Private tour in Como Alessandra F
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up to 9 people
6 hours 30 minutes
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Alessandra F.
Ciao, buongiorno! My name is Alessandra and I'm a true local in Como area, as I was born and grew...
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The rare beauty of Villa Carlotta and a slow-pace cruise on Lake Como are the ingredients of this tour and will give you the authentic flavor of the area! My favorite moment in Villa Carlotta is when, just after passing the ticket booth and the narrow passage between the high hedge and the balustrade with Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, we find ourselves right in front of the lush Italian style garden and of the Villa façade. That's a moment of astonishment and pure aesthetic pleasure, enriched by the sound of the water in the fountain. Then we can start to explore the gardens, admire its wonders as the "tunnel of citruses" or the azaleas collection, discover the most romantic corners created in the 18th century. But Villa Carlotta is not only a place for garden lovers: I'm also very proud to show the art collection in which there are masterpieces that I've been studying on books at the university, as "Eros and Psyche", the icon of Antonio Canova, and the exhibition "Vita in Villa" in the basement
1 - Pick up at your hotel if in Como city centre/ train station/ meeting point in Piazza Cavour/ hotel on the lake if possible. 2 - Departure for the 2 hrs cruise: sightseeing of the most famous villages and villas, like Villa D'Este or Villa Versace. Drinks and snacks usually available on board. 3 - Guided visit of Villa Carlotta gardens: the "Italian" one in front of the Villa and the Romantic one, with the azaleas, rhododendron, cactus and bamboo collections. 4 - time for lunch 5 - Tour of the villa: museum (marble and plaster artworks collection, Eros and Psyche, paintings) and, if time allows, 2nd floor with Saxen-Meiningen apartments and furniture and basement. 6 - If there's time left, walk in the hamlets of Tremezzo 7 - return to Como by speedboat or slow ferry. GRAZIE E ARRIVEDERCI! I'll help you with timetables and tickets! The tour can be customized upon request.
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For the cruise, we'll use the ferry system of Lake Como. Details here: http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/c_flotta1.asp?ID=10 On our way to Tremezzo we'll get on a normal ferry: a slow sailing is the best way to see the shores and have time to enjoy the landscape and the villas. To return to Como, you may choose to take the hydrofoil, which is considerably faster: instead of 2 hrs, only 50 minutes/ 1 hour maximum. Requires prebooking and a supplement (4.40 €).
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 9 people
Duration:
6 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 9 people
Duration:
6 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
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