These smaller lake destinations in Italy are worth a visit.

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Italys lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages.

And whileLake Comooften gets all the attention, theres much more to see.

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Scenic view of Castiglione del Lago, an Italian town located on Lake Trasimeno.Credit:Fani Kurti/iStockphoto/Getty Images

From Iseo, travel inland to explore the Franciacorta wine region.

Here, the terrain changes dramatically Lake Trasimeno has a more traditional setting among fishing villages and bungalows.

Family-ownedCastello di Reschiois a great place to stay.

view from the trees of a small dock with boats and island in the distance

A distant view of San Giulio Island at Lake Orta.eli77/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Or, spend the night in nearbyPerugiaatSina Brufani.

Here, Lake Trasimeno surrounds the many concentrated hilltop towns that occupy a relatively small tract of land.

Finish off your meal withtorciglione, a fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar and locally grown honey.

view of town of buildings of multi-colors going up a tree lined hill right on the water

Peschiera Maraglio on Monte Isola in Lake Iseo.RolfSt/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Gary Portuesiis a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List and specializes in Italy trips.

you’re able to create a tailor-made itinerary with Portuesi by contacting him atgary@authentic-explorations.com.

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Passignano Village on Lake Trasimeno.Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images