• Milan - Enjoy a first-class express train journey from Milan to Lake Como (Como City).
• Como - Explore Como City with a guided walk, including a visit to the Duomo of Como.

Como boasts a rich history predating the Roman Empire, having been governed by various Italian, German, and Austrian rulers due to its strategic position.

Marvel at the Duomo of Como, the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy and the city’s most significant religious landmark.

Following this, embark on a breathtaking boat cruise on the lake, departing from Como City.

• Villa Olmo - During the lake cruise, admire the Alps, film locations, and celebrity villas.

The cruise begins in Como City, offering views of Villa Olmo and Villa D’Este. Villa Olmo, built after Villa d’Este in the 18th century, features a neoclassical design. Its charm is enhanced by expansive, symmetrical lakefront gardens, sculptures, fountains, and a vast English garden at the rear.

• Cernobbio - After Villa Olmo, the cruise passes near Cernobbio and Villa D’Este, a 15th-century villa originally known as Villa del Garovo. It is a Renaissance patrician residence with a park spanning approximately 100,000 square meters.

Villa D’Este was transformed into a luxury hotel for royalty in 1873 and retained its name due to its association with the renowned Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Rome.

In 1925, the acclaimed director Alfred Hitchcock filmed “The Pleasure Garden” here.

In June 2009, Forbes magazine named it the best hotel in the world.

• Lake Como - Sail past George Clooney’s renowned Villa Oleandra.
• Torno - Appreciate Torno, one of Lake Como’s most picturesque villages, home to Villa Pliniana, named after Pliny the Elder, originally from Como.

Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, philosopher, and naval and army commander, and a close friend of Emperor Vespasian. He authored the encyclopedic “Naturalis Historia” (Natural History), which became a model for future encyclopedias.

• Villa del Balbianello - A filming location for James Bond’s “Casino Royale” and “Star Wars,” Villa del Balbianello is one of Lake Como’s most famous villas, known for its intricate terraced gardens.
• Villa Carlotta - Located in Tremezzo on Lake Como’s left shore, Villa Carlotta is a significant villa and botanical garden. Now a museum, it houses works by various sculptors. The villa was constructed in the late 17th century by Marquis Giorgio Clerici of Milan.
• Bellagio - Conclude your boat cruise in Bellagio, the gem of Lake Como. Experience the lake’s renowned “golden triangle,” celebrated for its stunning villas and picturesque villages.

Explore charming boutiques featuring local art and dine at a lakeside restaurant to savor authentic Italian cuisine. Your guide will recommend a couple of excellent lake-view dining spots.

• Bellagio - Take a brief ferry ride from Bellagio to Varenna.
• Villa Erba - Featured in the film “Ocean’s 12” with Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts, this notable villa was originally constructed in the late 19th century by Luigi Erba, brother of the esteemed Italian businessman Carlo Erba, founder of the Erba pharmaceutical company, to showcase his grandeur.
• Varenna - After lunch in Bellagio, board a ferry to Varenna with your guide and explore this historic village. Enjoy a guided tour and free time, during which you can visit Villa Monastero or the Gates of Heaven.

After visiting Varenna, return to Milan by train with your guide.

• Stazione Centrale - Enjoy a first-class express train ride from Varenna (Lake Como) back to Milan.

• Priority skip-the-line access for boat cruise & guaranteed prebooked seats on the ferry to Bellagio
• Professional local expert English-speaking guide to make your experience informative & entertaining
• Lake Como boat cruise is included in the cost with guaranteed seats & reserved skip-the-line access
• Train tickets (first class), ferry, subway & boat skip-the-line tickets are included in the cost
• Visit Como, Bellagio & Varenna. Enjoy a balanced mix of free time and tour
• ❌ NO BIG GROUPS ➡️ SMALL GROUP ONLY ✅ 14 PEOPLE MAX

• Lunch
• Last Supper Leonardo Da Vinci museum visit is not included in this activity

Discover Italy’s most renowned lake on an engaging 10-hour guided tour with a small group of just 14 participants. Steer clear of tourist traps, crowds, and queues on this expertly organized trip led by a professional local guide. Marvel at the Alps, film locations, and celebrity villas during a scenic lake boat cruise.

Meet the guide in Milan and travel together on an express train to Como.

Embark on a panoramic ferry cruise along the lake, exploring the famous “golden triangle” area and visiting Bellagio and Varenna.

Enjoy pre-booked, guaranteed seating on the boat cruise with priority skip-the-line access to the ferry.

Relish a meal at a lake-view restaurant in Bellagio, recommended by the guide.

Admire the stunning historical villas of Lake Como on this delightful day trip. Each village offers a blend of guided tours and free time.

Return to Milan on the express train with the guide, concluding the tour at Milan’s Central Station.

• All time for transportation (train, ferry, subway, etc) is already included in the tour duration.
• The tour programme & schedule can change for operations reasons (eg train strike, bad weather, force majeure, technical issues of the boat, etc)
• At the end of the tour the group will normally take the train from Varenna to return to Milan, but if you wish you can stay in Varenna to spend more time there and take on of the next trains/buses by yourself (we will provide the tickets - this must be comunicated before 13:00 on the day of the tour)
• During the summer period, there is a small beach in Varenna if you want to swim a little
• The tour is always confirmed in case of rain. Tour duration is approx. 10 hours (the tours ends in Milan Central Station).
• In the winter time (November-mid March) the tour starts 1 hour earlier (7:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 8:15 meeting point in Central Station), while summer time (April-October) the tour starts 1 hour later (8:45 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 9:15 meeting point in Central Station).
• It is possible to cancel free of charge only up to 24 hours before the tour, after that term it is not possible to cancel free of charge or modify the booking (for any reason). No-shows are non refunded. In order to cancel the booking, you need to do it from your account, please do not text us or call us to cancel the bookings - it can only be done by you personally from your account
• If you wish to visit Last Supper on the day of the tour, please book it separately in the early morning or late eveving.
• Please bring an ID (passport, or driving license - a photo is sufficient)
• If you wish to visit Villa Cipressi (Gates of Heaven) or Villa Monastero during your free time in Varenna, you can buy the ticket directly there in the villa
• Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.