Private Boat Tour on Italian Gozzo on Lake Como

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Varenna

  We will leave from Varenna along the lovers' walk (If the meeting point in Varenna is chosen)

  4 hours • Admission ticket free
• Menaggio (Pass by)

  We will depart from Menaggio and turn right, towards the south. (If the meeting point in Menaggio is chosen)

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Once out of Varenna we can admire the lovers' walk, a short pedestrian path that leads from the Varenna pier to the center of the town; a walkway cantilevered over the water from which you can admire the lake and the mountains.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will then pass by Villa Cipressi, a prestigious complex of ancient buildings and splendid gardens enriched by a magnificent botanical garden, with stairways and terraces that descend to the lake.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Next we will meet the Villa, one of the main historical and environmental landscape sites of the area, thanks also to its privileged position. The complex is made up of the villa itself, now transformed into a Museum and also home to an internationally renowned Conference Center, and the splendid Botanical Garden that surrounds it, extending for almost 2 km following the shore of the lake.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will then cross the lake and head towards Punta Spartivento, the watershed of Lake Como, the extreme tip of the Larian triangle that divides the two branches of the lake. It enjoys a wonderful panoramic view towards the north.

  Admission ticket free
• Bellagio (Pass by)

  Next up is Bellagio, known for its cobbled streets, elegant buildings, and the Paarco di Villa Serbelloni, an 18th-century terraced garden overlooking the lake. Nearby are the Torre delle Arti, home to exhibitions and performances, and the Romanesque Basilica of San Giacomo. Near the rocky beach of Loppia is the Museum of Navigation Instruments, which displays sundials and compasses.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Coming down from Bellagio we can admire the park of Villa Serbelloni

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will pass by the famous hotel and SPA Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a 5-star luxury hotel, once also called Bellagio Castle.

  Admission ticket free
• I Giardini Di Villa Melzi (Pass by)

  The English gardens of 1815, enriched by sculptures rich in rare and exotic plants, there are centuries-old trees, hedges of camellias, woods of azaleas and giant rhododendrons, stones and monuments, boats and relics of historical and artistic value.

  Admission ticket free
• Tremezzo (Pass by)

  We will then reach the western coast of the Como branch to arrive in Tremezzo, a well-known village full of hotels overlooking Bellagio. (Tremezzo is among the meeting points for the start of the tour)

  Admission ticket free
• Villa Carlotta (Pass by)

  We will then admire Villa Carlotta, famous both for the art collections preserved inside it and for the vast botanical garden that surrounds it.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Sailing south we will encounter the imposing building in an eclectic style between neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The Gulf of Venus is the suggestive stretch of Lake Lenno, the inlet following the promontory of Lavedo which on its southern summit sees the splendid Villa Balbianello

  Admission ticket free
• Villa Del Balbianello (Pass by)

  On a peninsula from which you can enjoy enchanting views of the Lario, this elegant and romantic 18th century residence and its amazing garden have hosted writers and travellers, today the Gardens and the villa can be visited, in the 4-hour tour it is possible to get off and visit the gardens. We remind you that the purchase of tickets is mandatory and at the customer's expense.

  Admission ticket free
• Villa La Cassinella (Pass by)

  Villa la Cassinella is a private residence on the western shore of Lake Como, a few hundred meters from Villa del Balbianello. The entire estate is immersed in large, perfectly manicured gardens.

  Admission ticket free
• Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) (Pass by)

  The Villa is a historic residence in Ossuccio on Lake Como. The two-hour tour now crosses the lake to skirt the eastern shore and take you along the banks of Lezzeno

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Ossuccio is a town of pre-Roman origins. In its hamlet of Ospedaletto stands the famous bell tower of the church of Santa Maria Maddalena. In front of the town is the Comacina island

  Admission ticket free
• Isola Comacina (Pass by)

  The only island on Lake Como, its canal hosts, in summer, bathers who want to cool off with a dip in the lake. It is possible to swim safely.

  Admission ticket free
• Laglio (Pass by)

  We will then head towards Laglio to admire Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's home.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will then admire George Clooney's home

  Admission ticket free
• Nesso (Pass by)

  We will cross the lake to reach the eastern coast and the village of Nesso, a village clinging to the steep banks of the lake.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The Civera bridge, a Roman bridge rebuilt with a medieval shape from which tourists love to dive for incredible shots.

  Admission ticket free
• Lezzeno (Pass by)

  Going north from the eastern shore we will meet Lezzeno, a village with a 7km coastline.

  Admission ticket free
• Varenna (Pass by)

  We will continue sailing to reach the meeting point in Varenna

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Shoes off on board
• Better to bring an extra jacket, it can be cold or windy on the lake
• The captain can decide to reduce or cancel the tour in case of bad weather or any other dangerous conditions

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