Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan, Villas Cruise Discount Tickets

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Overview

Lake Como is one of Italy's most beautiful corners — but in summer, the wrong timing means hours lost in ferry queues. This small-group tour (max 15) is planned by a guide who knows exactly when and where the crowds hit, so you reach Varenna in the morning while it's still quiet and explore Bellagio at its best. On the cruise from Bellagio to Como, you'll see Lake Como's most famous villas from the water — George Clooney's home, Versace's villa, Villa Passalacqua (voted the world's best boutique hotel), and the villas from House of Gucci, The Devil Wears Prada 2, James Bond and Star Wars — as your guide points out the stories behind each one. In Bellagio you can also visit Villa Melzi, one of the lake's most spectacular gardens (entrance not included, on your own). Your train and skip-the-line boarding are arranged for you. End your day free to stay for dinner by the lake, ride the funicular up for sunset over Como (on your own), or head back to Milan with your guide.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 8:10 AM. PLEASE BE ON TIME LOCATION: THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION, 10 SECONDS WALK FROM THE GIANT APPLE TOWARDS THE TRAIN STATION BUILDING , NEXT TO THE ARCH WITH THE UPSIDE-DOWN TRIANGLE . The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Varenna
Your first stop, reached in the morning while the village is still calm. Explore Varenna's romantic lakeside "Walk of Lovers," pastel houses, and cobblestone lanes with your guide, then enjoy free time before the crowds arrive. (Optional, on your own: the gardens of Villa Monastero)
Duration: 90 mins
2. Bellagio
The "pearl of Lake Como." Wander its steep stone staircases, elegant gardens, and boutiques with your guide, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a lake-view restaurant your guide recommends
Duration: 120 mins
3. Lake Como
Your cruise ends in the lively town of Como. Stroll the historic center with your guide and see the Duomo — the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy — before heading back to Milan, or staying on for dinner by the lake
Duration: 120 mins
4. Villa Carlotta
A grand 17th-century villa famous for its terraced botanical gardens and art collection, seen from the water.
5. Villa Del Balbianello
One of Lake Como's most iconic villas — the film setting for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and the James Bond film Casino Royale, with dramatic gardens cascading to the lake.
6. Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)
The opulent palazzo from Ridley Scott's House of Gucci and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — one of the most lavish private estates on the lake.
7. Laglio
✅ Villa Oleandra George Clooney's celebrated Lake Como home, the villa that helped turn the lake into a global icon.
8. Villa Erba
A 19th-century estate used in Ocean's Twelve and in the famous Nespresso commercial with George Clooney.
9. Villa Passalacqua
A spectacular 18th-century villa-turned-hotel, recently crowned among the very best hotels in the world.
10. Cernobbio
Villa d'Este, Cernobbio A legendary 16th-century estate turned world-famous luxury hotel, set in vast lakeside gardens.
11. Orrido Di Nesso
A dramatic gorge and waterfall tumbling between the cliffs of Nesso, one of the lake's prettiest villages.
12. Villa Le Fontanelle
The lavish lakeside villa once owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace, who transformed it into one of the most glamorous private homes on Lake Como.

Inclusion

Skip-the-line ferry tickets and guaranteed, pre-booked seats on the boat cruise

Professional, English-speaking local guide with you all day

First-class train tickets (Milan ⇆ Lake Como)

Radio whispering system (if necessary)

✅ Small group, capped at 15 — never a big bus or a crowd to follow

A balanced day: guided touring plus free time to explore on your own

Exclusion

Lunch and drinks — your guide will point you to the best lake-view spots in Bellagio

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private luxury wooden boat — available as a private upgrade on request (not part of this tour)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Abroads Tours

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