements.

    • Private transfers with airport meet & greet

    • Hotels with daily breakfast

    • Private experiences along the route

    • Round the clock support, before & during your journey

    • International flights and visas

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Begin the conversation

Tell us a little about your plans. We will shape the journey, and its length, around you.

  1. i.We reply personally within 24 hours.
  2. ii.A private call to understand how you like to travel.
  3. iii.A proposal with route, stays, timing and length.

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