COMO 1hr Cruise + Bellagio + Lunch + Villa Melzi
Experience unique natural beauty, as you cruise down the lake from Como through the very center and beating heart of Lake Como: Bellagio, admiring XIX villas and noble mansion (Villa Oleandra, George Clooney’s Summerhouse, Villa Fontanelle, Historical Versace Family’s house, Villa Le Rose, Villa Pizzo, Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi). Satisfy your curiosity about the architectural features, culture and history of the hamlet stepping off the boat in Bellagio. Experience with your guide the true flavor, the sounds, the smells and the very life of this enchanting village and its surrounding walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys admiring the elegance of its boutiques. Enjoy local dishes at a charming hill top restaurant and mingle with your new travel companions over a glass of red wine. Stroll along the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi to relax and finish creating your unforgettable Italian memory.
Options
COMO 1hr Cruise + Bellagio + Lunch + Villa Melzi
What's included in COMO 1hr Cruise + Bellagio + Lunch + Villa Melzi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Como
Meet your captain in Como and embark on its luxury boat to enjoy a relaxing and unforgettable 1 h cruise down the lake through the very center and beating heart of Lake Como, admiring its XIX villas and noble mansion with superb views of the lake’s three branches against a towering alpine background.
Villa OlmoPass-by Only
A stunning XVIII century villa built for the Odescalchi family. Today it houses exhibitions and events.
Villa ErbaPass-by Only
Villa Erba and its grounds sit on the site of a former nunnery which was founded at the end of the XI century. The general Domenico Pino, owner of Villa d'Este bought part of it in 1816 and transformed the nunnery into a manor house. Today a stunning exhibition and conference center, often used as a cinema and television set.
Inclusions
- 1 h cruise with captain (Como/Bellagio)
- Lunch at a charming hill top restaurant (starter, first course, water, a glass of wine, coffee)
- Friendly English speaking guide (You will meet her in Bellagio)
- Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's gardens
- Bellagio Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - (Private transfers can be organised to fit your schedule)
- The costs of any drinks or food that are not explicitly listed in the programme
- Public Boat Ticket Bellagio/Como (Euro 15)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet us at the pier in front of the Bar Lario (Lungo Lario Trieste, 28 - Como). Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" captain. The tour ends in Bellagio.
End Points
- The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi (5m walk to the Bellagio Boat Terminal where you could take the public boat or bus back to Como)
