Pick up includedAmazing Private visit around the Como Lake and its wonderful Villas
On this Private Tour of Lake Como, you will discover the highlights of Como Lake. After a little introduction on the city’s history, we will head over to Cernobbio harbour and depart with the public ferry, stopping at the most famous villas around the Lake.
Exclusive Private eXPerience around the Como Lake and its wonderful Villas highlights:
- Enjoy a tour passing along the western shore of Lake Como and admiring the villas
- Visit the ancient Roman “Strada Regina” and stop at Lido di Lenno beach
- Take a taxi boat to the delightful 17th century Villa Balbianello, chosen for the shooting of such films as Star Wars and James Bond
- Have a tasty lunch break at Lido di Lenno, and the reach Cadenabbia
- Visit the Villas and the city of Bellagio
Exclusive Private eXPerience around the Como Lake and its wonderful Villas
Discover the famous Villas of Lake Como on this Private Tour. Stop at Villa d'Este and Villa Erba, before proceding to "Strada Regina" until reaching Lido di Lenno beach. You will admire the delightful 16th century Villa Balbianello, by taking a taxi boat, and then having a lunch break before completing your visit.
March like the Romans
From Como to Cernobbio, we will pass through the most important villas, such as Villa d'Este and Villa Erba by the lakefront of Como Lake. And we will continue the tour along the well-known ancient Roman "Strada Regina".
Strada Regina is an ancient pathway that is full of ancient signposts, and which runs along the entire western shore of Como Lake. It has long been known as the ancient route which was the connection between the North and the South of the Alps for travellers and armies crossing over to Milan. After "Strada Regina", we will end at Lido di Lenno beach, where we will be taking a ferryboat to Villa Balbianello.
The dreamy wedding at Villa Balbianello
Villa Balbianello is located on the tip of a wooded peninsula on the western shore of Como Lake. It is famous for its elaborate terraced gardens, making it a highly successful wedding venue. The villa was built in the 17th century on the site of the Franciscan monastery for a certain Cardinal.
This mansion is surrounded by a baroque styled garden, which has been the chosen location for shooting films such as Star Wars: Episode II in 2002 and the famous James Bond movie, Casino Royale in 2006. Now the villa is part of the Grandi Giardini Italiani association. After a guided tour, we will head back to Lido di Lenno where we will have a lunch break and then transfer to Cadenabbia.
Villa Melzi d'Eril of Bellagio
In our next adventure, we will be visiting the Villa Melzi d'Eril in Bellagio. It was built between 1808 and 1810 for the Grand Chancellor in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, Francesco Melzi d'Eril.
As you will see, the villa was decorated and furnished by some of the most famous Italian artists, such as the painters Andrea Appiani (1754-1817) and Giuseppe Bossi (1777-1815) as well as the sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822). The garden of the villa was designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and the botanist Luigi Villoresi. After a lengthy guided tour of the Villa, we shall embark on to the ancient city of Bellagio.
Other tours of Como Lake
If you are in love with Como Lake, take advantage of this day trip of the Lake Como departing from Milan!
itinerary:
- Departure from Como
- Cernobbio
- Lido di Lenno
- Bellagio
- Return to Como
included:
- Private professional guide (8 hours' length)
- Tickets for public ferryboat
- Transfer by private car or minivan as to the program
- Admission tickets to Villa Balbianello and Villa Melzi d'Eril
- Transfer by public taxi boat as per program
excluded:
- Tips (optional)
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point:
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Information:
This tour departs from Como.
We suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed we will email you a voucher. This is your ticket and proof of purchase.
