Lake Como : Private Express Tour – Villas and Best Spot Photos

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. A historic 16th century Villa, today one of the most famous five-star luxury hotels in the world. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

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2. the most luxurious villa on Lake Como, a splendid sixteenth-century Italian mansion. The name Pliniana is inspired by the famous Como naturalists Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger

3. In the 1970s, it was bought by Italian designer Gianni Versace, founder of the iconic Versace fashion house. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

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4. Villa Rocca Bruna – Once owned by the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta, the building is now one of the most exclusive Resorts on Lake Como: the Mandarin Hotel Oriental. Photo stop optional, leisure, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way

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5. It is a historic residence immersed in the greenery of Torno, where Lake Como embraces every panorama. Between quiet gardens and suggestive spaces. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

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6. One of the main symbols of the city of Como, once belonged to the Erba family and later to the great director Luchino Visconti di Modrone. Photo stop optional, leisure time, sightseeing, passage, panoramic views along the way.

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7. Como is the capital and main city of the area around the lake, the point where one usually arrives as the first destination to then explore villages, nature and historic villas. Como is ideal as a base to stay for one or more nights or as starting and arrival point for those who decide to visit the lake for a day. Don't miss the narrow streets in the historic center, the walks on the lake and the viewpoint from Brunate, reachable by funicular.

   10 min

8. Cernobbio, the first town you come across from Como going north towards Switzerland, has always been a famous tourist destination. The center of Cernobbio is characterized by a square and a very charming lakeside promenade. In Cernobbio there are two of the best-known villas on Lake Como. Villa Erba is a villa that was built at the beginning of the 1900s by the noble Erba family, surrounded by a huge park, and today hosts an exhibition centre. Villa d'Este is today one of the most well-known 5-star hotels in all of Italy. The hotel maintains a very classic style, in its architecture and service: entering this luxurious residence feels like taking a leap into the past.

   10 min

9. Moltrasio, Carate Urio and Laglio are three villages located on the left side of the western branch of Lake Como. Their shores are characterized by a multitude of villas and gardens, mostly visible from the lake. This area is also recommended for those looking for a relaxing place to stay for a few nights and fully enjoy the peace of Lake Como.

   10 min

10. Blevio and Torno are two small villages on the right side of the western branch of Lake Como. The banks of Blevio are characterized by a multitude of historic villas, currently used as residential complexes, hotels or private structures. Torno is one of the many characteristic villages of Lake Como, less known than Bellagio or Varenna, and therefore suitable for those who want to enjoy a very local experience.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Lake Como

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 781 experiences we list in Lake Como.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 411 of 781.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lake Como

Lake Como is a deep, Y-shaped lake in Lombardy, ringed by steep green mountains, pastel villages, ornate villas and terraced gardens.

Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three arms that meet near Bellagio. At more than 400 metres deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, held between steep wooded slopes that rise towards the Alps. Villages with painted houses and small harbours stand along the water, and a network of ferries links them, making a boat the best way to see the shoreline.

Top-ranked sights in Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi), Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como-Brunate).

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