• Como - Stroll through Como City with your guide. With a history that predates the Roman Empire, Como has been under the rule of various Italian, German, and Austrian emperors due to its strategic importance.

You’ll visit the Duomo of Como, the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy and the city’s most significant religious landmark.

Next, you’ll embark on a boat cruise starting from Como City.

• Villa Olmo - Enjoy views of the Alps, film locations, and celebrity villas during the lake cruise.

The cruise begins in Como City, where you’ll first see Villa Olmo and Villa D’Este. Villa Olmo, built in the 18th century after Villa d’Este, features a neoclassical design. Its beauty is enhanced by extensive, symmetrical lakefront gardens, sculptures, fountains, and a vast English garden at the back.

• Villa Erba - This renowned villa, used as a location for the movie ‘’Ocean’s 12’’ starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts, was originally constructed in the late 19th century by Luigi Erba, brother of the notable Italian businessman Carlo Erba, founder of the Erba pharmaceutical company, to showcase his grandeur.
• Cernobbio - After Villa Olmo, you’ll pass by Cernobbio and Villa D’Este, a 15th-century villa initially known as Villa del Garovo. It is a Renaissance patrician residence with a park spanning approximately 100,000 square meters.

Villa D’Este was transformed into a luxury hotel for royalty in 1873 and retained its name due to its association with the famous Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Rome.

In 1925, the renowned director Alfred Hitchcock filmed ‘’The Pleasure Garden’’ here.

In June 2009, Forbes magazine named it the best hotel in the world.

• Torno - Admire Torno, one of Lake Como’s most picturesque villages. It is home to Villa Pliniana, named after Pliny the Elder, who was originally from Como.

Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, philosopher, and naval and army commander, and a close friend of Emperor Vespasian. He wrote the encyclopedic ‘’Naturalis Historia’’ (Natural History), which became a model for future encyclopedias.

• Villa Carlotta - Located in Tremezzo on the left shore of Lake Como, Villa Carlotta is a significant villa and botanical garden. Today, it also serves as a museum, housing works by various sculptors. The villa was built in the late 17th century by Marquis Giorgio Clerici of Milan.
• Villa del Balbianello - One of Lake Como’s most famous villas, Villa del Balbianello is also a notable film location, featured in movies like James Bond’s ‘’Casino Royale’’ and ‘’Star Wars.’’ The villa is renowned for its intricate terraced gardens.
• Bellagio - Your boat cruise concludes in Bellagio, the gem of Lake Como. Here, you’ll explore the lake’s renowned “golden triangle,” famous for its stunning villas and picturesque villages.

Discover charming boutiques with local art and dine at a lakeside restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine. Your guide will recommend a few excellent lake-view restaurants.

• Varenna - After lunch in Bellagio, you’ll take a ferry to Varenna with your guide and explore this ancient village together.

• Priority skip-the-line access for boat cruise & guaranteed prebooked seats on the ferry to Bellagio
• Professional local expert English-speaking guide
• Ferry tickets from Bellagio to Varenna included
• Lake Como boat cruise with guaranteed seats & reserved skip-the-line access
• Train tickets (first class), ferry, subway & boat skip-the-line tickets included

• Lunch
• Drinks
• In case there are no trains from Varenna to Milan due to works, a private bus will be organized

Discover Italy’s most renowned lake on an engaging 10-hour guided tour with a small group of up to 12 participants. Steer clear of tourist traps, crowds, and queues on this meticulously planned excursion led by a professional local guide. Marvel at the Alps, film locations, and celebrity villas during a scenic lake boat cruise.

Begin by meeting your guide in Milan and embark on an express train journey to Como together.

Experience a panoramic ferry cruise along the lake, delving into the lake’s iconic “golden triangle” area, and explore Bellagio and Varenna.

Benefit from pre-booked and guaranteed seating during the boat cruise, with priority skip-the-line access to the ferry.

Savor a meal at a lake-view restaurant in Bellagio, recommended by your guide.

Admire the stunning historical villas of Lake Como on this delightful day trip.

Return to Milan with your guide on the express train, concluding the tour at Milan’s Central Station.

• All time for transportation (train, ferry, subway, etc) is already included in the tour duration.
• The tour programme & schedule can change for operations reasons (eg train strike, bad weather, force majeure, technical issues of the boat, etc)
• At the end of the tour the group will normally take the train from Varenna to return to Milan, but if you wish you can stay in Varenna to spend more time there and take on of the next trains by yourself (we will provide the tickets - this must be comunicated before 13:00 on the day of the tour)
• During the summer period, there is a small beach in Varenna if you want to swim a little
• The tour is always confirmed in case of rain
• In the winter time (November-March) the tour starts 1 hour earlier (7:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 8:15 meeting point in Central Station), while summer time (Aprile-October) the tour starts 1 hour later (8:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 9:15 meeting point in Central Station).
• It is possible to cancel free of charge only up to 24 hours before the tour, after that term it is not possible to cancel free of charge or modify the booking (for any reason). In order to cancel the booking, you need to do it from your account, please do not text us or call us to cancel the bookings - it can only be done by you personally from your account
• Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.