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Lake Como’s Villas and Villages by Private Boat

Tour available from 21st March to 2nd November, except on Mondays and Wednesdays.
09.00 AM - 05.00 PM
About this tour

Elegant villas, scenic gardens, and charming lakeside towns shape this refined Lake Como experience. From Como to Lenno, enjoy a private boat ride to admire iconic residences overlooking the water, including the remarkable Villa del Balbianello. Bellagio and its elegant atmospheres enrich the day with art, history, and natural beauty, before cruising back along the most picturesque shores

Duration

  • 8 hours

Highlights

  • Private complete guided tour with a licensed local guide
  • Scenic boat transfer on Lake Como
  • Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi d'Eril gardens
  • Stroll through Bellagio's charming historical center

Perfect for

  • History lovers seeking to explore the rich culture of Lake Como
  • Nature enthusiasts eager to enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes
  • Wine aficionados who want to indulge in a local tasting experience
  • Couples, families, and small groups looking for a relaxed yet enriching day in Bellagio
  • First-time visitors to Lake Como wanting to see the highlights with a knowledgeable guide

Description

Discovering Como and its villas
Begin your unforgettable full-day tour on Lake Como meeting your licensed tourist guide in Como downtown. Transfer to Cernobbio by private taxi-boat for a first stop to admire the charming lakefront view and its most iconic villas (Villa d’Este, Villa Erba). The tour will continue by cruising along one of Lake Como’s most scenic stretches, where ancient hamlets, lush gardens, and noble waterfront villas alternate with dramatic slopes descending directly into the water.

Reaching Villa del Balbianello Aboard Your Private Taxi-Boat
Your tour will continue with a second stop at Lido di Lenno for a special transfer private by taxiboat, to XVIII-century delightful Villa Balbianello, perched on a breathtaking sheer promontory. It is a late-baroque mansion, surrounded by a beautiful park, which was chosen to shoot films such as Star Wars: Episode II - attack of the Clones (2002), Agent 007 – Casino Royale (2006). Back to Lido di Lenno and time at tour leisure for individual lunch.

Exploring Bellagio, the pearl on Lake Como
Your afternoon will reserve you some surprises: reach Bellagio, the pearl of the lake', situated on the tip of a promontory at the end of a mountainous chain where the lake forks, by private by taxiboat and enjoy ag guided visit to Villa Melzi d’Eril. Built between 1808 and 1810 for Francesco Melzi d'Eril (1753-1816), Duke of Lodi, Vice President of Italian Republic under Napoleon and then Grand Chancellor of the Napoleonic Reign of Italy is famous for its English-style gardens, were designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and by the botanist Luigi Villoresi. End your day visiting the historic centre and coming back to Como by private taxiboat.

Meeting point and notes

In the lobby of the Client’s hotel if it is in Como downtown. Please, let us know the name of your hotel. The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended

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