LAKE COMO

Like many other Italian subalpine lakes, Lake Como is of glacial origin. Of all the Italian lakes, it offers an extremely varied landscape. Smiling villages, tiny ports, villas in shady exotic gardens succeed one another along the banks of this pre-alpine lake. The middle of the lake, where its three branches come together, has the mildest climate and offers the broadest view.

FULL DAY AT LAKE COMO
Enjoy an entire day boat trip discovering the beauties of Lake Como. The tour starts with the visit of Menaggio, one of the lake’s smart resorts. Then to Tremezzo and see the terraced public gardens, the 18th century Villa Carlotta with its numerous statues and lovely gardens. Proceed to Villa Balbianello , on the top of the Dosso di Lavedo, just before the enchanting village of Lenno. The villa, which was built at the end of the 18th century for Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini, has one of the most enchanting views on the lake and sorrounding hills.
Then to Como, see the Cathedral begun in the 14th century and completed during the Renaissance, and the Church of San Fedele in Romanesque Lombard style with an unusual doorway at the apse adorned with lovely low reliefs.
Enjoy lunch (not included) at a local restaurant along the lake.
End of the day in Bellagio which occupies a magnificent site on a promontory dividing Lake Lecco from the southern arm of Lake Como. It has a world wide reputation for the friendliness of its people and its excellent amenities. See the splendid lakeside gardens of Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi with their fragrant and luxuriant vegetation.
Duration: 9 hours
Operating every day EXCEPT from November 1st to March 31st and Monday (when the villas are closed), January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.

NOTES:
Entrance fees to all museums and meals are NOT included unless indicated.
Itineraries can be adjusted in accordance to Clients’ wishes

Also a tour of about 4/5 hours can be provided, visiting the central area of the Lake (Villa
Balbianello and Bellagio with free time in Bellagio).