LAKE PEARLS
| duration | it varies from 3 to 5 or 6 hours |
| the main way to get around |
public boat or car, |
| it is also possible to take advantage of the private boat rental |
The itinerary program may be slightly changed, according to visitor’s wish.
The most famous local villages are called “Lake pearls”. They are known for their historical attractions and amazing landscapes. During the excursions on Lake Como you can enjoy the artistic design of parks and gardens, the architecture of the villas and churches, in other words you see combination of art works and miraculous nature.
This tour could start from the central part of Como Lake or from any another place and proceed to the north.
Considering the distance and the time I suggest to choose for this itinerary no more than 2 or 3 places presented here: ... Tremezzo …Bellagio ... Leno ... Varenna ... Gravedona ....
Tremezzo. Villa Carlotta that in the list of national heritage houses a masterpieces collection and rich botanical garden, where in May visitors get lost among blooming camellias and azaleas and on the summer they hiding in the shadows of the alleys with exotic trees. Here we can discover the secrets of the collection witch two hundred years ago belonged to nobleman Sommariva who was close friend of Napoleon. We well also discover the exotic plants growing in the garden created by husband of Princess Charlotte.
Bellagio town is striking by originality of the stairs streets, arcade, local workshops. Do you like medieval architecture? The Romanesque church dedicated to Apostle James is nice example of it. Have you seen the park of villa Melzi? In this year he received the title of “the most beautiful botanical garden in Italy”. It is also the only English-style garden at Como Lake created two hundred years ago for aristocratic family Melzi D’Eril зеркальной воде.
Lenno. Villa Balbianello attracts not only tourists, but also film directors from Unite States and England. In the rocky garden of Balbianello they had created the most romantic parts of a famous movies such as “Star Wars” and “James Bond Casino Royale”. It's about the movies…. and what we can say about the reality? The garden is magic beautiful! Many couples in love come here for a wedding celebration. Nice choice! Do not lose the opportunity to visit the interior! In the rooms of this villa you can see an interesting collection of antiques.
Varenna is very romantic and resembles an oldcharming village.T he promenade suspended over the water is lovely place here for every guest. Bell tower of the local church dedicated to St. George can be seen from everywhere. In fact there are more than two churches in one square. Certainly worth seeing old mansion Villa Monastero that was a monastery many centuries ago and then had turned into an aristocratic villa. Passing through the rooms of this mansion, you move back to an early twentieth century atmosphere. Monastero garden is a favorite place for photo shoots of newlyweds. Medieval castle Vezio protects the town from the top of mount. I suggest you to visit the tower. Up there when you look around it seems that the whole world is at your feet, incredible beautiful view!
Would you like to hear the legend about Queen and the ancient reptile? Now is the right moment for this…
Gravedona (55 km from Como) In this northern pearl of Como Lake we will discover the splendor of medieval architecture and ancient frescoes in the Santa Maria del Tiglio church. There is also the palace of cardinal, dates back to sixteenth-century, it is an evidence that Gravedona had strong power and great political importance in the past. I will tell you about what is hidden behind the walls of the old Benedictine monastery. I will be happy to share this secrets with you.
