Day on the lake

 

                                                                           Lake cruise

 

duration	5 - 6 hours
the way of transportation	by public boat  or by private boat or by car                                                 on foot    to visit the villas and gardens

                      The itinerary program may be slightly changed, according to visitor’s wish. 

 

 Traveling by boat allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of Lake Como that is famous for its landscapes, historic villas created in the 16th - 19th centuries, their  botanical gardens and parks. Lake Como is rich in its history and art collections located in villas. Many scenes from famous films were shot in the aristocratic mansions  by the lake , for example: Star Wars, 007 Casino Royale, Ocean's 12. 

 Our tour starts from the town of Como or from any another place, where you are spending your holiday. During the boatcruise  to the central part of the lake you'll see Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Villa d'Este, Villa Versace, Villa Trubetscoi, villa Pliniana and of course the villa of George Clooney is also not to be missed. Each attraction has its own  story and keeps its own traditions. The traveling by boat give you possibility to admire Comacina the only island on the lake. It is an open air archaeological museum. The legend about this small island is full of mysterious secrets. 

 

 

 

The tour includes 2 stops and visit: 

 

 

Option one - stop in Villa Carlotta. 

Its magnificent  collection and Botanical Garden are part of Italian national heritage. 
The  sculptures and paintings created by famous artists were brought here by count Sommariva  during Napoleon’s time.

 

   Many exotic species of plants grow in the garden.You can enjoy the shade of cedars and rhododendrons in the hot summer; in May you just get lost in the mazes of flowering azaleas and camellias. 

 

 

  

  

 Then  we are going to stop in Bellagio!  

This village is considered the Perl of the Lake. We say  that  it is impossible to visit Lake of Como without visiting Bellagio.his township will not disappoint your expectations, 

because you feel the joyfulness when  you looking  its streets, you want to dream when you  walking through  the garden of the Duke      

Option two -  stop in Villa Balbianello.

The scenes from the movies  James Bond Casino Royale and Star Wars were filmed here in a  scenic rocky garden. The last owner of Balbianello explorer Guido Monzino left in exhibition very rich collection of antiques. 

 

Many hidden passages were made in this mansion, many interesting things could be discovered when you visit this historic villa…

Then, we are going to stop in Bellagio village!