Is 3 days enough for Lake Como?

Three days is ideal — the villages on day one, the villas and food on day two, and a Lugano and Bernina Express trip into Switzerland on day three.

What is the best day trip from Lake Como?

A trip to Lugano in Switzerland, often with the scenic Bernina Express to St. Moritz, is the standout day trip.

Spend day one cruising to the villages, day two on villas and food, and day three crossing into Switzerland, booking tours ahead.

3 days · Lake Como itinerary

Three days at Lake Como cover the lake and the Alps. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

Bellagio and Varenna by boat.

Villa Balbianello and a cooking class.

Lugano and the Bernina Express.

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lake Como — prices per person.