Length
- 10 hours
Highlights
- Private complete guided tour with a licensed local guide
- Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi d’Eril gardens
- Stroll through Bellagio’s charming historical center
Perfect for
- History lovers seeking to explore the rich culture of Lake Como
- Nature enthusiasts eager to enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes
- Wine aficionados who want to indulge in a local tasting experience
- Couples, families, and small groups looking for a relaxed yet enriching day in Bellagio
- First-time visitors to Lake Como wanting to see the highlights with a knowledgeable guide
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Description
Discover Lake Como’s Iconic Villas with a Private Transfer from Milan
Begin your unforgettable full-day tour on Lake Como with a comfortable private transfer from Milan to Como downtown, where you will meet your licensed tourist guide. Transfer to Cernobbio by for a first stop in order to admire the cute lakefront view and its most important villas (Villa d’Este, Villa Erba). The tour will continue along the well-known “Strada Regina” dotted by some more private villas facing the lake.
A mini-cruise towards the impressive Villa del Balbianello
Your tour will continue with a second stop at Lido di Lenno for a trasfer by public ferry to XVIII-century delightful Villa Balbianello, perched on a breathtaking sheer promontory. It is a late-baroque mansion, surrounded by a beautiful park, which was chosen to shoot films such as Star Wars: Episode II – attack of the Clones (2002), Agent 007 – Casino Royale (2006). Back to Lido di Lenno and time at your leisure for individual lunch.
Exploring Bellagio, the pearl on Lake Como
Your afternoon will reserve you some surprises: reach Bellagio, the pearl of the lake’, situated on the tip of a promontory at the end of a mountainous chain where the lake forks, by ferryboat (public service) and enjoy ag guided visit to Villa Melzi d’Eril. Built between 1808 and 1810 for Francesco Melzi d’Eril (1753-1816), Duke of Lodi, Vice President of Italian Republic under Napoleon and then Grand Chancellor of the Napoleonic Reign of Italy is famous for its English-style gardens, were designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and by the botanist Luigi Villoresi. End your day visiting the historic centre and coming back to Milan by private car/minivan.
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Inclusions
- A private tourist guide
- Entrance ticket to Villa Balbianello and Villa Melzi
- Tickets for public ferryboat as to the program
- A transfer by private car/minivan as to the program
Meeting point and notes
In the lobby of the Client’s hotel if it is in Milan downtown. Please, let us know the name of your hotel. The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended














