10 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

One of the most fascinating destinations in northern Italy, a land full of beauty and ancient history, with breathtaking nature: this is Como Lake, a body of water that has enchanted all people who have passed through here over the centuries. With its scenic routes, its villages overlooking the lake, its hidden natural corners, including waterfalls, beaches, villas, it will be enchanting to move along the coast, admiring the panorama of the peaks that are reflected in the lake. You will visit Como, Tremezzo and/or Cernobbio, depending on the option you will choose at the moment of the reservation. A stop for lunch is included ( meal at your own expense )

Inclusions

What's included

Private transportation by luxury vehicle and English speaking driver
Professional English speaking guide to be met in Como for 7 hrs

What's not

Villa Carlotta / Villa del Balbianello
meals&drinks
optional gratuities

Itinerary

The most important center on the Lake is Como, with its valuable monuments, the pretty old town and the suggestive views. You will take a stroll with your tour guide around the city and then you will have the chance to enjoy a wider panorama by taking the funicular that connects Como to Brunate.
3 h
Almost four hundred years were employed by the Como workers for the construction of the Cathedral, started in 1396, whose facade is still one of the most remarkable examples of late Gothic in northern Italy. Built to replace a previous structure, always dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the works for its construction ended in the first half of the eighteenth century with the construction of the dome designed by Filippo Juvarra. Of particular interest is the facade made between 1455 and 1486 and enriched with sculptural decorations, work largely of Giovanni Rodari's workshop which was responsible for the authorship of the two podiums with the statues of Pliny the Younger and Pliny the Elder.
30 min
Cernobbio is a few steps from Como, and stands at the foot of Mount Bisbino (1325 m). Since the first decades of this century, Cernobbio was one of the favorite vacation spots for wealthy families from Como and Milan: this is testified by the large number of villas and gardens in the area. ( if you choose the option with Villa del Balbianello this spot is not included )
1 h
Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo is a place of rare beauty. The splendid residence was commissioned at the end of the 1600s by the Marquis Giorgio Clerici, but it was with Gian Battista Sommariva, the next owner, that the villa reached its maximum splendor. He was responsible for transforming the garden into an extraordinary romantic park. In the mid-nineteenth century the property was donated to Carlotta of Prussia on the occasion of the wedding with George II of Sachsen-Meiningen; the latter, a botanical enthusiast, worked hard to enrich the vast landscaped garden. In April and May villa Carlotta offers an authentic sea of multicolored azaleas, arranged in high rounded cushions along some paths. The effect is extraordinary, both for the chromatic variety and for the size of the shrubs. It is a flowery path of great charm.
2 h
Villa del Balbianello will leave you breathless, due to its beautiful terraced gardens and picturesque structure. Located on the tip of the Lavedo headland, in the locality of Lenno (part of Tremezzina), the villa provides a stunning view of Isola Comacina and the western shore of Lake Como. The Villa is now home to private events such as weddings, ceremonies and even film or photographic sets. ( visit of the Gardens only by choosing relevant option at the moment of the reservation )
1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Exploro Tours

Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

How it compares in Milan

Its from-price is 223% above the median of the 227 day trips we list in Milan.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 138 of 227.

About Milan

Milan is Italy's stylish northern powerhouse of fashion and design, with a soaring Gothic cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper and canal-side evenings.

The Duomo, a forest of white marble spires and statues that took centuries to complete, dominates the city centre, and its roof terraces put you among the pinnacles. Beside it, the glass-roofed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II leads to La Scala opera house, and the Sforza Castle holds museums including Michelangelo's final sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà.

Top-ranked sights in Milan: Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), Da Vinci's Last Supper (Il Cenacolo), La Scala (Teatro alla Scala).

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