Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with visit to Bellagio
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with a visit to Bellagio. If you’re looking for a day excursion to Lake Como from Milan, look no further. Experience the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes on a walking tour of the stylish lakeside town of Como, followed by a cruise on Lake Como, where you can see snow-capped mountains and luxurious lakeside houses from a different perspective.
During the summer, spend some time in the village of Bellagio, where you may eat and explore. In the winter, take a gondola trip from Como to Brunate to take in the sights of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Highlights
- Day trip to Lake Como from Milan
- Take a scenic cruise on Lake Como to admire the beautiful lakeside villas and gardens
- Dock in the delightful town of Bellagio (summer only)
- Take the funicular to Brunate for sweeping views of Como (winter only)
- Enjoy free time to shop, dine and sightsee in the city of Como
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with visit to Bellagio
Lake Como is one of the largest bodies of water in Italy, and its most beautiful sights change depending on the time of year you visit. You will be accompanied by a guide as you explore the highlights of the area surrounding the lake, following an itinerary that is suited to the season. Throughout the day, you will be responsible for your own food and beverages.
The Winter Tour: (November to March)
On the way from Milan to Lake Como, take it easy and enjoy the scenery. Take a tour of Como, the main town on Lake Como, and learn about its most important landmarks in the historic core. Take the gondola to Brunate, a secluded village in the hills above Como, from the town center.
Make the most of some spare time for lunch and gaze down at the lake framed by the Rhaetian Alps. Take a gondola ride back to Como before embarking on a Lake Como boat excursion. Lake and shorelines are best seen from the water; lookout for stylish villas and luxury hotels while cruising.
One of the most magnificent hotels in Italy, Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, has a stunning facade and lush tropical gardens. After returning to land, take some time to explore the city at your own leisure, shop, or simply relax with a cup of coffee.
The Basilica of Sant’Abbondio, a Romanesque-style 11th-century basilica, is the final stop on your tour of Como.
The Summer Tour (April to October)
Once you arrive in Como after a coach ride from Milan, you may begin your sightseeing by seeing the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio and the Accademia di San Lorenzo. Make use of your free time in Como to explore the town at your own leisure, whether that means taking a stroll or shopping for Lake Como souvenirs.
With your guide, take a boat ride around Lake Como to see the hillside villas that line the shore, as well as the Alps providing a beautiful backdrop. Return to dry land in time for a visit to the beach town of Bellagio, which many consider being one of the highlights of the Lake Como experience.
Take your time and explore the area, possibly enjoying a delicious meal along the way. After that, take a boat to Cadenabbia, where you’ll board a bus to return to Milan.
Departure & Return
Departure Point Largo Cairoli, 18, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
Departure time: 8.30 am (April-October) 9 am (November-March).
Return to the same place.
Itinerary
Cathedral of Como (Duomo)
After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting the historic center, and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques.
About Como Cathedral
Como’s primary site of worship is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, more commonly referred to as Como Cathedral.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the focus of the cathedral, which was constructed between the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries. It is regarded as one of the most significant religious structures in northern Italy.
Many Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque components may be found in the cathedral despite its Gothic appearance.
For ten years following the construction of Milan Cathedral, Lorenzo Degli Spazzi from Laino was in charge of the construction of this cathedral. A previous Romanesque church was demolished on the current location of the Como Cathedral in order to make place for the new construction.
In the second half of the 15th century, the cathedral’s majestic facade was completed. Como residents Pliny Elder and Pliny Younger are depicted in a rose window and a passageway between the two statues.
From 36 to 56 meters broad and 75 meters high, the cathedral has a length of 87 meters and a width of 36 to 56 meters. With three naves, a Renaissance transept, and a large dome, it has the Latin Cross floor plan. Nearby buildings, including the Broletto and civic tower, are perfectly aligned with the facade.
There are a few Renaissance elements in the sculptures on the exterior of the building. Adam and Eve are shown in two tondos at the top of the doorway (that is, humanity).
Lago di Como Boat cruise on the Lake
1 hour from November to March
2 hours from April to October
About Lake Como
Known also as Lario, Lake Como is Italy’s third-largest lake by volume (after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore). Lake Como is one of Europe’s deepest lakes, with a maximum depth of roughly 410 meters (448 yards).
Glaciers and the ancient river Adda have combined to create its distinctive shape, which looks like an upside-down Y. Because of these two southern divisions, the world-famous Bellagio can be found.
The picturesque towns and villages that dot the Lake Como shoreline stretch all the way around the lake. Bellagio, Varenna, and the city that bears the lake’s name, Como, are the most popular destinations.
About Bellagio
Bellagio is a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Como in Lombardy that has a lot of charm. Most travelers to Lake Como will come across it at some point, as it is a popular ferry stop.
In the middle of Lake Como, the town is referred to as the ‘pearl of the Lake Como’, both because of its beauty and because of its position between the two branches of the lake, which divides the lake into two distinct sections.
Two homes and gardens in the town of Bellagio are also notable: the Villa Serbelloni (south of the center) and the Villa Melzi (north of the center) (to the north). A villa was built here by Pliny the Younger (61–112 AD) in order to take advantage of the area’s natural beauty.
These two gardens are worth a visit, but the most notable is Villa Serbelloni’s huge and beautifully maintained gardens, which occupy a considerable area above the town and include a wide variety of attractions such as plant specimens, miniature caves, and water features. There are only a limited number of tickets available from the Bellagio Tourist Office for guided tours.
The famous Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, US, was named after this town.
Funicolare Como-Brunate
Only during winter time (from November to March)
Como to Brunate can be reached via a funicular. Hundreds of people visit the alpine community every day thanks to this train.
Due to Como’s strategic location between Italy and northern Europe, it has always played a significant part in its history.
Since the 19th century, tourism has been increasingly significant in this region, and more and more people are looking for a place to rest.
Steamboats were the first mode of transportation for visitors to the lake. With the building of the St Gottardo railway tunnel, the area’s popularity soared later.
When the Como-Brunate funicular opened in 1894, it was about 100 years old. As early as 1911, the traction system was powered by electricity rather than steam.
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi now operates the railway after a series of ownership and technical changes.
The railway line is clearly visible from the lakeshore. If you can get there at nightfall, you’ll see it in all its glory.
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with visit to Bellagio.
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