CONTENT

Take a private cruise in an open top Venetian taxi. Relax while cruising up the western branch of the lake, admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas, once the homes of aristocrats, now the playgrounds for the jet set.
Disembark at Villa del Balbianello for a guided visit, a real gem not to be missed, stunning shooting location for a number of famous films such as “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones” and “Casino Royale”. As an alternative, if you prefer, you may visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, with its stunning gardens. The choice shall need to be made at least one day in advance.
After visiting the villa and its gardens, cruise onwards to Bellagio, called the “Pearl of the Lake.” Here you shall stop for lunch at a restaurant of your choice (your tour guide shall be happy to give you the best suggestions).
After lunch, visit the town of Bellagio and the gardens of the Villa Melzi, adorned with classical statues and rare, exotic plants. In May, the azaleas are justly celebrated.
After some time in Bellagio and perhaps some shopping, your private watertaxi will pick you up at 1700 to bring you back to departure location.
A friendly and professional English speaking tour guide shall accompany you the whole day, giving you all the information you need and, why not, useful suggestions.

Sites Included (either visit or view from private boat):
Visit of Villa Balbianello and its gardens OR Villa Carlotta and its gardens (Villa Balbianello is closed on Monday and Wednesday so it will be substituted with a visit to the Villa Carlotta and its gardens)
Villa Versace
Villa Passalacqua
Villa Oleandra
Isola Comacina
Village of Bellagio
Visit of Villa Melzi (gardens only)

DETAILS

• Duration: 8 hours
• Departs: 10:00 am
• Pick-up/check-in time: 15 minutes prior to departure
• Pick up/Drop off location: Your hotel
• Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the villas
• Watertaxi at disposal from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and from 05.00 to end of tour
• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Lunch not included. We shall suggest a restaurant and make a reservation.
• Sites Included (either visit or view from private boat): Visit of Villa Balbianello and its gardens OR Villa Carlotta and its gardens (Villa Balbianello is closed on Monday and Wednesday so it will be substituted with a visit to the Villa Carlotta and its gardens), Villa Versace, Villa Passalacqua, Villa Oleandra, Isola Comacina, Village of Bellagio, Visit of Villa Melzi (gardens only)

NOTES

• Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.
• Days: Mon – Wed – Fri – For LAST MINUTE request within the month, please check for availability in advance.
• Restrictions: In case of bad weather or strong winds, there may be slight rearrangements to the tour in order to keep clients safe.
TIMETABLE
• Departure at 10.00 am both from Como and from Tremezzo (and surrounding areas)
• End of tour for those staying in the central lake area (Bellagio, Tremezzo) approx. 05.15 pm
• End of tour for those staying in the Como area (Como, Cernobbio) approx.06:00 pm