LAKE COMO&BELLAGIO

YOUR TRIP

Discover Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snowcapped Alps that rise up from its shores, is fashionable lakeside town Como. After spending time shopping and dining, you will take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio (summer only) or take the funicular to Brunate to admire a breath-taking view of the Lake (winter only).

Highlights

• Day trip to Lake Como from Milan
• Guided walking tour of Como
• Shopping in Como
• Lake Como panoramic cruise
• Stunning scenery featuring lakeside villas and gardens
• Explore the charming town of Bellagio (summer only)
• Funicular ride to Brunate for a panoramic view of the lake (winter only)
• English Speaking tour guide
• Pick up from centrally located hotels (if option selected) 

Lake Como is the third largest lake in Europe and it is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages famed for their high quality silk production. 

Summer tour (April to October)

After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio. 
Continue into Como’s historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques.
The tour continues with a 2-hours cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens.
The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year round.
Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or gelato at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings. Spend some time at your leisure here before cruise to Cadenabbia and return to your coach for the journey back to Milan. 

Winter tour (November to March)

After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your guided walking tour of Como visiting the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio.
The tour continues on a 1-hour cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year round.
In the afternoon, you take the funicular the town of Brunate, one of the most famous towns on the lake, to enjoy a breathtaking view of lake and stop for a coffee or gelato. On your return to Como, continue into the historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques before going back to Milan by coach.

PROGRAM

Tour in English Every Day

DEPARTURE POINT 
Largo Cairoli, 18 (MM1 Cairoli - MM2 Lanza)

PICK UP 
(if option selected) Starting from 7:30 am it is possible to have the pickup from centrally-located hotels 

DURATION 
10 hours 

RETURN DETAILS
Returns to original departure point

INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS 
- Boat trip across Lake Como 
- Funicular ride to Brunate
- Transport by air-conditioned coach 
- Professional tour guide 
- Hotel pickup (if option selected) 

EXCLUSIONS 
- Tips (optional) 
- Food and drinks, unless specified 

NOTES: 
- Our Pick up service takes place in the center of Milan. The bus takes approximately one hour to Pick up all of the passengers, subject to traffic conditions and the number of passengers booked for that particular tour. For this reason, pick up times are shown as an interval "Starting from 7:30" means that we will pick up you at your hotel at 7:30 or later in order to be in time for the beginning of the tour. 
- Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problems