Lake Como Boat Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano Day Trip from Milan
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Discover what makes the Italian Alps a favorite vacation destination for the rich and famous. Just an hour outside Milan, stunning lakes, fabulous villas and charming Alpine towns await – and you can experience them all in one blissful day. Cruise beautiful Lake Como in comfort. Enjoy free time in Bellagio, the “pearl of Lake Como”. Then cross the border to visit Lugano, “the Monte Carlo of Switzerland”.
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Meet your English-speaking guide near Milan’s Porta Garibaldi Station and board your private, air-conditioned coach. Sit back and relax as you head north toward the stunning Italian lakes.
Como City from the coach while passing through the Lake Como area
Step aboard your private boat and glide across Lake Como, taking in elegant villas, lush gardens, and iconic waterfront estates. Snap photos of celebrity homes and famous film locations as your guide shares insider stories about the lake’s glamorous history.
Admire Villa Carlotta from the water, a beautiful lakeside residence known for its stunning botanical gardens and neoclassical architecture. Once home to aristocratic families, it now showcases art collections and seasonal blooms that make it a highlight of Lake Como.
Glide past the elegant Villa del Balbianello, one of Lake Como’s most iconic landmarks. Perched on a wooded peninsula, this historic villa is famed for its terraced gardens, panoramic views, and appearances in films such as Star Wars and James Bond.
Arrive in Bellagio, the enchanting “Pearl of the Lake,” and enjoy free time to wander cobblestone streets, sip coffee at a lakeside café, shop for artisan souvenirs, or capture breathtaking panoramic views. This is your chance to immerse yourself in one of Italy’s most picturesque villages.
Cross the border into Switzerland to explore Lugano, a chic lakeside town blending Swiss sophistication with Italian charm. Stroll along the sparkling lakefront, indulge in world-famous Swiss chocolate, admire Renaissance art in local churches, or shop for luxury goods before regrouping.
Relax on the comfortable coach ride back to Milan, reflecting on a day filled with stunning scenery, charming towns, celebrity homes, and memories from two countries in one unforgettable trip. Estimated Arrival: Between 6:30 and 7:30 PM at Porta Garibaldi Station, depending on traffic. For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Most guests will not need a visa to enter; however, a PASSPORT IS MANDATORY to enter Switzerland. It is your responsibility to bring the correct legal entry documents. Please check the webiste: (https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/visa/liste1_staatsangehoerigkeit.html) for more information, and to determine if you may need a Visa (choose your country by selecting the first letter i.e “U” for United States.
- Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
- If you wish to enter a church in one of the cities visited, please remember that knees and shoulders must be covered.
- For unforgettable memories, please bring your own camera; your guide will gladly assist with photos when possible.
- Traveller's are responsible for obtaining any cash they may wish to use during the tour. Most shops and restaurants in Switzerland accept major credit and debit cards.
Reviews(2,238)
You are in good hands! The travel guide we had was excellent. She was very knowledgeable. She knew the entire area and spoke excellent English.
It was a full day and thought it was a great way of seeing the area. Our guide, Alice did a good d job being available and meeting the needs of the group. There was a point when folks on the boat could not hear her, the lapel mic needed to be brought to her mouth. This was corrected by using the boat microphone.
Well organized and structured. Good way to see a lot in a short period, especially with kids in tow. Bus is cool either with a/c.
Amato and Gianvito are very good, very personable and made the experience very fun ………………………………………….
Amato was a great tour guide. I appreciated how everything ran on time. Well planned trip with a good amount of time at each location. The boat tour was nice but the outside area gets filled up quick so you may be inside. Bellagio was wonderful.
Highlight of our trip really enjoyed it beautiful views of lake como thank you to our fabulous tour guide mateo who made the day very special
The trip was enjoyable, I could not remember the tour guide name but she was very friendly and helpful. She made sure everyone know where to go and informative. Thank you.
This is a large group tour. Bus up and back. Sarah was our tour guide. She was informative but talked non stop. Hard to understand her and some of the information was a bit too much. If I did it again would have booked a small group tour. You get time to shop at each location. Enjoy a delicious lunch and some chocolate. Boat tour was fun but again wish we would have done smaller tour and taken the small wooden boats.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the time in each destination, the lunch, and the boat cruise. We're sorry that the guide's presentation style did not fully match your preferences. Our guides aim to provide informative commentary throughout the journey, although we understand that guests have different expectations regarding the amount of information shared. We appreciate your comments and will pass them along to our team as we continue to enhance our tours.
This tour was fantastic! It helped that the guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. The 3 places we visited were beautiful.
Fabulous day well organised and comfortable coach.
