Private tour in Como Alessandra F

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 528 USD

Lake Cruise to Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens - Full day tour

Tour #281236
4.9 (15)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 10 people

6 hours

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Como tour:

Let's discover together Lake Como and Bellagio visiting this lively village and the gardens of Villa Melzi! Bellagio is an icon, and of course it's a pleasure to explore the alleys, looking for the different silk designs on scarves and ties and spending time with a gelato at "La Punta", the panoramic spot right in the middle of the lake. From there you can see the 3 branches of Lake Como at once and get a view over the snow-capped Alps. But what I do really love about this tour is leaving behind the buzz and entering the peaceful gardens of Villa Melzi. This experience makes it very clear why Bellagio has been chosen for centuries as the retreat for the noble and rich families. Great views, a surprising collection of plants and a magnificent elegant villa, which still today is owned by the same family which built it 2 centuries ago. In the gardens of Villa Melzi you can imagine yourself sipping a tea with the Duke Francesco or spending a hot summer day reading a book by the lake, under a centenary tree.

Your Como tour itinerary

1 - Pick up at your hotel if in the city centre/ train station/ meeting point in Piazza Cavour/ hotel on the lake if possible 2 - Departure for the 2 hour cruise: sightseeing of the most famous villages and villas (Cernobbio, Villa D'Este, Moltrasio, Villa Oleandra, Villa Pliniana, Villa del Balbianello, Comacina Island, Lenno, Villa Carlotta. . . ). Drinks and snacks usually available on board. 3 - Arrival in Bellagio, visit (around 1 hr) of the village: lakeside, Salita Serbelloni, via Garibaldi, San Giacomo church, salita Mella. Free time for lunch/shopping (about 1. 5/2 hrs) 4 - Short walk (about 15 mnts) to reach Villa Melzi entrance 5 - guided visit of Villa Melzi gardens: the Japanese garden, the Moresque kiosk, the Villa (from outside), the private chapel and the museum (about 1 hr) 6 - THANKS AND ARRIVEDERCI! If you wish to spend more time in Bellagio, I'll help you with timetables and tickets **This tour can be customized upon request**

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Transportation Details
Type: Public Transportation

For the cruise to Bellagio we might use private boat rental "Non solo barche" Cernobbio OR Then we'll use the Ferry system of Lake Como. Details here: http://www.navigazionelaghi.it/eng/c_flotta1.asp?ID=10 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 €

What's included
  • Other: If you're arriving from Milan, I can help you with timetables/ informations about the train lines and pick you up at the train station.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. - Private boat (if you prefer it to public ferry), one way cost about 350-400€ to be verified with the boat rental - Ferry/ hydrofoil return ticket to Como (10.40 €/person + possible supplement for hydrofoil/fast boat, 4.40 €/person) - Ticket to enter Villa Melzi Gardens (8 €), http://www.giardinidivillamelzi.it/GIARDINI_DI_VILLA_MELZI/HOME_PAGE_ENG.html
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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French

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English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

4.9

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    Duration:

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