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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The soothing and elegant atmosphere of Lake Como is inimitable. Since the Roman age, it has been a leisure location for aristocrats and still, due to the quite impervious configuration, it has not been reached by the mass tourism. From the Renaissance to the Napoleonic age, wealthy families, clergymen and politicians have built here their summer residences.
This exclusive guided tour will take you along the lakeside, to discover some of these art treasures: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Erba, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi d'Eril, also famous for its garden. You will be astonished by their beauty and by the harmony between architecture and landscape. After just one day, a light will be shining forever in your eyes and your soul.
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Taxi boat to and from Villa Balbianello
Private transportation
Qualified private guide
Ferryboat tickets
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Italy Built between 1898 and 1901 under the direction of architects Angelo Savoldi and Giovan Battista Borsani, this majestic villa initially belonged to the Erba family, chemists from Milan. Carla, the daughter of Luigi, first owner of Villa Erba, married duke Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone; their son, the well known film director Luchino Visconti, also spent some time in this mansion and worked here at the editing of his movie "Ludwig".
Villa del Balbianello, Tremezzina, Italy The villa was built in 1787 by cardinal Angelo Maria Durini; later, it was bought by a Milanese politician, who hosted artists and intellectuals such as Alessandro Manzoni, Giovanni Berchet and Giuseppe Giusti. 90 minutes
I Giardini di Villa Melzi, Bellagio, Italy Built between 1808 and 1810 for Francesco Melzi d'Eril (1753-1816), Duke of Lodi, Vice President of the Italian Republic under Napoleon and then Grand Chancellor of the Napoleonic Reign of Italy. The English-style gardens were designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and by the botanist Luigi Villoresi. 90 minutes
Bellagio, Bellagio, Italy This village, which could even have been founded in the 6th century B.C. by Gauls, has been an exclusive leisure location since the Roman age: Virgilius and Plinius visited the site, the latter even owning a summer residence in the town. Many gorgeous villas have been built in Bellagio and its surroundings throughout the centuries, for example Vill Serbelloni (15th century), now a property of the Rockefeller Foundation. 60 minutes
Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina, Italy This Baroque mansion, surrounded by a magnificent garden which also hosted, in the 19th century, such artists as Gustave Flaubert and Stendhal, was commissioned by Marquis Clerici. Here, a collection of neoclassical works of art (Antonio Canova, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Francesco Hayez) and furniture dating back to that period, is kept.
Tremezzo, Tremezzo, Italy This small village, on the Western coast of lake Lario, is well known for its public gardens, designed by rationalist architect Pietro Lingeri, and for Villa Carlotta, a Baroque mansion surrounded by a magnificent garden which also hosted, in the 19th century, such artists as Gustave Flaubert and Stendhal.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Judy_K
15 Apr 2023
Fiorellla is one of the best guides in Milan & Como area! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly and knew how to effortlessly engage the varied interests in our small group. She steered us to the hidden gems of the villa and the best in Bellagio. Bellisimo!
Kim_E
01 Oct 2022
Natalia was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time learning about the villas in the area. Our driver was also excellent. They recommended a great lunch place looking over the water with delicious food.
Joseph_K
04 Aug 2022
Fue un paseo increíble, el lugar el precioso pero debo decir que Conrrado nuestro guía hizo que fuera doblemente increíble. Súper amable, paciente, con conocimiento total del lugar. Fue un placer hacer este tour con el. Lo recomiendo ampliamente
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Lake Como
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