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Italian and Swiss Scenic Tour: Explore Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano from Milan
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1,160 Ratings
Milano
Embark on a scenic tour of Italy and Switzerland, exploring the breathtaking beauty of Lake Como, the charming town of Bellagio, and the luxurious city of Lugano. Experience the allure of the Italian Alps in just one day!
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Milan - The day tour starts when you meet your English-speaking guide in central Milan. From there, a private air-conditioned coach will take you across the border to Switzerland through stunning scenery and your guide will be on hand to fill you in on the sights.
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Lake Como - The best way to experience Lake Como is by boat. A relaxing cruise will allow you to view this tranquil landscape from the water. As you float by, your guide will point out famous villas used as locations for Star Wars and James Bond movies along with the homes of international stars like George Clooney. You’ll also have plenty of time to take pictures or just take in the view with a refreshment from the onboard restaurant.
Arriving back in Milan in time for dinner, you won’t believe you managed to see so much in one day, and without ever feeling rushed.
- Bellagio - You’ll visit the stunning town of Bellagio, often called “the pearl of Lake Como”. Your guide can offer recommendations, but it’s up to you whether to go shopping, sample the local food or simply soak up the charming atmosphere.
- Lugano - Nestled at the foot of the Alps you’ll find Lugano, another lakeshore town. Also called “the Monte Carlo of Switzerland”, this Italian-speaking Swiss town is a playground for celebrities, athletes and entertainers, boasting luxury shopping and fine art, scenic views and a bustling city center. Visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, where Bernardino Luini painted ‘Passion and Crucifixion’, regarded as Switzerland’s most significant Renaissance fresco. Head downtown to browse luxury goods and rich Swiss chocolate. Whatever you’re looking for, Lugano has something for you.
What's Included
- Scenic Lake Como cruise
- Explore at your leisure in Lugano and Bellagio
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Headsets provided for tour clarity
- Guidance from an expert English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Uncover the reasons why the Italian Alps are a preferred holiday spot for celebrities and high net worth individuals. Just an hour’s journey from Milan, you’ll find mesmerizing lakes, magnificent villas, and enchanting mountain villages – all of which can be explored in a single, idyllic day. Take a leisurely boat ride on the pleasant Lake Como. Use your spare time to stroll around Bellagio, known as the “pearl of Lake Como”. Then hop over the border to see Lugano, often referred to as “the Monte Carlo of Switzerland”.
- Most guests will not be required to have a Visa to enter Switzerland; a passport will be sufficient to enter the Country. Please check this website (https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/visa/liste1_staatsangehoerigkeit.html) for more information, and to determine if you may need a Visa (choose your country by selecting the first letter i.e “U” for United States.
- Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
- If you wish to enter a church in one of the cities visited, please remember that knees and shoulders must be covered.
Location
Stazione Porta Garibaldi
Piazza Sigmund Freud
At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance.
Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station Main Entrance, the meeting point is on the left side just outside the station, in front of Bricco Café next to the stairs and under the covered portico
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jered_c
Apr 30, 2024
Italy’s best.., - It’s nice to see how the rich and famous people live their lives in this part of Italy…very unique location, very elegant ambience….
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Paula_b
Apr 27, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Loved everything about this tour, Josephine was very knowledgeable and explained everything so beautifully and with lots of humour and fun she made our trip so much more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Lynne_l
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent tour to Lake Como, Bellagio and Lugano - Our guide Jo made this a wonderful experience with her commentary, knowledge and good humor. What a joy! Everything on time and exactly as described in the tour overview. You will be happy you booked this with City Wonders!
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Ruslan_m
Apr 25, 2024
Tripp to Lake Como - Great day 👏🏻
Enjoyed all of the places that were part of the trip. Amazing views of the lake Como, nice boat 🛥️ ride and the views of the mountains and all of the villages and villas. The town of Bellagio was beautiful and food was very good and pleasant. The town of Logon across the border in Switzerland 🇨🇭 was amazing as well. Strongly suggest taking this tour. 🙌
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Anubha_k
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing experience - The trip was amazing, coverling Lake Como, beautiful Bellagio and mesmerizing switzerland in just one trip. Best experience ❤️
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Armando_w
Apr 24, 2024
Just great! - Excellent, everything was just according to agreed. The place was beautiful and charming. Highly recommend to everyone.
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Robertpt7336he
Apr 21, 2024
A day of learning and enjoyment - Amazingly packed day of activities, well worth the cost as the tour guide Maria Erica was very knowledgable not only about italian history but also the history of Milanese culture. Mum and I loved every bit of the tour guide's work. Seeing Lake como from the boat was honestly an unforgettable experience and it was also exciting to see something totally different in Lugano. Ensure you bring your passport if you're on this tour!
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Valeriia_s
Apr 21, 2024
Absolutely must SEE! - It was an amazing experience! Sightseeing is absolutely gorgeous. Marika, tour guide, is extremely knowledgeable, very organized and very accommodating. So grateful for this opportunity to visit so many places at once.
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Lee_h
Apr 19, 2024
Extremely enjoyable, well planned day - Extremely enjoyable, well planned day Easy meeting point, photograph of exact location was a good touch. Staff met on arrival and provided radios were very friendly. We had a full sized coach which looked virtually brand new, and must have been at less than 50% capacity. Hour or so drive to the lake Como area, which was beautiful. Private boat to ourselves, again well under 50% capacity and the highlight of the day for me. Couple of hours in Bellagio which was probably about right, time to eat, shop or a little of both. Advised deliberately do this visit first as gets much busier later in the day, and you could tell. Back on boat to bus, again nice drive over the border to Switzerland and just over an hour about right to have a wander and buy some Swiss chocolate of course. Drive on highway back to meeting point to end a great day. Special thanks to Mara our guide who was brilliant all day, very friendly and very knowledgeable. Well worth what I paid for the tour, would have been impossible to do yourself. Thank you.
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Erica_s
Apr 28, 2024
Definitely recommend - Inga was amazing! She was very nice, enthusiastic and she provided all of the info we needed with so much details that it made our tour very enjoyable. Bellagio was a pretty touristy but Inga recommended a very good restaurant. Lake Como is worth it! The views were amazing!
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