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Morcote and Lake Lugano, the destination for a romantic weekend

Romantic weekend · Morcote and Vico Morcote

Between lake and vines, just us

A characterful hotel in Vico Morcote, the lake and vineyards. Ticino Select shapes the stay around you: one point of contact, from your first idea to your return, with personal support so you can enjoy each moment.

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2 nights2 guestsMorcote · Ticino
For two guests, fromCHF 1’090

Indicative price for the described format. Dates, room category, taxes, services and the final price are confirmed in the Ticino Select proposal.

Your journey

Three days, at your own pace.

A Friday-to-Sunday proposal shaped around your arrival and departure. We arrange experiences at suitable moments, leaving time to pause and enjoy being together.

Arcades and village houses in Vico Morcote
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Friday · Arrive

Arrive and feel somewhere different.

Settle into your room in Vico Morcote, then explore the arcades and village lanes and pause for a view of the lake.

Your first evening brings the dinner for two included in the format, with flavours rooted in the region. The table and the menu specified in your proposal are agreed in advance; drinks and pairings are arranged separately or ordered at the restaurant as extras.

Morcote castle and the surrounding vineyards
02

Saturday · Savour

The village, gardens and six wines to discover.

Start with breakfast, then head to Morcote for a lakeside stroll, village discoveries and a pause with the picnic prepared for you. During its opening season, Parco Scherrer adds an independent walk among Mediterranean plants, small temples and views of Lake Lugano.

In the afternoon, the estate experience combines a self-guided walk through the vineyards and castle with a guided cellar visit and Premium tasting of six wines, accompanied by local produce. It lasts around two hours.

Your second evening is free, with the option to add dinner or another activity by separate quotation.

Cypress tree, steps and Lake Lugano in Morcote
03

Sunday · Linger

Let the lake become part of your journey.

After breakfast, enjoy a final glimpse of the village and prepare for home, or extend the day with an experience chosen for your stay.

A private cruise, lunch in Italy reached by boat or a Lugano visit with a private driver can be added for an agreed supplement. We arrange timing, transfers and the return around your departure plans.

2 nights · 2 guests

Your escape includes

  • Two nights for two at a characterful hotel in Vico Morcote
  • Breakfast and one gourmet picnic basket
  • One dinner for two, drinks excluded
  • Premium six-wine tasting, estate walk and cellar visit
  • Reservations and Ticino Select coordination

Details to choose together

  • A private boat trip with skipper
  • Lunch or dinner in Italy with transfers by boat
  • A Lugano visit with a private driver and an agreed return
  • Other experiences from the Ticino Select collection
  • Airport transfers, station welcome or departure from Ticino
  • Room upgrades and additional nights
  • A second dinner, drinks, flowers, photography, musicians and surprises on request

Your room category is stated in the proposal. A lake view from the room is not guaranteed in the reference format.

The experience lasts around two hours: a self-guided estate walk, guided cellar visit and tasting. It is shared with up to 12 participants, with a table for the couple. Exclusive tastings are quoted separately.

Your weekend, your way

Choose what makes it yours.

A private cruise, a table on the Italian shore or a day in Lugano. Choose the moments you would like and we will coordinate them around your stay.

Cruising and scenery on Lake Lugano

Optional · quoted separately

A private cruise on Lake Lugano

Lakeside villages seen from the water, mountains around you and time to enjoy the view. A skippered boat trip reserved for the two of you.

We agree on the boarding point, route and duration. Enjoy the cruise on its own or combine it with a restaurant stop.

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Porto Ceresio and the waterfront on the Italian shore

Optional · quoted separately

Lunch or dinner in Italy, by boat

Reach the Italian shore by boat, for example Porto Ceresio, and enjoy a table overlooking the lake. The journey becomes part of your outing.

We arrange the restaurant, menu, permitted landing, any boat waiting time and return. Dinner also requires confirmation of an evening boat service.

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Lugano city centre and waterfront

Optional · quoted separately

Lugano with a private chauffeur

Your driver meets you at the hotel and takes you to Lugano. The centre, waterfront, boutiques or lunch at a selected restaurant: choose how to spend the day.

Your return transfer follows the agreed schedule. A dedicated tour guide and additional stops can be requested separately.

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Boat trips, additional meals, chauffeur services and other experiences are excluded from the reference CHF 1’090 format for two. Availability, programme, supplements and any substitutions are agreed before confirmation.

The Ticino Select approach

A stay shaped around you, with support at every step.

One point of contact for your stay, transfers and experiences. We listen to your wishes, coordinate reservations and timings, and remain by your side throughout the trip, until your return.

A premium experience begins with what matters to you.

Your marriage proposal

A setting chosen together, the right atmosphere and a surprise kept until the last moment. We can coordinate dinner, flowers, decorations and a photographer, shaping the occasion around your story.

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An anniversary that feels like you

Return to somewhere meaningful or share something for the first time. A stay, dinner by the lake and personal touches can become one occasion to remember.

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The soundtrack to your evening

A violinist, an acoustic duo or other musicians to accompany dinner or a special event. Together we choose the style and timing of the performance, in agreement with the venue.

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These ideas are a starting point. Musicians, decorations, photography and other services are arranged on request, subject to availability and venue requirements. The programme, inclusions and supplements are set out in your proposal before confirmation.

Let us create your special moment

From arrival to departure

Shall we take care of the journey too?

We can welcome you at Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo and coordinate a private transfer to your hotel and back to the airport. Or depart from an address in Ticino or meet you at a railway station.

Transfers are optional, excluded from the starting price and quoted according to route, timing and vehicle.

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Before you travel

Is the tasting private?

The format includes a shared tasting with up to 12 participants and a table for the couple. We can request exclusive use with a separate quotation.

Can we choose different dates?

Yes. The story suggests Friday to Sunday. We check other dates, hotel availability, Parco Scherrer opening and the activity calendar before making a proposal.

Are all dinners and drinks included?

The reference format includes one dinner for two, suggested on Friday, drinks excluded. The second dinner, additional consumption and personalisations are agreed separately. The inclusions and final programme are itemised before confirmation.

How can we arrange drinks with dinner?

We can check a drinks selection or wine pairing to add to your proposal for a supplement. Alternatively, drinks can be ordered at the restaurant. Payment arrangements and any extras are clarified before confirmation.

Can we add a boat trip, Italy or Lugano?

Yes. Boat trips, lunch or dinner in Italy reached by boat, Lugano visits with a private driver and other Ticino Select experiences are optional and quoted separately. For dinner in Italy, we also check evening service and the return journey. Activities are arranged around availability and travel times.

Can this be a surprise or a gift?

Yes. We can plan a marriage proposal, an anniversary or an evening with musicians. We coordinate arrangements and timing with the venue; availability, services and any supplements are set out in your proposal before confirmation. Gifts can also be personalised.

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How do you imagine your weekend?

Ticino Select takes care of the planning and remains your point of contact before and during your stay, through to your return. Tell us your occasion and wishes: we coordinate your accommodation, tables, transfers and experiences in a clear proposal designed around you.

Indicative price for the described format. Dates, room category, taxes, services and the final price are confirmed in the Ticino Select proposal.

For two guests, fromCHF 1’0902 nights · 2 guests
Photography and credits

Real photographs of Morcote, Vico Morcote, Porto Ceresio and Lugano. The images show the destinations; your room, table and services are specified in the proposal.

Images resized and transcoded for the web; the layout may crop their framing. The photographs retain their respective Creative Commons licences.

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