From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip with Boat Cruise

Meet your guide at Hotel Barchetta in Como

Your day begins at Piazza Cavour in front of Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como. Meet your English-speaking tour leader, join your group, and prepare to board a scenic public boat bound for one of Italy's most celebrated lakeside towns.

Cruise across Lake Como to Bellagio

Settle onto the deck as the boat glides across Lake Como's glittering waters. Watch grand villas, lush gardens, and pastel-painted towns pass by along the shoreline, framed by Alpine peaks.

Explore the Pearl of Lake Como

Step ashore in Bellagio and enjoy free time to wander its narrow cobblestone streets lined with boutiques and cafes. Known as the Pearl of Lake Como, this tranquil village invites you to stroll at your own pace and soak in its lakeside charm.

Pass through the historic village of Cadenabbia

Next, you'll pass through Cadenabbia, a former retreat for Queen Victoria and Czar Nicholas of Russia. Your guide shares stories of its aristocratic past as you take in views of the surrounding mountains and the shimmering waters of Lake Como.

Travel by coach into Switzerland

Board a comfortable, air-conditioned coach for the scenic drive across the border into Switzerland. As Italian villages give way to Swiss valleys, you'll cross into Lugano, a cosmopolitan lakeside city nestled between towering peaks and the calm waters of Lake Lugano.