6 hour boat tour with captain on Lake Como
Description
Our 6-hour tour allows you to admire the beautiful coasts of Lake Como, the historic villas that overlook it as well as the wonderful glimpses into the hidden corners that can only be seen from the lake. With our 6-hour tour we will arrive in Menaggio after sailing along the eastern coast of the Como branch and after crossing the lake at Varenna. Both in Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio it will be possible to disembark to take a tour of these wonderful villages. At the Comacina island we will stop for an aperitif and/or a dip in the lake. We will finally continue to Como along the western shore. The program is completely customizable at any time. Do you want to disembark in Torno for 10 minutes? It's possible! Do you want to spend more time in Bellagio than in Menaggio? It's possible! Don't want to stop at Comacina island? It's possible! We are at your disposal!!
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Itinerary
The first town we encounter after Como is Blevio where we can admire the suggestive Villa Troubetzkoy, Villa Cademartori, Villa Da Riva, Villa Belvedere (la Malpensata), Villa Roccabruna now Mandarin Oriental Lake Como
The second town is Torno, with its 1000 inhabitants it is one of the most evocative and fascinating municipalities on Lake Como. Its coasts are full of historic villas such as Villa Taverna and Villa Pliniana as well as the brand new Hotel Sereno. In the waters facing Villa Pliniana it will also be possible to dive into the lake to cool off a bit
We will admire the private villas overlooking the lake
In Nesso the main attraction is the Nesso ravine, a small jewel set in the rock. It stands at the point where two streams join forming a scenic waterfall that can be seen beyond the Civera bridge from which, often, the bravest dive into the lake.
Called the pearl of the lake. A delightful town located on the promontory from which the 2 branches of Lake Como depart. A real gem with its ancient and evocative houses in the old village and the characteristic cobbled staircases where the colorful shops parade one after the other. Don't miss the Villa Melzi Gardens
Located opposite Bellagio, it is one of the most beautiful villages in the region. It is a very romantic and evocative place with its "Lover's Walk", a walkway overlooking the waters of the lake. The visit to the Vezio Castle is also interesting
A fascinating village that captures the visitor's heart at first glance. It offers a romantic atmosphere with its narrow alleys and scenic squares and a breathtaking view in which the body of water reflects the mountains. You will be able to see elegant historic buildings as well as inns, souvenir shops and typical products, restaurants, clubs and cafes perfect for relaxation
Small village overlooking the Gulf of Venus. It enjoys a mild and temperate climate. There are numerous splendid villas including "Villa La Cassinella" and "Villa del Balbianello" owned by Fai. Villa Balbianello and its splendid gardens can be visited by purchasing tickets online
The only island on Lake Como. There were 9 churches on the island before the Como people razed them to the ground in 1169. Today only the baroque church of San Giovanni is still intact. Every year at the end of June the escape of the island's inhabitants towards Varenna is remembered, with a representation in which the lake is illuminated like day with thousands of floating candles and a beautiful fireworks display. The waters around the island are the ideal place to sip an aperitif and go for a swim
Small village located on the western shore of the lake where you can admire the splendid coasts and, among others, Villa La Punta (originally Veronesi) and Villa Oleandra (George Clooney's summer residence.
We will admire Villa Le Rose (residence of Winston Churchill in 1945), Villa Passalacqua, today a hotel with 24 suites and Villa Fontanelle, also called Villa Versace
Cernobbio is the first town you come across on the western shore starting from Como. We will admire the wonderful Villa D'Este, whose first construction dates back to 1449, Villa Pizzo, which can be rented for weddings or other private events and Villa Erba, once owned by the director Luchino Visconti and today a venue for events and conferences
We will pass in front of Villa Olmo, one of the largest and most majestic villas on Lake Como and Life Electric, a monument in honor of Alessandro Volta created by star architect Daniel Libeskind
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Life jackets for all ages
- The tour lasts 6 hours although the visits are indicated for a time of 3 hours and 20 because the rest of the time is spent sailing
Reviews(6)
Mia and her husband were the most gracious hosts and were very accommodating to our schedule. Highly recommend this private boat tour
Amazing hosts and tour. Informed, kind and made this a wonderful experience. You can understand they enjoy wjat they do!
Thank you Baris. Hope to see you and your lovely family again…all the best
We booked the day prior, last minute decision and could not be more happy with our decision. We had a great day on Lake Como and would highly recommend booking this experience. We were able to customize our journey and make an impromptu stop. Very friendly and knowledgeable team made for a very enjoyable day on the lake.
Thanks so much, Rob!
We had the most amazing day on Lake Como with Mia and Johnny. We booked a 6-hour excursion but we were actually on the water for 7 hours. Johnny is the very able captain and Mia is the tour guide. She had so many great stories about the villas that we passed. They were very flexible with the itinerary. Because we had already been to Bellagio and Varenna on a separate tour, we skipped those towns. We had lunch in the delightful town of Menaggio. After lunch, we went to Tremezzina and had time to do a 1-hour tour of Villa Carlotta. The best part of the trip was being on the water, cruising past the beautiful villas. We stopped in a quiet cove near Isola Comacina to have some Prosecco and snacks in the late afternoon. Just fantastic! We booked this tour through Viator but you can also book them directly on their web site: ourlake.it
experience top captain number 1 super recommended service top treatment sublime unique experience surely we will try again
Grazie mille, sono molto contenta che siate stati bene!!
We had a wonderful day exploring Lake Como with wonderful captain, hosts and guides for our great day. We were picked up in front of our hotel (Grand Hotel Menaggio) and dropped off at a wonderful restaurant for dinner (La Tirlindana). The day was full of passing villas, exploring gardens, seeing weddings from off shore, seeing the many villages along the lake and short walks on shore. We also had a nice picknick on the lake with the ducks, swans and wonderful prosecco. This is a wonderful way to explore Lake Como and we had best hosts Emilia boat tour.
Hi Kimberly I really appreciate your kind words….hope to see you again
